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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
NEW SPOTS ON THE SUN.
One Nearly Forty Thousand Miles
Long Seen by German
Professor.

Prof. Stentzel announces to the SCI
entific world that since August % he
has observed on the southern hemis-
phere of the sun several exceptionally
large and numerous small spots. Since
the disappearance, on July 81, OF tho
last of the extensive June and July
groups Of spots, these products of con-
densation still continued to show
themselves, but they invariably re-
NAMED small and inconsplcuous, says
a Berlin report.
On the night of August 81 and %,
however, there appeared in the south
ern spot zone. on the eastern edge, an
extensive stretch of eruptions of brill
liant radiance, which were visible only
near the edge of the sun, and after
wards these could be recognized there
in by day spots, which, through spheri-
cal shortening, were in form similar to
lines As further advance was made
toward the center of the suns meri-
dian, the group OF spots increased in
size and soon took enormous dimen-
sions On August 81 the group as
sumed the curious shape OF a beauti-
fully formed garland, which showed
In Its western part huge black mass
like rosette, and consisted Of very
numerous single spots. On August %.
when the group already had the center
of the sun behind 1t. 1t possessed a
total length of 69,4S9 miles.
This gigantic area of eruption was
followed in the south spot zone at an
interval of two days by a smaller
eruption with black spot of still very
respectable size, and this was followed
by third in the same zone OF like
wise large dimensions. having ona
main spot and several smaller spots,
which had extended by August %.
three days after its appearance. over a
distance OF from S4.74O miles to 3s,sOl
miles.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
PROFITS FROM CEMETERY.
Sachusctts horticultural So
aiety Since 1881.

So much curiosity was awakened by
the statement made at the annual meet
Ing of the Massachusetts, Horticultural
society that the society had received
more than 100000 from the Mount Au-
burn cemetery corporation that it was
decided to give out an explanation OF
why the money was paid.
1t appears that in 1929 there was not
an ornamental cemetery in the world
and several Boston men, including Dan
lei Webster and Edward Everett, felt tho
need Of beautifully laid out burial
place. BY 1881 the idea had taken shape
after having been presented to the Horti-
cultural society, to which all the men
belonged
Seventy-two acres OF land, which now
forms about the central part of Mount
Auburn, was bought, and was conse-
Grated on September "a Of the same year
Friction arose, however, between thu
cemetery committee and the Horticul-
tural society proper, so that In 1884 the
two had to separate.
The terms Of the separation provided
that the proceeds of the sale of any lots
In the 70 acres should be divided be-
tween the society and the cemetery COM
mittee, one-quarter to the society and
three-quarters to the Mount Auburn cor
poration.
1t was thus that the $500, 900 has been
turned over to the horticultural society
by the Mount Auburn committee.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
ENGLAND's WORST COLONY.
British Honduras, in Central Amer
lea, Ia Away Behind the Times
Ancient History Ia News There.

Englands worst colony is undoubt-
edly British Honduras, situated at Amer
icas very doors. says the Boston Ad-
vertiser. 1t is a slice Of Central Amer
lea, with a fine seaboard. fringing a
large and wealthy country. 1t is not
utilizeE by Great Britain. and has no
regular Communication with the moth
er country. Its only connection with
the outside world is by an occasional
banana steamer from New Orleans, or
a leaky logwood schooner infested with
cockroaches. The colonists are a COM
munity of hermits, so far as the great
world is concerned. They have no ca
Bile communication with any part OF
the globe, and they generally hear Of a
great event about six months after It
has happened.
They celebrated King Edwards cor
onation on the day originally appointed
for 1t, and did not hear of his illness
until weeks later. When at last the
king was crowned, his royal subjects in
British Honduras we're holding inter-
cession services to pray for his recov-
cry. Probably they are now rejoic-
ing over the close OF the Boer war, and
in month or two they will be exciting
themselves over the Venezuelan block
ade
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
sWEpEN's sPARKsroTTINo.
Form Of Sled That Is Not Commonly
Used in ANY Other
Country,

