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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Naming the Baby.

The naming of a baby is considered
important even among people whom
we are apt to regard as uncivilized.
And, ~curiously enough, these very
folk contrive to avoid the arguments
that so often ensue when father and
mother disagree over whether the lit
tie stranger shall be called Jack or
Marmaduke, Priscilla or Jane.
The Mahometan father and mother
each write the choice of a name on a
slip of paper and place both in the
Koran. Whichever slip is drawn first
is the nam given to the child.
A pretty Egyptian custom is to light
three candles, naming each after a
god or some exalted parsonage. The
child is called after the candle which
burns longest.
Hindu mothers name their children.
paterfamilias not having a word to
say in the matter. The naming cere-
mony usually takes place when the
baby is about - days old. and a flower
name is usually chosen.
Chinese girls are simply numbered
one, two, or three, until they reach
years of discretion, when they are al
lowed to choose a name for them
selves. The boys, however, are given
a temporary name until they are 20.
when pa decides what magnificent an
pellation they shall rejoice in for the
rest OF their hves.-N. Y. Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
The elrl Vino la Admired.


She is neither pretty nor plain. but
she is charming. Her clothes portray
her individuality, and are a part of
herself. There is nc clashing tone in
the scheme Of color, and her attire Is
always suitable to the occasion. This
particular girl Is never obtrusive. She
a listen with interest to the CONVEX.
sation Of her companion, but can. n
necessary. converse brightly upon
various topics Of interest. A shy man
is quite at his ease with her. and a
clever man appreciates an intelligent
companion. This girl makes a point
OF studying human nature, and she is
well rewarded for her trouble, for the
more she realizes the many trials and
sorrows OF life, the greater is her sym.
pathy with human beings. And the
cultivation OF compassion and loving.
kindness is probably the secret Of her
power OF fascination. People realize
instinetively the influence OF sympathy
and will usually respond TO sincere ex
pressions OF friendship. The average
man seeks a helpmate in his wife. He
has visions of a gentle, loving influence
In his home. and also an inspiring. en-.
c~ouraging personality, who will cheer
him on the gloomy days, and delight
In his success. lie appreciates a girl
with taste, who will grace the head of
his table, and who is sufficiently clever
to order his home in an intelligent
manner, He is proud OF her accom-
plishments. but they are secondary OBJ
Jects OF interest so far as his general
happiness is concerned. Beauty is not
the alllmportant factor. declares the
New York Weekly; indeed. good looks
are occasionally a doubtful asset, for
the frivolity and folishness Of pretty
women has almost become proverbial.
sympathy, tact and usefulness are
among the chief weapons of the girl
whose destinations attract men.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Her Sublime Admiration

On, dear, will you look at II again ~
signed Mrs, Howard Newcome in an
TrsDaSy OF bliss. Isn't It magnifcentq
I'll tnis way now. A side glance
S Ua,nes out the traditional beauty, I
eTov,s HtueT seen anything so perfectly
IooE 81 a. yea DO come over here and
rooh at II from this view. One would
av," OeIieve that such a lovely fling
existed in the world. The n%ersno LINZ
Is simply grand. How insniripe 'a and
noble Here is another view, anu
right Doesn't it show off even ,,Vm ene
y w,t advantage? I am simply entr 70 Oe,i
with admiration eh'rahceu
Mnat is Mrs. Newcome Iookina 49,,
lery? ~ d picture gal.
aU, indeed 1t is al old kitchen chair
sue purchased at a second.bsna cnalr
winch she thinks is a "san store
'lque'-The Bohemian. senuine an
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
1T WILL BE RALPH HEREAFTER.
A Youngsters outspokenness That
Taught Grandpa a Lesson.

