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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
No speeife Medicine {

No Specific Medicine for tuberculosis
The Committee on the Prevention
of tuberculosis of the Charity Or
ganization Society of New York, in
its annual report recently issued pub
lished the following resolution:
whereas, There is no specific
medicine for this disease (cOnsump-
toni known, and the so-called cure,
and specifics, and special methods of
treatment widely advertised in the
daily papers are. in the opinion Of
the committee, without special value,
and do not at all justify the extrava-
giant claims made for them, and serve
chiefly to enrich the promoters at the
expense of the poor and often ignor-
ant or credulous consumptiyes; there
fore,
Resolved. That a public announce
ment be made that it is the unani-
nous opinion of the members of this
committee that there exists no spe-
cific medicine for the treatment of pull
monary tuberculosis, and that no cure
can be expected from any Kind of
mSUlClnS vi mGNuQO NNSCHt NV ANSW
larly accepted treatment, which relies
mainly upon pure air and nourishing
food"
Or. S. A. Knopf states very emphat-
ically that consumption is cured sim
ply and solely by the judicious use of
Gods fresh, pure air, sunshine, plen-
ty of good water. inside and outside,
and good food"
Nevertheless. new specific rem
edies" Cor this disease are constantly
being exploited A Paris physician
is now advocating injections of sea
water into the tissues as cure for
tuberculosis. An American doctor is
also Experimenting with compound
of raw vegetable juices in connection
with other diet Both of these So
called remedies, however, have yet to
be thoroughly tested.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28

Diseases Of womaH's Organism Cared art
Consequent PaIs Slsppea by lydia c
Pinkham's Vegetable CcmpoaHd

II seems as though my back would
break" Women utter these words
over and over again but continue 20
drag along and suffer with aches IL the
small of the back, pain low down n
the Eide, . bearing down pains, nerv-
ouaness and no ambition for any task.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
Mhlttler,s eeed vlIshea-

A young woman once sat ct
boarding house table beside re
served and awkward country boy
whom she delighted to tease When
she left she asked him to write in her
autograph album. The poem which
John G. Whittier wrote there. and
which has just been published for the
first time. stands as warning to
other young ladies that she who
laughs first at a seemingly dumb
countryman may be herself laughed :.
many years later The quaint con
Guiding stanza is.
Thy 1ffemay nothing vex it,
Thy years be not few,
And at thy final exit
May the devil miss his due"
Boston Transcript
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
came near Flndlna out.

Among examples of American hui
NOR recently given in the Nineteenth
Century and After is story which a
bright ornament of the English bench
is said to have told more than once
A speaker in Western town had
started out to show that there might
be great differences between nation
al and local reputation He had said,
A man can't always tell what his
neighbors think of him, when he was
interrupted BY one of his hearers
Il came mighty near knowing
once" said the man, with remin
iscent look. but the jury disagreed
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
what He Wanted.

Most people would rather take a
few bottles of some drug periodically,
in hope of thereby counteracting the
bad effects OF their unhygienic hab-
its. than reform their course of life
and life healthfully. The Mothers
Journal contains suggestion which
such would do well to ponder:
"A certain dissipated youth, on con
sulting a noted physician in Paris.
was given a set of hygienic rules. and
assured of speedy cure. But that
was not at all to the young gentle
mans liking. Amy fool he said,
would know he'd get well If he did
that. but that's not what came for
| want medicine.
HE wanted to button ais coat over
a dirty shirt
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
AS They ARE TOLD.
Native Servants IN india interpret or.
ders Much Too Literally.


ders Much Too Literally.
Native servants in India have the
generally desirable thought sometimes
inconvenient virtue Of the Chinese
doing exactly az they are told The
trouble Is that they seldom use judg
ment
Lord Roberts. during campaign in
India. had ordered his man to pre-
pare his bath al certain hour. One
day a fierce engagement was going On
but the servant made his way through
a storm Of bullets and appeared at the
commanders side.
@sahib." said he. your bath Il
ready"
Even better story comes from ar
unknown soldier, who was awskene<
one morning By feeling the servant
Of a brother officer pulling at his foot
@Sahib.~ whispered the man-~sa
hib. what am I to do2 My maste
told me to wake him at half-past 6
but he did not IN 10 rcd till a."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
PRACTICAL HYGIENE
The Proper Care of the Body



