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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
PRETTY NEW BELTS

belts. while for the brown backgrounds
almost any mingling of shades looks
well. Dull red and white roses, how
ever, look particularly handsome on
the dark brown belts.
With these belts are worn gold or
enameled buckles The gold buckles
are more harmonious unless the belt
has been made in design and color to
fit some one enamel buckle. A favor
lite design for the new gold buckles
shows basket of flowers in the cen
ter surrounded by heavy trellis oval.
Attractive new belts that are much
simpler than these are being made of
fairly wide silk braid. Anyone can
make such a belt with very little diff
Guilty and they are inexpensive, so that
one may have a sufficient number to
suit any costume. These belts are
wide in the back and narrowed toward
the front Several strips of braid are
taken and sewed together at their full
width at the back. Toward the front
the top strips of braid are sloped
downward so as to shape the belt.
These belts are lined with rather
heavy silk or satin. The braid may be
stitched on the machine, but it is bet
ter to sew it in an over and over seam.
These belts are worn with plain
enameled buckles in the same color as
the belt. Pale pink, pale blue, white.
in fact all the light, dainty shades, are
suitable for these belts. Besides hav-
ing the clasp in front they have mar
row clasps at the sides and in the
back
Ribbon belts seem handsomer than
ever, and indeed some of them are so
attractive that there seems little need
of embroidery. Heavy brocaded rib
bons are now used in the ribbon belts
as we'll as the lighter weight ribbons.
For a very handsome set of buckles
nothing is more beautiful than one of
these handsome ribbon belts. Care
should be taken, however, that the de
sign of the ribbon is in harmony with
that of the buckle. Very handsome
cameo buckles framed in enameled
ribbon loops are used with belts hav
ing an obscure pompadour design
striped with black velvet. The black
stripe seems to give tone to an other
wise almost too delicate effect Those
who have light pompadour ribbons of
which they intend making belts will
sometimes find that little black EN-
broidery, French knot or something
similar, or the use of black velvet rib.
bon to stripe or edge the belt, will add
materially to the good effect.
MARIE WELLS.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

cloth to the blackboard and wire 1t to
the wicket. Along the edges of the
Dashboard bore holes into which the
wires of the netting may slip at the
bottom. A door made of wire cloth
is hung on hinges, soldered to the
galvanized cloth.
At the small end of the Dashboard
attach a wedge-shaped piece of wood,
six inches broad at the bottom and
two inches broad at the top. Nail a
connecting strip from the top of this
wedge to the top of the blackboard.
An exercising cage is made of
straight wires or wire cloth with
wooden or tin ends. 1t is supported
between the wedge-shaped upright
and the back of the cage.
Fig, shows another form of SOUR.
rel cage, which boasts at one end
shelter made from an inverted tin
cracker box.-Philadelphia North
American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

A grand French nobleman was once
travelling quietly through Italy, ac-
companied only by his secretary.
Stopping at a village to change
horses, they were at once surrounded
by a troop of ragged urchins. One,
much cleaner than the others, and
fairly neat played a violin while
the others danced.
After dispensing a few coins, the
chaise proceeded on its way. 1t had
gone some distance when the horses
were thrown back on their launches,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Books on Entertainments.

Dear Nine. Merrie-Can you tell
me If there is published any book or
source of entertainments suitable for
use by large gatherings such as a So
cial club? If there be such a book
where could it be obtained or where
could anything in the way of enter.
tainment ideas be obtained, especially
novelties for the stag parties
SOCIAL COMMITTEE.
There is book that l think would
be admirably suited to your needs.
send self-addressed envelope for ad.
dress of publisher and the title.
Formal Dinner Party Invitation.
Please inform me as to wording of
invitations to formal dinner to be
given for bride and groom elect by
an intimate girl friend and her hus.
band. Any suggestions as to menu
and decoration would be appreciated
Kindly tell me what is appropriate for
a iady TO wear to a noon home wed
ding, also a 1880 evening wedding.
VIRGINIA
Word your invitation in this man
ner: Mr.. and Mrs. John James Browp
request the honor of Miss BACKS
company at a dinner to be given for
Miss Stone and Mr., White on Wednes.
day at in the evening October %.
Inc menu of course depends upon
your purse and your markets II
should consist OF canape. soups, fish
meat, vegetables. ice. salad. dessert
coffee, roses, candles. place cards ana
favors. 4
AT noon wedding a handsome re.
ception gown, with hat not removed
for the evening an elaborate partv
gown; decollete is the thing
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
GOOD MESSENGERS.
How the Pigeons Saved the Carriers
from the Indians.

