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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
A Chinese Story.

Two short-sighted men, Ching and
Chang, always quarreled over who
could see the best. Hearing that a
tablet was to be erected at a neighbor-
ing temple. they determined to visit it
together and put their eyesight to the
test. Neither Ching nor Chang was
as honest as he might have been.
Each tried to get ahead of the other,
so visited the temple by stealth.
Standing very close Ching read. ITO
the great men of the past and the
future"
Chang also went, and peering cld@er,
read, ITO the great men of the past
and the future" In smaller letters he
read what had escaped Ching's notice,
This tablet is erected by the family
of Ting"
On the day appointed, standing at a
distance from which neither could
read, Ching exclaimed: 1.-THE inscrip-
ton is To the great men of the past
and the future"
"True!" said Chang. but there is
more. / can see what you cannot.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
MiIe-a-Minute Flies.

1t is easy enough to understand why
we have so much trouble in catching
that fly that comes buzzing around
our ears when we stop to consider
that flies have been known to fly at
O e rate of about two miles a minute.
The common house fly moves at the
rate of twenty-five feet to the second,
or about eighteen miles an hour.
When frightened, though, the house
fly settles right down to business and
travels at the rate of $50 feet a sec
ond. If it should keep up this rapid
flight for a mile it would cover the
distance in exactly thirty-three sec
onds, or faster than any lightning
express" has ever moved.
The common humble bee blunders
along faster than a horse commonly
trots, and even the fairy-like butter.
flies fit ahead of the fastest boy run.
Eer without trouble. Indeed, insects
as a rule fly faster than birds, so that
only a few of the cleverest birds can
catch them on the wing.
If you don't believe that an insect
can go like chain-lightning, just knock
down a hornets nest and try to get
away from a mad hornet that is com,
ing for you. She'll show you!
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

sounded upon the bugle, may have
said uncomplimentary things of the
bugle when unwelcome calls were
sounded upon it; still. they had Xix
ing for it, and when they see an old,
battered bugle, they find it interesting
and will stop to examine it,
The bugles of the civil war times
were keyless and no chromatic notes
could be sounded upon them, but in
earlier years keyed bugles were used.
An old-timer that dates back to the
last of the eighteenth century is now
in possession of A. NJ. Cross of Clare.
mont, n. H. It was purchased abroad
in 1890 by James Jackson of HaVer.
hill, N. H., and was first played by
him at the raising and dedication Of 9
large building in HaverhilI
1t was sold by Mr. Jackson to E
Willis of the same town, who played
it during the war of 1912. He was g
great-grandfather of Mr. Cross, tC
whom the bugle recently came.
1t is made of copper, but has a bras.
ferrule on the bell The mouthpiece
keys and mountings are of brass. 1
has been carefully preserved and Mr.
Cross proposes that it shall be KEEP
in the possession of some descendant
of Mr. Willis as long as possible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Tragedy Of a Pet BAT.

I once had for a pet a white rat
which was very cunning and mischiev-
Gus. One day, when papa and l were
going to town, we stopped at a neigh
boris on business.
Mr.. S. and papa were discussing
their business affairs when Mr.. S. be-
gan laughing and asked papa: What
is that thing" Papa looked around,
and there was that rat sitting on the
seat beside him, as contented as could
be. 1t had been in papa's pocket. l
had to carry it to town and get box
to bring it home in.
| kept the rat in a cage, but it al.
ways managed to get out and gnaw
the clothing. One day my sister and
| were driving, when l felt something
in my sleeve. 1t kept running up and
down my sleeve, and frightened me
so that I slipped off my jacket, and
out jumped the rat and ran under the
wheel and was killed instantly. How
it got into my jacket and remained
there so long without my knowing II
is a mystery to this day.-Christia1
Endeavor World.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
CHANGE FOOD
,eme Very Fine Results Follow.