One of the most serious and fire.
quent OF summer emergencies is sun
stroke. 1t might be termed heat
stroke. since 1t may occur in the
night, or in any place where the heat
is excessive. A -muggy1 day with a
comparatively low temperature is
more injurious than dry, hot atmos-
phere.
Anything that causes lowered vi
tally predisposes to sunstroke. Hence
persons addicted to the use of alcohol
are very frequent victims. The inges-
ton Of large quantities Of iced drinks
predisposes to. sunstroke Consfipa-
tion of the bowels is also a predispos-
ing factor A person in perfect health
can endure very high temperature
with little danger. It is only when the
living machinery is doing imperfect
work that sunstroke is possible.
A sunstroke is usually preceded sew
eraI days before by feelings Of i'll
health--Ioss Of appetite. indigestion,
constipation. scanty perspiration and
indisposition to active exercise The
stopping of persiration is an ominOus
sign.
When a person falls with sunstroke
he may complain of pain in the head
| or over the heart The skin is hot and
| dry, temperature very high-106 to 106
degrees. with disturbances of respira-
ton and pulse. nausea and vomiting.
insensibility and stupor. weakness, or
even complete paralysis.
The patient should be removed at
once to cool, shady place. his cloth
ing loOsened, ice applied to the head
and spine, and cold water douches
given; a cold bath can be used, also
cold anemas. very simple and eff
fective treatment is the shower pack.
which is given as follows: An ordi.
nary mattress is covered with oilcloth,
upon which the patient is placed,
wrapped in a sheet. and sprinkled
with cold water as often as the sheet
dries by evaporation Ice may be ap
piled to the head at the same time
To avoid sunstroke, see that the gen
eral health is good. Discard alcohol
les and narcotics. use iced drinks
sparingIy. especially when warm, keel
the bowels active. and use an abund
ance of fresh fruit. A cold sponge
bath in the morning, adding httl'
salt to the water, followed by vigor
GUS rubbing, is a simple and valuable
stimulus to the healthy action of thu
skin.
The treatment for sunstroke is COLI
applications, and practically nothing
but cold.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
E.A,zE1i5obet6HT1omPSo ns

They do not realize that the back ia
the handspring of w0manss organism.
and quickly Indicates by aching . dis
eased condition of the womb or kid
neys, and that tAe aches and pains will
continue until the cause Is removed
Lydia < Pinl<ham's Vegetable Corr
pound for twenty years has been the
one and only effective remedy ia such
cases 1t speedily cures all womb and
kidnev disorders and restores the fe-
male organs TO healthy condition
Here Is one case among thousands:
"a i consider Lydia e Pfnkharn5s yegsraE1As
Compound the most wonderful remedy in tbs
worEd for sick women For q bong xine
suffered with @ severe backaehs and bearing
down pains in fact. / had womb truubae.
Reading Of xh@ renarkahis czres your CoxD-
pound had made decs3esi to try il, and / sza
happy to say that il NOS ozsly cured n1e 81
tirely Of ali nay troubles but made ns a
strong, vel onzn~-Mrs- Ehzab@&1 III.
ThomIson- LILY Dale, n u
MOTHER medicine holds such a record
of cures of female &ls as does Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
No other person can give such help
fu1 advice to women who are sick as
can Mrs Pfnkham- for none have had
such great experience Her address 10
Lynn Mass. and her advice free
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28