The Swedes have made fne art OF
shedding. Their fastest sled is called
the sparkstotting and is an exceeding
ly light sled that the inhabitants OF
Norrland, a province situated at the
north of Sweden. employ during the
winter as means of locomotion.
The use Of 1t now extends through
out Sweden, where races upon this
original vehicle constitute one Of the
most highly appreciated sports of win
Ter. Among other people of the north.
in Russia, Scotland and Germany, this
sport is entirely unknown, fact that
ia somewhat extraordinary, consider
ing that the sparkstotting can be EN-
ployed in all countries in which the
rigors of winter permit of the use OF
ordinary sledR
tirely Of Norway spruce. It is
straight, OF elongated form and weighs
no more than 30 pounds. 1t consists
OF two runners. curved upward in
front, and 6h feet In length. To each
of the runners is fixed an upright that
serves both as a point OF support and
a tiller. The entire affair is connect
ed by two or three crosspieces. one
of which supports light seat placed
II inches above the surface
The Norrland sled differs perceptibly
from the Vesterbotten type, In which
the runners, which are much shorter,
are not shod with iron, but are we'll
praa cod mr. iyonroonatad with hoilfncv
tar. The lightest and best type for
racing is the one manufactured at
Umea, Norway. In order to push the
sparkstotting the racer. bearing with
both hands upon the extremities Of
the uprights, places his left foot upon
the runner to the left, and then with
the right foot strikes the ground at
regular intervals 80 as to propel the
sled forward,
If the snow, is very hard and the
racer is not provided with spiked
shoes 1t is necessary for him to fix
steel calks to the soles. In recent
times horizontal bar, breast high.
has been placed between the uprights.
This modification renders the steering
easier and besides permits Of govern
ing with a single hand Upon a level
route the sparkstotting reaches a
pretty good speed without great effort.
An experienced racer, when the
snow is in good condition, can easily
attain the speed Of horse on trct
In ascents 1t is necessary to push the
sparkstotting or to drag 1t, but this
does not cause much fatigue, owing to
its lightness and the feeble surface In
contact with the snow. With this sled
1t is possible to run very fast.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
BIG INSURANCE BUSINESS.
Industrial Companies That Do Bust
ness Running Up Into the
Billions.

Thirty-three years ago, q New York
insurance mans attention was attract
ed one DAY by rather derogatory refer
ence in the Massachusetts, insurance re-
port to the work of an English company.
which was insuring the lives of work
ingmen and children on large scale.
To-day, says the Chicago Chronicle,
that man is president OF one of three
similar companies which stand pledged
TO pay in the future more than $4,000
10000 to more than 100000 of peo-
pie; which are disbursing 100000 a
week to the policy holders In sums aver
aging perhaps 500; which have assets
stored up OF nearly sl50,0O0,00 and.
most notable of all, which collect by
hand $250000 In ten-cent pieces Such
a growth within the working life Of one
man is amazing even in this age Of in
dustrial miracles, and an examination
of its details heightens the wonder.
Strangely enough, though one family
out of every FIVE in the United States
has one or more Industrial policies on
some member, the average well-in-
formeo man knows nothing whatever
about the system or it's workings. But
ask your household servants, and the
chances are you will find that at least
one of them is paying ten cents week
to q company which guarantees her
800 OF so in case OF death-enough to
pay for the funeral expenses. This was
the foundation principle of industrial
Insurance and is still the dominant
reason for It's existence--the avoidance
Of burial at public expense or OF
leaving a burden of debt upon ones
family. The average cost OF burial for
child under two years is from $12 to
s25; the average insurance on children
between one and two years old IS
s19.4S. At the age Of ten the average
funeral expenses is $50, the average
Industrial policy is $5994
From this initial idea. however, the
business has developed cash dlvi-
dends" and "paid-up policies" until
now its payments of claims alone
amount to s25,00OO00 year in sums
ranging from SIS to $1,000.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
WHY THE PIANO WAS THERE.
Presence of the Instrument in Des-
art Scene Pushed London
Audience.

A stage heroine who happened at the
same time to be an able executant on
the piano had to play night after night
the same part at a popular theater.
She anxiously longed to give the audi
ence a specimen of her musical ahil-
tiles. but her part in the performance
afforded no opportunity for such dis
play Of her powers But her inventive
genius came nobly to the rescue, says
London Tit-Bits. and she discovered a
place in the action where pianist and
heroine might go hand in hand.
When the curtain rose revealing the
desert OF the Black mountains the
spectators beheld. to their amazement.
a splendid piano placed at the foot
of the rocks. The heroine, with the
haste of one pursued. climbed down
the rocky path, stopped enraptured at
the sight Of the piano and exclaimed:
THE savages have burned down GU,
cottage. murdered my father an6
mother and driven away our cattle
but. heaven be praised-they have lief,
me my plano. Music shall comfort me
In my distress and. II the ladies and
gentlemen permit. will play them a
short selection"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
AUTOMOBILES in Hnrland.

