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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Fairy Gingerbread.

One cupful of butter, two of sugar,
one of milk, four of -four, three-fourths
of a teaspoonful of soda, one table
spoonful of ginger. Beat the butter to
cream. Add the sugar gradually.
and, when very light, the ginger, the
milk in which the soda has been dis
solved and finally the flour. Turn
baking pans upside down and wipe
the bottoms very clean. Butter them
and spread the cake mixture very thin
on them. Bake in a moderate oven
until brown. While still hot cut into
squares with a cake knife and slim
from the pan. Keep in tin box. This
is delicious. With the quantities given
large dish of gingerbread can be
made. 1t must be spread on the bot.
tom of the pan as thin as a wafer and
cut the moment it comes from the
oven.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Evenness of Temper Means Long Life

twenty years, has said that he never
saw him angry, with perhaps one ex-
ception; and that was when the min
istry responsible for the calamity of
Afghanistan, of which he was one.
was unjustly accused by their oppon-
ents of falsehood, perjury and wilful
manipulation of public documents. So
far as can be learned from biography,
men OF the greatest genius have been
Tor the most part cheerful, contented
men-not eager for reputation, money
or POWERFUL relishing life. and keen
~ susceptible of enjoyment, as we
ind in their works. Such seem to
nave been Homer, Horace, Virgil.
montague, Shakespeare and CervanN
ties. Healthy, serene cheerfulness is
apparent in their great creations.
Among the same class of cheerful
minded men may also be mentioned
Luther Moore, Bacon. Leonardo da
Vinci, Raphael and Michael Angelo.
perhaps they were happy because
constantly occupied, and in the pleas
ATTEST of all work-that of creating
out of the fulness and richness of their
great minds.-W Washington Star.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
stIffened Foundatlon skIrts.

The coming vogue of overskirt eff.
fects will demand some considerable
stiffening to be used in the foundation
skirt, for the natural swing of the hip
VIII give the top part of the skirt an
outward tendency, while the fiounces
that are destined to fashion the lower
part OF the skirt will require artificial
aid If they are to conform to the die
tates of Dame Fashion and continue
TO display the same outward line. In
terlinings, and especially those of a
feather-weight princess haircloth, are
In high favor abroad, and the best
makers on this side have taken their
cue from their Partisan brethren and
adopted the same, to the great sue.
cess of their creations.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
History Shows that Men of the
Greatest Genius Have Been
for the Most Part Cheerful
and Contented.

Cheerfulness is an excellent wear
Ing quality. 1t has been called the
bright weather of the heart. 1t gives
harmony of soul; and is a perpetual
song without words 1t is tantamount
to repose. 1t enables nature to re-
cruit its strength; whereas worry and
discomfort debilitate it, involving con-
slant wear and tear. How is 1t that
we see such men as Lord Palmerston
growing old in harness, working on
vigorously to the end? Mainly
through equanimity of temper and ha-
bitual cheerfulness. They have edu-
Gated themselves in the habit of en-
durance, of not being easily provoked,
of bearing and forebearing, or hear.
ing harsh and even unjust things said
of them, without indulging in undue
resentment, and avoiding worrying.
petty and self-tormenting cares.
An intimate friend of Lord Palmers.
ton, who observed him closely for
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
For Dutch Summers

From the chef of big eastern hotel
comes this relish for Dutch suppers
1t is to be used as a filing for sand.
wiches, or, with thin waters, to serve
with beer. Put half pound of rich
American cheese through a patent
grinder or chop it fine. Add saltspoon-
ful of paprika, teaspoonful of salt,
level tablespoonful of English mus
tard which has been mixed with lit
tie vinegar, three tablespoonfulss of
Worcestershire sauce, and a gill of
pale sherry. Mix the whole into a
smooth paste with a wooden spoon
and stand it in cool place, but not
In the refrigerator What to Eat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Queer Things in Theaters of japan

portions of scene which demand
rapid exit are frequently gone through
upon this narrow footway and not on
tne stage at all. The effect is apt to
De very often unintentionally comic.
In Japanese theater there are two
tlers OF boxes, the lower of which is
provided with sliding paper doors,
forming small rooms like bathing ma
chines. The pit is divided by low
cross Dars into squares, reminding one
OF the cattle pens of old Smithfield,
eacn capable of holding four persons
A Japanese family bent
on enjoyment engage a compartment
lot a day in position suited to the
purse-in the middle of the house, il
Wen to do, nearer to the stage or the
PACK, according to the scarcity of coin
and having deposited clogs in the
take up position with
CUSHIONS, kettle, tea-things, smoking
tray and never move till midnight. un-
less 10 pay some visits to their friends.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Lighter coIors the Mode.