Bess had two pet pigeons that used
to carry messages for her to all her
friends. She lived way out west,
in time when there were no tele-
phones, and the pigeons used to be
put to about the same use.
The Carriers moved to their new
home in the spring, and it happened
that before they settled down in the
new house some Sioux who had been
removed to the Indian Territory be-
came dissatisfied with their location,
broke out and started toward their
old northern home, plundering and
numbering as they went.
A report of this raid reached the
Carriers, but too late to enable them
to seek safety in flight.
When Andrew Patchin was severe
~ wounded, Mr.. Carter began to de-
spair and he sadly told his wife and
Bessie that he saw no chance to es-
cape from death or capture.
IF it comes to the worst" he said,
you two must die rather than fall
into the hands of those fiends. There
is no hope of help, and no one of us
could pass the Indians to take mes
sage to the fort, even If they had not
got our horses"
There is one that can go, pa"
spoke up Bessie.
what do you mean. child? Who
can go? Not Harry?"
mot Harry. pa, but Chip or Pos
sum-"
Mr.. Carter had not thought Of the
pigeons, and he eagerly seized the
idea.
do you think that either of them
would fly to the fort?" he asked.
Yes, sir. We were so long at the
fort, and the birds have not yet got
to think of this place as home. I am
sure they would do It,"
Get one of them, Bess, and l win
write message"
Bessie had brought her pigeons into
the house for safety, and it was easy
to secure Chip. The message was
fastened to him, and he was let loose.
After circling in the air for minute
or so he settled upon his course, and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

and the driver, with an excited shout.
lashed out with his long whip.
There's a brigand on behind The
cnaise" he explained to the French
nobleman.
The "brigand" was found to be Clio
vanni, the little lad who played upon
the violin. He begged and pleaded for
the "signor" to take him to France.
where he might learn to be a great
musician.
Greatly amused, the nobleman per-
mitted Giovanni to accompany him,
and, when they arrived at. Paris. Sc
cured position for him in the kitchen
of friend.
One day the master of the house in
vited a number of guests to a banquet.
AS they dined there came through
the open window the sweet strains of
a violin.
Charmed with the music, servant
was sent to fetch the musician. Clio
vanni was dragged before the com
pany and commanded to play
"Who ever taught you to play, my
lad?" asked a celebrated count.
mo one" replied the boy
The count was astonished. He ask
ed Giovanni's master to permit him
to see that the boy received musical
instruction.
Not many years passed before Clio
vanni realized his ambition and be-
came one of the most noted musicians
of the day
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Mems Beauty Show.


The beauty show for men at the
Victoria pier. Folkestone. continues te
be the chief subject of conversation
in the town and its vicinity, says the
London Mail There are many aspir
ants and many inquiries, but with the
execution of courageous few the
would-be exhibits hesitate to face 3
great audience even for five minutes
Councillor Forsyth, who is responsi
BILE for the show, has decided that
only facial beauty can be considered
in the matter of awarding prizes In
view OF this, he has arranged for o
huge gilt frame draped with black
velvet TO be erected. In an OPENING
in this frame only the head and face
will be allowed TO appear. Councillor
Forsyth, in answer to inquiries by the
Daily Mail, wishes 1t to be widely
known that, with the full approval Of
his colleagues, he has decided to make
the competition open to all England.
The judging will be by the audiences,
and the scrutiny OF votes by women.
Several local beauties" in order to
gain chest measurement, are training
with dumbbells. Others are giving
over flesh for fruit diet and many
are taking course of Turkish and
other baths in order to get into form.
The greatest obstacle to many is the
lack Of moral courage to face an audi
ence
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Snake Story.

