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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
VIRTUE or BARE FLOORS.
How Housekeeping in the Tropics ls
Made Easy.

How Housekeeping in the Tropics ls
Made Easy.
American hcusekeepers will find 1t
much easier to keep their rooms clean
and bright and free from dust If they
follow the tropical plan of polishing
floors with beeswax, rubbed on with a
cocoanut husk, instead of covering
them up with carpets. 1t goes with
out saying that it is easier to sweep a
polished floor than carpet. and the
former is much healthier, because it
does not collect the dust and dirt like
a carpet. Perhaps an absolutely bare
floor, however beautifully polished,
does not look we'll to eyes unaccus-
toned to it; therefore, it would be ad-
visable for the American housekeeper
to place a small rug in front of the
couch and another in front of the fire
place to break the monotony of the
glistening surface. On the mirror-like
floor they would have a striking and
beautiful effect, far surprising that of
even the best carpets in the market.
This receipt for saving dust and
labor is only one of many useful hints
which the American woman may pick
up from the housekeeper in the trop.
les.
The housekeeper is always on the
lookout for polish for brasses. In
the West Indies a mixture of lemon
juice and ashes is used, and better
polish cannot be secured.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

A cucumber sliced into tomato soup
while boiling will add a delicious
flavor. 1t should be SKINNED out Just
before serving.
To stir the yolks of eggs into soup
or hot custard SO that they wii be
smooth. first heat them and then add
a tea spoonful of cold water.
Turpentine will destroy vermin IL
applied generously to the cracks and
infested places. 1t is especially good
to use in the case of bedbugs.
Celery leaves may be dried to a
crisp, rubbed through fine sieve and
used for fiavoring soups. If kept in
a dry place they viii retain their
flavor for a long time.
When canning fruits the Juice
should be allowed to overflow the
top after the can rubber has been
put on. Seal the can without wiping
this Juice off, as it thickens when
cold and helps to make the can air
tight
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
An Execution Under Indian Laws.

Daniel Davis was the name of the
culprit. and he was condemned to
death for the murder of his brother
in-law. On the day of the execution
his coffin had been placed on two
chairs under a big cak tree, which
still stands in the old court house
yard in Coweta. He requested them
to let him see the coffin, and he stood
by its side, gazed sadly into it and
said it was all right. A chair was
set at the head of the coffin; he took
his seat, pulled off his boots and said
he was ready. Capt. Childers, the
sheriff-now dead-pinned a small
blue ribbon on the lapel of Davis vest
over the heart. The prisoner viewed
all this with composure and uncon-
Germ. Two men, one with a double
barreled shotgun and the other
Spencer rife, took their places about
twenty feet away. The command was
given, ready, aim, fire! Both shots
were simultaneous; the blue ribbon
was hit; convulsive tremor and
poor Daniel Davis was no more. Old
men wept and many were the tears
that were shed for this poor full-bloo6
Indian who had taken the life of his
erring brother-in-law.-Cowets q. T.)
Courier.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
FINDING OF ART TREASURES.
unlikely Places In Which Rare Ar
ticIes Are for Sale.

unlikely Places in Which Rare Ar
ticIes Are for Sale.
This is an interesting find which
has been made-the casket supposed
to have been presented by the king
of France to Diana of Poitiers. Unless
1t has gone into the melting pot
which is more than likely-there is
somewhere a massive gold cup which
the Middle Temple Benchers present
ed to Charles l., and which he pawned
for $4,000. We should have heard of
1t before this, no doubt, were it still
whole and undefiled. 1t is curious
how the treasure hunter brings to
light his finds. AS a rule these finds.
sensational as they may seem in the
sequel, have prosaic enough origins.
A Jew called upon well-known art
dealer and opened negotiations for a
hidden work by Gainsborough. To
gether the two drove to a mean little
aium in Seven Dials, where, in the
midst of exquisite antique silver stood
the picture, which, in the art dealers
eyes, "lit up the whole place." Natur-
ally the visitor thought the picture
and other treasures he saw there
were the proceeds of a burglary. Not
a bit of it. The jew had been to a
famous old place in Buckinghamshire
where at auction he had matters prac-
tically to himself. Things were sim
ply given away. Probably none but
himself knew that the picture was a
Gainsborough. At any rate he got it
for six guineas.-St. James Gazette.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
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always taken SO much care of my fig
ure and had so much pride in keeping
up with the prevailing fashion in
shapes that it seemed only a just re-
ward to me when straight front cor
sets with a good substantial waist
measure came into vogue just as
was getting to an age and figure
where comfort was almost as much of
a consideration as appearance.
Il even tried to persuade myself
that this comfortable fashion so hap
PLY arrived for me had come to stay.
Fool that l was!
"Now remember that no fewer
than six times in the last forty years
1 have completely changed the outline
Of my figure in accordance with the
dictates of fashion.
mot that complain of 1t, had
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