Some Very Fine Results Follow.
The wrong kind of food viii put
the body in such diseased condition
that no medicines will cure it There
is no way but to change food. A man
In Mo. says:
For 2 years | was troubled so with
my nerves that sometimes was pros
trated and could hardly ever get in
full month at my work.
MY stomach. back and head would
throb so I could get no rest at night
except by fits and starts. and always
had distressing pains.
Il was quite certain the trouble
came from my stomach but two ply
sicians could not help me and all the
tonics failed and so finally turned
to food.
When had studied up on food
and learned what might be expected
from leaving of meat and the regu-
lsr food had been living on, felt
that change TO Grspe-Nuts would be
Just what was required so l went to
eSting 1t.
better until was well again and
from that time haven't used a bit
OF medicine for haven't needed any.
Il am so much better in every way,
sleer soundly nowadays and am free
frcm the bad dreams. Indeed this
food has made such a great change
in me that my wife and daughter
have taken it up and we are never
without Grape-Nuts on our table now
adays. 1t is a wonderful sustainer
and we frequently have nothing else
at ali but a saucer Of Grape-Nuts and
cream for breakfast or supper" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek.
Mich.
Good food and good rest. These
are the tonics that succeed where slI
the bottled tones and drugs fail
Ten days trial OF Grape-Nuts viii
show one the road to health. strength
and vigor. There's a reason"
Look In each pkg. for the famous
little book. THE Road to weIlvills."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
A Quiet Game.

II mother has asked you not to get
dirty after you have dressed for a
drive. and you do not know just what
to do to amuse yourself. get some one
to play the following little game with
you. 1t is very simple, but will help
the time to pass pleasantly;
Il see a color you don't see" says
one.
What color may it be?" asks the
other
ut may be pink Cor some other col
or in the room) says the first in
Quirer. Then he begins the question:
ing. Is it the paper? The ribbon on
your hair? The pink in the dolls
dress? And so on, until happily the
guesser mentions the exact article OF
pink that has been chosen. The sue
cessful guesser than takes her turn
at saying, Il see a color that you don't
see. Washington Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
A New Coin Trick.

Here is a very simple little trick,
which looks not at all easy and quite
as if the performer must be very skill
full indeed.
Take a silver coin, quarter or a
half dollar, and pick it up by placing
the points of two pins one on either
side Of the coins edge. You may hold
the coin securely in this position If
you press firmly with both pins.
Now, blow smartly against the up
per edge of the coin and it viii fly
around and around, revolving with
great rapidity between the pins.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Indoor Garden Patch.


This is a source of endless delight
to little girl just able to use her
needle.
The necessary requisites are a small
square Of green art denim, some pref
ty remnants of Powered chintz, and a
small box OF tiny crystal beads. II
the little one is able to sit and use
her needle, she will take unlimited
pleasure in clipping the flowers and
foliage from the chintz and transfer
ring them to her square of green in
artistic and odd effects. The crystal
beads are a good substitute for dew,
and with little ingenuity can be
most effectively placed. When COM
pleted the garden patch can be utilized
for pillow top, or can be made the
nucleus Of a quilt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

Induce a shoemaker to give you a
niece of sole leather about inches
square. Then with sharp knife trim
the corners away until the leather is
perfectly round, after which the Dot
tom must be pared away smootnly,
saw a quarter Of an inch back from
the edge, until good bevel is as
snred. resulting in a very thin edge.
Bore a hole through the center and
insert a piece of strong cord. Tie a
knot in the end. large enough to pre-
vent II slipping through the hole, and
cut of the supernuous end.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
,raLIon's Mouth.

Not all of the delights OF spring are
for the country boy. We who live IN
the CITY have a host of them, and can
see many strange and pleasing sigh'
II we keep our eyes open. a lew
davis ago. while riding my bicycle
down Madison avenue. heard the
twittering of sparrows, and, looking
nm. saw in the mouth of the stone Hon
on the corner of the building OF one
If the city's prominent clubs the re-
mains of a last years nest and two
sparrows getting ready to build a
new one for this year. II,
n was such a novel place for a oird
70 choose for housekeeping thar
stopped and made a sketch OF y.
while standing on the opposite corner
ssstching, the policeman Of that
heat" came over to talk with me
He seemed pleased that should have
noticed the birds. He said that the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
NEW ZEALAND LUCKY STONES
English Race Track Habitues Eager
to Possess Them.