Uncle By recently offered a quart Of
dill pickles as a prize for the best
snake story. A Wisconsin friend
wants me to give the pickles TO a cor.
respondent who dwells in Boonville,
Ind, because "a bigger liar never
lived" The Boonville correspondents
snake story follows;
Holding forth on his wooded
throne along the banks of the lazy
Wabash, surrounded by royal
retinue, the largest rattlesnake in the
world no doubt is living, for the farm
ers in the locality of GRANVILLE, Ill, re
Gently have been served a taste Of the
monster reptiles strength.
The monster RATHER recently made
an incursion on the Brey farm, and
there devastated property for several
hours. When discovered by Brey the
reptile was blowing up rows of pota-
toes for the frightened farmer who
flung an iron bar at the reptile Inc
bar weighed so pounds.
Although Brey hit the snake, II
curled itself around the bar and car
ried it off, taking such hurdles as
hedges and rail fences in its flight
More than a dozen rails and three
yards of hedge were destroyed Al
last the reptile released the bar, whiea
was bent into a horseshoe shape
"Brey, near whose farm the retreat
of this snake is located, has for more
than three years worn rubber boots
to protect himself against snake bites
The rattler's hundreds of scouts are
constantly on the watch, and thou,
sands of snakes are said to abounu
along the river banks.
"Dynamited. fired upon. his retreat
subjected to every known method OIL
known extirpation, the great snake
defiant of them all. has withstood the
attacks with seeming impunity. Hun
dreds of small rattlers have neep
killed this summer by the angry farm
ers of the neighborhood, but neve.
have they even injured the terror o.
the Wabash"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

flew away in the direction of the
fort.
another message was sent by Pos
sum, and then they waited. They had
to hight, too, as well as wait, and Mr..
Carter and Harry continued to make
their rifles crack in the hope of keep
ing the Indians away from the house
as long as possible.
Capt. Morris, Mrs. Carter's cousin
had caught sight of Chip when the
bird flew to his old quarters at ths
fort, and he at once secured him and
found the message.
In very short time the men were
mounted and speeding away over the
prairie, and so the Carter family
were saved by Bessies pigeon.-Phil.
adelphia Ledger.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
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Copyright: 1907: by Byron v,r,

COPyI'sHV' IVO'' by Byron Wml,.


Stubbie and ME we wuz Rran.t-.
we walked on foot gist a terrIbiss ,odayl
Billy and Fat started out 200 way
out me. a, backed out at thee Hend.,.
we found few little ones by Thea r..
plckp TINE fss
so we walked on till we come
wen what we saw made us feile GRACE
there was a lot OF fine plums ~,
grapes. anu sun
while we wuz eating Stub told q,
scrapes u sun
! told sum 2 and we filled up our
Next thing we boosted them IN ya' - sAeks
backs. ~ on Our
we wuz starting away with orr L.,
rode. " thes
What are yew doing yew thesyo.
mi fruitv' With
then he proceeded to lick US. 2boo,t
he brought us in2 thee town in lie
Stub was balling but ( am . hi,, ~
/ toald thee man II wuz only ioS.,
ne sed; Keep still or I'll give yev
he wuz pretty tough Teller. CUES,
next thing Wuz how. 2 git ont ~ =.
mess uss
pa paid thee man-and tried m, -,
out in the shetland mi ma made ~. ~
iell! sun
now have got saw wood til nav
pa for advancing thee money todav,
Stub must saw but he hain't pron,,.,
yet
if he don't help will Lick him. you bet,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
a Came.

Each member of the party is given
sheet of paper and scissors. Then
the hostess announces that she would
like to have them cut from memory
the form of any kind of dog. After
this is done, the name of the artist is
written on the dack of the produc-
ton, and the collection pinned face
outward on the wall. Then three
judges, not of the company, are asked
in the room to decide upon the merits
of the dogs, and prizes are awarded
for the best or worst, as the case may
be.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Uncle Josh.
We'll, by hen, look-a-thar,"

