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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
Cen. Scott.

of statue, but under these circum-
stances congress has made appropri-
atoms for the pedestal. The Gen.
Jackson statue cost complete the sum
of $4,000, and a like amount was
paid for the memorial to Gen. Wash
ington.
The Gen. Scott statue cost $4,000
and the pedestal $4,000 more. For
the statue of Gen. Nathaniel Greene
the original appropriation was $40, 600.
but an additional appropriation of
$4,000 was made later in order to
complete the memorial. The bronze
figure of Mcpherson cost $4,000 and
the pedestal S25, 1000. The sum of
was paid for Wards matchless statue
Of Thomas and $4,000 for the pedes-
tai. The statue of Gen. Hancock in
volved the expenditure of $49, 900 all
told. and the Logan statue cost $685.
600, of which sum congress appropri-
ated $4,000. For the great memorial
to Gen. Grant congress has appropri-
ated a quarter of a million dollars;
the sum of $4,000 has been set aside
for the pedestal of the statue of Nc
Clellan. upon which work has not yet
commenced, and a like expenditure
will probably be made for the base of
the statue of Sheridan, for which the
tentative plans have been made. The
contract for the statue of this dash
ing cavalry leader. it may be noted.
has fittingly been awarded to the
sculptor who created the statue Of
Thomas.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
PuIitzer,s ereat AfnIetIon.

Joseph Pulitzer in his article in the
North American Review on The Col
lege of Journalism" makes this pa
thetic allusion to his blindness: IF
my comment on these criticisms shall
seem to be diffuse, and perhaps repe-
titions, my apology is that -alasi-
am compelled to write by voice. not
by pen, and to revise the proofs by
ear, not by eye-a somewhat difficult
task"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
Aromatic Baths.

AS a nerve soother there is nothing
equal to an aromatic bath. Take 80
grams Of pure alcohol and 2 grams
each of essence Of thyme and essence
of romarin. Pour into the warm bath
water and mix thoroughly. After the
bath dry the skin thoroughly, but not
too briskly, so that the sedative eff
fects of the bath may be retained.
Retire to bed as soon after the bath
as possible, and you will sleep.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

ten to thirty minutes in one part am
nonia and two parts of water
Leather belts or boots which have
been water soaked may be softened
by rubbing plentifully with coal oil. If
J the, leather is very much soiled wash
it first with good hot soap suds.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

is eminently attractive one and tn
style of the garment is peculiarly
chic and smart. The coat extensions
at the back give most desirable
slender. effect to the figure while the
soft folds provided by the tucks be-
low their stitchings are exceedingly G
raceful, and becoming. The quantity
of material required for the medium
size is AK yards 81 or 21A yards Ia
inches wide.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
Fancy Etons of all sort make the

Fancy Etons of all sort make the
fayorites of the season and are most
charming, either made to match the
skirts or of the pretty, soft silks
that are so much in vogue. This one
is suited to either use but is shown
in champagne colored yelling, with a
pplique of heavy lace and collar of
silk overlaid with lace motifs. and m
atches the skirt. The combination
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
Something New.

Many of the French blouses are
made with an elastic, one-half inch
In width run in at the waist line. This
brings the blouse into the figure. and
still leaves it loose and springy
enough for comfort. 1t does away with
belts and pins. which are both I'M
slightly and bothersome to adjust.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

me Newest In Fashions-colored
Handkerchiefs to Be One of Fash
IONS Nagaries-Recipes That win
Give Satisfaction. ga 1i

fuls cream of tartar. Have three
pans of equal size and divide The
dough into three parts. Bake two
parts as plain cake; add to the re-
naming dough teaspoons molasses,
half teaspoonful cinnamon and half
teaspoorful mace. Put the dark layer
between the two light layers while
warm with jelly between and press
1t lightly with the hand in putting to-
gether.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

And list. with thrill to my very hearts
core,
The orchestral rin of the brook
day.
Where blue denim shirts are in styIel
'Twould tighten my worries and give me
more vim
To eat country grub for awkilel
I would like to be out in the country to-
day
CThe fact is I'm turgid and CROSSE
I'd throw myself down inc Excuse me.
dear friend.
hear him approaching-the bossI'D
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

Ruchings and Shirrings on ParasoIs.
All sorts of trimmings are being
used on parasols, such as ruchings,
lace, appliques, shirrings, smockings,
tucks, plaitings-sunburst and accor-
dion varieties-and insertions of en-
broidered bands. to say nothing of
other designs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
Under Difficulties.