There is a very w%ellknown man in
Brooklyn who is particularly proud
of his grandson, a bright boy of four
years and a few months. But, like
all fond grandpas, he believed teas.
ing amusing to the child as well as
to bimself-and he recently received
the shock he deserved. The little lad
was playing industriously with a doll
when the proud grandpa said;
my! playing with a doll-why your
name must be Susie-not Ralph"
No word from the boy, who kept
right on playing with the doll.
Susie" said the grandpa, just rush
ing to his fate, 'do you like dolls?"
The boy moved perceptibly, but
chung to the doll.
Dear little susle-you used to be
a boy"
The boy lifted his head indignant
ly and with deep pathos, said: Grand
pa, l hate to tell you SO, but you're a
d fool"
Great was the CONSERVATION Of the
grandfather and amazement of the
mother, who tragically ordered the boy
to his room, while she called atten-
ton to the tears that rolled down her
cheeks at such a fearful offense. FL
nally she told the little fellow that he
might be forgiven if he begged his
grandpa's pardon. But the boy be-
lieved his grandpa the offender and
said so. His mother sternly read him
a lesson against profanity, and espe-
cially about disrespect to grand par
ents. The little fellow was touched,
and going over to his grandpa said,
compromisingly:
Il am sorry l called you a D.
fool-but if I cannot call you a fool
can l call you a lemOn?"
Hereafter grandpa will call Ralph
by his right name.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

One of the results of the recent pa.
mic is the great increase in the number
Of stockholders in the dividend paying
railroad and manufacturing compa.
MES. Investors with money in the
bank. attracted by the prospect Of
profitable returns. bought the stocks
at the low prices prevailing u few
months ago. One well-known railroad
company has gained 5000 stockhold.
ers. and 1900 more persons now hold
shares In a big steel company than
held them last year. These are mere.
ly examples. The new investors of
course knew that they were taking
risks in buying the stocks. risks which
no person who cannot AFFORD to lose
his money has any business to take.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Undyinq Love-.

Mr.. Billion-You shall never marry
my daughter, sir.
imprisoned Suitor-Your threats
do not brighten me. III marry her OF
die! When once l love, sir, no power
on earth can
Mr.. Billion-Oh, I'm not proposing
TO use force. How much cash will it
take to buy you off?
lmpassioned Suitor-Um-er-how
muchI you give New York Weekly
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

More duels are fought in Germany
than in any other country, and jena
and Gottingen are the cities which
take the lead. II is said that a duel
takes place in Gottingen every day.
and on n occasion some years ago
IL combats took place in the "a hours.
Jena's greatest number for the day ia
81. The German empire has about
1000 duels a year; France has about
1000 eombats which may be regarded
as such; Italy runs to about go per
annum. In ten years It boasted arse
meetings. of which ga originated in
newspaper articles or public letters.
The great majority OF the duels were
fought with swords: only one with re.
volyers.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
An Average Neiqhbor.

Miss Skinpenny-This ere cheap
butter amt fit to eat.
Mrs. S.-No, it amt. Run into Mrs.
Goodsoul's and borrow a pound. She
always has good butter-the highest
priced in market. Tell her well pay
her back tomorrow.
Miss S.-Goin' to git butter to-mor.
row?
Mrs. Sven pay her with this
New York Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

citic. | am glad, therefore, that your halls
of learning have so warmly welcomed our
young men. | am glad that our students are
doing so splendidly in this country and have
won golden opinions from your distinguished
educators. Mark my words, from this day on
the most friendly and intimate relations will
always continue to exist between the two coun-
tries and in the e~ffecting of this highly de-
sirable contamination a large part of the
credit will be due to the Chinese now
studying in your schools and colleges
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Her Idea of a Wall

Patience-I see, according to the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer the Belling.
nam mills have cut lumber enough tc
make a 12-inch boardwalk around the
world.
Patrice-Suppose there was such a
walk; o couldn't get any fellow to
walk the entire length of it with you
SO what good would it be?-Yonkers
Statesman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
A plaohedlent patlent

Irate Patron-You advertise to cure
consumption, don't you?
Doctor Quack-Yes, sir. v fail
when my instructions are followed.
Irate Patron-My son took your
medicine for a year and died an hour
after the last dose.
Doctor Quack-My instructions were
not followed. 1 told him to take it two
years.-New York Weekly,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
ne newer, greaIer developments.

AS money is the key to s~martness, it
follows that those virtues connected with it
are the first to be banned. For instance,
economy is fatal to any reputation for smart
ness in these days of lavish and irresponsi-
bic outlay. To ask the price of a thing be-
fore purchasing it is hopelessly suburban,
and it is the duty of every complete snob to
despise all that is not expensive.
In one particular direction, economy
not only fingers but is Haunting, that is in
conversation. Twenty years ago, one of the
chief rules of good-breeding was that to
talk of ill-health and un,1r nnonou ~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Finding His Name.