English Race Track Habitues Eager
to Possess Them.
Since it was discovered, after St
Amant won the Derby, that his own
er, Leopold de Rothschfld, carried a
New Zealand lucky stone" in his
pocket, among the smart set there
has been quite a run upon Bond street
jewellers for them and they have been
much in evidence at the Ascot meet
ings. But those who have displayed
such eagerness to possess themselves
of this emblem of good fortune lose
sight of the fact that Leopold de
Rothschild's faith in its efficacy was
not sufficiently strong to induce him
to run St. Amant for the Grand Prix
mond Blanc's horses. Like his French
opponent. the sporting scion Of the
house of Rothschild backs his judg-
ment and not his luck However,
fashionable jewelers. are catering to
the popular fancy by laying in stock
of these pretty translucent green
stones, carved to represent acorns.
shamrocks, pigs, ducks and other va
rious fantastic creations. and it is not
unlikely that they may catch on"
across the Atlantic. The native name
given to the stone in New Zealand is
"Pounamu" and biologists know it as
a species Of slade. The Maoris usual
ly wear it suspended around their
necks, and when thus carried it is
known as the "Hei Tiki" or neck
god. They credit it with marvellous
powers against evil as well as great
potency in bringing its owner good
| luck.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
HOW TO MAKE A SUCKER,

Soak the leather in water until 1t is
pliable. The softer the better. When
thoroughly soaked. place the leather
On top of a half brick, press the leath-
err hard against the surface with your
foot and then carefully lift the brick
by means of the string.
If the work has been done properly
the square of leather you began work
with has been transformed into a
sucker and you can surprise your play,
mates by lifting heavy articles with
the innocent looking piece of leather.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
CARRIED OFF THE KoHINooR.
Lord Daihousle Brought Famous stone
From India to England.

From India to England.
Lord Dalhousie's name will always
be intimately associated with the
famous Kohinoor diamond, and the
story of how he brought it from India
to England has been retold in one of
the new books. in 1s49, after the
second sikh war, Dalhousie confscat-
ed the stone on account of the heavy
debt owing the East India company
By the Lahore state. Dalhousie sent
1t to Queen Victoria Great care had
to be exercised in carrying it across
India. "The tassels of the armlet, in
which the diamond was SET" says the
account, had been cut of to dimin-
ish the bulk and Lady Dalhousie had
inclosed the armlet with its Jewel in
leather bag, this again being sewed
into belt lined with chamois leather.
which Dalhousie wore by night and
day. Two dogs were chained to the
governor generals camp bed and no
one but his wife and Capt. Ramsay
were in the secret of the Jewels con-
ceaIment
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Strange Cat and Doc FrlendshlU.

Until recently Mrs. Annie M. Prin-
die of New Ipswich, N. H., had two
pets, pug dog and a cat. The dog
had become so old that she seldom
left the house. Each morning the cat
would go out and not return until he
had caught a squirrel, rabbit or a
field rat for the dogs breakfast. The
offering he laid at the dogs feet, and
his own breakfast was neglected until
after the dog had finished.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
rIen

them; at the store obtained a mum.
Der of zines (stick) sometimes called
pencil zines. l then washed out few
jars and made pasteboard covers like
Fig. 1.
l then put the zinc and carbon in
the cover, filled the jar two-thirds full
of sal ammoniac and put in carbon
and zinc, my battery then being com
plete.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
How EIephants Gather Erult.

