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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
in THE COCKTAIL CHERRY.
DR.. Wylie Discloses Some Mysteries
of Ire Conpoei+ion

DR.. Wylie Discloses Some Mysteries
of Its Composition.
Some of the mysteries of compost
ton of the cherry in the insidious
cocktail, the clear, beautifully colored
%jellies fed to the sick and GONZALES
cent, as well as the more substantial
articles of food, were disclosed by DR..
Harvey w. Wylie, chief of the bureau
of chemistry, United States depart
ment of agriculture, in the last of a
series of five lectures on Home
Economies" delivered before the Phil
adelphia branch of the collegiate
alumnae at the rooms of the associa.
ton. The popular taste demands the
addition of colors to food which will
give them the tint people imagine ma
ture imparts, said DR.. Wy1ie. These
dyes are made mostly from coal tar.
Some are not harmful, yet it is a de-
ception. Most of the coffee sold as
Mocha, and Java from Brazil.
Cherries such as are used in cock
tails are filed with glucose, favored
with prussic acid and dyed with ana
line dye. Vinegar is often made from
beet root alcohol. Olive oil Is almost
never made from olives. The adul-
teration of food debases commerce,
and leading manufacturers are begin
ming to realize it and to take action
against 1t. - Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
EASTERN USES OF PAPER.
Japanese Would Find IT Hard to Get
Along Without Ii.

The japanese use paper at every
moment. The string with which a
deft-handed darling Of the gods" does
up the articles you buy is made of
paper. The handkerchief Thrown
away after use) is paper, the parti-
tons dividing the houses are paper,
and the pane through which an indis-
erect eye looks at you is paper! The
pane Is certainly wanting in transpa-
reney, but there is a simple remedy.
One finger is passed Though the pa.
per-that is all! Afterward a small
piece is stuck on the opening with a
grain Of rice.
The mems hats, the cloak of the
porter who carries his burden, sing
ing a cadence, through the rain; the
garment of the boatman who conducts
you on board, the tobacco pouch, cigar
case-all are paper! Those elegant
flowers %ornamenting the beautiful hair
OF the japanese ladies', and those
robe collars which are taken for rap
paper!
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
HAs a sAY.
The school Principal Talks About
Food.

The School Principal Talks About
Food.
The Principal of a High School in
u 1ourishing Calf. city says:
"For 20 years l worked in the school
with only short summer vacations.
formed the habit OF eating rapidly.
masticated poorly which coupled with
my %sedentary work led to indigestion.
liver trouble. lame back and rheuma'
eism-
upon consulting physicians some
eoped me with drugs. while others
prescribed dieting and sometimes !
got temporary relief, other times not
Eor IL years l struggled along with
this handicap to my work, seldom laid
ep but often a burden to myself with
iameness and rheumatic pains.
1.-TWO years ago | met an old friend.
@ physician who noticed at once my
eut-of-health condition and who pre-.
scribed for me an exclusive diet Of
Grape-Nuts, milk and fruit.
II followed his instructions and In
swo months | felt like a new man with
no more or
liver trouble and from that time to
this Grape-Nuts has been my main
food for morning and evening meals,
ann stronger and healthier than | have
been for years without a trace of the
old troubles.
Judging from my present vigorous
physical and mental state / tell my
people Methuselah may yet have to
take second place among the old men,
Cor l feel like ! will live a great many
anore years.
ITO all this remarkable change in
health I am indebted to my wise
friend and Grape-Nuts and l hope the
Postum Co. will continue to. manufac.
lure this life and health giving food
for several centuries yet, until / move
20 @ world where indigestion is, un
known" Name given by Postum Co.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Ask any physician what he knows
about Grape Nuts. Those who have
tried II know things.
there's a reason"
Look In each pkg. for the famous
9ttss book, THE Road to Walivilhe-"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
cows NOT FAST ENOUGH.
Trouble Was They Could Not Keep
Ahead Of the Train.


while | was travelling out in Ohio
last month" said a drummer. Il had
occasion to p~atronize a miserable
O%ne-horse' railroad which serves sew
eral Of the Ohio river towns. We
we're jogging along at a distressingly
low rate OF speed- when Of a sudden
the train came to a dead stop in the
middle of a large meadow. Many Of
the passengers whose patience had be-
come exhausted asked a brakeman the
cause of the delay.
There's a herd of COWS on the
track ahead he answered.
in about ten minutes the train got
under way again. Jerking c~onvulsive.
ly along for about a mile or two, when
It again came to a halt. That was the
limit An old man who was sitting
near the door turned to the brake
man. who was plainly annoyed by the
many questions, and said ~irritably;
"'Wha in thunder is the matter.
anyhow
"'Why. we've caught up to the COWS
againi' sarcastically explained the
brakeman"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
The Meeting of the National irrigation
Congress.