Bill-There's a man in my town who
says he can tell a mans name by
looking at his hand.
Jill-That's nothin'. I know a teller
what a tell a mans name by looking
at his mug.
rs he a mind reader?"
mo, he's a barber" - Yonkers
Statesman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Reason Dethroned-

Anxious Mother-I want an order to
send my daughter to an insane asylum
Tor treatment. She is going to marry
a mar 80 years older than herself.
Judge-Why, madam, girls marry
Die men every day, and are not con.
sidered insane.
Anxious Mother-Yes, but the old
man my daughter wants to marry is
poor.-New York Weekly.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

In the hundreds of my countrymen
that have gone and are going through the
college halls of this country there exists
a bond of union between China and Amer
lea that is mightier than treaties and al
liances. As some one has said, our Amer
lean educated young men constitute a
bridge across the broad expanse of the Pa
citic ocean, on whick American learning,
American ideals, American institutions.
American inventions, American products
and manufactures are conveyed into China.
They will be able to insure a peace and
trade in the far east that treaties and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Mechanical

MRS. Haymow-Wau
thls here %'lectric business sew TELL Ell
TN, t beat tn band. amt a-git'
paper? new in tn
TbsvSro ilaymow-Wel, I ma GOV,
bo res We ned motor wagons an, a y
tor policemen. re a'gittin mo
Haymn~-wer. by gum,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
One Bit of Evidence.

The young widow was trying to
make a favorable impression.
Don't you think, Mr.. Oldbach," she
SAID that of late years people are
growing more and more intelli-
CENT?"
4 do" replied Oldbach. 81 notice
among other things there has been a
great falling off in the number of mar
riages. Chicago Daily News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Has a Better rhInn

1 used to know that man when he
was a struggling lawyer. What bust.
ness does he follow now"
Swimming cream"
Swimming cream? Is he in the
dairy business?"
Dairy nothing! He's receiver for
a bankrupt trust company."-ChicaVo
Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Practice VS.. PREACHING.

Returned Statesman-You cant
deny, anyhow, that 1 have ALWAYS
been in favor of conserving our NAT.
ural resources.
Constituent-Have you? In all tho
years you have been in Washington
you haven't done anything but spout
natural gas into the atmosphere
Chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

A New York paper. describing the
visit OF Mr.. Andrew Carnegie to lie,
high university. to which he has lust
given a dormitory. say Mr.. Carnegie
was met by the student body with
the university band. composed of
students, a large number OF the alum
nj and the faculty" 1t is doubtful n
any other American university could
muster such a band. even though such
newspaper English is common enough
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Neeessarv PreoantInn

She-Papa says that when coming
TO see me you must not come in a bus
any more.
He-Really! Does he pee me TO
walk all this distance?
She-Of course not. He says all he
asks is that you will come in a car
riage hired by the hour.-Royal Mag
azine.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Affected Him DIHsr.n.,,,

Nav what's paw doing down IN
the basement? Patching up the Ice
box?" W ice
NO. dear; he's putting new wira
gauze on the screen DOORS
How do you know"
by the LANGUAGE he is using, dear"
Chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
OppressIve Law

Bacon-I see a judge in a western
town has fined a man $25 for playing a
cornet on the street after ten O'Clock
at night.
Egbert-Was it a prohibition town .
mo, l believe not"
Then why couldn't the man go ont
on a toot?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
No Cause
to Kick
Americans Should
Enjoy Their
Advantages
By CARDINAL LOGUE. OF IRELAND,
Who Has Just Visited America.

have rothing to c~riticise in America but this,
that you OF America do not realize fully the advan~
tages you enjoy. | am told that there is much protest
here over this and that and the other. Not that pro.
tests against what is not right are not healthy and
helpful but while | would not gainsay the protest
against what may be wrong and harmful, still Nth the
protest there should be no pcssimism.
1t IS an imperfect world, and the wrongs Of CEN
turies cannot be righted in the reform of a day, and,
to my mind, with the resolve of civic and industrial
betterment there should be an appreciation of the
blessings that have been given this new, strong, won
derful country of yours.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

In the village OF Blackwell (somer
setshire, England) has been revived
the ancient custom known as weddins
toll. This consists of stretching a rope
across the road as the bride and bride
groom are returning from the church
and demanding toll before they are al
lowed to pass.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Gave II Up.