II is reported that q new kind OF
rubber tree has been discovered in the
island of Madagascar. said to contain
much caoutchouc juice. which coag
uIates upon being boiled. producing s.
per cent caoutchoHe of good quality.
The tree is called @Pirahazo- By the
natives and attains a height Of over
forty feet It is found in groves in
the northwestern part of the island
near Amboyo an dis marketed in 500
lola. This caoutchouc has slight min
eral ingredients
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28
NO TONGUE CAN TELL
How Suffered with itching and
Bleeding Eczema Until Cured
by Cuticura-

NO tongue can tell how l suffered
for Eve years with a terribly painful,
itching. and bleeding eczema, my
body and face being covered With
sores Never in my life did | expert
ence such awful suffering. and
longed for death. which / felt was
near had tried doctors and medi-
cfnes without success. but my mother
insisted that / try Cuticura l felt
better after the first bath with Cuti
cura Soap and one application of CUT
cura Ointment, and was soon entirely
wen. CSigned) Mrs A Etson. Belle
vue. Mich.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-11-28

Thousands Of miles of southwestern
Alaska are covered with primevaI for
ests of yellow cedar and white spruce
and balsam fir
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
FASHION NOTES.

Shaded ribbons are used to trim the modish hats.
 Pretty lace and lawn chem;settes are to be had for quarter.
 All wool crepe albatross in all shades is selling for @ cents yard.
 A beautiful crepe gown is in violet, trimmed with rich yellow lace
 Wonderful two-toned effects are seen in the new crepes on tie coun- ters.
 Checked yoile is among the popular spring goods and is selling for 75 cents a yard.
 Shirred taffeta silk belts in black. red brown and dark blue are selling for 39 cents each.
 Many gowns of the new Alice blue" are shown. and range in material from silk to muslin.
 Dresses made of fine hemstitehed and hand dembroidered handkerchief linen are displayed for summer wear
 Red is fashionable in silk shirt-waist suits and some of the prettiest dis played are in this well liked color
 Mercerized gingham in black and white shepherds, plaids. looking exact ly like silk, are offered for % cents a yard.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
PRESENT LABOR TROUBLES
Congressman Cushman's Address at
 Mt. Vernon, Wash.
He Tells worLinEmen When They Resort to Violence and Biood-
 shed There's Where He Quifs.

Mt. Vernon, Wash, May 31.-Con- gressman F. w. Cushman, of Tacoma, in a Memorial day address delivered here. launched into a discussion of the present labor troubles. After com menting on the driving of non-union men into the sea at Tacoma and Bel. lingham, he said:
 No man can say that 1 have been unfaithful to the cause of those who labor. But when they resort to vio- lence and bloodshed-right there quit. l will not march under a flag that is drenched with the blood of as- sassinated victims-I don't care who is carrying it or what emblem is painted on. Now is the time for men to de- clare themselves. believe in legal re- straint and lawful liberty. There is no middle ground. Let us then, on this day. resolve that the unsulied banner of the United States shall never have its stars stamped out by the heels of mob as long as there is a single red corpuscle left in the veins of the last American patriot"
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
HAY AT THE FRENCH CAPITAL
He Wakes No Visits and Receives None. Either Social or Official,
 by Doctors Orders

Paris, May 31-The following au- thoritative statement is given out here:
 ''Air. Hay is spending a few days in Paris and is. by order of his physi- clan. observing strict after-cure regime. He has not called al the for eign office and does not expect to- He has not been presented to President Loubet nor has he asked it. It is un- derstood that he has explained through Ambassador Mccormick. that his state of health makes il impossi- ble for him to have that honor He makes no visits and receives none, so- cial or official"
 The foregoing is intended to stop the reports attaching a certain degree of significance to MT Hays visit to Paris in connection with pending interna- tional affairs and the war in the far east.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
EX-SENATOR SHOT BY EDITOR
Former Senator Ernest ID. Martin Shot by Former Editor Pntter-
 at Marshall, Mo.