To be held at Ell Paso, Texas, this fall
promises to be of great interest tc
dwellers in Jnter-Mountain country
and addresses will be made by Amer
lean and foreign irrigation authorities
An interesting program, including Q
genuine Mexican bull fight, will be
given by the citizens. For further in.
formation regarding date of above
meeting, railroad fares. ETC., address
c. f. Warren, room No. All, Dooly
block. Salt Lake City. Utah.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21

Lord, every little sparrow fnds its
crumbs to eat from Thee,
And chirps its little chirp of praise
To Thee. the Giver of its days.
And bids tomorrow 'go its ways:''
: And so Will l..
Lord, every little daisy lifts It's face UT
to the sun,
And drinks in of its warmth and
Eight,
And revels in its days so bright, :
Without the fear OF coming night.
And so will l..
Lord: every little daisy lifts its face uu
to the sun, song sweet, :.
Choosing the night TO sing to Thee.
~ "A tender, heaven-born melody
Sung In darkness hopefully;
And so will l..
~Songs in the night He giveth," and
listens'to hear them sung
Songs Of a tender Fathers love.
Songs of. a fa,rer home. above,
Songs whispered by that Holy Dove
Who broods DER all.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach
the sea of the disease. Catarrh Is a blood or cOnstf
%tutional disease, and in order to cure It you must take
internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternany, and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not a quack medi.
cine. ltwas prescribed by one Of the best physicians
in this country for years and Is a regular prescription.
1t IS composed of the best tOnics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination OF the
two ingredients is what produces such wonderful re.
suits II. curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold Dy Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Nlokellferoua conner.

The discovery is announced Of nick.
eliferous copper in large quantities
in Cape Breton island. The ore body
is reported to be between go and $50
feet wide. carries gold and silver and
contains high values in copper and
gold. It is said the property will
prove to be among the largest copper
mines In the world.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
neoth Eaohea.n

A Kansas young woman living in
Haistead denied her engagement. for
several weeks. but has finally admit
led that 1t is true. "Yes," she con-
fessed. "he is mine; l am his'n, and
we are both eaches. kansas City
Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Value of a Good Deed.

A good deed is never lost; he who
sows courtesy reaps friendship, and
he who plants kindness gathers love;
pleasure bestowed upon a grateful
mind was never sterile, but generally
gratitude begets reward.-Basil.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21

Extending over 1000 feet to the e
the great western arm of the Dover
(England) National harbor works has
had it's last foundation block laid.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21

"Mollfe vas there and well to the
fore, although We never suspected she
was than an ordinary mourner,
but she aud all the other girls wore
crepe rather SYSTEMATICALLY. and really
seemed overcome with grief.
81 got over by Mollie and asked her
who the deuce they were. and she
tossed her head .dissainfully, and said
she didn't know; they were probably
stenographers." :, -.
1--WE found out later they were from
the rura, Districts nut in Sander
- -
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21

Inside the salk of bamboos there
are sometimes found small c~rystalliza.
tons of fintlike material exactly re.
sembling miniature opals, while in the
inside of Philippine oan min.
ute pearls occasionally are found.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
No cAusE FoR eRATIrupE.
And Sturdy scotchman Gave No Lip
Service to His Maker.

The following example Of a quaint,
philosophical Scotch character is re.
lated in the Scottish American: The
season hal been an exceptionally bad
one for farming, but in a church not
far from Arbroath the officials had re-
solved, according to custom, to hold
the annual harvest thanksgiving serv-
ice. 1t was noticed that on that par.
ticular occasion Mr.. tombstone, a reg.
ular attendant and pillar Of the church
twhose crops had miserably failed)
was not in attendance. The minister
in the course OF the following week
met Mr.. tombstone and inquired Of
him the reason Of his absence from
church on such an important occasion.
@Weel, sir" replied Mr.. tombstone, q
dinna care ABBOTT approachin' my Max.
or In a speerit o. sarcasm"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
DEPTH of Antarctic Ocean.