For several seasons past Dame Fash
ion has been inclining toward the fair
tones. Sne has worn the pale ecru
and the coffee tints; and she has put
on mode and biscuit, lilac and cream,
with fawn and pale red thrown in to
afford relief when she became tired
of the others.
The fashionable woman of autumn
can wear light blue; she can put on
delicaes grass green; she can dress
herself in the color of the spring
roses and she can wear the faint tones
OF heliotrope and gray. All of the
pale tints are open to her selection
and all have the distinction of being
in the mode.
The lighter tones are really more
becoming to women than the darker
ones. There are few women who do
not look well in cream color. Fewer
indeed those who cannot wear white.
And white cloth will be worn quite
little this fall. If not for shopping and
pedestrianism, at least for reception
and calling.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Railroad Hos Checkmated at Own Game

The Marylander was perfect ex.
ample of the railroad hog. He said
in a clustering tone:
"'What is the matter with you?
Those bundles don't belong to me.
They belong to a man in the smoker.
"'All right said the conductor. I'll
pile them up here, then, till he comes
"And he put the bundles in the rack
overhead and gave the vacant seat
to lady.
"The Marylander laughed because
he had not had to move his bundles
himself, but when he came to get off
he did not laugh so heartily AS he
was gathering his precious pile to-
gether the conductor hurried to him
and said sternly:
Don't touch those packages, sir.
They belong to gentleman in the
smoking car
All, what's the matter with your
snarled the other. They belong to
me-
You said they didn't answered
the conductor, and l am going to take
you at your word The only way YOU
can get them is to come and identify
them at our main office tomorrow
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Quiet Ending of Two Domestic Spats

she determined to make way with her.
self The determination did not last.
however. She concluded, on the con.
trary. to see what he would do in case
she should end 1t all
There was a small pond nearby.
She couldn't have drowned herself in
it if she had laid down and drunk up
all the water, but she nevertheless
wrote this farewell letter to him.
Dear John-I can endure this life
no longer | have thrown myself in
the pond. Good-by and God bless you.
Your loving SARAH"
'She put the letter up on the table
where he would be sure to find il.
then went into the closet and hid her
self
ut was small closet. She nearly
smothered there, but she waited with
just enough of crack in the door
to breathe through.
"At last, after what seemed an in
terminable time, she heard his foot.
steps. He came in and sat down by
the table. After fumbling around
awhile he came upon her note. She
heard him tear it up when he had
finished reading it,
"'Drat that woman!' he said as no
threw it on the floor.
"Then he picked up book and read
till she came out of the closet-had to.
or smother"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Conductor Evidently Had Met the
Species Before and Welcomed
Opportunity to Mete Out Pun
ishment for Discourtesy.

Paul Morton at convention of rail
road men said of the railroad hog:
81 wish that all these men could
be treated as certain Marylander
once was
THE Marylander boarded a train
with two arm loads of bundles. He
sat down and piled his bundles beside
him. Then he opened paper and be-
gan to read in great comfort.
"The car by degrees grew crowded.
At last the only vacant seat was the
bundle-f1lled one beside the Maryland
er. Though several passengers hest
tated beside this seat, looking at the
Marylander wistfully. he made no
sign. He would rather let the people
stand than remove his goods.
Finally someone summoned the
conductor. He hurried in and said.
Take down those bundles, please, at
once. Don't you see, sir, that there
are ladies standing all about you?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

ana many new names given to old
colors. We have mustard brown, to-
Dacco brown, snuff brown, golden
Drown, moleskin brown, deer brown
and hundreds of others; perhaps these
are more in favor than the mahog-
any shades, but not so much so as
walnut and chestnut; tan mingles
well with brown, and so does orange
A good many cashmeres and long
skirted coats in fine cloth have had
great following in this color, and rich
SIX braid looks very well on ladies
cioth OF tabac tone. Terra-cotta or
wood shades convey more to the mind,
but warmer tones of brown are really
most In favor Cashmere in these
brown shades is trimmed with ruch-
ings of lace put on in a scroll work.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Stylish VISITING Gown.