We may take 1886 as the year when
motor cars began to be common. But
up to the end Of last year not more than
$4,000 self propelled vehicles" had been
registered. Since the bill came into
operation on January the number has
Increased to over 10000 The total num-
Der OF motor cycles has actually been
tripled in the last seven months Prob
ably the number Of motor cycles is even
greater than appears. as 1t is a not un-
common practice for owners OF cycles
to take out car license, which costs the
same as a cycle license and includes the
right to ride the small machlne.-Satur-
day Review.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
Retaliation at a Dance.

She was young. II was her first sea-
son. and 1t pleased her to snub her cub
cousin most numerically whenever he
asked her for dance.
mo" she protested. one evening. you
can't see my programme-it's all full p
But therell be extras. Can't have
an extra?"
"Ye-es." returned the young wom-
an, grudgingly, relinquishing her card.
but don't take the nrst one. it's prom
ised."
Later in the evening. when she looked
TO. see which dance her cousin had ap-
propriated she found that she had food
for reflection. The young man had put
his name down for the four hundred
ninety-ninth extra.-Sunday.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
EUROPE IN OUR MARKET.
Wonderful Absorbtive Power of the
Old World for American
Products,

In an article in Worlds Work ON
s'What Europe Means to Us" J. d. WheIp.
ley says:
Always buying more than It sells,
lending more than 1t borrows, and In
every way apparently giving more than
it takes, Europe's constantly increasing
population. wealth and power, form a
mystery for they are the most wonder
full and fascinating of all economic phe-
nomenA
The United States has population of
70 to the square mile. In the last 100
years Europe has sent 100000 people
to the United States and other new coun-
tries. and yet to-day has population OF
1903 TO the square mile or nearly twice as
many as when this emigration began. In
the meantime wages have increased.
wealth has piled up. trade has quad
rupled and the purchasing power OF the
people of Europe has more than kept
pace with all these advances.
Even to estimate the annual domes-
fic exchanges Of Europe is beyond the
reach of ineligible figures. The for
eign exchange is quantity which can
be determined with more or less accu-
racy. however. and It's amounts. OOO,-
900. 1000. annually--conveys an idea of the
tide Of commerce that flows through this
heart OF the world
THE imports OF these 10 countries
amount to $4,000 900 900, the exports to
$4,000 900 900. showing an excess Of pur-
chases over sales amounting to $1,000
600, 000 The imports from abroad, mean
Ing from countries other than European,
are TO supply European deficiencies, and
these are largely of food and raw mate
rails.
About 65 per cent. of the total exports
from the United States are of agricul-
tural products, though much Of this
might be regarded as manufactured
goods because many agricultural prod
ucts are put through manufacturing
processes. Roughly speaking, the
American people sell $500, 600, 900 worth
OF such products year to foreign buy
ers. Nearly 80 per cent. goes to Europe
hence about four flfths of the American
goods sent to Europe supply food and
raw material
American products feed the opera
tives in European mills and factories
who are making goods for all the world
They provision the foreign ships which
carry the worlds commerce. and keer
down the cost Of living in Europe by sup
plementjng the comparatively scanty
supply of homegrown foods. These ag.
ricultural products of America are now
so necessary to Europeans that they are
admitted without serious restrictions &c
nearly all European markets"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
Flactricitv in Erunt

A consular report quoting from a
leading German trade paper. says the
imports OF electrical, telegraphic, tele-
phonic, etc, apparatus into Egypt dur
ing the years 1901, 1902 and 1903 we're
valued at about $4,000. s276.OOO and
1888 900. respectively. OF these Great
Britain led with the lions share each
year. The writer. commenting on the
foregoing, advises anyone wishing to
sell to Egyptians to establish repre-
sentatives OF the first class in Cairo
and Alexandria,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
The Modern Nswspaner.

Il cannot read your paper now said
an artist across the dinner table to
the present writer. why not? Surely
1t is" TOO good" snapped the art
list. If ] begin II after breakfast do
no work in the morning. and II sit
down to 1t after lunch l don't finish it
till it's time to go and fence, and you
can't read morning paper In the even
ing"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
aoinr Withnnt slean

A Philadelphia physician tells OF a doe
TOR who went without sleep for eight
days and nights, and OF another who did
not go to bed for Is days. Napoleon rode
for days in the saddle apparently with
out sleep. No authentic tests probably
exist Philadelphia Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
Favorite coaling pepot.