Il thought yer son wuz traveIin'
in Manchooria writin' fer one O. them
neWspapers?"
HE Is. Uncle John
Il don't see nothin' writ by aim In
tn Tribunel"
mo. he's writing under a nom de
plumel"
Dear SUI, you don't sayl Did it
fall on him2T
No. no, nom de plume, -"
"oh, I see, he's skeered t come out
an write in tn open. Well. by hen.
I'd rather hide under a haystack than
risk it and git shot by them RussiansI
This war bizness is orfuI risky, bent
it?"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

always in vogue.
The jacket consists of fronts and
side-fronts, back and side-backs, with
double under-arm cores that allow of
careful and successful fitting. The
mandolin sleeves are made in one
piece, but the plain ones consist of
upper and unders in regulation coat
style.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size IA years. is 31k
yards q inches wide, 2 yards A
inches wide or Ia yards 80 inches
wide.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

A married man who came home at
2 O'Clock in the morning and insisted
on telling his wife new joke. is now
sympathizing with the parrot and has
taken as his motto, Il know what's
the matter with you. Polly! You talk
too darned muchl"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

In New York they are teaching
"sawed-onf" girls to be tall. The Sc
cret of the transformation is stretch
ing. If your girl is dumpy have her
stretched to willowy slyph!
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

The fat man asked the small boy If
the ice was safe and the lad replied,
Yes, if you skate fast enough"
Many business today is being con-
Quoted on the same inadequate safe
guard.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
This Seasons Muslins.

The organizes and muslins for this
season show in the diaphanous folds
patterns of large flowers. or flowers
massed into large bouquets. Moss
roses, azaleas. pink roses, punches of
purple lilac and exquisite designs OF
all the popular blossoms promise that
the summer girl of 1904 will carry out
the large Powered effect in her
gowns.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

If some young men expended half
the time and application trying to
get on in the world that they do en-
deavoring to put the pool BAN in the
corner pocket, there would be more
successes and fewer failures in this
world
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

A man seldom becomes a son-in-law
from choice. It's the girl he's after,
usually. The rest is thrown in for
good measure-and sometimes his cup
is full to overlooking.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

For weeks afterward a newly mar
ried couple cannot look rice in the
face without feeling uncomfortable"
says an exchange. Nor in the heels
without getting kicked. probably.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
How twas.

Hew II Was.
He started a trust
But il blew up and bust
And the man who had started ~
He up and cussed-
And that was the END Of the trust bustf
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

When a man meeteth a woman and
telleth his wife what she wore, verify
the better half need have no fear,
but if he meeteth one and knoweth
not what she were, it is written. be-
ware. The man in the first instance
llketh not the woman unduly and he
surveyeth her clothes, but in the sec
ond, he hath become so enamored of
her face that he could not, for the
life of him. tell whether she wore
a Worth gown OF calico runaboutI
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

Man wants but little here below. 90
But watch him throw a MT
If, summing up his little. he
Don't get a lot of it,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

If every day was Fourth of July
there would soon be lot of dyspeptic
antiquarians dragging themselves
around town growing because there's
no fun in the world."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

THE oldest loye-letter in the world
IS In the British museum 1t is a pro-
posal Of marriage for the hand of an
Egyptian princess and it was made
$500 years ago. 1t is in the form of
an inscribed brick" says an exchange.
Now we know the identity of the orig
inal gold brick man.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05

made invisible beneath the first plait
at the left of the front and at the
left shoulder seam. The sleeves are
cut in 'one piece each and are ar
ranged over the foundations that are
faced to form the cuffs, the extension
at the left shoulder being hooked into
place after the waist is closed.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is Az yards 81
inches wide, 4 yards q inches wide,
or 21s yards A inches wide, with 1
yard of tucking. 31A yards Of applique
and Q yards OF lace for frills.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
In the countr,

N TIE OOuHtFy.
1 would like to be out in the country to-
day
To pet the new colt on the neck,
Oofr'
And list to the woodpecker peckt
would like to be out in the country to-
day
And teach the bull-calf how to drink.
To wander alone by the sinuous paths.
To dream in the woodland to thlnks
would like to be out in the country to-
day
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-07-05
Ribbon Cake.

