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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Velvet suIt SAN ! Eavorlts.

The velvet suit promises to be as
much favorite this year as last and
its new suppleness renders it extreme
ly desirable for autumn wear. A mod
el which is suited to stout and thin
alike has a coat of slightly blousing
bolero effect, entering deep pointed
girdle of satin. At the center of the
back the seam of the bolero lengthens
over the girdle into plated position
tina reaches nearly halfway down the
skirt. Light-colored broadcloth en-
broidered in French knots and sou.
tache braid forms the vest and also
the wristband for turnback cuff.
Cordings of satin encircle the neck
and make heading for the hem 'of
the skirt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

This is one of those dishes rarely
we'll prepared, but when rightly done
is very nice. Cut slice of stale
bread about an inch thick Ga day old
pare off the crust and toast it light
brown, without making it hard; then
cut slice Of good fat, mellow cheese
English, Glosier or Cheshire is the
best), quarter of an inch in thick
ness, but not as large as the bread
by half an inch on each side, cut of
the rind and lay it on the toast in a
cheese toaster; carefully watch it that
1t does not burn and stir with a spoon
to prevent pellicle or thin skin form.
ing. Have ready some good mustard,
cayenne and salt. This is rare
bit" 1t must be eaten as it is pre-
pared.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Three Brothers Marry Sisters,
Daughters of Fathers Wife
Complication. Although I'm
usual. Is Entirely Legal.

One of the most remarkable mar
riage tangles ever known was present
ed to the authorities in probate court
Saturday, when Edward and Fred
Metzger, twins, made application to
marry sisters, says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer
This in itself was strange enough,
but when the clerk was preparing the
papers it was learned that an elder
brother of the twins had married a
sister of the two prospective brides of
the twins. A look at the entry journal
showed that in May, 1904, Albert Metz
ger, brother, had married Ida Miller,
the third sister. While the people in
the court were having a good laugh at
this Edward spoke up and said:
Let me tell you something that will
set you thinking deeper-our father is
the husband of the girls mother"
This is the story: Lewis c. Metzger
married Mrs. Christina Miller. Metz
ger had, as stated, three sons, two of
them twins. Mrs. Miller had three
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Color schemes for Little ones.

Judging from late Partisan confec.
lions for youngsters, the popular col
or schemes this fall show that youth
full mixtures of black and white set OF
by velvet collar and cuffs in bright
colors, and a peculiar shade of blush
gray have taken precedence over the
many shades of brown worn last year
Dark blue, always such satisfactory
color, has brilliant rather than q
dead hue in this seasons model coats
Bright olive green is also a favorite
particularly with collar and cuffs OF
fur. and for the child who takes care
of her clothes. there is no color better
suited to youth and beauty than a
light shade Of tan.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Demands of His Stomach Too
Great to Be Resisted = Ult-
mate Recovery Almost More
Than He Deserved.


A man who has just left a hopital
where he was confined for several
weeks with typhoid fever tells this
story Of two other typhoid patients
in the public ward of the same insti-
tuition:
The two men occupied adjoining
beds. One was convalescent. while
the other was still battling with the
fever. Naturally, the physicians kept
all food away from the latter. The
sick man, however, developed trou-
blesome appetite, i'll as he. was. and
he protested against not being fed
He said the institution, in fact, was
starving him. The convalescent pa.
tient, all the time, was receiving light
food. This made the man in the adj
joining cot all the more insistent that
he be fed. The physicians, however.
paid no attention to his complaints.
The patient waited for his opportun-
ity, which finally came.
One day strange waiter came
around with the meals. 1t so hap
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
The World and the Martyred Flower

land: ian through tie
Ans thing we do not understand
Tber re can It, then, be good
rhee must be evil under this"
81 , ne man dared to hold s hiss
% little understood.
a. t one grew back with coward care,
And nd s 5eeTed to to see them fail;
Az SENS We're trodden under foot
A. worms unhindered gnawed the root,
anu slowly ruined all
a. Er length, from bruised and broken stem,
The sw ana leaf and blossom gem,
A ~ amid rank weeds and grass.
ne lovely wonder lay.
1 Ahd then about 1t, in and IN,
1 Us erawled loath some rshhla nout
rrhe,, 'nlngs which wir a and sting.
,rhe pointing to tho ruin mads
q" a'I1 oat-eyed world axuiting said
HOW evil was I is thinri"
-JeF lie Annie Anderson.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Series of Remarkably Clever
Tricks Played ON Inhabitants
of Polish VilIase-OId Circus
Clown Leader of Band.