tlted for these last and all the ma
terials in use for aprons are quite cor
rect
The apron is made in one piece and
is without seams. the ties holding IL
in place at the shoulders. The full
ness at the upper edge can be tucked
at the front, gathered at the back.
or gathered at front as well as back
as may be preferred. The back edges
are hemmed and the closing is made
by means of button and buttonhole
at the band.
The quantity of material required
for the medium sizes Is years. is III
yards SO inches wide with 2A yards
of embroidery inches wide, 2M
yards of insertion and 1% yards of
ribbon III inches wide to make as
illustrated.
The pattern 1861 is cut in sizes for
girls of 2, 4, and s years of age.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
1853 Tucked Skirt,

22 to go wist colored messaline
satin, with heavy silk applique and
folds as trimming, but all fashionable
fabrics that are pliable enough to al
low of tucking are suitable. The ap-
piled folds at the lower edge. that
give a tuck effect, add greatly to the
beauty and. in addition. serve the
practical purpose of giving greater
body to the thin materials in vogue.
The skirt is cut in seven cores, the
front one being extended to form the
yoke. The perpendicular tucks are
laid in groups that are arranged at
the center front and at the straight
edges of remaining cores. When the
yoke effect is not desired the front
gore can be cut off at the seam and
Joined to the sides after the usual
manner.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size, including folds.
IL yards q or 81 inches wide, 81 yards
go inches wide or 615 yards A inches
wide when material has figure or nap,
51k yards A inches wide when materi-
al has neither figure nor nap, with 3
yards of applique to trim as illustrat-
ell
The pattern 1859 is cut in sizes for
a %, "a, &c, % and 30 inch waist
measure.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
DIDN'T GUESS HIS THOUGHTS.
But Idea He Had Given Was Worth
the Fifty RoubIes.

the Fifty RoubIes.
On the journey from Vienna to st.
Petersburg, Cumberland, the we'll
known anti-Spiritualist and thought,
reader, entertained his fellow passen-
gers by guessing their thoughts.
One of the travellers, a Polish Jew,
who took the whole thing as a hoax,
offered to pay cumberland the sum
of fifty roubles if he could divine his
thoughts.
Visibly amused Cumberland acced.
ed to the request and said:
you are going to the fair at Mini
Novgorod, where you intend to pur-
chase goods to the extent of 10000
roubles, after which you will declare
yourself bankrupt and compound
with your creditors for per cent"
On hearing these words the Jew
gazed at the speaker with reverential
awe. He then, without uttering a
syllable, drew out of the leg of his
boot shabby purse and harded over
the fifty roubles. Whereupon the
magician tr,umphantly inquired:
Then have guessed your thoughts.
eh?"
NO" replied the Jew, but YOU
have given me a brilliant idea"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

youth and enthusiasm and very good
figure, which enjoyed displaying to
the best advantage.
Il well remember when was about
sixteen how pretty the fashionable
figure was with its neat, small waist
in the place where a waist ought to
be. How trim and dainty we were.
but I'm afraid nttle tight lacing was
needed to get the desired effect.
Next we had those short wasted
shapes which brought the squeezing
away above the natural waist lire. Alb
surd enough they would look now, but
we thought them very feminine and
charming when they were in fashion.
Then came those long, slim figures
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
TIGHT LACING'S TURN AGAIN
SIX Changes in Woman's Figure in Forty Year.