Marshall, Mo, May 3f-Charles D. Patterson. former editor Of the Demo- erat-News. shot Ernest D. Martin. an attorney. in the mouth on the public square here Tuesday night. The bull let lodged in the neck on the left side of the windpipe, causing painful though not fatal wound.
 The shooting was inc result of an old trouble. In the course of the last campaign Patterson sent what purport- ed to be an interview with Martin who was formerly mayor Of Marshall, to a Kansas City paper. Martin be- came indignant at part of the ar ticle and denounced Patterson from a public platform. Since then the two men have not been on friendly terms
 Last night they met face to face on the north side of the public square and the shooting followed
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
THE NEW THEBES BRIDGE
SpIendtdIy Located. With Btnn. on Both sides of the River. Obv:-
 ating Long Approaches.

Thebes H., May 27.-The Thebes bridge over the Mississippi. forming a new gateway for commerce and traffic with the south and great southwest, which was formally opened Thursday. is ma.niheent structure of double track width and, owing 10 its prom lrcnt location. presents most impos- ing appearance. lis location is a par Hcularly fortunate one. because of the high bluffs on each side of the river. which obvisted the necessity Of long approach iTestles The bridge proper consists Of q continuous steel structure Of five spans built on the cantiiever system and weighs 2S.o00 .0o0 pounds The central or channel span ls GIT feet long, each Of the other spans being about 511 feet long. The approaches 10 the bridge are of concrete. made of Portland cement as are also the piers upon which the spans and arches rest, and this concrete. of which nearly one million cubic feet were used. consti- tuies he chief peCuliarity of the bridge Except the lace stones of the piers. which are Of buff Pomona Celtic stone. ard the bridge seats and nose stones Tor the upstream eutwater. which are granite, there is no solid stone work in the entire structure
 The steel bridge is approached al both erds by series of concrete arches. The total length of the bridge proper, including the concrete ap- breaches, is 3.sl7 feet. and the total length of the entire double track con strnetion. including grade approaches, is ~ miles. The total height of the bridge. from he bottom of the lowest foundation to the Top of the highest point on the superstructure, is 23l feet.
 Ground was broken for the bridge on July <. 1909, and the frs; train passed over ii on April ls of this year The cost of its construction Was, approximately. g.. GOO 0d0.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
Cultivate Pleasing Voice.

Cultivate pleasant laugh and speaking voice. If you have dropped into bad habits, such as talking through your nose. talking in whin- ing tone. muttering instead of speak ing distinctly, talking loudly. laughing harshly. cure yourself. Take l5 min utes a day 10 read alC.id. criticising your voice severely. Throw the chest out breathe deeply. and let the voice come full and ringing. the words dis tinct. If you can afford the time and money. take al least few lessons in elocution. These should be a part of every girls education. even though she has no intention of going upon the the stage or even of giving parlor recitations. A well-handled voice is too precious a charm TOT her to think Of sparing.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
CONCERNING WRINKLES.
Stop Bad Habit of Browning and Look Carefully After Diet as Well
 as Bathing and Massage.

Wrinkles may indicate a want of nu- triton, or they may be caused by ir- regular contraction of the muscles he muscles sometimes contracting too much and sometimes too much reaXe l. The habit of scowling. or continually holding the face in wrinkled condi- ton will also cause wrinkles. say Medical Talk
 In any case. an excellent treatment is a combination of bathing and mas sage. You can do this yourself All that il requires is persistence and thoroughness.
 Pure. soft. cold water should be used. and fine. pure soap. After wash ing the hands perfectly clean. then lather the face thoroughly with soap. This should be done with the hands and fingers. massagins every portion of the face and should occupy about ten minutes. The soap should then De well washed off with cold water. The rubbing should be vigorous. SD as to remove every particle of dirt that may have settled in he pores of the skin. This should be done every morning. IL will do more for your complexion than any other treatment l could recommend. Take plenty of sleep in a well-yentilated room and keep the body well nourished with plain. whole some food
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
YANKEE YACHTS VICTORY
The Atlantic, Sailed by Capt. Chas.
 Barr, Wins the Kaiser's Cup.
The Run Made In Twelve Days, Els tablishing New Yachting
 Transatlantic Record.

