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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
short.taiIed Japanese cats.

Cats in Japan almost universally
have short tails, and if a cat does
come into the world with a lengthy
caudal appendage it is usually
chopped of, for the laps detect a
likeness to snakes in the long tail
and cannot endure it, The Japanese
cat has the usual number Of bones in
its tail, but they are not developed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
A Rosebush Morth HAVING.

Hiram Stone has a rosebush at his
home in South Charlton, Mass, which
is now sending out its third crop of
bright red blossoms for this season.
1t stands in a sheltered place, and in
June bore many bright blossoms. In
July it brought forth another crop,
and is now yielding some choice bios
SONS, which are as bright and hardy
as those Of early summer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Ereak Stone House

1t is safe to say that there is no
more substantial summer house in the
world than one a titled Englishman
made for himself at Derbyshire. It
is carved, or, rather. dug out Of the
solid rock. A huge triangular bowlder.
fifteen feet in height, was selected for
the purpose. The house complete
consists of a large room, which is en-
tered by a spacious doorway, while
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

uated at Cuenca, East Spain. 1t was
widely known throughout the coun-
try as No. %. So great was the dread
of the particular room that the fatal
number % was synonymous for many
years with unspeakable cruelty. The
door of the room was locked with
key whose face formed the numerals
The key, which is still preserved. is
a very ponderous affair.-New York
Herald
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
e q Prosperous season.

The fishing steamer Leander VII
COX arrived at Mystic. Conn, few
days ago With $4,000 menhaden- This
is the largest catch ever brought in
at one time and was taken at two sets
of the big seine. This makes 1e,200,-
600 fish brought in BY this steamer
this season.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

This gospel lighthouse is at Coney
Island. In the midst OF the hurIy-bur-
" Of roller coasters, merry go-ruunds.
and other noisy engines Of amuse-
ments, is this church, little different
in architecture from the structures
which surround it, The lighthouse
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Watch d Historic Interest.

Horace A. Moody Of Cornwall. Vt.
has a Swiss watch which was once
the property of his grandfather,
Joshua StOckwell. one Of the pioneers
of Cornwall. who died in 1870 The
watch was carried in the Harrison
campaign Of 1870 and again in the
Harrison campaign of 1855.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Deer DISPUTE Rioht of wav.

An Eastbrook, Me-. schoolmarm
who was returning home from her
days duties recently, was met by
three deer, which disputed the right
of way After a lengthy argument,
the schoolmarm gave in and left the
deer in possession Of the road.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Shoe Polish ExnIndes

A box Of shoe polish exploded in
the home Of Mrs. John H. Thomas at
WilkeSbarre. Pa, and she was severe
ly burned. while the house was set on
fre. She was polishing her shoes
near the cook stove and the heat
caused the explosion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
caunht Immense Smell.

Cyrus W. Oliver of East Saugus.
Mass. caught from the raft belonging
to the boat club the biggest smelt of
the season. 1t weighed after it was
dressed los ounces and measured
IFS inches.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Me- After rhlrty.four Years.

Joseph Zero of Brockton. Mass,
and Mrs. James Rugan of VassaIboro.
Me-, his sister, met last week for the
first time in thirty-four years. She
had believed him dead, and he had
lost all track of her.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Eauztor Not 4 Perfeet &C.

A startling fact which has recently
been demonstrated is that the equator
is not perfect circle. II you could
drop a plunbline from Ireland
through to New Zealand, it would be
somewhat longer than another which
cut the earth at right angles to it
The difference has not yet been as
certained with absolute accuracy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
PoIeeat h - Luek.

A novel scene was recently seen at
Rockland. Mass--thst Of a poIecat
running along the street with his
head in an old tin can which he could
not shake of. The boys chased.
without any desire 10 capture him.
and he escaped. can and all. into an
old stone wall.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
HIGH HONOR FoR WOMAN
Miss Violet Oakley TO Decorate New
Pennsylvania Capitol.