The inhabitants of suburb of Po-
sen, in German Poland, have recently
been the victims of a peculiarly artful
gang of burglars. For several months
past their nightly rest has been dis
turbed by what they very naturally
conceived to be the nocturnal cries of
the city's cats. Frequently, when the
cats were at their loudest, noise
would be heard in the house.
The noise was as general rule at
tributed to the cats. 1t was noticed
however, that this outbreak of cats
conceded with great activity on the
part of the burgling fraternity. Police
superintendent Stocker, a more than
commonly wide-awake official, deter.
mined to probe the growing crop of
midnight robberies. With half.a.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
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poBHOUEWIyE5

Cooked meat simmered gently in a
good curry sauce is quite digestible,
and much more tasty than cold meat.
To make boiled potatoes white let
them lie (pared) in cold water for
two or three house previous to cook
ing.
1t is wise to purchase towels rather
large. Laundries charge no more for
washing large articles than small ones
and large towels do not wear out so
rapidly.
A strong solution of vinegar and
water is efficacious in restoring the
color of black lace that has grown
rusty. Rinse in coffee, then iron
while damp with a piece of flannel
placed over it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Prettv Hats For chIIdren.

No matter what its fate in the fash
ions of grown-ups. the large hat win
always remain the most artistic for
the child's face. There is no lovelier
simple hat than large white felt with
huge Alsatian bow of wide ribbon d.
rectly across the front One model
trimmed in this manner has the bow
held at the center by large braid rings,
and the hat is shaded to the face by a
narrow facing of velvet underneath
the brim. Ribbon streamers both In
velvet and silk are also seen on these
large hats at the back
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Onions Boiled White.

Few housekeepers really know how
to boil onions so that they will come
out perfectly white. Pour boiling water
over them and remove the skins. Put
them in boiling sailed water. When
they have boiled five minutes change
the water, and change again after five
minutes. Boil half an hour, or until
tender, but not until broken. Drain of
the water, add milk to cover them
and cook five or ten minutes longer
Season with butter, pepper and salt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Portents of Birth nrsd Youth OF
Empress Borne Out by AFTER
Life = Courage One OF Bier
Main Virtues.

ENAAn WhTHu1@.
The story of the Empress Eugene 8
birth and youth forms an allegorical
synopsis of her whole career. she
was born in a lovely garden, but In
the midst of terrible earthquake
Still. the dramatic character of her
advent had no i'll effects upon the
child, who grew to girlhood one OF the
ihealthiest, most robust, and at the
same time, one of the loveliest crea-
lures upon whom the sun shone. And
then, before she was out of the school
room she was in love with man who
pretended to love her, but who in
reality was secretly paying court to
her sister. No sooner was the discov-
cry made than they found the future
empress lying on her couch, apparent
ly in a death agony. She had taken
poison. By little less than miracle
her life was saved; and we all know
the story of her subsequent career
how her peerless beauty fascinated
the emperor, and how, as his wife,
she became the greatest lady in Eu-
rope, the sole dictatress in fashion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Picture of the Fate Too Often
Accorded Things Not Under
stood by the Souls of the Sons
of Men.

Once by the wayside rose a flower
whose wondrous beauty and magic power
Gladdened the grey roadside. "
Its soul gave strength to its tender steros
LONELINESS to its blossom gems.
Sent fragrance far and wide.
Where hemlock, thorns, and nisht-sh.a,
grew, SiAe'u'
And from the self-same soil but drew
Strength to be evil things
This wonder lifted to the skv
Quivering with yearning ecstacy.
Petals like Psyche's wings.
ITS heart-like cup held nectared uv,vo
And all who drank that draught az,
Were holy for a space. NiNihe
And whatsoever fingered there
drew drew 70 MS soul blessed share
or purity and grace.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
linen or flannel
Trimming for Evening Waists

An excellent trimming seen on a
recently imported evening waist con-
sisted of wee bows of soft silk so made
that the general effect was that of
fluffy butterflies. The bows are made
with the double loops and long ends
which suggest the moth and both
loops and ends were edged with the
narrowest of Valenciennes-not of
course, the insertion. One of the bows
was poised at the collar of the blouse,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Ieudoir ~
@Coniidences

Fashion declares we must array our
selves In stripes.
Satin seems to be especially dear
to the dressmaker's heart
White shoes will not be called In
until the first frost comes.
Observe the preponderance of the
chenille hat In the milliner's window ?
Black broadcloth is the dressiest
choice possible for the autumn tailor.
made.
The blouse coat is out of 1t. Not
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

at the top in front
with buttons. The
blouse is also
plated and orna-
mented with but
tons, and has a
scalloped yoke or
n a m e n t e d with
motifs Of embroid-
cry and bordered
with a rufhe of val
enciennes lace.
The sleeves are
finished just below
the elbows with
t u + NOV er cuffs
edged with the
lace.
The girdle is of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

the material attached by buttons. The
blouse is covered with a pelerine O.,
brown cloth, bordered with a band
and ruffle of the same, the former
fastened with buttons. The reveres
are trimmed with soutache, the uppei
ones also ornamented with buttons
The turnover collar is of brown vel.
vet bordered with lace ruffle; the
girdle is also of brown velvet fastened
in front with a gold buckle. The
sleeves are full at the top, then fin.
ished with deep tight cuffs, ornament
ed with buttons.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Outlnn Waist.