We'll, by hen, look-a-thar!"
Uncle Josh, completely transsYes
speeches., points down street!
Look! Look-a-thar! One o. them
gol darned drays thet's run by its own
innardsl"
follow his gaze. Down State street
an automobile truck is proceeding iolt.
ingly along the rough thoroughfare
We'll, | swan to goodness! Loot
at it! Look out there, mister! Youn
run inter that thar omnibus an
Well. by thunder, he's stopped 'er
dead still Now she's goin' aginl
Wait a minute" springing into III,
street, while in his wake l hear. I'm
goin' out thar an ask that Teller few
pinters about tn critterl"
l follow sadly. Uncle Josh is No
joke to me!
There is demonstration, Of course
Then a blockade, and symptoms of
panic.
When l break through the crowd a
policeman has Uncle by the collarl He
expostulates wildly:
you jes' let me go If you know
what's good fer ye! / amt done moth
in only ask that Teller to stop his
derned old choo-choo wagin t show
me where the steam engine Isl Ye
better"
Let him go. officer" I suggest
quietly, I'll look after him!"
Take tn jay out t tn rhubarbs an
set fire under him." comments the
protector of our civic peace, as trun-
die Uncle Josh into the maelstrom
again.
Newly" from Uncle, with chagrin
in his voice, Il reckon / better be git
tin on home to-morrer. TIL city don't
seem t be no place fer a Teller to ask
questions!"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

NUNS and other rather snowy bios
SONS being the favorites. The colors
are very light, but are slightly varied,
so that the effect of the light colors
on the dark belts is not too startling.
White flowers are slightly flushed
with pink on the dark red and blue
belts or pink; red and white flowers
are mingled. On the dark blue belts
blue and dull red flowers are a beau
tiful combination. Pink and white
also look well on the blue belts. On
the black belts there is nothing hand
somes than the several deep shades of
blue. White roses and pale green
leaves are mingled on the dark green
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Cost Of MIX.

The president of New York dairy
concern gives the following itemized
statement of the cost of milk. I'VE
have been paying the farmers three
and one-half to four cents for milk,
and after the first of October will
have to pay four to four and one.
quarter. It costs a cent a bottle
freight to bring 1t from the farm to
the city. II costs half cent bottle
for cleaning, filling and icing. 1t costs
another three-eighths of a cent a bot.
tie to haul It from the depot to the
wholesale house. That means that II
costs practically six and one-quarter
cents a bottle to put the milk in the
delivery wagon. Out of the balance
we have to pay drivers, inspectors and
bear other expenses. There is really
little or no money in the milk bust
ness" He might have added the cost
of bottles that customers fail to re
turn and fatty refuse to pay for-an
item by no means small. The wonder
is to people who read such a hard
luck tale as this-and producers and
dealers of almost any variety Of farm
product that can be named can put up
story to match it-that all agricul
tural pursuits are not abandoned
Somehow or other, though. they go on,
with everybody concerned showing
signs OF prosperity Queer, isn't 1t?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
For a Farewell PARTY

hindly offer suggestions for a fare
wen party to be given in honor of a
young lady who is about to leave town
l am at loss to know how to en-
tertain,' as | expect to have at least
nine couples.
Also what should be served. also in
uiF,uuals IaVors. ANXIOUS.
seems to me every reader must
nave seen the suggestions for a fare
wen party, so won't you please send
d stamped self-addressed envelope for
information? Np0 iOi
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

The director of the Trans-C Caucasian
railway, Col. Neigebauer, has issued
the following curious order: I'm the
course of six months Of the current
year 80 officials of the Trans-C auca.
sian line have persisted by violent
deaths. Ten among them were of the
highest ranks in the service and 20
in the lower ranks. Although II has
now become customary to ascribe
these appalling murders to revolu-
uonary organization, there are grounds
for suspecting a majority have been
caused by a desire to see situations
vacant. In order that such villainous
proceedings may bring no profit to
their authors, | have found it neces.
sary to order that all vacancies on the
line which have resulted from officials
having suffered violent death shall
not be filled by candidates from among
local officials. but by persons trans.
ferred from the railways in European
Russia. give this notice as guide
TO future action"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

crate refreshments or favors, still !
should like to give an original party
Hoping you will be able to help me.
MAPLEWOOD.
AT this season of the year why not
give nutting party? 1t would be
Jolly, then all return for good hot
supper consisting of oyster soup,
salad, coffee, rolls, apples, doughnuts
and pie. Or have last tennis party.
This whole month should be devoted
10 outdoor sports. Even belated pic.
mic would not be out of place.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

According to the latest Chinese of
fetal investigation the total number of
Chinese in other countries is as fol-
lows, not including the students: Jap
an, 1853; Russia Asia, $4,000;
Hongkong. s14.S91; Siam, 2.755. 500
Burmah, 1860; Java. 1,S25,7OO;
Australia, S4.465; Europe. 1.7sO;
Korea, 1920; Formosa, "A, 500; Malay.
STA. 1,O2S,5OO; AMMAN. 197sOO; the
Philippines, sS.7s5; Africa, 5000;
America, 272,s29, Total. e.7ss,5s1
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Calling on the Bride


