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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

1t is so often the privilege of citi-
zen soldiers to come into possession
of a fort and parade grounds which
fairly thrill and pulsate with historic
memories of loyalty and devotion to
the countrys flag and the nations
safety and honor, but such is the
case with the national guard of the
state of Maryland, which has through
the efforts of the citizens of Balti-
more and Adjt. Gen. Clinton l.. Riggs,
Of the militia organization. secured
a f1ve-year lease of Fort McHenry
after it is abandoned by the war de-
partment on April /, 1907. Thus will
the old fort made famous in the song
of the "Star-Spangled Banner" of
Francis Scott Key, be preserved, and
the stars and stripes will continue to
float from the old ramparts as they
did on that memorable September
morning of 1914, when the rising sun,
piercing the smoke of battle during
the bombardment of the fort by the
British, disclosed them to the delight
ed view of Key, imprisoned on one
of the British warships, and inspired
him to write "The Star-Spangled Ban
ner."
The land Of which Fort McHenry is
a part was taken up in 1861 under
the name of MILESTONE Point, under
patent by Charles Gorsuch, a mem
Der of the Society of Friends. Its
Importance as military fort was
early recognized, and in 1775 it had
been strengthened by the construc-
ton of a water battery, then i'm
pregnable, honey-combed by maya
zines and secret underground pas
sageways. This battery still stands
intact, facing the water approaches of
the city from the south. The fol-
lowing year, in preparation of a
visit from the British, boom was
constructed between milestone Point
and the Lazaretto, and a great chain
suspended by 81 sunken bay vessels
was stretched across the entrance to
the harbor The fort remained I'M
der the control of the state until 1898,
when it was turned over to the ma
tional government, and named in
honor of Col. James McHenry, of
Maryland, who was secretary of war
in Washington's cabinet.
In 1894, with funds raised by public
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

especially pretty in the new circular
shapes, and, of course, do not require
any ornamentation.
Cushions requiring little work are
those tinted then outlined with the
long and short stitch.
This style of cushion is in a class
by itself, but really more desirable
from a sanitary point of view are
those of washable materials. These
are of fine linen hand-embroidered,
lingerie delicacies with their softly
tinted slips, coarse linen variously
treated with odd grades of silk and
cotton thread, worked in all sorts of
handiwork. Brodiere anglaise, drawn
work, inset with laces, Filet, Cluny,
Valenciennes, overlaid with heavy
laces chocret motifs or worked in any
of the fashionable embroidery pat
terms, Breidheimer being especially
liked for its simple effective beauty,
are all included in the effective means
of decorating.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

ships of the day, and the usefulness
of the old fort, even as an inner de-
Tense, has passed away absolutely.
But 1t will live in history, linked with
the national song.
On September Is, 1914, after the
sacking of Washington, the British
feet came up the bay, having on
board the troops under the veteran
Gen. Ross. 1t was the latter's boast
that he would eat his supper lin Bal.
timore or hell" He never got to
Baltimore, having been killed at
North Point, where he landed in the
early part of the battle.
Francis Scott Key, distinguished
son of Maryland, had on the evening
before the bombardment gone on the
American cartel ship Minden under a
flag of truce to effect the release of
some captured friends. He and his
vessel were detained in order that
he might not take back information
of the lively preparations he witness.
ed for the bombardment. The Mind.
en- was anchored in sight of the
fort.
While the bombardment ragged in
the night and early morning, he be-
gan to compose the inspiring lines.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Far Famed Yosemite Valley.