= y
with fronts draped
and crossed, and
ornamented with
straps of the mate
rial, fastened with
buttons.
The sleeves are
full at the top.
plated at the bot
tom and trimmed
with straps of the
m a t e ri al. The
large cravat and
the girdle are of
foulard.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

another at the line of the corsage and
another came just above the high Cir
die where it held in place a barbe of
exquisite lace. The butterflies were
not tightly sewed, but stitched airily
onto the goods so as to convey an
idea of potential fight.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Austria and Hungary may think
twice before SCATTERING the alliance
when they hear this rumor that two
powerful neighbors are already plan
ming to pick up the pieces.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

one specimen appears among the first
fall suits.
Waistcoats of plain pique will be
worn with short coats until cold
weather makes them homogeneous.
A couple of lace blouses in your
wardrobe will be certain to carry you
through no end of difficulties.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Boston has suitcase mystery. But
every man has mystery of that kind
in his own family when his wife starts
TO travel after packing into one suit
case the entire contents of seven
room fat
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

The costume at the left is of deep
velvet cloth. Two ruffles bordered
with silk braid and headed by SOU
tache. encircle the bottom of the skirt.
The bolero is trimmed with the braid
and soutache, and has shoulder ruff
fies, also bordered with the braid
The collar and wide girdle are of vel
vet. The full sleeves are finished with
fare cuffs, bordered with the braid
The other costume is of biege and
white checked wool The bell skirt is
trimmed at the bottom with straps of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

One Of the eastern coal magnates
says: 1.-THE consumer has been get
ting his coal too cheap" The mag
nate has probably discovered that the
consumer could have paid little more
II his thumbs had been stretched
harder.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

II Is not to be wondered at that the
aged Emperor Franz Josef is finding 1t
difficult to hold down two thrones
The way things are tending now, it's
about all king can do to hold down
one throne.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

When the shah of Persia goes shop
ping during his visit to Europe he does
not ask prices. HE points with his
finger at the article he wants. and by
that act buys 1t, whether the price
<be $4,000 or 10 cents" That has al.
ways been our dream.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Secretary Shaw complains of the
non-elasticity of our currency, and yet
many woman has to make a few
dollars week stretch to cover all the
expenses of the family.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

The Keene Sentinel speaks of the
time when Mark Twain was a poor
boatman on the Mississippi river
but we had always understood that
Mark was good boatman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

A contemporary is running a series
of essays on "The Making of a Sue
cessful Husband" Successful hus
bands are born, not made.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

At the meeting of the Boston phi
latelic society fifty stamps were
shown that are worth s23, 4OO--but
most people would rather have the
$23. 400.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

1t is a cheering sign of progress that
the Chinese women of high rank are
coming out fiat footed for the right to
walk with the feet that nature gave
them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

WI Ting-fang doubtless feels that
when Cinnamon begin throwing
bombs at their officials they are be.
coming altogether too much occiden.
talized.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

The suicide of Boston tailor be-
cause of the slowness of his custom.
ers in settling their accounts ought
to be lesson to lot of careless,
well-dressed men.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

A hard bump on the head caused
Massachusetts bald mans hair to
grow. However, hard bumps cannot
be depended upon as hair restorers.
Look at John d.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Ohio college students tried to lynch
one of themselves because he wore
his hair too long. AT what length
does a college students hair become
too long?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

For a man who is determined to go
on a spree, the ugliness of his wifes
new hat is probably as good an ex-
cuse as any.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Don't eat raw lobsters," counsels
a health authority. Is there anybody
in the congregation addicted to the
habit of eating raw Holsters?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

An American quick lunch" In Lon.
don has failed after losing $4,000
You can't bolt sinkers and wheats in
topper and monocle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

II Austria and Hungary want the
information Russia can assure them
both that war is not what 1t is cracked
up to be in the heroic poems.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

The stranger who demanded cash on
a $2,OO0,000 check at New York bank
was the real article of frenzied
financier.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Express Messenger Fights Pistol
Duel With Friend" says newspaper
headline. Some people certainly have
q queer way of showing affection
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

That New York young man who
stole for fun" will have a nice quiet
time to figure out If the game was
worth the candle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Two thousand babies are born In
New York every week. And there is
a profit Of several cents on every nurs
ing bottle that is sold.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Pretty Cloth Waist.
Blouse Of lIght weight cloth made

with groups OF
plaits and trimmed
with narrow bands
and motifs of en-
broidery. The but
tons are of the ma
terial and the
chemisette of lace,
the standing collar
finished with a
turnover of velvet,
Of which the girdle
is also made.
The full sleeves
are finished with
cuffs of the mate
:
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Everybody Works But Father" is
a song Many a father would move
to amend by elimination of the third
word.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

So far as the people in Russia are
concerned, the cars heir apparent
hasn't been much In evidence as yet.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

We hate to say 1t, but the burden
of the conversation of most of us is:
What l Would Do IL Were So-and-
So"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Ever realize how much faun Ia
found with you for finding fault with
other people?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12

Pride my son. is that sensation you
have when telegram is delivered at
time the neighbors are looking.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Toasted Cheese.
The girdle is of

the material or of leather to match.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-12
Erock of Green Linen.