Pennsylvania Capitol.
For the first time in the history Of
American art woman is to be fntrust-
ed with the mural decorations Of a
great public building When the new
capitol at Harrisburg. Pa. il finish
ed one of the most interesting sights
the guides will have to show visitors
will be a great frieze entitled THE
Romance Of the Founding Of the
State"
Violet Oakley is TO be the creator of
this work. She returned from Europe
prepared to settle down to her task,
and in the quaint building at the Red
Rose Inn. in ViIlanova, Pa. where she
has established her studio, is now pre-
pairing the designs for the panels.
The room ia the capitol which Miss
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Wrote After Many Years.

MRS. Lucy A. Davis of Canton, Me-,
mas received a letter from her broth
er' George Butterfield Smith. who for
over thirty years has not been heard
from by his relatives.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Woman 4 sueeessfuI Hunter.

Mrs. Edith Heath of Center Sand
wich has killed three ooons. one
skunk, one hedgehog. three partridges
one deer and one crow this fall.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
To an Old pen.

l can sympathize with you.
Cast off and lying there;
with nothing left TO do,
You rust. but who Will care?
What Of the things you'v- done,
who gives you credit. say2
You are cast away. and none
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
a CANARY BIRP
Holds Old commisslon.

In August, 1851, S, P. Richmond of
Ereetown, Mass, was commissioned a
lieutenant in Co. G, Third regiment,
M. V. M. Col. Richmond believes he
holds the oldest commission in the
M. V. M. in that section of the state.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
A Canary Bird.

The women of the Canary islands
have even more Moorish blood in their
veins than their Spanish cousins.
Their dark beauty is we'll set on by
the white shawl covering the head and
the face. a garment probably
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
wild Animals AmOnu Farmers.

MT Severance of Greenwich, Mass,
saw pair of panthers playing in his
moving few mornings ago. and the
wildcats are getting quite trouble
some.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Ia smaIIest TYpewriter.

The smallest typewriter ever manu-
featured was made in America four
teen years ago. 1t was four inches by
three inches and weighed four and a
half ounces.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

immense Cross on English Church,
The church of st. Alban. in Hol-
porn, Eng, has a cross over twenty
hve feet in height. which is supposed
10 be the largest in England. 1t was
gwen by the duke of Newcastle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
Connecticut Claims Sole Honor.

a Norwalk, Conn. man who has Just
r r'H home from Gettysburg says
connecticut is the only state that has
nag hying over the battlefield.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

Has q thought for You to-day.
There may have been words of cheer
That you gave to those who sighed;
The hungry orphans tear
You may perchance have dried
I've scratched for living, too,
O poor old rusty pen
They'll forget me when I'm through;
I'll be even as you are then.
IS. E. Kiser
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

Peter l. of Servia is credited with
being the most intellectual monarch
that country ever had.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
The PITY of II.

II wouldn't be so bad IT, when
The whole worlds going wrong, we
might
Have some one near to blame. to throw
Down seven flights of stairs, and 50
Get things once more 70 running right
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26
The Modern Fairy Godmother.

When Cinderella's fairy godmother
waved her wand and turned a pump
kin into a stylish coach she apparent
ly did not perform any more transfer
nation of magical power than the
modern fnancier when he waves his
promoter wand and makes millions
out Of water and air bubbles.-Baltt.
more American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

adjoins the church and is a skeleton
tower rising TO a height of sixty-hye
feet above the sandy beach. The Ian
tern at the summit Of the tower is an
electric transparency on the four sides
of which are emblazoned nightly the
words Jesus Saves.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

very low grade of humanity, are hon
est and kind to their aged and irfrm.
From the nature of their land, its
abundance of game, etc. they are no
mads. depending almost entirely upon
the chase as a means of sustenance.
They have no farms and do very little
trading with the whites of coastwise
settlements, save to exchange hides
and other products of the chase for
whisky. This last and smallpox, also
received from the white man. have so
decimated the Tehuelches that the
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1904-01-26

One of the most famous torture
chambers of the Middle Ages is sit
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
BASEBALL TERMS,