= Two cups sugar, eggs. two-thirds
cup of butter. 1 cur milk, cups
Gour. teaspoonful ,oda. 2 teaspoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
MOTHERS CALL FOR CHILDREN.

Persons on tugboats say that several
hundred bodies have been washed ashore
or carried in boats to North Brother
Island. Almost every other woman who
was taken away was calling for her child.
Another eye witness said: There seem
ed TO be a great many children on board
The pilot seemed TO be trying TO make
North Brothers Island to beach his ves'
sci. This he managed to do. The Slocum
got within 50 feet OF the northwest point
Of the island and then stopped. About this
time the second and third decks caved In.
ct could see women and children
thrown into the water. Several tugs that
happened to be in the neighborhood hur-
ried UP to the burning boat and the boat
men pulled many persons out OF the river.
but / think many OF them must have
sunk.
MANY OF the people who were picked
up must have been burned. The boat
seemed to be crowded with people. There
must have been over thousand at least
on board. We saw probably $50 saved by
the tugs and men in row boats who put
out from the island and New York shore.
The vessel looked as IL she was burned
clean to the waters edge"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
PLUNGED OVERHEARD,

BY the time the Slocum reached One
Hundred and Thirty NTH. the excursion
lists. driven TO the rail. many OF them
with their clothing on FIRE. began to jump
overheard by twos and threes. When
One Hundred and Thirty eighth street
had been been reached the heat from the
FIRE had become so intense that men.
women and children plunged overheard
by the score. There was a terrific crash
when the boat was beached
The boat was beached at the reef at the
northern end OF North Brother island. and
rapidly burned TO the waters edge. II
is said the fire started In the lunch coun-
ter in the forward part Of the boat.
When the alarm spread among the pas
sengers the hurricane deck was crowded
and when on 130th street this deck col
lapsed. Many persons were thrown into
the water but hundreds were preclpitated
into the lower deck. which was itself n
mass OF women and children.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
RUN ON
The BANK
CONTINUES

South Framingham. Mass. June is
When the doors OF the Farmers and Me-
chanics' Savings bank here were opened
for business at O'Clock today. from so to
90 depositors were in line waiting to with
draw their funds. From Monday, when
the run was begun until this forenoon
about $4,000 had been handed over the
counters.
Police officers were stationed about the
entrance today TO keep the crowd in order
and TO prevent late comers from breaking
into the line and replacing those who had
arrived before them
The news OF the run of the previous
tT1 days hsd spread 10 Sise
The trolley cars brought quite number
OF depositors and those from out OF town
at the banks doors appeared TO be In the
majority. Most OF the Framingham peo-
pie who have withdrawn their accounts
are employees of factories
A number OF them had their funds tied
up two or three years ago by the fall
ure OF the Framingham Savings bank
and we're therefore unusually sensitive
when reports regarding the condition OF
the Farmers and Mechanics bank were
put I'm circulation.
The bank officials are paying out funds
with all interest due as fast as books
arc presented. They said they did not
desire to put out the regulation provided
by law. requiring notice from deposisors
before money can be paid.
Since the run was begun about zoo
depositors have taken out their accounts.
The bank officers kept the doors open
until o'clock yesterday afternoon and
arranged to extend the business hours
again today if IL should be considered
necessary. During the evening prepara-
tions were made TO meet continuation
OF the run and large amount OF cash
was on hand. The officers say that the
institution Is In good condition and can
meet the abnormal demand now being
made upon Il.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
Will BE
TREATED
AS GUEST