The elephant (says Capt. Skies, in
his book on the Tropical Nile") does
not bother to pick fruit singly of a
tree, but will but the trunk with such
force that all the ripe fruit is shaken
off. He then picks II of the ground
with his trunk and pops it into his
mouth. His favorite species is the
wild plum, though he will eat many
other fruits.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Easily Carried "a Lnek,,n

A man locally known as the living
skeleton" was recently fined at Lyth.
am, England. He stands over six
feet high, but only weighs little over
sS pounds. The constable who ar.
rested him carried him to the police
station under his arm.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

There is written in small letters,
Erected by the family of Ting"
There is no such inscription" said
Ching.
There is" replied Chang.
They grew very angry, and, after
calling eachother hard names, agreed
to refet4he matter to the high priest
He heard their story and said gent
ly: Gentlemen, there is no tablet to
read; it was taken into the interior Of
the temple yesterday"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

sparrows had been keeping house
there for several years.
He had often stopped to watch them
build their nests, and later feed their
little ones, which later would play
around the lions head, sitting on his
nose or eyebrows as saucily as could
be, as much as to say: You may
look fierce, but-whos afraid?"-St.
Nicholas.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
TEA
How many fine thoughts
long that word OF three
ters: teal
Mineral OIL In India.

! production of mineral oil In
has made remarkable strides
d the last decade. In 1897 the
i amounted to only 100000
ID, whereas in 1902 it had in.
ID to 56,6O7,OOO gallons. Burmah
ii period trebled its output from
a.DO0 to 54,O00,O00. These large
Iitles Notwithstanding. nearly
hlrds of the consumption is still
led from abroad.-London Engi.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Mice spolIed elrIs, Eun.

A Parkhurst, Maine. correspondent
relates how two girls for lark dress
ed in male attire and tried to get q
job haying. They were doing nicely
until they ran into a nest of field
mice, and then the little game was all
of.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Many Children Ara slek,x

gray Sweet Powders for Children,
Hnocner Gray, a nurse In Children's
~ I ork, cure Summer Complaint,
bs nIess, Headache, Stomach Troubles,
4 = disorders and Destroy Worms. As
u. ssisSs Zoe. Sample mailed FREE
alien 5. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N, Y,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
urdened With Bio Names.

III SHe babies OF a presidential
y trough life they will have to
mo Snuer the burden of names
~ nave made famous, and
Ihem Ieitner live up to them nor
Nm uown. 1t lis like a brand of
~ stamped upon those who
,sec,.n,s nt have lived peacefully
Of ,n mediocrity among thou.
~. .neir unmarked fellows
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

BIO, 8i2 Kansas
writes: 81 used
!. Kidney Pills
the past year.
Kidney trouble
inbred ailments.
suffering from
Ia the back and
ehes, but found
The use Of ore
b the remedy
the troubles
Aly disappeared
a before | had
u a secord
Ne / was well.
before, heartily
II your rene
Il Signed) Mrs.
Bumgardner.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
sform Hurts Corset Trade.

"unsarian government document
great decline in the manufac-
corsets; some factories have
rlosed' others have largely re-
,neir working force. It attrib-
~ result to the growing custom
ing reform clothing" and to
rslstent denunciation of corsets
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
! Arsenic Aids Climbers.

# Arsenic Rlos OlinpcT~'
spractice Of eating arsenic Ia very
IA among the peassntry OF the
4ainous districts Of Austria-Hun-
ID France. They say that this
\ enables them to ascend with
heights which otherwise they
only climb with great distress
4 chest.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

J. american Trout for Swiss.
.csn rainbow trout have been
y ted successfully in the Lake
4 lance and further experiments
Oe made with them elsewhere
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

period on account of the various
charges constantly occurring. Yet we
may safely state that the typical 1880
costume was "either high or low, with
Sr without capes; long sleeves with
wristbands, or short sleeves and long
gloves; bodice with or without a
waistband and generally worn with
an embroidered collar; scarf and par
asol Of some dark tint; black prunells
or Turkish satin shoes; no trimmings
to the gown, but red or flames colored
ribbon bows scattered here and there
and necklaces composed Of two rows
of pearls"
OF course, caprice had its full sway.
The leg Of mutton sleeve, which first
appeared in 1920 and attained by de.
grees enormous proportions, and the
no less absurd beret. imbecile and
elephant sleeves were supplanted by
others not quite so eccentric, but still
for the most part sufficiently extraor-
binary.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Fruit Jar Battery.