Uncle Henry, how big a tarpon did
you ever catch?"
why Sammy, once but how big
a tarpon did you ever hear OFF,"
Seven feet ten inches is the rec.
ord"
I'm not going to try to beat that,
Sammy. I have only a few years to
live, and I want to go to heaven some
day."-Chicago Tribune.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Not the Same

It's a pity" remarked the Thought.
rul thinker, that a man isn't like pie
crust" PIC
Because why?" asked the dense
person. "S
Then" explained the t. t.. "tba
shorter he is the richer he would ha"
Chicago Daily News.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

lhnk OF the land that gives equal opportunity to ALL Where no
caste o class distinction, no religious intolerance holds back or diGeren-
yates against the man or woman who is industrious, thrifty, God fearing
and resolved to rise.
mat IS a wonderful heritage for those born here, a glorious oppor-
'hIy lr me poor immigrant who makes America his Land of Hope.
H. as say, have been happy here on this visit why should | not be?
come from a land that is old and has known many privations and sor-
rows see a land that is progressive, where every man has an equal
chance; a land that grows greater and goes forward. Some will say that
mere are not the opportunities for the young man and the newcomer there
once We're. But this is a mistake. Some of the old opportunities NAV
have passed, but as they passed there have come opportunities that arr
rev. 10 one old opportunity th~ has passed there have in the growth of
this great nation been substituted ten new opportunities that await upon
the newer, greater Developments.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

The doctors, naturally, are opposed
to schools that give medical diplomas
without study. Such institutions pro
vide the doctors competitors with toe
great an advantage.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Chinese
Student
in
America
BY WI TING FANG.
Chinese Minister 10 United States.

military forces cannot insure. In one word, these students will be the
most elective instruments through and with which American civilization
or rather American university education can exert its wonderful influence
on the new China.
Every Chinese student in this country constitutes a link in the bond
of peace that subsBts between the ancient empire on the western and the
ninnt rennllic- ON he nnstnrns hnrnnn f Ia pn
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08
Most of the lime.

Father-What. in your opinion, is
my sons natural bent?
Teacher-Across a knee.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

That English doctor poisoned half
the people in our village!"
What kind of medicine did he give
your"
"None-we ate him!"-Le Sourire.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

Mr.. Shyboy-D-d-dearest, do O
think we-er-er-could be happy to
gether?
Mrs. Devorsay-Well, we could try
it for a while.-Judy.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-09-08

Young Jones-Yes, 1 make my
clothes last. This hat is an example
of my thrift. Bought it three years
ago, had it blocked twice, and ex.
changed it oncs for a new one at a
restaurant.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
Church Notes,

St. James Episcopal church Holy Communion, 7;3o a. m. Morning Pray CT and sermon. 10:So p. m. Sunday school, 12 m.
 Congregational church Morning ser mon, 1O:90 a. m. Sunday school, 12 m. Y. P. & c: F., 6;30 D. m. Topic "The Wise Use of Time" Ephesians 5:15-21. Leader, Miss Nina Dudley.
 Methodist church-A special service has been planned for the morning at 10:3o, to which all members and friends are urged to be present. Sunday school, F m. Epworth league 6:3O p. m.
 The Boys brigade has received an invitation from Company A of the Cal vary Baptist church to attend the eel ebration of their fifteenth anniversary, Thursday evening. March 12th, at 745. All members are urged to attend. Meet in the village at 7:30 p. m, sharp.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
FAIR HAVEN NEWS
Business Mems Polo Game is Called 0ff-Engine House
 Whist for Charity.