The Scotia scientific expedition, at
ter cruising 5000 miles in the Ant.
arctic ocean, reports it to have a fair.
ly uniform depth of two and one-halt
miles.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Washlna Machine only $40.

Save your wife's health and daughters
beauty by using our great Star Washing
Machine. Worth its weight in gold.
Price only $40; with wringer $500.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
rnrn to Modern Care

The old box-like compartment cars
on French railways are being gradu.
ally displaced by vestibuled ears of a
more modern type.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible
medicine for coughs and colds.-N. W. SAMUEL
Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. Il, 1900
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Exceeds New York in cos4

The cost of living in Tamatave,
Madagascar's metropolis, is double
that in New York.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
coal Used in Gas Manufacture.

The use of coal in the manufacture
Of gas is simply enormous, n Lon
don company alone using over 2,000s
900 tons per year.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Christian Endeavor Hotel.

At st. Louis. Mo-. is the place to stop
when visiting the Worlds fair. Write
them for terms.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color
more goods, brighter %colors, with less
work than others.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
ke Halls Family PMS for constipation.

Americans the Best Penmen.
The Americans are, as a nation, the
best penmen of the world, with the
British following a close second.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-06-21
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Harbor Works Are comnle+s

For children ~teething, softens the gums, reduces in
1ammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. 2cabottle
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12
THE JOURNAL JUNIOR,

It's queer old table jointed frame its stools, its
apologies for BEDS its Golfers and chests containing the
family supply Of linen, in the buttery the patters
plates saucers and dishes of all sorts and sizes
OF pewter and glorious shining BRASS and the floors
of every room strewn with herbs that gave fragrant
odor as they were bruised by hurrying feet
After "Angling Around
The Birthplace, however is not the only spot of
interest in Straford the residence of the exactor
successful dramatst wealth. who in
his own time commanded universal respect from his
fellow townsmen. A little angling around from the
historic spot In Henley street. brings to the site of
New Place." the palatial home of the poets later
after his return from London where he had
made his fortune A little more than hundred years
the owner OF New Place tore it down, and even
destroyed the famous mulberry tree for which the
dens were famous in Shakesperes time. All that re-
mains to-day few outlines of the walls, which
carefully covered with wire netting to preserve
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

Fine should sop Eliot Graves
while Mabel Wright and Alice Griffith exclaimed
Dear old Shakespeare doesn't look sweet all dressed
up SO? Bless him!"
"TIe looks like what he was, a scholar, and a ripe
and good one " said Hal enthusiastically, turning
toward the door as he spoke, excaimng, with a
surprised little whistle:
''Haloa, young man, who you?" +
In the doorway stood small negro, his hands deep
in his ragged pockets, and his bright eyes eagerly
gancing at all that he could see; not in the least
abashed by the size of the audience staring
Use Nose Jenkins an my clo'es fur yo'
ma" he announced adding, IT want ter. in!'
With which statement he proceeded to himself
tailor fashion on the floor, and look him.
dis yere's mighty fine show he announced
cooly. "Gwine ter hab cakewalk ?''5
= Mabel and the Myers giggled, but Hal answered
sobery: mo, not exactly 1t is the meeting
in honor of a man whom very fond of, William
Shakespeare great dramatist. you ever hear of
him ?''
Nose shook his woolly head" "Nebber knowed no
grammatist Mus be mighty fine gemman hab dis
yere. He lib in desc parts?"
Hal was laughing hard that Alice to
NO" she said: HE died long before you were
born"
How missy knows? Use mighty ole nigger!"
Moses eyes We're twnkling with delight at having a
discussion with such pretty lady.
Well said Alice severely "I know because do,
that is how, Nose and you don't look you were
more than a hundred years old .t
Nose chuckled,: watching her admiringy as she
continued.
''5hakespere wrote: some very wonderful PLAYS
and for and people have acting them.
Do you know what that is? ?'
The little fellow nodded. 81 reckon!" he said
Use done acted heap O time. Use away see
minstrel show, an den hab de woods and sing
an dance awful libely. Missy like dance
Up he got and began a regular plantation break
down, with all the most approved shufes and
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