Hoffman, and Cathedral peak, the
party finally reached the valley,
whose wonders they were first of civ
ilized human beings to behold. They
killed some of the Indians and made
peace. Nevertheless, not long after
ward, in 1852, a party of miners was
attacked by redskins in the valley,
two of them being slain near Bridal
Veil meadow Another expedition
followed, more Indians were killed,
and the rest were driven out, being
compelled to take refuge with tribe
of Monos on the east side of the
Sierras. But trouble followed: the
fugitives stole horses from the Mo
nos, fed to the Yosemite, were over
taken, and in battle were almost en-
tirely eXterminated.
In 1856 the first pleasure travel to
the Yosemite began, and a trail en-
tering the valley from the south side
was opened. The first house was
built in that year. opposite Yosemite
falls. The whole region was orig
inally part of the public domain be-
longing to the government of the
United States, but the government
gave the valley to California, though
retaining possession of an extensive
surrounding area, which, together
with the valley, has been known for
many years as the Yosemite park.
The word Yosemite means grizzly
bear In the valley when the whites
first came, there were, it is said.
nine villages, comprising about 500
souls. These people were of the Mi.
wok, who were much the largest ma
ton in California, their ancient do.
minion extending over a considerable
portion of the state. The mountain
valleys in those days were thinkly
peopled, and along the rivers, which
were full of fish. numerous villages
were scattered. But they were very
primitive savages, both sexes and all
ages going entirely naked. Their de.
scendants to-day are commonly known
as Digger, and every autumn thew
| gather, in and about this valley. oman.
titles of acorns, which are their chief
food supply, and which they store in
curious cylindrical receptacles of has.
Network fastened on posts or in the
forks of trees.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
THE FIRST TWINGE
OF rheumatism Calls for DR.. Williams
Pink Pills If You Would Be
Easily Cured.

Mr.. Frank Little, well known citi.
zen OF Portland, Ionia Co, Mich. was
cured Of severe case of rheumatism
by Dr. Williams Pink Pills. In sneak
ing about 1t recently, he said. "My
BODY was run down and in no condi-
ton to withstand disease and about
nVe years ago l began to feel rbeu.
matic pains in my arms and across
my back. My arms and legs grew
numb and the rheumatism seemed 70
settle in every joint SO that could
hardly move, while nv arms wora
useless at times. was unable to
sleep or rest well and my heart main.
eu me so terribly l could hardly stand
IT, My stomach became sonr and
Dioated after eating and this grow
SO bad that 1 had inflammation ot
tne stomach. l was extremely merry.
GUS ana could not bear the least
noise OF excitement. One whole s,ds
Oh my body became paralyzed
AS l said before, | had heen .,r.
ering about five years and seemad 20
be able to get no relief from INV
doctors, when friend here in Port.
iand told me how DIR. Williams, pink
ms mad cured MIN of neuralgia in
the lace, even after the main nod
urawn 1t to one side. l decided TO
Try the pills and began to see some
Improvement soon after using them
= us encouraged me to keep on until
was entirely cured. | have never
mao return of the rheumatism or of
the paralysis. VI VI
Inc pills are for sale BY all drug.
slses or sent, postpaid. on recent of
price, 90 cents per box. six ho~ss
Sz6O, by the DR.. Williams Medicine
company Schenectady, N Y
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

Then followed a cleverly written re-
sumo of the girls life from babyhood
under an assumed name AS the
events were related light began to
dawn, but no one said a word until
the story was finished, then congratu-
lations were in order and a silver
loving cup was passed, in which was
some rare old wine, only used to drink
the health of some member of the
family on the occasion of a great even
in their lives. Some of this sparkling
liquor had been used when the mother
of the bride-elect was married and at
the christening Of the baby daughter.
The brides health would be drunk at
the wedding and then the rare old
product would be put away to await
the next important family event.
MADAME MERRI.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Shoot EIsh wlth Arroms.