The fine figure of woman was in
great distress.
She had just heard it stated on APP
parently good authority that tight
facing was coming into fashion again,
and. though at fifty-six she was the
proud possessor of shapely inquire,
still displaying excellent outlines In
comfortable straight front corset,
she feared that the time had passed
when she could summon energy and
enthusiasm enough to mold her shape
to any fashionauie standard which re-
CURED much squeezing. Even if the
spirit were wiling the too, too solid
Aesh would undoubtedly rebel
ITS a shane!" she moaned. 1--WE
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

rendered convertible, so serving a
double use. When made low it re-
quires elbow sleeves, but these are
in vogue with high waists so that by
adding CT removing the yoke. which
is separate, the waist becomes quite
different in effect.
The waist is made over a smoothly
fitted lining and on this are arranged
the box plated front and backs. When
a simple yoke waist is desired it can
be made high, the drop yoke arranged
over it and all finished together at
the neck, but when either low or a
convertible waist is desired 1t can be
cut out on indicated lines. The
sleeves are wide below the elbows,
but at snugly below and are plated
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

worn over them. The model shown
is graceful and becoming and includes
bertha that gives the broad shoul.
der line. The fullness at the neck is
collected in gathers and there is no
opening, the gown being slipped on
over the head. then drawn up snugly
by means of beading threaded with
ribbon. To make the gown for WON
an of medium size will be required
6A yards of material Sc inches wide
with 21s yards of narrow and 10
yards of wide edging and 61k yards
of insertion.
A May Manton pattern, No. 4136,
cut in three sizes, small or 80, me-
dunn or SO, large or 40 inch bust
measure. will be mailed to any ad-
dress on receipt of ten cents.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
A Broom PettIcoat.

One of the most useful devices for
the careful housewife is what is called
"a broom petticoat" 1t is used to
brush down the walls and is a pre-
ventive against cobwebs. 1t is made
of cream canton flannel. and looks
much like petticoat with its double
frill and raw strings of tape. 1t opens
at the side, and has tapes to secure it.
Including the frill. it is twenty-three
inches long.
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Readers Of this paper can secure any May
MantOn pattern illustrated above by filling ous
all blanks in coupon. and mailing, with 10 cents.
TO E. Z. Harrison & Co.. IS Plymouth Place, Chi.
cago Pattern win be mailed promptly
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

Ribbons will be extensively used for
millinery purposes this spring.
There will be a golden CLEAN to
all the trimmings of the coming sea-
son.
Walking suits of wolfe on the order
of the French tailored style are the
latest.
Brittany embroidery adorns some of
the collar and cuff sets so much in
vogue.
In the newest fur trimmings err
mine is ingeniously combined with
darker furs.
Gauze or tulle strings are predicted
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

for about half the distance from the
shoulders TO the cuffs.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 81 yards 81
inches wide. 81 yards q inches wide
or yards A inches wide, with 1M
yards of all-oyer lace for yoke and
cuffs and yards of ruching to trim
as illustrated.
The pattern 1850 is cut in sizes for
a 30, "a, SO, 3S and 40 inch bust meas
IRE
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
Eaahlonable Miami Rohs.

Sleeping garments made with round
necks and elbow sleeves are the IA
vorite ones of the season and are
made in all filmy fabrics trimmed
with lace or embroidery. Their deli
cacy is their charm and even in cold
weather they are preferred to any
other sort. additional warmth being
obtained. when necessary, from pretty
little wash silk or flannel Jackets
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

point de Venise
over white mousse
line and bands OF
taffeta ruching,
and is well suited
to theater, and in
formal dinner wear
and to occasions OF
the sort, but can
be rendered avail
able for evening
also by emitting
the yoke as shown
in the small cut;
or again can he
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
Tucked skirt.

Skirts that flare with grace and
abundant freedom about the feet, yet
fit with snugness over the hips make
the latest of fashions DEGREES and
are to be noted on the newest and
handsomest gowns. This one is
tucked to produce the effect and al
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
Box Plated Yoke Waist.

White with cream makes favorire
combination of the season and is al.
ways satisfactory. The stylish waist
shown is made of crepe de Chine,
with the yoke of deep cream colored
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

ITO me tight lacing at this late
day brings only painful visions of that
bugbear, the girl who tied her corset
laces to the bed post and then ran
though, of course, never did anything
of the sort myself.
81 think as | can't be fashionable
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
creations in spring head

on the dressy creations in spring head
wear.
For spring and summer the waist of
Persian lawn viii take precedence In
the cotton group.
Have you noticed how many beauti-
full brown shades are to be found
among the new silks?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

hem and between
tucks and gathers
at the upper edge.
The m o d e | is
made of white
lawn with bands
and frill of en-
broidery and is
tied over the
shoulders with col
ored ribbons. but
ties of the materi-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

lows a choice of
the yoke, that is
cut in one with
the front gore or
of tucks at sides
and back that ex-
tend full length
and terminate at
the belt. The
model is made
of c b a m d a gn Q
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

Waists shirred to produce a broad
effect at the shoulders are eminently
smart and are much liked in all the
fashionable soft fabrics. This one is
made of ivory Corean crepe with the
bertha and trimming of ecru point de
Venise, the yoke of tucked chiffon.
mousseline lined, but is adapted to
all seasonable materials. When
lined the sleeves can be made long
by the addition of deep cuffs of lace
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19
Girls PInafore.