"a baseball editor with religious
convictions" says Bro. Moody OF the
Sturgis Record, has gotten off the fol-
lowing: The devil was the first coach
er. He coached Eve when she stole
first. Adam stole second. When
Issac met Rebecca at the we'll she was
walking with pitcher. sampson
struck out good many tinaes when ne
beat the Philistines. Moses made the
first run when he slew the Egyptian.
Jain made base hit when he killed
Abel. Abraham made sacrifice. The
nrodigaI SON made home run. David
was i long distance thrower, and
Moses shut out the Egyptians vt the
| Red sea. The game was called when
the aood came. on account OF vel
grounds
| But Why leave Noah out q the ils
Eoi the old time baseball crackss a.
vas evidently an expert pitcher. "
10 the present day tricks, for didn's q
pitch The ark In and out9 He put TN
Dove out On tiy too,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
rrain snd the CssHe.

When George Francis Train was IN
England. introducing street railways
there he one day chanced to pass
through the histGlic and quaint town
of Banbury.
From his carriage Mr.. Train re-
garded the BanbETy Cross OF the nun
sery rhyme, and then. all of sudden.
he remembered the Banbury cakes, or
buns. for which the place Is famous.
He decided that he would like 10 try
one of these cakes.
A boy was lollnging in the square,
and Mr.. Train called to him:
.'Hey, boy; how much are Banbury
cakes p
.tThreepence each SIR
"N.eIi. take this sixpence and so
and buy two one for you and one
for me-"
The boy departed and in little while
he returned munching eagerly the Fat,
white currant filed pastry that he held
Ia one hand. and jlngling In the other
few eoopers.
"Well, said Mr.. Train. 'eWell
where Ii my Banbury cake?"
''There was only one left OF today'E
baking, sils said the boy. and lie re
Lurnsd thaeepence to the visitor New
York New
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

The thirteenth national convention Of
the republican party convened at Chica-
60 Tuesday noon Of this week with Post
master General Payne presiding, Sec.
retary of War ElihuRoot offic ated as
temporary chairman. But little was
done on the first day other than perfect
ing the temporary organization. The
South Dakota delegation elected ]. NJ.
Greene to succeed himself as national
committeeman, and ~ s. Finch mem
Der Of the resolutions COMMITTEES. We'd
nesaay session was devoted 10 tha re-
ports If the various committees and the
adoption Of the platform, which is along
practically the same lines as that OF four
years ago Speaker Jos. G Cannon was
made permanent chairman Today's
session is devoted TO the nomination Of
candidates President Roosevelt will be
renominated by acclamation and Sena
tor Chas. w. Fairbanks Of Indiana viii
probably be the unanimous nominee
for vice president
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

such .'liberal'' and worthless servant.
He can have all the facilities he desires
In this direction, the only condition be-
Ing that he tell The truth about them
when his Investigations are completed.
he will look in vain for any evidence
that the writer was ever ''liberal''
enough to pose In public as an advo-
cate of prohibition and law enforce
ment, and then In private. uader the
persuasive influence OF S5 contributed
to the support OF his church, urge the
dropping Oh prosecution for the
breaking of that same law.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
tJmpmFslOnablm.

'In what family were you last en-
ployetl?" asked Mrs. Fields-James.
''In the family of Mrs. Roscommon."
replied the applicant for a position as
governess.
MAY ask why you left her?"
Her superficiality and lack of gen
eral Information rendered my position
unendurable. She was unaware OF the
distinction between an anaehronism
and an anomaly. =" Chicago Tribune.
In the last twenty years, according
to the figures OF the labor bureau ait
Washington. there have been more
than $4,000 strikes, involving loss
to employees and employers Of over
$400,C00,oo0. This loss to the work
men themselves has been more than
twice that of their employers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

Mrs. Bert Parker and Miss Luverne
Wood gave lie first Of a series IL par
ties Monday afternoon. The guests
pariic psl,d is guessing contest
which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The prize, handsome china plate,
wss won y Al =. Carl Anderson. Miss
Myrtle Chan.plain assisted In serving
an elaborate tvs eourse lunch. The
out u town gnssts were, Miss CAdy,
s. .sx taiy. u Mrs. Morton, New
Hampton, Ea., Mrs. Cole, Lafayette,
Ind, Mss. Bolton, J Acksonvil,e, III
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
THE MANAGEMENT OF COUNTY POOR
FARMS