tions, doubling and twisting as if
he were made of india rubber, at
the end Of which performance he
sank down, .breathless, while Hal
remarked:
But you haven't told us yet why
you came down here without being
asked, Nose"
Nose rolled his eyes. "Fotched
de shirts home fo you ma, an I
seed missiles totin' flowers, an fol-
Tered 'em. It's no fun home.-No 9th
in 'cept littl' niggers round. It's
mighty fine yeren'
This was said very wistfully, but
no one paid any attention, for Just
then the dinner bell was heard in
the distance, and all were hungry
after their hard work. There was
a general rush from the barn, but
the small negro did not move, and
Hal, who was impatient to shut the
door, said severely, Come along,
Nose, your times, up
The boys lip quivered; he caught
hold Of sAlice's dress and looked up
pleadingly.
Please, missy, he teased, kin
come to de party? Use crazy ter
mn out bout de minstrel mani"
Alice glanced at Hal May
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

InlS idea met With instant ap-.
proval, and was decided upon at
once. Mary then suggested that
the performance be given in a
clearing in the woods to the right
of the barn. It was a regular lit
tie amphitheater, closed around by
fragrant pines, carpeted with their
needles, and would seat a much
larger audience than the house
or barn.
"Oh, won't. it be ideal!'' ex-
claimed Edith impulsively. with
the birds and the clouds-so
Shakesperian!''
Particularly if it happens to be
rainy day, or damp, and the
mosquitoes are in trim for pic
nic!" said George, adding dra-
matically: Is it a dagger that I
see before me? Nay, man, tis
but a venomous skeet!''
All were laughing at his action
and expression, when a noise. as of
some heavy thing falling came
from above. Then there was a
groan, a chuckle, smoShered
scream from beneath a pile of
sliding hay, and a small black fig
ure shot out to the edge of the hay
NOW and clutched wildly at the
side beam.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

against the wall
as seats for the
members. T h e
stalls were also
..draped, and on
the wall hung a
large engraving
of SHAKESPEARE.
In the center of
t h e carriage
room stood a
: table holding a
lamp and the
club books, while
the presidents
seat, which was a
sleigh, gorgeously
draped in turkey
red, was :, placed
by the farther
end Of the table.
Pretty. fl n e,
isn't it," H al
G f it h dis
mounted from a
step Ndder and
stood, hammer in
hand, admiring
the festive scene.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

them, and the old we'll, with glossy ivy.
But opposite is the Of the ancient Guild
church and strnging along behind it, the timbered
front of the old school where Shakespere gained all the
schooling he had. .TF
What those school days his are, you must piece
out from the pictures given here from the refer
in his plays For just he has the sylvan
beauties of the country Stratford into his
plays here and there he has told the story of his
schooldays. - s-a..
whining
facec a
thWltngy TO school i
tells story that Junior boy understand
in this twentieth century. In the long low
with it's timbered SHAKESPEARE
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

it was transformed into homelike clubroom Flags
draped across the haymows strings of lanterns
hung over the wide path leading from the front
door, and in the carriage-room beyond, the vehicles
decorated with gay rugs and comfortabes, ranged
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12

the rod and spoil the child believed in and lived
up to the very letter. But however he learned
spelling strong point. He spells
name in eight different ways
So little by little began ffnd SHAKESPEARE but
The real finding will have left aAother story
-Aae Harris Anson.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-03-12
OTHELLO, ./R.
BY Kate Dickinson Sweetser.
Copyright. 1908, BY D. appleton 4. CO.
IN THREE PARTS.
PART 1.

was year since the formation of the Sea-
vile Shakespere Society, and the anniver-
sary was to be celebrated with an unusu-
ally fine meeting. The club members worked
busily all the morning in the old barn. until
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-17
WOMAN
DEFIED THEM
And Constable Were at Sea Until the
Magistrate, With Heroic Measures,
Came to the Rescue.