Pretty aprons always are in demand
and are both sensible and attractive.
This one is quite new and allows a
choice between the frill or a plain
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

and the yoke can be lined or trans
parent as preferred. To make the
waist for woman of medium size
will be required Az yards of materi-
al u, 31a yards 81 or 21a yards A
inches wide, with q yards of tucking
for yoke, III yards of all-over lace
and q yards of silk for belt.
A May Mrnton pattern, No. 1892.
sizes 80 to 40, viii be mailed to any
address on receipt of ten cents.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

The pillow and string style.
any more I'll just adopt that hopeless
style of figure described as pillow
with string tied around it."-New
! Ork Sun.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-04-19

Write plainly. FIJI out all blanks Enoioss
100 MAI TO e. K Harrison q Co, O. Plymoasa
Place. ~hicago
, 1904-08-31
Wildwood Is; Central High IA.

On last Friday evening the Central
High School basket ball team, of Phil
adelphia, for the second time this sea-
son met Wildwood on the Casino floor.
Inc game which was for the benefit of
the Wildwood boys, was witnessed by
one OF the largest crowds of the season.
The playing was fast and exciting to
the finish, both teams putting all of
1nelr energy and ability in their work.
ne referee especially had his hands
luli, the fouls being numerous. Wild
wood had the greatest number of Of
FENCES called against her-11. Central
High s.
The lineup ofthe two teams and the
points made by each are as follows:
Wildwood-Ferat, Harris, forward;
Roper, centre; Hogeland, P%enino,
Woodward and Wick, guard. Field
goals, Ferat 3, Roper 2, Penino l, j..
WICK l. Foul goals; Ferat l, Harris L.
offences, Ferat 2, Harris 2, Roper 2,
Penino 3, J.. Wick 2. Total Is.
Central High = Keinath, Young,
forward; Kiefaber, centre; Fish, Eberle,
guard. Field goal, Keinath 2, Young
j., Fish l, Eberle l. Foul gouls, Kie-
ia6er 4. Offences, Keinath l, Young2,
hlefaber 2, Fish 2, Eberle l.. Total IA.
The last game of the season will be
played next Friday night with the
wyoming team, of Philadelphia. In
our former game with this team, this
season, they beat us to the tune of 20
to 35, Will they do it again this time?
Wait and see.
, 1904-08-31
THE WEEKS AMUSE-
MENTS REVIEWED
An Interesting Column To Re-
fer To
Attractions offered AT the Casino,
Bakers Auditorium and
About the Island
Coming Attractions.

SEPT. ANNUAL reception rendered to
James Spencer, on Thursday even
ing at Bakers Auditorium.
SEPT. l, 2, 3-Blaker's Auditorium
Spencer Stock company in "World
Against Him.
SEPT. Basket ball at the Casino.
Wild wood VS.. Wyoming.
SEPT. 5-Masquerade Hop at Casino.
The last event of the season. This is
given at the request ola number of
Wildwood's citizens. Visitors and
residents are earnestly requested to
mask for this occasion.
SEPT. 5, g., T. Bakers Auditorium.
Spencer Stock Company in "My
Uncle From Japan
SEPT. 8, 8, l01Blaker's Auditorium
Spencer Stock Company in 1.-THE
Green Eyed Monster.'
, 1904-08-31
Mr.. Stanert Makes a Challenge

r. R. Stanert, the storekeeper at
Grassy Sound, denies that his boat was
beaten in a race with Mr.. Beeler's craft
as stated by our Grassy Sound cores
pendent last week. Mr.. Stanert admits
that the unpromptu brush was almost
slit tie but tn that he had had I, the tba advantage dysndr ge
hackers of Mr.. Beeler's boat thinks
that it is the best craft, he will race
them any distance for fun or money.
, 1904-08-31
BLAKER's AUDITORIUM.