A correspondent writes: Seeing
that somebody asked If / ever made
a battery out of my mothers preserve
jars, will answer, yes.
First l obtained few old dry bat
teries and took the carbons out Of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

Large English Bible Glass.
xha largest bible class in Great
TifaIn is that connected with All
ants church, Sheffield. The aver
70 Sunday attendance is 1000.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

0eld Coins Lose Value in Transit.
4 said that $1,000 900 in Ameri
y gold may show a loss of 500 from
Hxzlon in being carried from New
Mk 10 Paris,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
PindertoY.

This frolicsome frog needs only to
be cut out and the three parts pierced
through the dots with a pin, sticking
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

ls5x Cure is the best medicine we ever used
all Elections OF the throat and lungs.-WM.
asnsLEY, Vanburen. Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Ibers In America.

church Members In America.
to DR.. Walter Laidlaw.
authority. there are 100000
rob members in this country, Of
M more than 100000 are Roman
holics.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
TEA

We want you to have the
oney, you know, if you
NJ like Schillings Best.
70. ss.A
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

! panser in Crossing Knees.
t7ossing the knees is a common
~ Of sciatica.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

n David Kennedy's FavorIte Remedy
5sp pt and complete relief from dyspepsia and
nssment" B. T. Trowbridge, Harlem RR, MI.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

,inhslow's Soothing Syrup.
H<pn, aiiavanIng softens the gums, reduces IN.
P~un' cures wind colo. 25c bottle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

Since Mothers Gone,
0i.ce CO mothers gone / miss the smile
NJ, bSuue voice that used 10 cheer
9oyish heart. day after day,
which p cba 20 night each. care and fear
TO more about the humble home
see her ply her daily care.
n, Ut near her sing some sacred song.
For pieb WIN IN God In feryent pray'r
love 70 hear some sacred song
~ vi hallowed hymn she used to sing.
rtPa9y the pray'r she used to pray
mat nat 70 Him may firmly cling
Nh w no was her comfort day by day.
Inc mem'ry of her holy life
Res,inalns to cheer me on my way,
strengthens my soul as [ press on
Amid LIES toll, from day 10 dav
10 that sweet place where mothers
-Alva N. Turner. in Washington Post
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
eUeLE WITH A HISTORY.
Veritable Curiosity in the Possession
Of New HAMPSHIRE Man.

Those veterans who served in the
cavalry or artillery in the civil war
who were used to hearing all camp
calls, from reveille to taps, boots and
saddles. and all orders in action
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
Fun with q FIv seesaw.

Here is an amusing little trick that
you will find lots of fun: Stick a long
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

REE TRIAL-Address Foster
n Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale
healers. Price, 80 cts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
TEA

/ weary, tea is rest good
If wakeful, sleep. If
animation. If silent.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
nlllcK RECOVERY.

A UUION
,r,lnent officer of the Order Of
secas writes to Thank Doan's
ney Pills for IT.
III E. Bumgardner, a local Off
'tbe Rebeecas, Of Topeka. Kans.,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

Did you learn tea cookeryl
When did you learn and
WHO was your teacher2
Are you a real tea cook1B
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01

the pin into a cork or stick to hold it
firm. If pasted on an old visiting
card it will have more body and last
longer
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-11-01
TYPICAL COSTUME OF 1880.
Gown Shows Many of the Absurd Ca
prices of Fashion.

1t is rather difficult to give an &C
curate idea of gown of any definite
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1904-12-22

The morning sermon by Kew. Jas.
). Montgomery was mastery enort
and il will no doubt be a long time
before our people will have an oppor-
tunity of listening to its equal. NO
words of ours could possibly pay fit
ting tribute to the eloquence and logic
which fell from the lips ofthis eminent
divine.
At the close of the services DIR. Mont
uomery called for blackboard stating
that he had chalk talk to present.
He spoke of the beauty of the church,
the enterprise of the people who had
been interested in its construction, all
Going to show the moral atmosphere
which surrounded Brookings and her
neonle. He said that in order to dedi-
cate the church it must be Tree from
debit and that this would require rais-
ing about $1,000. Contributions were
called for and in a very short time
81 400 of the amount was supscrlpeo'
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