y j
The Practical Farmer OF Philadelphia
shinks WallGces' Farmer is making a
great mistake la urging county super
vlsors to make sort of local expert
ment station of their county poor farms.
It's editor is evidently not acquainted
with western conditions, for he as
sumes that we recommend the county
supervisors to conduct experiment sta
tions In the manner in which they are
conducted at the different state sta
tious at The public expense. This, Of
course, 10 not TO be thought OF. No
sane man would recommend 1t for a
moment.
Our thought is to conduct expert
ment stations not for the purpose of
discovering new facts In science but to
supplement the work of the station at
Ames or other state stations, and doing
forthe county what no state station can
possibly do. There are, for example,
in every county in the state twenty or
thirty varieties of corn grown by the
farmers, each supposing his to be the
best. A test at the state station as to
which of those varieties Is the best
would be valuable (if continued for a
number OF years) for the county In
which the station is located, but 1t
would te OF but little value to county
one hundred miles north, south, east
or west.
Last year some twenty or thirty var
ieties of coen grown in Sioux county
were tested at the county farm. Itwas
discovered that there was difference
OF from twenty to thirty bushels In the
yield of these varieties In that locality
when subjected to the same conditions
La other words, some farmers had beer
growing corn adapted to the locality
to the soil and climate, and others hat
been growing types OF corn which wer'
foreordained to be failures. The kind
or corn that failed in Sioux county las
year might be great successes In Sons
other county in the state. As the ex
perimenis go on the same would b
found true, peri 81, in a less degree
OF oats, barley and potatoes.
Our object in recommending tha
these county poor farms be turned int
modified experiment station ID twofold
First, to interrogate the soil and eli
mate OF each county and ask 1t wha
| 1t wants 10 grow; and, second, 10 inter
est the farmers whose taxes supper
these poor farms In the experiments gt
ling on. The method we have sugges
ed will quicken the minds OF the boar
OF supervisors, will induce them to &c
lfirst-class suserintendents, and will Ell
able them to conduct the county farm
with greater profit than they are COZ
Iducted now. Our board OF control ma
been trying practically the same NETT
DDS for the various state farms for se'
eral years past, and the result has bee
that these farms are far from prof
| able than they have ever been befor'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

Words fall to half express my grati-
tude to nv ne ghbors and friends for
their unstinted kindness during the
sickness and death of my dear mother;
also for the fnancial aid so unlocked
for With heartfelt thanks toeyeryone.
MRS. NJ. Fl. LARSON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
Teachers Institute.

The Union County Normal lnstitnte
convened on Monday The weather,
thus far, haa been very favorable, and
q good attendance Of teachers IL enroll .
ed, AS Is shown by the following list:
Lottie Stewart Ida Authier
Margaret Dolan Anna Ryan
Mayme Anderson Mary Murtha
Luverne Wood Jsssicn Hoffman
Mae Kerr Florence Waaerb'y
Mes Kate Rurnc Claire Farley
M ayre Beoderick Winifred Clement
Elizabeth Dennison son
Cecilia Donly Kathryn Ward
Rena Goss Netlie Stone
Gena johnson Carrie Ringsrud
Lucille 0'Connor Georgene Msrriean
Sadie Steessy Il w. Ellis
Rhoda Steessy Margaret Manning
Hazel vollmer Ethel Fenneil
K stheryn Herrity Josephine Kalstad
Alice Jennings Anna Walsh
Cordelia White Mamie Lawless
Randine Elving Maud Halter
Ethel Morgan Olive Rowe
Abigail Rome Mabel Parker
Eunice Ashmofe Mabel Wood
Alice Dolan Dorothy Halter
Ovidia johnson Lottie Walker
Bertha Hasson Katie Malloy
Bessie Grow Luverne Carey
Anna Kennedy Mabel Card
M s. Allen Edyth Anderson
Bessie Rice Mertie Montague
Emil Vallln Josie Sullivan
r. r.. Peddicord Anna Crawford
Clara Rome D. p. Brady
Nellie Sullivan Agnes Jennings
Sadie Bourass Margaret Kennedy
Virgan Thompson Carrie Bartholomew
| G.. G. Bras j f. johnson
Clara Hayes Daniel Jett
Mae Sloan
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