Angra Pegeuna, on the African coast,
where Admiral RojestvensBy was lately
reported as coaling the squadron. was
a favorite resort OF the confederate COM
merce destroyers for similar purposes,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
woman,s swimming record

Miss Mclaughlin made new worlds
record for women swimmers at Glass
gov. November rs. She swan so yards
in 81 seconds, which is second faster
than the previous record,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
Electric Power.

Less than seven per cent. OF the
power used in manufacturing plants in
the United States is electric.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-10-10
MRS. E. F. KIRK, Prop.

rbs Popuar and Health Restoring Resort is situated 4
miles ea,t Of Chall,s, Salmon River These wat'S
ers are of good temperament for bathing and pos-S
sess strong medicinal properties
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16
CHESAPEAKE CITY.

Miss A. Louise Boulder spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Mis- Delmar Smithers is spending some time
with her mother in Bel Air.
Mrs Alexander Evans of Elkton, spent sew
era day OF this week at Randalia.
Mrs Byron n. Bouchellc spent several days
this week in Baltimore.
Mrs Mary p. Price has returned from
lengthy visit in Lewcs, Del.
Mrs NJ. A. Boulden Mrs. II. Y. Manove,
Miss a. NJ. Boulder spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j. Howard.
MIR. and Mrs W. \. Alexander spent one day
this week in Philadelphia
Mr.. II. b. Merritt, of Warwick, has been the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. |. G.. Griffith
Miss Helen Hopper, OF Philadelphia, spent
several days in town last week.
Mr.. John Bciswangcr was in Baltimore this
week attending the knights OF Pytmas jubilee.
Constable KibIcr arrested James Lovccss one
night last week for assaulting Mr.. John Benson.
Miss Florence Egcc spent several days OF this
week in Wilmington.
Mrs. Matte Whittock, of MiddlctoWn, has
purchased the house recently vacated by Henry
Norris and will soon move to town.
We understand Rev +. T. Williams, OF Lewcs
will give up his charge in that town on account
of poor health, and will remove his family to his
farm on the Chesapeake Ilkton road
Miss Edith Willis entertained the Euchre
Club OH Thursday OF last week. The prizes
were won by Miss Evelyn Kiblcr, Mr.. Harry
Howard, and Miss Alice Boulder received the
visitors prize.
While our lock-kecper Mr.. Henry Norris, was
attending his duties Tuesday night he dis
covered something swimming low down in the
lock. He at once procured net and to his
amazemcnt found it to be small pig. He drew
it to land and carried it home. 1t seems to have
gotten there very mystcriousy and some think
perhaps it was dropped from a passing boat.
The pig, however, proved to be brave little
swimmer.
Saturday evening an alarm OF fire was given
by boats blowing and bells ringing The fire
proved to be at the farm OF Mrs. Rebecca Har
riott, the fodder ricks being on fire, and a great
deal OF the fodder had to be moved to save it.
1t is supposed to have been set on fire, as the
fire seemed to be all underneath, and had formed
a honey comb on top. Several of the firemen
made a narrow escape from being burned they
having fallen through
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16

Misses Trimble last Wednesday evening
Messrs. G. A. Lynch Sr., GA. Lynch, Jr, and
Alonzo Benjamin were in Philadelphia last Fri
day on business
Little William Johnson was badly scaded one
day this week by pulling pan OF hot water over
on him.
Messrs. William ABRAMS and Walter Jackson
have accepted contract as stone masOnS with
the DUPONT Powder Company of Wilmington
Mr. Devore. OF ILlkton, has taken charge of
Gilpin's Falls Electric Light Plant now in pro-
gress.
The juveniles have started a Giggling Club.
Meeting night, every Sunday evening
Reed & Son and George y. Gray, our up-to-
date merchants, are receiving a iull line OF
Christmas goods. Give them a call before go
ing elsewhere.
Mr. John Churchman will lead the c, T.
meeting this Sunday evening at Us.
Sunday School at $780, preaching at 1890.
Mr. William J. Murray was in Philadelphia
and Chester on Saturday and Sunday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16
COLORA.