Princess lines are to gain rather
than lose in prestige and evening
gown, visiting gown, street gown. are
all to be seen in princess form. A
costume of this type is of mulberry
SILK chiffon velvet. The skirt is, Of
course, plain and the stock and pointed
yoke are dotted silk few shades
lighter than the velvet. Bordering the
latter, wide band of the velvet in
hne plaits accentuate the yoke effect.
Sleeves are pulled to the elbow, from
where they finish in mousquetaire
fashion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
New FIanneIs For WaIata.

Gay checked and striped fiannels OF
all colors of the rainbow are in for
autumn waists. Among them none
are more attractive than a white fan
mel, striped at wide intervals with
bright colored tartan. very smart
waist OF this kind was sent to young
woman who means to stay at nortn-
ern resort. The waist was hand
tucked In the front, bringing the
bright red plaid stripes close togeth-
er In the front. The full sleeves were
tucked, and were finished with small
turned back cuff of tartan. Large
pearl buttons fastened the waist in
front. Black patent leather belts are
popular.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Victory Always in Playing the Game

~ AS straight as bat could he
smoked anu ehe oaiis "0
kicked " 'he soais nv
anu ' lleke clustering DULLES he fought and
were marvellous sight to see,
a r roM mes Judge in a tip-top wig.
This Colonel or College Don.
And " on boy who started big
For 1rn u never stopped getting on.
To ~ ~ one ever could call n half
family VINO was born without
H W'!h ! take the tiniest grain NJ salt
~" 'he tale OF the paragon.
Du' ne TlrS kept a rule If thing seemed
To g nope ! may keep the same
81 81 anu 90 IL with all his might
For 4 haraly a thought OF fame
y a isn't the winning that makes g
old plan, s"ie On the sooo
1A5 Il h ara and straight as a mortal can
iao' us playing the game.
London Punch.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Actors Pay Little Attention 70
Demands of the art That
Conceals Art"-Performancaa
Last Entire Day.

A Japanese theatrical performance
commences generally at early dawn
and lasts a dozen hours. The stage
occupies the end of the building from
wall to wall. Oddly, the actors do
not make their appearance from the
side or the back (there are no wlngs).
but strut along a narrow platform
over the heads of the pit by means
OF Just such boarded footway as is
used by European conjurers. Faith.
full to the canon of no illusion, the
performers stand ready dressed in an
open place off the entrance lobby
where all who come in may see them,
When they hear their cue they push
through a knot of loiterers and march
to the stage along the platform. act.
ing as they go. Indeed, important
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
339udoir
sfsGonfidences

Fuchsia reds and blues will play a
part in the color scheme.
Topcoats for cold weather in cloth,
velvet or fur will be much worn.
How terribly incongruous most of us
are going to look in the empire modes!
Coats with the fronts cut like a
mans evening waistcoat will be prom
inent.
The circular skirt will be ubiouit-
GUS, and most apparent in plaids and
checks.
The position will reign. 1t will be
on evening coats of silk, also on cloth
street models
Oval buckles of white pearl cost
little and give the inexpensive white
belt an individual air
Among the new boas is one made
entirely of green leaves with pink
camellias at the ends.
The smartest French mourning hats
are OF black crepe trimmed with folds
and bows of white crepe.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Table Decorations.

Flowers are no longer massed in the
center of the table. A few choice
blossoms are used, distributed in a
dainty way about the table surround
ing the central cluster, which, COM
pared to what we have been accus-
toned to, is meager. The sparse use
of floral decorations requires a new
set of vases or flower holders and
specially made for the purpose are
crystal stands, banded with silver. For
the table center is a circle in two
halves, to be used separately if he
wishes. To go with it are small single
vases for the cornres.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
eIoomers for Children.