The plan to get up 8 polo contest be- tween teams composed of local busi- ness men for the charity fund has been given ur. as the scheme did not re- ceive sufficient encouragement. But pr. Doolittle says there will be ben eft polo game at Qulnnipiac rink. one evening next week. although the time had not been decided last evening. MT. Doolittle is sure of the make up one team and is pretty positive that they will be met by strong team of anna teur players. A goodly sum for the un- employed and needy people of the city 1t assured. The use of the rink and the lighting is given by James McLay, the rink manager.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

At the Grand Avenue Congregation al church, Rev. R. E. Brown, pastor of the Pilgrim church, will preach in exchange with the pastor, at the morn ing service on Sunday. Sunday school at 12:1O D. m. Meeting of the Y. P. s. c. E. at 6:15 p. III. At the evening ser vice the pastor will preach on the theme, '9The Everyday Psalm" At the Tuesday evening prayer and con ference the pastor will give full re- port of the New England Congrega- tional congress.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

On Monday of next week the Bat tery team will play a return game of basketball with the Naval Reserves in New Haven, and on Saturday evening of next week the Wesleyans are ex- pected here.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Another charity entertainment, pre- viously alluded to, will be held in the East side engine house, Tuesday aft ernoon at o'clock. This is the whist under the management of the ladies committee of sthe Hose company and cinsist of Mrs. Jacob Frolioh, Mrs. H. c. Howard. Mrs. D. l.. Potter. Mrs. w. F. Hubbard. Mrs. B. M. Allen and Mrs. J. w. Hotchkiss. One member of the company has sold 100 tickets at 25 cents and there is assurance that 200 tickets will be sold and possibly S0o so from s75 to $100 ought to be cleared as a result of this charity. Of course 300 could hardly be accommodated at the whist tables at the engine house, but 1t is not expected that all will go. This benefit entertainment gives prom ise of proving a great success, flnan- cially and socially.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Frederick Bossey of New York city, will come to Milford this evening, to attend the communication of Ansan- tawae lodge, F. and A. M., and will spe.id the week end with his wife, at the Guyer homestead.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

L. c. Porter of Townsend avenue. the well known letter carrier, was a member of the government civil ser vice board which met in this city yes terday. Ten candidates for meat in- spector under the United States gov ernment, were examined.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

The Junior league of the East Pearl Street M. E. church will hold its reg ular meeting Sunday. March 8, at 3 o'clock in the church parlors. The league will install its new officers ol which Grafton M. Peherdy will act as assistant superintendent All the young people of the church are well rOn1p
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Some pretty prizes were awarded at the meeting of the Metropolitan Whist club, held at the residence of Mrs. Martha Brown In Lombard street, Thursday evening. Those who captur- ed prizes were Miss Elizabeth Stod- dard, Miss Edith Jones. William Nun son and Frank Jones.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Rev Edward Martin. pastor of St. Marys church, who has been Ill for several weeks, is recovering. He is able to take short open air walks on pleasant days.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

Methodist, and First Baptist churches have preaching at 1O;S1 a. m; Sunday school at noon; the Young Peoples meeting at 6:9O p. m. and preaching at 1:3O p. m.
 The Episcopal church has holy com munion at 8 a. m; morning prayer and sermon at 10:30 a. m. and evening prayer and sermon at p, m.
 St. Mary's church has holy commun- ion at S:l5 a. .m., followed by the Sun day school, and holy communion al l0:S0 a. m., followed by the Benedic- tion.
 Calvary Baptist Mission has service Tn Mechanics hall at p. m.
 Union Chapel at Woodmont has preaching at Il a. m. then the Sunday school.
 The Union Sunday school of Devon has service at 3:30 p, m. in the schoo house. The Rev, MT. Saxon will ad- dress the school,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

A force of men are at work repair ing tho Chase residence on Cherry street. and Contractor Harry Merwin thinks it will soon be ready for the family to move into, it again. This house was partly buried up some time ago.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07
MILFORD.

Special JournaI-Courter News servicc.)
 Milford, March 6.-There will be all of the regular services Tn our church. es on Sunday The First, Plymouth,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

The lecture on Jamaica" given by Professor John c. Tracey in the chapel of the Pilgrim church Thursday even ing was very instructive and interest ing. Professor Tracey, who is connect ed with Yale, formerly resided in Fair Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-07

At St Mary's R. c. church there were sacred heart devotions and sta tions of the cross.