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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-24

other child had his tree. lie thought
OF his tree rs living being. and shat
il felt the separation rs much rs he F.
But now he WAS home Father
slept and mother was az the hearth
preparing the evening meat
Hans. where have you Ncenr' in
Guircd mother
Into town. mother. ANA have
Christmas present for father"
You? Where did you get Il? Have
Won money. Hanst" Inquired The moth
or I'm her aStonishmpnt ~ Hans placed
the bottle OF medicine on the table.
Where did YOU gct 90. boy -
Hans inclined his head. anl sr'.'' nS-
u pushed his mother toward thc win
dow. lie drew away thc curtain and
pointed Go thc hill Moiarr could look
ont I'm the starlieht ni-lt and @ once
noticed that the trce VS. -ouc Yes.
she saw p'uiuiy iha' .tiie Hans
Christmas trce was not TIERS. $3.50 un-
derStood 3D. all. shc could rcal e. 300 the
big blue eyes tn1t ~parsird 900 toward
hcr $40 rft,d tlc Child u tcr arms
aud pressed r.u toward h.r 5000 iocp-
Is moved io lrl words lnr tc- fcoi-
'n-~ En, ~h. r..f SGD larpr. so rroud
tnat thi- ua- h.r .hi'1 .ul tr. foor
woth.r r aH ..r poverty anl rn p
. i.y voul Bob. r.V. exchanged i1l
. for nrD.r'- ,.r0n.t
"Notler. p a.tea Christmas f-.~on'
fHr Nou a.~. W.- f'.i- Hnd
r'te.i i.. ~.r0r ....N .t
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-24

about hts Christmas tree. nnd he had
promised them that they should see IL
IN an its beauty aud splen6or on
Christmas eve. Now he would affect
Indifference AMI pretend that he did
not care Tor n Christmas tree. but
would sell il in town so father could
get money for medicine.
Icrkcn. the eldest OF Che ne.chbor's
children. cut down the tree. Hans was
crying. but stoutly swallowed his tears
and made Jcrkcr promise him 60 tell
hls mother that Hans aad gone 90 town
TO huy Christmas present. The
/ mother was very much surprised
Where could Hans have got the money.
She could not understand IL. Jerker
did not know. he only told her what
Hans had told HIM. and that he would
not return bcforc evening. aud taey
must NOS worry about him.
How cold u,t,c Hans fclt AND how
chat Ntic heart &c his fcit heavy and
>oerowrul Norng as hc WAS nc had
already lrrrrcl ics~cn from lfc'>
srrry-trc ies~on Df ~elf-Ger'aL 3,
r.lt co'l Dis roat was short aut
f.rcartrre $500 Shoes DOB poor co.cf
t.. .r. r~ m....~ ul ot l..>s. $500
t. tn.r fa. Christmas nt' w r.
l-r- .m N.u u.r.t lr0r
r.~ n.l .r f'. .'. DO ,.-ht .. ..i ~r..
r....r t.|...r- 81 f..r t.~ t.n
v... ... er. f.- f.I..r ST.. -rr. f..
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1904-12-24

DDS eyes as ~hr ram round She large
room ana cl'ppcd Deer small hands, iull
oil pleasure Nhe handed h.m large
sugar cake ana hi."l h, pockets With
apples ANA nuts and tals.ns. She had
=" much y Table in the room had sew
rr"i large dishes niled with more beau
uiu! ihnes ihan he eFer had seen be-
lore. Ana me hind lady gave Linn
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

calculated that if a ship did come .
way she would have to hit me PLUM
or wouldn't care"
Then you had no collisionsT
Yes. one with a whale. That VI
early In the morning of October
near Madeira. l had dashed the tls'
and was sound asleep when vSl
awakened by the boat hitting sop'I
thing and then seemingly trying
stand on end, crawflshed out
my cubby hole, and was almost swepss
overheard by sheet of water. Tbs
whale had been asleep, same as
was. and the boat had almost sur
over him before he woke up. For
minute or two he stopped that ts1
OF his around In way that almos,
swamped the boat"
Eisenbaum is forty-five years Oh
German born. but naturalist
American. He says he undertook h'
voyage for the glory and what wou'
come Of 1t.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