On Thursday evening, September lst,
the annual receipt II rendered to James
Spencer, will take place at Bakers
Auditorium. Manager Spencer de-
serves great credit for his successful
work at the Auditorium. Largely to
his efforts is due the popularity to
which the auditorium has attained
this year. He has made many warm
friends since his advent on the island.
An unusually large attendance at the
reception on Thursday night, in recog-
milton of Mr.. Spencer's work, is an as
sured thing.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-07-14
IIuSlkeX.

Mrs. W. II. Critics has been quite
sick the past week.
Rev. Joseph LESLEY filled his
regular appointment ut Ebencczcr
Sunday.
Owing to the protracted rainy
weather, the oats crop is in rather
bad condition as some fields are ripe
and falling.
T. L. McGraw OF Belmont was up
last week looking after his farm.
Oscar Huskey and sister, Miss
Lulu, returned to their home at Cape
Girardeau Tuesday after spcndinga Il
few days with the family Of their
brother, Esq. Thomas Huskey, at
this place.
Kaiser Brothers are doing good
business here in the mercantile line.
, Mrs. Maggie Robertson of Lutes-
vile spent several days visiting
relatives here recently.
Mr.. Sharrock Of Patton had busi-
ness in our town recently.
f. II. Welch is on the puny list.
Thomas Huskey recently purchas-
ed a new Mccormick mower.
Sol0man Sharks is confined to his
room by a severe attack of rheuma-
tism.
Prot. J. w. Hunziker is visiting
relatives in this vicinity.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-07-14
Farm for Sale!

Fifty-five acre fruit and stock farm
situated five miles south of Lutes-
vile in Bollinger county, Mo. This
farm is well improved; has a good
one and half story frame DIV elling,
we'll finished; good log barn and two
cisterns. About thirtv-fve acres
cleared and in good state of cult
vation; good fencing. There is not
five acres of the tifty-tive that can
not be cultivated. All lies well and
and well adapted in character Of soil
and convenience to market for a
successful fruit growing farm.
On account Of my long continued
i'll health, | am not able to give this
farm the attention necessary to keep
it in good repair and improve it as it
should be, and as l intended to do
when | bought, 50 | have decided to
sell at a sacrihce-$5OO will buy this
farm.
TERMs-Half cash; balance on
time to suit purchaser.
W. S. KING.
For further particulars apply to
w. X. CHANDLER, Secretary,
Farm and Home Real Estate Co, ,
Marble.Hill, Mo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-07-14
SeGoewickviIe.

We had one Of the heaviest rains
last Sunday that has fallen here in
some time.
Crops are looking fine rs there
has been plenty Of rain this season.
"Unclc Joe" Scabaugh is in poor
health and has been for some time;
and Mrs Seabaugh, his wife, is sick
at this writing, but it is hoped that
both Will soon recover;
Died-July 10, Lloyd Lincbargcr,
infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Lineharger The bereaved parents
have the sympathies of our commu-
nifty
DR.. r. D. Blaylock has Just re-
turned from Cairo, where he visit
ed a fair friend.
c. G. Seabaugh of near Patton
has purchased new threshing rig
and is ready for the threshing
season.
There is to be a picnic here in
the near future, with a steam swing
attachment. \ big crowd is eX-
pected to attend.
c. r. Conrad is quite i'll with
dysintery at lhis writing.
w. s. Smith IS exceptionally high
spirited these days. He expects to
move into his new dwelling in Il
short time.
] understand that Davault Crltes
has purchased property in our
town and contemplates moving to
it this fall III order to be more CON
vcnicnt the work Of carrying Uncle
Sans mail.
John c. Masters IS now working
for Uncle Sam in the capacity of
mail carrier.
Misses Myrtle Seabaugh, Ella and
Josie Miller have just returned
from visit to the Worlds Fair.
J. Walter ScabauSh expects to
go to St. Louis next Sunday to see
the sights at the big fair.
T. B. Drum was in the city last
week, taking in the fair and laying
in new goods for his trade.
Misses Minnie and Elva, daugh-
tcrs of D. r. Seabaugh, were visit
ing at p. A. StatIcr's last Sunday.
W. f. Seabaugh and family visit
ed "Unclc Joe" Scabaugh Sunday.
LITTLE SAN.