I'm the South seas and In various
groups of islands in the Indian ocean
the aborigines shoot fish with the
bow and arrow, The art is extremely
difficult. as in taking aim at an object
under water the archer has to allow
for refraction. If he were to aim
directly at the fish as he sees it, he
would, of course. miss. Long practice
has. however. made the natives expert
in this sport.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
FORT FOR CITIZEN SOLDIERS

subscription, a great I'VE star fort OF.
brick, cement and earth was erect
ed, whose dungeons in the civil war
became the prison of some of the
most prominent citizens of Baltimore
whose loyalty to the union was sus-
pected and whose activities were
feared.
For more than 1870 years the stall
wart ramparts of the fort have kept
a tireless vigil In times of peace
they have cleaned respondent in
their cloak of green. In times of war
they have frowned defiance at the
foe.
The old fort is not so close to Bal
timore that an invading force, safe
ly out of reach of its guns, might cas-
lily lombard Baltimore at will. New
forts more suitably located and with
modern equipments have been con-
structed to cope with the great war
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Progressive candy jack straws.


Provide a quarter of a pound of
twisted candy sticks known as opera"
sticks in most candy shops. They
come in all colors and there must be
different color for each table, four
at table, A pair of candy tongs
must be in readiness for each player
and box for containing the candy
"straws." The game is to see how
many sticks may be withdrawn from
the nile without breaking or throwing
the lie into confusion. PROFESSIONS
are made and the score kept.
Prizes are awarded consisting of
candy canes, pipes. cigarettes. etc.,
for the men, and fancy candy favors
for the girls. Children enjoy this en-
tertainment and eating the sticks won
is permissible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Cold Affected Head and Throat
Attack was Severe.

Chas. w. Bowman, list Lieut.. and
Adjt. 4th M. S. M. Cav. Vols, writes
from Lanham, Md, as follows:
Though somewhat averse to pat
ent medicines, and still more averse
to becoming professional affidavit
man, it seems only a plain duty in
the present instance to add my ex-
perience to the columns already writ
ten concerning the curative powers
of Peruna.
al have been particularly benefited
by Its use for colds In the head and
throat IhaVe been able 10 fully cure
myself of a most severe attack In
forty-eighf hours by its use according
to directions. Iuse IL as a preventive
whenever threatened with an atfack.
Members of my family also use
it for like ailments. We are recon-
mending it to our friends"
-Chas. W. Bowman.
Ask Your Druggist for Free Pernna
Almanac for 1907.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
To Announce an Engagement.

The bride-elect had lived in the
community all her life, so this man
ner of telling the world of che inn
portant event in her life was very
pretty way of making the announce
ment
Her sister, who was married, invited
ten of the girls most intimate friends
to a luncheon, and there was moth
ing unusual in the preparations to in
dictate the announcement forthcom-
ing. When the coffee was served in
the drawing room, the hostess said
she had short original story to read
in which she though the guests would
be interested.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
"ArtIst" Luncheon Pleasing Form Of
Entertainment.

There were six art students who
had been together for several years
and this luncheon was given one of
the party on the eve of her departure
for Europe.
The centerpiece was a plaster cast
of Psyche" and the candle sticks
were OF china in the shape of tall
white columns. The name cards were
on little easels and each was decora-
ted with a tiny water-color sketch.
Candy shaped palettes we're the bon
bons with natural little dabs sof col
ored candy paint.
A beautiful sketch book was given
the guest of honor in which each
friend had written a sentiment and
made tiny thumb nail drawing.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Foolish Finance.

Now. dar's Brudder Squallop!"
hyporcritlcally said old Brother Brown
back. dat man don't pear to have no
mo sense dan mussiful Providence
enginerly slows on young wheelbar-
rers! He beats his wife-Law-suzz!
amt sayin' she don't need it, uh-kase
she do! But dat ain't de pint, and de
blame fool beats her so bad dat he has
to hire a doctor for her most every
dmei What kind O. financiem' arin
dat. axes you? assah!-what kind p
Puck
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
All Now Wear Shoes.

or the making of shoes there may
be said literally to be no end. for prac-
tically all the Se.0OO,OOO people in this
country wear them. The days when a
considerable portion of the population
went barefooted. or only wore foot
coverings on special occasions, or
when the weather was inclement, have
long passed away. Even in the most
rural regions the barefoot boy with
cheek of tan" has come to be thing
of the past
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

nursery wall paper Mary with her
little lamb, barn yard scenes, besides
the picturesque Kate Greenaway
scenes that have never been equaleo
by others captivate childish fancies.
There is nothing more rich or utili
tartan then a velvet cushion, plain OF
relieved by some simple form of deco
ration. Cushions of striped velvet
are new and obtainable in many very
effective color schemes. These are
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Want overshoes Made 70 Order.