TOOK up only nineteen feet of room
called my cabin, close the hatch be.
mind me and sleep contented."
But did you feel no uneasiness go.
ing to sleep not knowing when YOU
might be drowned like rat In a hole
oy sudden capsize or cut in two
oy some other vessel?"
NO." said the adventurous mariner
soberly. 81 never thought of that NV
boat capsized with me once-n a
southeast gale-about ten o'clock in
the morning. / had got a sea anchor
over-a bit Of wood shaped into a
triangle and covered with canvas one
end loaded with lead SO It would
stand upright in the water and act 30
drag, keeping the boats head 10 the
sea-" 'Ae
But about going to sleep. and tho
danger OF being run down when No
one is keeping watch?" ~
Well" said Eisenbaum. sober,v
and the course I was travelling wss
something like three thousand miles 7
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
s''lbIb;'s:5's

Raisins for fruit cake are much Inn.
proved by cooking. Let them soak
slowly and then simmer until the skin
Ia tender.
II silver is washed every week in
warm suds containing Tablespoonful
OF ammonia the polish can be pre-.
served for a long time.
II unable to secure the fndented and
perforated round enameled ware 10
nt In the bottom of saucepans to pre.
vent food sticking to the pans or burn.
Ing. keep a wire discloth to set in the
bottom OF the kettle.
For washing tan, brown or linen
color hay water is good. You make II
by pouring boiling water over hay.
When bread is baked the loavas
should never be set Nat on the table or
SHELF but should be set on end. one
loaf against another, and wrapped
closely round with clean cloth. This
makes the crusts tender by keeping
In the steam.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Design. by May Manton.

with becoming fullness over the bust
and can be made so readily and easily
as TO commend it to every seeker after
desirable garments. AS shown the
material is Paris muslin with trim
ming OF lace, but any of the materials
In use for underwear can be substi-
tuted and trimming can be either lace
or embroidery. To make the corset
cover for woman of medium size will
be required IN yards of material sB
inches wide. M
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

10000 persons easily at one time.
having a capacity six times that of the
E1ffel tower and ten times that of the
Ferris wheel.
The extreme height of the globe will
be 700 feet above the ground and will
be surmounted with a steel Flagstaff
seventy feet higher. The base will
cover an area 1000 feet in circumfer-
ence. The base will act as giant
pedestal, which will rise to a height
of about $50 feet, directly upon which
will be built the globe, which will
measure $50 feet in diameter, or about
1000 feet in circumference. About
the globe will be located the observa-
tory towers, which will be about 100
feet high, making the entire structure
a total of about 700 feet.
The pedestal will be formed of eight
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
succUM5 TO cuPID's wtLEs.
Female Clerks Not to Be Relied On,
Says Employer.

says Employer.
It can hardly be credited that Cupid
should have any serious connection
with the dry goods business, yet a 10
cal firm experiences the greatest diff.
tculty in keeping competent assistants
on account of the interference of the
little blind god
One of the managers of the dry
goods company said yesterday: THE
marrying habit seems to have gained
permanent hold on this store. we
are constantly obliged to engage new
salesladies to fill the places of those
who leave us to be married and con-
duct homes of their own. This con-
slant change cannot help affecting our
business to some extent, as customers
become attached to certain salesladies
and are tempted to change trading
places when a new one Is called to
wait on them.
more than a score of young ladies'
have been married from one DEPART
ment In the last eighteen months. and
In one of our advertisements for helm
we felt obliged to make a stipulation
that applicants must promise to re-
main unmarried at least one year
This exaction has not served to pro
hibit the evil. and our girls continue
TO marry."-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Old Fashioned Pc, Pourrl.

genuine old-fashioned pot pourri
IN made as follows: Pack half a peck
or fragrant rose leaves in bowl In
hayers with salt. using small hand.
.ui OF fine salt to three of rose leaves.
Iset them stand in this way for ave
days. turning them twice daily. This
should be done thoroughly. At the
emo OF this time add three ounces OF
powdered allspice and one ounce Of
stick simmamon.
Let them rest again for about 81
week longer, stirring as before once
eacn day. Now put them into the
permanent pot pourri jar, mixing
them nrst with half pound of dried
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
THE FRIsDE FOR CHICAGO
WELCOMED HER OLD NANNY"
Unusual Mark of Affection Astonlshed
New Workers.