The skirt is plated and ornamented
at the ton in front
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
Allcge Mine Was Sailed.

WASHINGTON, March 3O.-A peti.
tion for writ of certiorari has been
filed in the supreme court of the
United States in the case of STRAIT.
tons Independence Mining company
of England versus the trustees OF the
estate of the late W. S. Stratton. the
Colorado mining millionaire. The
case involves suit for damages in
the sum of 81, 100000 in the purchase
of Stratton's Independence mine at
Cripple Creek.
In their petition the purchasers set
forth that they paid sl0,0o0,0Oo for
the property and this they assert was
s6,00O,OOO more than it was worth.
They charge that the ore was "salted,
and say that in other ways Mr.. Strat.
ton made the mine appear far more
valuable than it really was. The case
was decided by the Circuit court of APP
peals of the Eighth circuit favorably
to the S.ratton estate, and the pur.
pose of the petition is to have the case
brought TO the supreme court for re.
v;pW
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
Washington News Notes,

WASHINGTON, March 30.--Senators
who called on President Roosevelt to-
day to consult with him as to the
probable time of the reassembling of
congress were informed that it was
likely that special session will be
called for October 16. This will en-.
able members of congress going on
the Philippine trip to return in time
for the session.
The secretary of the interior today
ordered withdrawal from entry 800, 900
acres of land in Oregon and 10000
acres in Washington on account of
the Umatilla irrigation project.
Secretary Hitchcock has designated
William H. Code of Los Angeles as
chief engineer of Indian irrigation.
He will have supervision of irrigation
construction work on Indian reserva-
tions throughout the west.
The irrigation committees of the
house and senate will leave Kansas
City June to visit all the principal
irrigation projects of the southwest
and west. They will also visit the
Portland exposition before returning.
A number of invited guests and an
official of the geological survey will
accompany the committees.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
Guarding Beef Trust Witnesses.

CHICAGO, March 3O.-Proof of rail.
road discrimination in favor of pack.
ers 1t Is said, has been laid before
District Attorney Morrison by Frank
S. Monet, formerly attorney general
OF Ohio, who has been investigating
such matters in Kansas. Morrison
admitted today that other matters
would be looked into at the close OF
the beef trust investigation.
Conspiracy indictments are threat.
ened against the heads of the big me at
packing concerns unless alleged tam.
pering with witnesses who have been
summoned to testify before the federal
grand jury is discontinued at once.
With two witnesses on the stand to-.
day who, it is asserted, admitted that
they had been approached with sug.
gestion that their testimony be mild +,
the jury, it is declared, is getting
ready to take drastic action.
The Is secret service men who have
been frequenting the corridors in the
building where the grand jury is in
session were not to be seen today.
District Attorney Morrison was said
to have ordered that waiting witnesses
instead of spending their time in the
vicinity of the court room, are to be
concealed IN downtown hotels until
called before the jury. In this way
the witnesses will be more readily
prevented from learning the identity
OF the secret service men watching for
possible irregularities.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
Potatoes Will Purify Water.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 3l.-After
spending many thousands Of dollars
for water purifying plants on the
Wyoming division, the Union Pacific
is preparing to make series of ex-
periments with an entirely new puri
tier-common Irish potatoes.
A workman employed a: the plant
OF the Carnegie Steel company, Home
stead, recently made the discovery
that bushel of potatoes placed in
a locomotive boiler of water would
remove all impurities from the water
and render it fit for steaming pur.
poses. The discovery attracted the
attention of the railroads of the entire
country, and particularly the Union
Pacific, which has had difficulty with
its Wyoming division water ever
since the road was built.
Several costly water purifying
plants have been erected on the
Wyoming division. the largest of
which is at Cheyenne.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1905-04-05
Will Head Canal Commission.

WASHINGTON, April l.-President
Roosevelt has completed the organi.
zation of the isthmiau canal commits
sion and the names Of the members
will be made public Monday. Theo.
dore Shonts, president of the Toledo,
st. Louis \ Western railroad, is to
head the commission. He today noti.
fed the president that he would accept
the offer made to him. 1t is under.
stood his salary Will be fixed at a
large figure to compensa ate him as far