The Lizard, England, May 3o.-The American schooner yacht Atlantic. owned by Wilson Marshall, of the New York Yacht club and explained by Charles Barr, wins the kaisers cup.
 The craft was sighted from here al 4:45 yesterday afternoon, ten miles off the Lizard and 13 miles south of Pen zance
 Capt Barr is said 10 have taken the course of ocean bound steamships and has set a new yachting record by crossing the Atlantic in 12 days.
 The Atlantic passed Wolf Rock with every stitch of sail set, her spinnaker was rieged to starbo2rd and the Amer ican ensign was al her peak. Shortly afterwards the wind dropped and the spinnaker was taken in
 Capt. Barr was hailed by the core sBondent's boat. He said the Atlantic had made an average speed of 1012 knots since leaving Sandy Hook.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
HONOR FOR CHICAGO MAN.
David W. Ross Has Been Wade Pur-
 chasing Director For the
 Panama Canal.

Chicago May 31.-1he Post says. David W, Ross. general superintendent Of transportation of the Illinois Cen tral railroad. has been made purchas- ing director for the Panama canal The place Is considered one of great power and responsibility in view of the mill- ions of dollars worth of supplies that will have 10 be bought during the years of the canals construction. and the possible tariff troubles involved. which have already been discussed by the president and secretary of war Mr Ross will move at once 10 Washing ion and will have his Headquarters there after June l.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
The Young Mans Chance.

Not long ago a man summoned a famous physician to attend a case of Illness in his family. He called this particular physician because he was anxious 10 secure the highest skill and the doctors reputation was such as to justify the belief that he possessed it. His engagements were so many. how ever, and his time so precious that he could give only a few minutes to the case. No doubt they were conscientious moments. potent with knowledge and fruitful of good. But the head of the household was not wholly satisfied. He remarked to a friend that another time
 he should call some one who had less reputation and more time. In this and in one other thing lies the oppor-
 tunity of the young physician, says Youths Companion. The other thing is the possession of. or the presump- ton that he possesses, knowledge of the latest achievements of science. and is master of the most modern methods in his profession. In this respect the young physician of today has great advantage over his prototype of half a century ago. Then it was the old doc tor who was preferred Now il is the young one Much the same conditions exist in other professions and in busi- ness The young architect may know more than the old one because build ing methods and materials have changed greatly; and he will usually have more time to give to commis- sion. Methods of instruction n the law have improved so much that the young lawyer begins his career much better equipped than the youth who "hung out his shingle a half-century ago. And the young minister has al ways had the advantage over the old one so far as new openings are con cerned. These things are fortunate. The time required 10 fit man for profession nowadays is much greater than ever before, and the expense is heavier If, with these conditions, there existed also the old prejudice against hiring young men, the lot of the be- ginner would be hard. As it is, some openings are sure to come to him just because of his youth and his leisure. If he uses them well he will be called on by and by because of his reputation.
The Forrest City times., 1905-06-02
COMMERCIAL CONDITIONS.
The Irregular and tnSettIed wea- ther Has Acted as a Bar to
 Full Business Activity.

New York, May 27-Bradstreet's weekly review says:
 Wholesale trade is seasonably quiet, pending q clearer view of crop out turn, which. owing to irregular or un- settled weather in wide areas still lacks definite form. Cool weather is still bar to fullest activity at retail. Manu- featuring activity is still in large vol ume on orders previously booked. Speculative markets for wheat reflect technical conditions and short supplies in primary markets more clearly than they do the slight deterioration in quantity and quality indicated as re- sulting from recent backward weather, which has also been used as a lever to affect corn and cotton. Collections re- feet little more than seasonable slow ness. and money is easy and in abun- dant supply Rather more friction in labor matters is noted at Chicago, the expected ending of the teamsters' strike being delayed. Some few points of la Dor friction are noted in other cities bite efforts 10 accentuate less favor able happenings for stock speculative purposes, there is still abundant evil dence that the country's requirements are on a large scale, heavily exceeding year ago at this time.