New Workers.
A beautiful young lady, a member
OF one of the richest and most aristo-
cratic families of Henderson, KY,
married a few years ago and went
with her husband to New York city
to live. The affection between her
and her "old black nanny" was very
tender, and the separation was hard
to bear. After the young wife had set
tied in the East she determined to
have nanny" come on to visit her.
and sent the money for her ticket.
Imagine the surprise of the prim
New Workers when they saw an old
colored woman coming through the
station gate suddenly bounced upon
by an elegantly dressed lady, who
threw her arms around the old
woman's neck and kissed her time
and again. Dropping her bundles. the
old woman seated herself on a truck
and, drawing the lady upon her lap.
tenderly stroked her hair and ex.
claimed:
my God, my baby! Use SO glad to
see you, honey"
To her the fine lady was only the lit
tie girl, whom she had tenderly nursed
In sickness and in health and on whom
she had lavished all the love of her
simple heart-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

1t is generally supposed that one
who ventures into ocean solitudes in
a boat little more than three times
longer than himself, and who. after
months of empty days and silent
nights, finally makes his way across
the Atlantic, would have much to
say about the loneliness of such a
1ourney-of the tedium and of the nm.
easy sleep when ones eyes grow
heavy and the unguided cockleshell Is
left to founder in some sudden soualI
or be cut in two by some speeding
liner.
But Ludwig Eisenbaum says no. He
has just returned from such a trim
across the Atlantic-one that was ex.
tended to seventy-six days. and
throughout that time, he says, he was
never lonesome for minute.
AS for storms" he said, they are
frequently welcome, for then could
take in sail, get my anchor out. crawl
into the little covered space which I
4 figured it out this way. My boat
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
The New Handkerchief kImons..

kimonas made from large, square
handkerchiefs have taken new twist
this season. Instead of brilliant ban
danas and the old-fashioned combina-
lions of dark blue and white, or vivid
req and white, the most delicate col
orings are seen.
The center of the handkerchief
shows delicate pink, blue, green, yell
low or lavender, with a dainty border
In pale Persian colors or Dresden eff
tects, with the color of the center pre-
dominating in the conventional or
horal design. Another difference in
the style lies in the fact that the
points of the handkerchiefs are
brought to the neck line and then
turned over to form small, shawl
shaped collar.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Told in Her
q oudoir~

Ashes OF rose, butter color and pal
est blues and pinks are seen in pro-
fusion.
Big green gooseberries and little
white roses combine on some modish
millinery.
A silver cross succeeds the jeweled
neart so long worn at the end of a
frail chain.
Petticoats Of wash mohair in pom
gee color are attractive and service.
able novelties.
Those small brocaded eighteenth
century mules" are attractive foot
wear for around the house.
All discord in dress is to be avoided.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

gigantic legs, slightly inclipao
holding the first large foo, Sp's
called the aerial suspended ~.
dens, at a distance Of 11o foo, ,
the ground. 20
This roof garden, octagonaI /,
will be divided into four snaaa ~
for restaurants and two for ~
One restaurant in the globa 10y
located in the aerial colison" w
feet above the ground, with a s..I
capacity of 10000 and a nror 1''a
around the top OF the seats Oos
in circumference. Windows waD
equipped with telescopes. wbe,.
itors will be enabled to look dow,
around the city.
In the coliseum proper win !.
structed large floor space ahor,'
feet in circumference and ahors
feet in width, with a race tract a.
the extreme end and three circr. =
In the middle, one on each sido .,'
elevator shaft large enough !"
the largest circus ne,,,.
ances ever given. Under the
scum seats, with many open A.
leading to them, there will be . !.
300 feet in circumference and \
feet wide, which will be used 70, +,
hibition of Gagged animals.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
shawIs a Fad Of Eastman

Shawls are Seen in rather unusual
numbers. There are enough of them to
suggest revival of the 1880 and 1850
fashion. The silk shawls are special.
ly attractive, embroidered in self or
contrasting color. Pale salmon pink
Is embroidered in white; dull rich ma
genta has pattern worked in red of
deeper tone. OF course all the usual
pinks, pale blues and creams are also
strongly In evidence. Pongee color,
with stitchery in white or yellow, is
pretty and more unusual.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Hobbies of Hollands Queen

The queen of Holland is an enthu
astic farmer. A dairy has been esth
lished in connection with the ron
castle at Loo and 1t is run on gut
businesslike lines by it's owner, lar
quantities Of butter and milk be1
sold regularly from the dairy, Wild
is now self-supporting and prohtsb4
Another hobby Of the young queen
photography, and, like Queen Aa
andra and other distinguished ami
teurs, she is quite an expert with y
camera.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
The Latest styles in costumes-How
to Make an oid-Fashloned Pot
Pourri-sugeestions Of Value to
Housewife.

lavender blossoms, one ounce of
bruised cloves, one more ounce of
stick cinnamon, another Of allspice,
one nutmeg coarsely grated, a cupful
OF ginger root thinly sliced, half an
ounce OF anise seed, ten grains OF
Canton musk Finest quality and fin
ally two ounces of orris root. Mix
them well together and place the jar
In any suitable corner of the parlor
or living room. A few drops of altar
of rose or any desired extract of flow.
ers can be added at any time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
20 Wash an Elderdown. oulIt.