Eli Coulson spent several days in Whining
ton this week.
Rev William GWinn and wife returned home
last week from visit with friends in Philadel-
phia
Miss Hannah J. Reynolds OF Rising Sun, was
the guest OF Mrs. Slater B. 'TOsh Friday OF last
week.
Mr. Walter Mcclure is clcrkng in Mr.. w. T.
Frycr's store.
Miss Mollie Keen, OF Rising Sun, visited Miss
Bessie Maloncy from Friday until Monday.
Mrs Isabella Fryer, widow OF the late Joseph
FRYER, had stroke last FRIDAY morning at her
home here and has since been ute i'll.
The remains of Mrs. Sarah McCardcll wife
OF Jonathan McCardell, were brought here from
Philadelphia on Monday and buried in West
Nottingham Friends Burying Ground.
The Cecil Farmers Telephone Company had
a phone put in the Railroad Station here last
week.
Mrs John r. Mccullough and son, Cecil, Of
Spruce Grove, Pa, visited Mr.. Jacob Wayne and
family Sunday.
Mrs. William Wilson and little Miss Helen
were in Wilmington this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Bare spent Wednesday
in Baltimore.
Mrs. Robert F. Pierce attended the MCKEE
evening
Miss Anna FRYER is teaching school here for
Miss Leora Crothcrs who is i'll with pneumonia.
George Balderston was elected county vice
president of the Maryland Horticultural Society
at its sessions in Baltimore last week
Mrs Frank Foster was in Philadelphia this
week
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16
CHARLESTOWN.

Mrs. II. Auralvish and son were the guests of
Miss Black over Sunday
Mrs. 7. w. Logan has been visiting in Will
mington and Philadelphia.
Mrs. NJ. F. Scott OF Chlds, is the guest of
Mrs. r. B. Gibson.
Samuel Mckown is in Baltimore.
Mrs. c. c. Algard has returned home after
visiting friends in Wilmington
Carroll Gaines spent Wednesday in Winning
ton.
Miss Logan was in TElkton Mondav
Mrs. T. \. Black and Mrs. J. B. Cantwell
were week end visitors in Baltimore
Mrs. Hutton, Franklin and Leslie Hutton. of
Wilmington, were recent visitors at Locust
Place"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16
LEEDS.

Mrs. Caspar Garrett, OF Hilltop, pleasantly
entertained the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. P.
Church on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Louisa McCauley is confined to the
house by symptoms OF pneumonia.
Miss Mary Steele was a Philadelphia visitor
last week
Miss Helen McCauley paid a flying visit to
Wilmington on Saturday.
Mr. William Campbell and Miss Hazel Camp
bell spent Sunday with Mr. c. ]. Campbell
Miss Harriet S. McCauey, of Wilmington,
was at home over Sunday.
Revival services, which have been in progress
for two weeks, closed on Monday night. Eight
conversions were reported
Mr.. Johnson Steidler spent several days in
Philadelphia last week.
Mr. Covington Wood butchered two large
porkcrs on Saturday. They were spring shoats
and weighed or pounds
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16

Alkaline Smith at her home on Cherry street, on
Monday night.
Miss Beulah Paschall spent Sunday with Mrs
Sarah Burlington.
Mrs. Clara Turner and niece, Miss Francina
Kirk were in Baltimore on Wednesday,
Miss Anna Crothers, OF Greenhurst, visited
Mrs. DIR. SliCer during the week
y birthday surprise was given Miss Elizabeth
r. Stevens on Monday night at the home of
Mr.. Edwin /. Haines, and all present had
good time.
Mrs. E!aines Reed, OF Media has been spend
ing some time with her mother, Mrs. Smith, near
town.
Mrs. Anna Hackinaw OF Wilmington, visited
Miss Nettic Rialc this week.
Miss Ielcn Mccoy was Philadelphia visitor
on Monday.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16
Christmas Pillows

corner pillows? Christmas is a good time to
add another or to replace that one that's show
ing wear.
Oriental striped coverings zoe, Soc, 0oc, to
Sis each.
Lithograph top pillows, $I.oo and so each.
Special Persian top pillows with cord) $1oo
each. Regularly sold at SI.5o.
Silk and satin coverings, $500, $225, $3.50
and S2.75 each.
Embroidered coverings S2.75, So, $3.50, 81, to
$40 each.
Second Floor
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1905-12-16
Double Green Trading
Stamps With All
Cash Purchases
Now For The Christmas Shopping
Remember Baby With a Fur Robe

For his coach or go-cart. Plenty OF air and
sunshine are tonics that make him thrive. One
OF these over him means his immunity from cold
They are correctly cured and finished. Each
OF them has patent clasp. Priced $3.50, $3.50,
$3.50, sos and 500 each.
Eiderdown and hand knit wool robes in full
showing. Priced Sis, $I.25, $I.35, SI.5o, to
$500 for eiderdown. The wool robes are S.. so,
$275 to $500 each,
Second Floor.