VIII be very grateful To Won 20 vi,
WIN kindly answer the following ones.
IONS: viii it be correct for me N
ca!I on young bride Just moved 70
the city. ! received no announcement
cards but the young husband,s
mother gave large reception fo, th9
pride a few days before her first d.v
~ nome. received cards for II ana
attended, leaving two of INV own
Carus Now. Id like to call If II &c nc
thing. -, - ~ - the
The fact that the motber.in.Iow
me bride invited you to the retention
which was the young woman's ;ntro
AUCTION to society in your home citv
certainly places you upon her caIl,no
list' and you not only NAV but sba,nis
can upon her In most cities tba h,ss.
returns the visits of all who IaaSt
''ius LOT her at her first reception
NAMES for Greek Letter sorori,v
would you please tell us some cree,
names Tor small sorority and a,sr
Tbare a. - X w.
- Hot already in use by some sororit,
W fraternity, but l suggest Theta psi
- ~ surely do not wish the meaTins
- oe published, for then n wo,,Is hs
nv nv longer secret. Perhaps Won ~, ~
drs0s t send in stamped selfad
ton s'eu envelope for farther informa.
MADAME MERIT
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
SOME DAINTY WAYS.
Who Began II?

Willie had just received a severe
whipping.
Mamma said he. did your moth.
er ever whip your"
Il was punished when ] was naugh-
ty," his mother replied.
And was she whipped by bar
mother?"
Yes, dear"
Willie reflected deeply. We'll, ia
like to know who started it, anyway"
he exclaimed, finally.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
THEY SHOW A WIDE VARIATION
OF DESIGN AND MATERIALS.
Fascinating ones Of Hand Embrod-
cred Dark colored Silk--Gold and
Enameled Buckles of Dainty
Design.

Very fascinating hand embroidered
belts are now made in dark colored
silk They are in black, dark blue,
very dark red, brown or green heavy
silk or satin of medium width and
straight in shape These belts are
very handsomely embroidered in
rather heavy and solid designs. Flow
ers are used for these decorations,
roses, cherry blossoms, chrysanthe.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Cause and Effect.

Teacher-Willie. why don't yoa
keep your hair oombed9
Willie-Cause amt got no comb.
Teacher-Why don't you ask your
mamma to buy you one2
Willie-'Cause then I'd have ter
keep my hair combed.-Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

Salt water so strengthening Oh
dinarily. is most weakening when too
warm. On most ocean boats there is
an abundance OF warm water in the
bath rooms. and the daily salt bath
is great tonic. but beware of getting
is too hot. 1t will turn you faint II
you do, even If you are accustomed to
an equally high temperature in fresh
water at home.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Madame Merri Replies to Inquiries
of Many Kinds.
Pertaining to Table Etiquette.

Is it ever correct for the host to
serve hostess first in a meat course,
or the maid to serve the mistress first
In the salad or dessert course? 1t
looks inhospitable to me, yet / fire.
quently see it done. M. A. l.. :
The guest of honor, if there is one,
or the most elderly lady present, is
served first, not the hostess.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

Sir Thomas will have to do better
than a 6S-foot boat If he wants to dc
any Americas cup racing. 1t is prob
able, however, he could be accommo
dated on proposition to race gaso
lene launches for purse.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
A Panty for Bows and clrl.

Can you give me any suggestions for
party of about l6 boys and girls be.
tween Ia and l6 years of age? I do
not want to ask them to come in cos.
tune, and l can not AFFORD very elan.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24

1t is lot better to be a model hus
band and get the dinner when wife ia
at her club than to be shocking ex
ample Of the other kind Of husband
who shows up in the divorce court and
has a weakness for throwing dinner
plates at his life partner.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-12-24
Nothing But Business.

Forty-seven letters were received ~
our postoffice one day last week Inv
postmaster generals department s'
Ottawa is seriously thinking of ado'
ing lean-to to the present premises
Visitors to Midnapore stand aghast q,
the amount of business transacteu
IN this office.-Midnapore (Albert"
Gazette.