Preface the washing by mending any
little holes in the sateen. Then pre-.
pare suds with warm water and
boiled soap, and In this plunge the
quilt. Squeeze with the hands till the
water becomes dirty, then place in
fresh suds and repeate the process till.
clean. Rinse out the soap in as many
changes of water as necessary:
squeeze out the water, shake the quilt,
and hang out to dry. When dry, shake
1t till 1t is quite soft and full. On no
account use mangle or the quilt will
be utterly fiat looking.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

The freak fever has broken loose
again, this time in the form of an
eating desire to give Chicago some
thing to take the place of the late
lamented Ferris wheel, its one time
promised stadium, its porcelain lined
subway, and other beautiful things
that dreams are made of.
The man who is responsible for this
proposed globe is Samuel M. Friede,
a Chicago inventor, who has spent the
greater part of his life inventing
things to give calm and FESTIVE peo-
pie thrills at so much per thrill. He
designed and built the airship tower
at Sans Souci Park. That freak works.
He says his globe will also work.
The aerial globe will cost $1,000000
and will accommodate from $4,000 to
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
cHARMioF MoDuLATEp VOC,
An Accomplishment That Is MOT Nh
to Acquire.

49, tHdI - N0N HF =
to Acquire. o.
One man has said: Shut me nj
dark room with a mixed multim
and l can pick out the gentIefoIht
their voices" No matter what nat
voice is, you can improve it BY leafs
ing to modulate it. High-pitched, re
dent voices are sharply criticised, IN
it is quite within our power to eAantio
them. 70
In the compass Of every voice TIC
are three registers-the middle =
throat, the lower or chest, and b
upper or head. The use of the midi Il
pitch for talking is very desirable, Il
the voice should be trained to slide s,s
and down, varying with the emOts--
low when the mood ipclines tovrs .
seriousness. and higher when 1t 90
comes tingled with excitement l.
interesting speaker constantly chang '
his pitch-not abruptly, but with ed
and skill-and the greater range C.
has the more certain he is to get Avn.
retain the pleased attention of lisin =
ers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Lace on Hats.

Point d'esprit and the old.fash.
Toned blonde lace is fashioned into
Marie Antoinette hats, a fall OF lace
coming well over the edge OF the
orim and garland of small flowers
encircling the crown. with a deep fall
OF lace In the back. A dainty hat
or fine white chip has brim OF tuck.
cd lawn and a frill of fine embroid.
cry hanging down from the brim IN
tne back, and 1t has two pink satin
ribbons running in and out OF the
embroidery and forming rosettes.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

the skirt; but bolero and skirt Otter
are made Of the same material with
the waist OF some thinner fabric. Silk
wool, linen and cotton are ali so used
and all can be rendered charming, but
nothing Is lovelier than the linen and
mercerized materials, which are very
mearly legion.
The waist consists of a fitted lining
which can be used or omitted as pre-.
TERED. front and back of blouse, with
the full sleeves, and the bolero, which
u quite separate and is made with
fronts, back and bell sleeves. The,
waist Is full and blouses over the
araped belt, the closing being made In.
visibiy at the center, and is finished
with regulation stock. The bolero ia
exceedingly simple and is laid in out.
wardturning plaits that fall over the
arms-eye seams.
The quantity of material required
Tor the medium size is: For blouse
az yards 81 inches wide, yards 81
inches wide or tx yards "A inches
wide. with one-half yard of all.over
lace and one-half yard of silk for belt;
for bolero. 2A yards 21 inches wide, 2
Eard ~ inches wide or liz yards "A
inches wide. with yards of banding
and Sh yards of fringe, to make as
illustrated.
The pattern 4753 is cut in sizes for
IT, "a. So. SS and 10 inch bust
measure.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Iron Plant for Mexico

Frontera, Mex, is to have a mil.
lion-dollar plant for building steel.
iron and wooden vessels for river and
ocean navigation. A complete outfit
OF machinery and tools has been or.
dered from the United States.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Maxim Of confucIus.