A woman, namely, Lulu Medsker, held
constables Guy Merritt and U. c. Edgell
and Magistrate Gordon al bay few
minutes just after the dinner hour at
her home on Locust street, and it looked
like there was going to be something out
of the ordinary, yirsinus Jasper had
obtained detinue proceedings in Justice
Gordon's court against her over piano
and the constables went out to get the
instrument. They had scare on ac-
count OF the womanis behavior until the
justice happened along that way. He
at once proceeded To take a hand, but
she informed him that she did not care
one iota for him or his commands. AT
that juncture he instructed the consta.
blcs to gather her up and take her to
jail. Then she melted and they succeed
ed in removing the piano without fur
iher difficulty
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-17
LUNCHEON
Given By Mrs Edward Wallis, in Honor
Of Miss Nina Wallis and Her
Bridal Party.

\ beautiful luncheon was given by
Mrs. Edward Steele Wallis on Tuesday
at one O'Clock in honor of Miss Nina
Wallis and her wedding party. The
table had large bowl of white carua-
tions for the attractive center piece, with
a wedding bell OF carnations suspended
from the chandelier. A training vine Of
asparagus was gracefully arranged on
the table and the name cards were fas.
tened with a white carnation aud maid.
en- hair fern. Covors were laid for eight
guests among whom were aTiss Wallis.
Miss laura Despard. Mrs. Sprigg Des-
pard Camden. Mr. Benjamin r. Black
ford, Mrs. Samuel B. Stiles. Mrs. james
:. jackson, Mrs. Roberr L. Morrison.
When the guests went 10 the table the
loving cup was passed around and each
one drank TO the health OF the bride
and groom. The ices were attraetiycly
served in the shape Of white roses aud
water lines
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-17
FROZEN.
TO DEATH
MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE FATE OF
HOBO FOUND LYING ON THE
GROUND BY SIDE OF RAIL
ROAD TRACK.
Taken to City Headquarters and Doctor
Worked to Revive Him-He Had
Evidently Been Walking the
Railroad Track.

Adam Smith. middle aged man, evi
IDENTIFY a hobo. was found lying on tn,
ground by the side OF the Baltimore 4
Ohio Railroad tracks near the Walthoul
Candy Factory Wednesday morning near
y frozen to death. A conveyance wa.
called and he was taken to city head.
quarters where City HeaiG. Officer Mel,
SON Peck attended him.
The man was in a very bad condition.
The doctor worked with him for some
time and finally by the aid Of stimulants
and urgent treatment brought him to.
Had the man not been found when he
was he certainly would have frozen to
death.
Smith had evidently been walking The
railroad track and became benumbed
with the cold. 1t Is presumed that he
fell exhausted on the ground and went
to sleep, or tainted He was very un.
couth and his clothes and personal ap.
pearance we're dirty. AT present he is
in the city lookup. He has about re.
covered and will be released MS soon MS
he is able to take care of himself.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-02-17
DECISION
Of Importance Handed Down By Referee
w. Frank Stout in Bankruptcy
About Preferences.

Referee w. Frank Stout, in bankrupt.
cy, has just handed down an important
decision in the matter OF Claude W. Day,
bankrupt, holding that a payment made
in the due course of business by bank.
rupt to a creditor and innocently reeeiv.
ed by such creditor does not constitute
such preference that the creditor re-
ceiving said payment shall be compelled
to surrender such preference to the
trustee Of the bankrupt in order to prove
his claim against the banEruptis estate,
but that only such preferences are are
voidable under Section Go 'sb", or to
whom conveyances, transfers, assign
ments or membranes, void or voidable,
under Section 67 "e" need now be sur.
rendered by creditor in order to file
proof of claim against bankrupt. The
referee holds that such is The law as
amended February 5, 1908, in Section
81, 'g." In all the United States Su-
preme Court cases in bankruptcy from
the pirie vs. Chicago Title & Trust Co.
ease down to the present, 1t mas been
held tilat the payment of money to a
creditor, though innocently received by
him, is preference and must be sur.
rendered in order to file his proof OF
claim Section 81 e." under the law Of
1898 governing in such cases. The su.
preme Court has not yet passed on The
section as amended and he had no decis-
ion for guide in making the ruling.
Parties in interest viii not appeal from
the decision of the referee so the matter
will be the practice in this district until
IN action is baken higher in some other
case. The question has been one of
GREAT interest to Wholesale people and
others.