One peculiar feature of the shoe
trade this season is the demand for
overshoes made to order" said the
manager of a shoe store. MANY
women are wearing shoes with rather
narrow, pointed toes and the broad
rubbers now on the market are GER
tainly not a very good At. What
our customers want is an overshoe
that doesn't look like gunboat, hence
the frequent orders for overshoes
with graceful lines."-N. Y. Sun.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Coal Under a School.

A seam of coal has been found under
portion of the Kirkby-in-Ashfield
East Council school. Nottingham, Eng
land. and 1t has been decided by the
Motifs educational committee. subject
TO the approval OF the board of edu-
cation, to sell this to the BUTTERFLY
colliery for e65. The liability for any
settlement of the buildings in conse-
quence of the taking of the coal will.
1t Is stated, lie with the company.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
orsyhound,s Historic LIneaae.

The Eastern greyhound has been
from time immemorial the hunting
dog OF the Eastern plains, and, making
allowances for the artictic attainments
OF those early periods. we find repre-
sensations of him which are almost
identical with the dogs of to-day on
the monuments and tombs of ancient
Egypt.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

older popularity, already has been
drawn, and this pretty fancy for the
chatting dish is unique in being made
from a straight length of linen, which
is shirred down to the figure by rib
bons. 1t is narrow, as should be all
fanciful aprons-else they make the
wearer look lage-and is decorated
with ribbon and an embroidery pat.
tern.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
1t Was a NUGGET.

Workmen were digging a drain near
the city hall Of Bendigo, South Africa,
when the pick of one of them re-
bounded after having struck some
thing hard. THAT must be mug
get" remarked a jocular bystander.
TIL look" said the workman, and the
next moment he had lump of quartz
thickly studded with gold in his
hands
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Scheduled All Real Estate.

The tax collector of Adelaide. South
Australia, oficially reports the con.
scientiousness Of taxpayer who. in
getting up statement of the real es
tate he owned. for taxation purposes
put down piece OF land of his meas
uring nine feet by six feet in ''-
cemetery" and under that column
Name of occupier." gave that of his
.feparted wife
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Royal Blue and Olive Green.

Royal blue velvet trimmings on
gowns of dark olive green cloth repre-
sent quite the last sensation in the
Partisan world of dress. The blue is
designed in as bright shade as it is
possible to imagine. while the green
Is very subdued in tone and has an
almost coppery tint in its compost
ton.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Judge Worthy Of the Bench.

In the court of Judge Klamroth, of
Pasadena. Cal, the other day, when
witness had testified that she was
married and cross-examining attor-
ney asked her: win you swear that
you are married?" the Judge stopped
him and made him apologize, remark
ing: Never. in the eight years /
nave held court have | allowed a
woman to be insuIted."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
PRETTY AND DAINTY APRON.
Made from Straight Length of Linen
and Shirred.

Dainty aprons are once more worn
by "milady" as well as by her maid,
owing to the demands of chatting dish
and fancy work. A unique work apron
that draws up into bag, and which
is pretty departure from the one of
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Long siaht.

The longest distance ever COM
passed by human vision is 1873 miles,
being the distance between the I'm
comparghe park, In Colorado, and
Mount Ellen, in Utah. This feat was
accomplished by the surveyors of the
United States coast and geodetic sur
vey, who were engaged, in conjunc-
ton with representatives OF other ma
lions, in making new measurement
of the earth.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

The Civilita Catholica draws a dis
tressing and melancholy picture of the
suicide epidemic in Europe Within
the last 80 years not less than a mil.
lion suicides have been committed in
Europe. and in this total Germany
alone figures with 100000.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
BUDDING Newspaper Men.