victor. Colo, June 15.-Reports have
reached the district that Henry George.
L.. would come here for the purpose of
looking into the labor difficulties aid that
the intention was to Immediately arrest
him.
This report gained such prominence
that General Bell decided TO issue the
following order, which he personally sent
to Mr.. George now In Denver:
"It having como to the knowledge OF
the military commander that Henry
George, Jr.. OF New York. is contemplat-
ing visit TO the greatest gold bearing
district in all the world. Cripple Creek.
for the purpose OF thoroughly investigat-
ing conditions. and the report being in
circulation throughout the country that
he would be arrested. II is hereby or
dered that said Henry George Jr.. a law
abiding American citizen who has the
good OF this country at heart at all times
shall be treated as an honored guest by
every oficer and enlisted man In the
national guard OF Colorado and the "a. .o0C
local law abiding citizens Of Teller county
Colo.
Assuring him every courtesy and at
tention under military jurisdiction with
every possible convenience and protec-
tion as long as he may care to remain In
our district as n citizen OF the United
States with the advance guarantee and
assurance that Colorado Is In America
today
(sIgned) SHERMAN BELL.
Brig Gen, Adtt. State OF Colorado.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
TUNNEL UNDER THE HARLEM
TO Be FINISHED IN 6 WEEKS

New York. June 15.-The third and last
section OF the rapid transit tunnel under
the Harlem river was sunk early today
and IL is expected that the tunnel will be
completed insnde OF six weeks The work
u an engineering feat which has at
trscted much attention Thetotai length
OF the tunnel is about 1900 feet
II consists OF two cast iron partial
cylinders. with a cast iron dlaprham be-
tween them. each cylinder carrying a
single track OF railway. They were laid
under a new system, the first procedure
bein gto dredge a channel across the
river 10 depth OF 2 or 10 feet below
the elevation Of the roof of the finished
tunnel. the width OF this channel being
little greater than that OF the finished
tunnel structure.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
AN UNKNOWN HERO.

Tug No. OF the New York Central
saved nearly a score through the heroism
OF some unknown man This man stood
on the paddle wheel OF the slocum and
passed women and children TO the tug
untu he was driven back by the flamee.
lie then jumped into the tug himself.
Neither police nor firemen when they ar
rived stopped 10 remove coats or clothes.
but Jumped overheard and saved a great
many. who otherwise would have been
drowned. Many Of the bodies recovered
were horribly burned.
N-reckers say II will he hours before
tho Are in the hold OF the boat is out
and the bodies there can hs removed.
Rotn hremen and wreckers say that the
greatest loss OF life. extending into the
hundreds. will be found In the hold.
Continued on page T~A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15

The demands are regarded as absolutely
impossible OF compliance here. notwith-
standing what effect the refusal may have
on the fate Of the captives.
A CHIEF SELECTED.
Paris, June 15--The French minister at
Tangier telegraphs that ono OF the
shereefan chiefs, who IS a kinsman OF
Raisuli. has been designated in the place
OF the son OF Mohammed FL Torres. the
representative OF the sultan, to carry on
the negotiations for the release OF Messrs
Perdicaris and Varley.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
LADIES' SUITS TO MEASURE.
Lowest Prices. Fit Guaranteed. Frrst.
class workmanship at
SIMILARITY CAUSES CONFUSION.

Similarity in the initials Of their given
names has caused some confusion regard
ing the two W. G. Darts. who are citi-
xens OF Providence. II is explained. there
fore. that the gentleman who occupied an
Office on Westminster street Nth Marcus
Graham. now under arrest az 81. Louis
on the charge OF passing counterfeit 500
gold certificates. is Willard c. Dart. while
william c. Dart is connected with tho
Rhode Island fool company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
NAVAL BATTLE IN
C0REAN STRAITS.