Sensible mothers are going to let
their little girls wear boomers with
their winter suitings. These bloom
ers may match the stockings or pet
ticoats-thus for instance, a child
wearing black shoes will have pair
OF black silk or black cashmere bloom
ers. Where brown shoes and stock
ings are worn the boomers will carry
out the color note. 1t is not so ,desir-
able to have the boomers made of
the material of the dress. 1t is too
suggestive Of the boys knickerbock-
ers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
| HINTS NJ, EzsgS3 Effff lSS9@b
pONHOUsEWIvES

Salt dissolved in alcohol will often
remove grease spots from clothing.
A small square of asbestos kept on
the ironing board will save the ironing
sheet.
A little lard or butter always i'm
proves cakes made of Indian meal as
1t makes them light and tender.
A delicious crust is formed on
sponge cake If the top is busted over
with powdered sugar just before the
cake is put into the oven.
Carpets may be refreshed and
frightened by going over them once
week with a broom dipped in hot
water that has little turpentine in it.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

but a charming fin
ish is arranged by
means of the full
collar shaped to a
point at both back
and front and
edged with a full
frilling of lace.
The sleeves are
short, pulled. and
very full; while at
the elbow a full
frill of the mate
rial or, If preferred,
a deep frill of lace,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Kitchen Shower.

The linen shower and the tin show.
er are familiar ways of testifying to
feeling of friendly regard for the
bride-to-be. There is a newer shower.
however, something on the tin order
but more comprehensive. This is the
kitchen shower and the gifts include
every sort of furnishing for the up-to.
date kitchen and laundry Gifts for
the dining-room are included occasion.
ally, but as a general things the show.
er is confined to the kitchen outfit
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Husbands Worry Less Than Wives
Over Disturbances That Seem
Bound to Occur In the Jour-
ney Through Life.

ney Through Life.
"Men have died and the worms
have eaten them,'" quoted the girl
who knows, but not for love Just
listen to this. l went to call on
Martha the other day. She was telling
me how she and Jack had quarreled.
Had quarreled so bitterly that at last
with tears she got up, put on her hat
and left him forever
1T was dark in the street. The
street lamps appeared t make it
darker. She wa.aed a lit
tie way, then half turned. She walked
a little further, then turned alto
gether. Not straight back, but toward
the butcher shop.
Jack and | had chops this morn
ing, she soliloquized, L think l will
order steak for tomorrow
"She did so and went back home"
What was the husband doing? Had
he gone out and made away with him
self? No, indeed He was sitting
quietly at the table where she had
left him, reading his newspaper"
That's nothing" put in the brown
eyed girl. 81 knew a woman once who
quarreled with her husband, or he
with her. l never knew which, and
when he had gone out of the house
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

or the palest tints they have little of
the glamour of first millinery. The
straw shapes are in the main darkly
colored, browns, blues, reds and grays
standing out with prominence, velvet
and wing trimmings mingling as
usual with the hat structure. With
the palmer shapes or the big sailor
order there are big puffy crowns
pushed up at the left by some spe-
cies of trimming, for a side lift, or if
the hat tits slightly forward the trim
ming OF velvet or straw is massed I'M
derneath
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
''For Ii Isn't the Winning That
Makes a Man. but It's Playing
the Game on the Good Old
Plan

Oh much have | read in prose and verse,
And many a tale is told
That makes fellow to-day seem worse
Than the wonderful boy of old:
A regular nugget without alloy.
His masters pride and his parents joy.
A wonderful boy of gold
He could jump as far as a kangaroo,
And run like hunted hare.
Whatever he said was brave and trua
Whatever he did was fair.
The sapplng that makes your senses
swim,
And your hair stand up. and your eyes
grow dim, eSeS
Was a kind Of jolly good joke to him
He did II with time to spare
whenever he bowled he gained a hat
BY scattering wickets three. nat
lie punished the bowling and kept his
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

IS arranged Just there, held in place
by a band of ribbon or lace insertion
or embroidery. Any who desire 1t
can add girdle sash or belt to this
dressing-gown, catching the fulness
into the figure at the waist-line If de-
sired The best materials to employ
are muslin, plain, sprigged, or spotted
delaines, soft silk, nuns selling, fan
mel, fiannelette, or even a soft serge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Smart carrlans cIaaL