The smallest newspaper printed In
Maine is the North Wayne Star. pub
iished twice month for the past two
or three years by two young boys,
The pages are only 4hx6 inches, but
there are IL of them and they are
always filled with interesting local
news
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Many Ways Of Cooking Bananas.

Bananas are served in the same way
pa plantains in the West Indies, and
Fhe Americans anxious to find a new
and delicious addition to the dairy
bin OF fare cannot do better than try
fried or baked green bananas, or,
boiled and pounded. they can be fried
On boiling grease.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Unable to 3ecify.

Ruggles-How are the heating ar.
engagements in your fat?
Ramage = Heating arrangements?
there's mitigating circumstance or
t in the basement, believe, but
don't know of anything as definite as
an arrangement.-Chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12

Packing of the poor population of
New York city is shown by the fact
that the most thickly settled tenement
house blocks have increased in popu
tation 81 per cent. In the last Ave
years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Inheritance.

Mr.. Gadd-Does your boy take after
you, or his father?
Mrs. Gabb-He takes after his
father. You never can believe word
he says.-N. Y. Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Invention Lonq Looked for.

A Paris paper devoted to scientific
subjects announces the discovery Of
a practical method of shielding
watches and clocks from all magnetic
influences. 1t is said to be the work
of a matchmaker named Leroy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Brute.

Knicker-When do you take the
heavy meal of the day?
Bocker-When my wife cooks it,.
N. Y. Sun.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Progressive.

Il hear you've fred your old stenog-
rapher?"
yep"
What for?'
$50 could employ a young one
Houston Post.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Said by the Observer.

Clever women are always greatly
admired, but the silly ones get mar
rted.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Located.

did you hear that there wal a
skeleton in Jones family?"
you don't say SO! Where's.
Inside OF Jones. "-Mllwauk ,e Sen
unel.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
HISTORIC M'HENRY TO BE USED
BY MARYLAND MILITIA.

National Guard Secure Lease of Place
Which is to Be Deserted by the
Federal Forces Next April.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-12
Important 20 Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle OF CAsToRIA.
safe and sure remedy for infants and children,
and see that It
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-22
rHs OAKS WILL BE MODERN.

Extensive Alterations and Repairs
Being Made to This Hostelry.
When the Oaks Hotel, which is
esirably located on East Main street
surrounded by magnificent oaks,
hom whence it derives its name, Is
thrown open to the public about the
iiddle Of July, the hotel would hard.
h be recognized by those to whom
he place has been familiar for years.
The building, which Is owned by
Major w. r. Thomas, has been leased
ior a term of years by James Van
Allen, a hotel man Of experience.
Ihe building is being thoroughly over
sAauled altered and repaired, both ex-
ierior and interior, and when com
Deted will be up-to-date in every res
" pect.
One of the attractive features of
this hotel is the inside finishing. The
woodwork throughout will be white,
while each room win be papered
differently. The wide verandas, both
/ up and down, will make the resort
all the more attractive, especially TO
tourists, to whom the management
proposes to cater during the season.
This does not mean, however, that
the general commercial and transient
trade viii be neglected.
The building has been equipped
With a thoroughly modern plumbing
system, bath and lavatories being
conveniently arranged throughout the
house
The office will be large and hand
some, and the same may be said Of
the diningrOom. In all, the Oaks
vii be a modern hotel in every res
pect
Il Is the intention OF Mr.. Van Allen
% beautify the grounds with a flower
garden and lawn which viii in itself
make a pretty little park in front Of
Tie hotel.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-06-22

40 Lane, sane lens IA wreck occur
49, !. tle Spokane and international
- hear Spokane bridge. u
-. airy passengers we're Injured
ga rfohasly fasaiiy,