London June -A dispatch the Central News from Toxic
filed this wednesday, afternoon naval engagement
off island in the Corean straits between
three Russian escaped from vadivook and
Der of Japanese ships
No details yet been received.
The Central despatch Vladvostok squadron
was first reported June Ok island (o Kioto Japan in the
sea of Japan day cannonadng heard northwest
Of Naeato (on the straits of Corea
Continued Page Eighty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15

tor. Miss Abdenschein, Assistant Super
intendent Car1aner. William Schlaefer.
the pastors daughter, Gertrude, his sis
ter. Miss Emma Haas. and w. b. Tela-
more.
At the office OF the United States
Steamboat Inspection bureau, IL was said
the General Slocum was inspected on May
8 and was reported to be In thoroughly
good condition and ready for the excnr-
sion season.
Aboard the steamer was all the life saw
ing apparatus required by laws Of steam
ers Of her capacity, $500.
The General Slocum's licensed captain
Is Captain w. Fl. Van Setback, one OF the
oldest excursion captains in New York
harbor waters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
pARKERS FRIENDS DIScREnIT STORY

New York. June 15.--It Is reported In
political circles here. says The Times that
a suite OF rooms has been engaged a. a
leading 81 Louis hotel for Chief Judge
Alton II. Parker during the Democratic
National convention.
The report that he will 60 TO 81 Louis
II not confirmed. however. and his friendsr
dIscredit the story.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
NEW CORPORATION.

According 10 the records ct the office Of
the secretary OF state today articles of as
socistion have been filed by Thomas r.
Hogan. Harry r. Hamilton. Anthony r.
Greene. Thomas r. Murtha and James r.
Lyons. az the The Smiths Palace Club"
OF East Providence.
The purpose Of the organization as stat
ed in the articles are 20 promote socis-
bllty, literature ana athlstica
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
BULL CHARGES ENGINE
AND TRAIN IS WRECKED.

Shreveport. La. June l5-1n wreck on
the Kansas City southern two employees
have been killed and several slightly In
jured
The wreck occurred at Rosepine and
was coused by a bull charging the loco
motive on a trestle. The engine and two
coaches fell into q ditch
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
RA|SUL|
INCREASES
DEMANDS


> Washington, June ia serious I
D hitch has occurred IN the negotia- (
. tons for the release OF Perdicaris
o ana varley, the American and Eng (
9 lishman captured in Tang.er by the I
o Bandit Raisun. I
3 The details as reported to the
. state department by Consul Gen (
o eral Gummere indicate that Raisuli (
8 has vastly enlarged his original de- (
. mands He now insists upon abso- :.
o lutte control OF no less than four
3 Moorish provinces and besides de- I
O. mands that no less than three ma (
8 tons. including the United States I
D guarantee the absolute performance 4
= OF the Sultan's promise. (
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
WHEN FLAMES BROKE OUT.

The Slocum sailed from the foot Of
Third street, East river. shortly after Q
o'clock -ThA- exact pnint- sha- had reached
when flames were discovered In the for
ward point was of "Sunken Meadows"
at the extreme east OF Randalrs island.
So quick was the spread OF the flames
that the captain Of the Slocum could not
turn any way and was forced to make
head on for North Brother island under
ftii steam
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15

and became almost insane from fright
and at the terrible scenes they bad wit
messed.
A large part OF the crowd on the
doomed steamer were children. and there
was little hope for them after they were
In the water. The current in the East
river at this point is very strong and
scores OF little ones were sucked In by
the whirlpools at Hell Gate. One man
who went out In a row boat std mat he
saw at least 81 children perish In the
rapid waters before he could reach them
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
BODIES RECOVERED.

There are 40 bodies on North Brother
island. Is on fireboat Zephyr Mills. Seven
women, two children. two boys and q
live woman or Riker's Island. The board
OF health has sent 100 doctors and 6o(
policemen are on the scene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15

the forward part OF the boat. Persons
who saw the accident from the shore say
that almost instantly persons who oc-
cup,ed places on the forward deck be-
gan 10 Jump overheard. Policemen In
the Bronx and Harlem saw the blazing
boat steaming up the river and imme-
diateiy began TO turn in alarms for
ambulances and fire boats.
All the boats nj North Brother Island
were sent 10 the assistance OF the people
IN the water. and as fast AZ they were
brought ashore they were cared for in
the pavilions there.
MANY VICTIMS WERE CHILDREN.
The patients In the hospitals on the Isl.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-06-15
INSPECTED NAY s.

The excursion was in charge OF the CO.
eial committee Of the church headed by
Miss Mary Abendschein In the minis
ters party, his son said. were ths pas