On Tuesday evening Rev. r. Free
mont Case OF Woonsocket delivered a
lecture TO the teachers at the Diver
Theatre. The subject OF Mr.. Cases
discourse was 1.-THE Irony OF Fate. )"
Those who failed to hear this lecture
have missed an intellectual treat. so
thoroughly did Mr.. Case handle his
subject. His sparkling humor would
bring waves OF irrepressible laughter,
which would gradually subside into
tears at his pathos. TO the young
mind Mr.. Case's discourse could not
fail to have good and lasting effect,
as lhe showed to his listeners how,
by good, strong effort on the part OF
a young person starting out In life, he
may attain success In whatever direc-
tion he feels the most inclination
toward. He ridiculed the idea OF man
being domineered by Fate, an excuse
given by men, who, by their negligence
and Incidence, have proved unsurcess-
full In lie. No one could be otherwise
than benefited by iistaning to his leo
ure. which was an embodIme~. nf
ruth and was something that all our
teachers have doubtless profited by.
County Superintendent Leggett is e
be congratulated upon securing In Mr
ase 80 eloquent and able an orator.
il
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
Sac. city for Damages.

Wm FleldA, who until very recently
has been conpected with the Grill,
Wagner 81 FIELDS Milling Go. at Beres-
ford. but now ins the milling business
At Doom, Ia, has made q demand on
.ha city Of Beresf6rd for $500. claim
inc damages 10 this amount for injur-
les received from sall caused BY de-
faotiye Sidewalk. We understand thai
I reply 10 the demand viii BE- given a
lie nsxt meeting of the city council.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
Social Events.

Mrs. j r. Reid and Mrs, Ira Nichols
very delightfully."- entertained q large
mpany Of their lady friends Friday
afternoon The Misses Nellie Nichols
and Vera Mulcahy IL Vermilllon re-
csived The guests. The ropms were
arlisticallv decorated in pink and
white peouies. The guests were enter.
tanned in very novel manner ny q
short and humorous selection, Mrs.
Jariey's Wax FiOures." given by the
ladies This afforded much amuse-
ment. The prizes were won by Mrs.
w. j. Comfy and Mrs. Car. Anderson,
who posed rs the "Caroiina Twins.
Four young ladies assisted In serving
an elegant iwo-course lunch on the
lawn. The out of town guests were,
M $. Cnmmins, Sioux City, Miss Cady,
Sioux Cl,y, Mrs. Morton, New lamp.
ton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

Sweet alyssum shows to its best ad-
vantage planted en- the edge Of pots or
beds containing large plants. # hanGs
down over The sides d fringe Of daints
white Aowers. It literally seems 20
say. sCut and come again
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

vineland. N. j.. has unique doral
society, which appears to be ofiicered
mainly BY women. Newly elected q ?
the president. Miss A. =. Gay; vice
presidents, Mrs. Abbott Mrs. ]. Il.
Gage and Mrs H. Cove; librarian,
Mrs. d. s. Gould; treasurer, Mrs. Cod
kin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
ALL HOME PRINT
Rntesed at the postoflce at Elk Point ~ mail
matter OF the second-ciass.
subscription price. per year.

THE COURIER Is mailed regularly to its
subscribers untii q definite order to dis
continne Is received and all arrears are
paid.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
Mae Sloan

j. e. johnson of Vermillion visited
Institute on Monday in the interest OF
the South D ikota journal Of Education
published at Madison, s. d.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

Ex-State Superintendent e. E. Col
Inns OF VermilliOn came down Sunday
and is conducting the Union county
teachers institute which is being held
here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

An informal reception was given to
the teachers Monday evening at the
school house. A very interesting pro-
gram was rendered and refreshments
served.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

Prof. w p. nenlsvy arrived from
Pierre Saturday evening, and is in
structing at the teachers institute
this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23
ELK pOtNr MARgRTs.

The Minneapolis Nes0s, . % daily,
and the UNION COUNTY CoURiER, both
one year for $3.50. cash III advance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-06-23

the South Dakota Press Association,