VI the search for riches were sure
to be successful, though I should be-
come a groom with whip in my hand
to get them, win do so. AS the
search may not be successful, l will
follow after that which love.-Confu-
cius.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

s" Isai rulness and provides becom,nv
ioios' The sleeves are full and amnis
ana the coat can be worn omen ~
,ao se s made with or without the col.
,al' Inc quantity of material reou,rsd
vsrS Tue ., medium size 40 years) is 5K
90 safos a. 2h yards "A or ~ yards
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
Paris Muslin and Lace.

Every woman of taste likes to be
the possessor of dainty underwear,
well made and carefully fitted. This
very simple little corset cover is
shaped on admirable lines and COM
bines perfect smoothness at the back
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06
W "a ST.
-HiFz]Ezl( I.||EEjzlIl
Blouse Waist With soIero.

Boleros are among the few accesso-
1es Of dress that are almost universal
H becoming and are among the most
fashionable of all garments at the
present time. This very attractive
waist includes one that shows plaits
over the shoulders, which give the
broad line. and wide sleeves of elbow
length that are most effective over
the full pulled ones of the waist. AS
illustrated the bolero and belt are
made Of antique green taffeta, trimmed
with ecru lace and ball fringe, while
ehe waist Is of white null and matches
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

Goats Of pongee with collars ana
~ thinning OF lace are eminently smart
aol young girls and are both charming
ana serviceable. inasmuch as thew pro.
vloe Just the warmth needed on q
summer Gay. This one is exceeding.
~ simple but includes an inverted
piait at the back which gives addi.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-09-06

and costume all in one shade gains
UNNECESSARILY In style. aan
Eeru lawns and India linens are sub
stitutes for natural linen bastiste and
grass cloth, and mercerized cham
payne are substitutes for Shantung
pongees and the other Manufactured
silks now so much in vogue.
The Washington times., 1904-08-14
FOREIGN MAILS.

at 6 80 pm up 70 August 80, for dispatch per
IS. Empress OF China. (o)
AUSTRALIA Except maie for West Austria
la), NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, SA-
MOA, HAWAII and specially addressed mai.
for the FIJI ISLANDS. via San Francisco,
close here daily at $50 pm. up 20 September 3,
for dispatch per s. Sierra. to)
TAHITI and MARQUESAS ISLANDS, via San
Francisco. close here daily at $50 pm up 70
September 8. for dispatch per SIS. Mariposa- (o)-
AUSTRALIA Except mails for West Austria
la), FIJI ISLANDS, and NEW CALEDONIA,
via Vancouver and Victoria. b. 9, close here
daily at $50 pm. up 70 September 10, for dis
patch per SIS Manuka. 90
NOTE.--Mails for COCHIN CHINA are dis
patched TO New York. n. Y. for connection
with European steamers.
Mails for MANCHURIA and EASTERN SIBE-
RIA will be dispatched 10 New York, \. Y,
until further notice, for Transmission 20 desti-
nation via Russia, instead Of via Japan, the
usual route.
Unless otherwise addressed WEST AUSTRIA
LA mails will be dispatched via Europe, and
those for NEW ZEALAND via San Francisco,
Cal.--.the quickest routes. Mails for the PHIL
IPP1NE ISLANDS specially addressed Via Eu-
rope" or ''Via Canada" must be prepaid at
tile foreign rate Of postage. Mails for HA-
wATl are dispatched to san Francisco, Cal,
exclusively.
REGISTERED MAILS close at the MAIN OF
FICE as follows: (a) At $50 pm. same day;
(b) Rt LAS pm. same day; (c) at 9:45 pm.
same day; (d) at $3.50 am. same day; (e) at
5:45 pm. same day; % at 9:S5 am. same
day; (h) at l:l5 pm. same day; Qz) at s:45
pm. previous day; (o) al 2:3O am. same day.
JOHN A. MERRITT. Postmaster.
The Washington times., 1904-08-14
IDEA WORTH THE MONEY.

This story IS told OF one Haverstick. a
olairvoyant and great ling1hst: One day
on a train in Russia. he offered to read
the thoughts OF any passenger. 4 lean
man with covetoUs eyes took him up.
Il viii give you fifty roubies," this
man said, II you Will read my
thoughts
The train was bound for Mini Nov
gorcd, and Haverstick said.
You, sir are a merchant. You are
thinking that at the fair at Mini you
will buy goods to the value OF 1900
roubies, and afterward you will fail,
compromising WIN your creditors on
basis OF per ce.oA"
The covetous I Inns eyes 1T up, and
ne handed HaveF1ck the fifty rOubles
without word.
Aha" said IN clairvoyant. - read
your thought correctly ehr'
mo. said the other. you were
wrong; but you gave me an idea that
was well wOrtk the money"