Taffeta is at the head of the silk list
Tor carriage cloaks and there is a prac-
tical as well as a stylish design in al
mond green. Cloaks of this sort will
also be in high favor for evening wear,
with the woman who must needs use a
trolley car to convey her to the thea
ter or evening function. The collar
and cuffs are of oriental gold embroid-
cry and the fullness on shoulders is
confined in several rows of shirrings.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Lunch Biscuits

One pound and a half of -four, half
pound of butter, three-quarters of a
pound of sugar, teaspoonful of sooa
dissolved. Beat the sugar and butter
together until thoroughly mixed, then
add the flour and as much milk as will
form dough. Roll into sheets, cut
them in cakes and bake quickly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

Girls suit OF red cloth Ts

-
finished at the bot
tom with a wide
band of the mate
rial stitched at the
edges.
The new empire
jacket has a short
wasted upper part
ornamented with
four large buttons.
to W b Itch tn g.
basque or. lower
part is attached
with plaits. The
revers and rippled
shoulder collar are
of the material,
and the collar and
cuffs are faced
with black velvet.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Autumn Headoear.

The first autumn headgear is the
easiest of all to manage, as this sea.
son lends itself especially to the stiff
effects of ready-to-wear millinery.
Straw is worn much later now than IL
used to be, so few felt hats are yet
seen. and unless those are in white
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

The Breadwinners' college, a school
for those who must work for their liv
ing. has been opened in Boston
Whether 1t succeeds or not will de
pend largely upon the showing its foot
ball team is able to make.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

Schumann-Heink has sprained her
voice. We wonder how 1t is that peo-
pie with bull voices. foghorn voices,
kindergarten voices and sawmill
voices never sprain theirs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

VI lAC odhlS DOI uCi-
ed with stitching.
The narrow vest is
ornamented with
soutache, and the
neck is finished
with a plating of
batiste.
Three rumes of
the silk form caps
for the sleeves,
which are finished
at the bottom with
bands of the mate
rial, orn&mented
with soutache and
bOrdernd with Matt
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

A new law is soon to go into force
in parts of Russia permitting the ma
tiyes to discuss politics. If they dis
cuss them as feryently, as noiselessly,
as ineffectively as some thousands OF
our people do, the blessing Of the law
will be deeply disguised.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

Weber and Fields are talking of
joining forces again and kid" Mccoy
is going into vaudeville at $500
week. How can anybody continue te
worry about the condition of the
American stage?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

Young Mr.. Rockefeller gladly would
part with some of his ability to buy
rich viands II he could only purchase
good digestion wherewith to enjoy
them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Wearing of Brown.

Brown, which has been so fashion
able all the season through, is gain
ing in favor rather than diminishing,
and there are as many shades almost
as 1t is possible to find in any color,
and 1t suits everybody Since 1t has
been so much in favor many new
shades have been brouaTlt out In it
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Another AppIe ElIIlnn.

One cup of coffee sugar, one egg.
three large apples grated, one lemon,
grated, juice and outside of rind
heat together and cook until quite
thick. To be cooled before putting on
cake. Spread between layers of cake.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
Picked PIuns.

For nine pounds of blue plums al
low hve pounds of sugar one quart
vinegar and an ounce of stick CHINA
mon. Pick the plums with a large
needle and pour the boiling hot
syrup over them and let stand until
cold. Heat the syrup and pour over
the plums for four successive DAYS. on
fifth day boil together for twenty min.
utes before sealing in jars.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05
FIowered Net rea Gown.

Flowered net was the material used
for a handsome tea gown recently on
view A design of pale Pink roses
with the faintest of green leaves ON
white net was made over a lining of
pale pink silk and the tea gown was
trimmed with profusion of deep lace
making garment of the daintiest de-
scription.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1905-12-05

1t seems odd to read that young
wife has sued for divorce because her
husband wants to kiss her too much
devoting so much time to his demon
STATIONS of affection that he neglects
his work. That is not the usual com.
plant.