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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07
A Good word from Panama.

Leroy Park, European agent for the
isthmian canal commission, replies to
some allegations regarding Spanish la
borers employed on the Panama work,
and incidentally gives interesting in
formation as to conditions generally
in connection with the enterprise. He
states from personal knowledge that
the Spanish laborers are well cared
for, and he cites an official report from
the Spanish consul at Panama show
ing. as a result OF the consul's investi-
cation, that the quarters of the labor
ers are entirely sanitary, that the men
are content and are sending for their
families and that those who are going
to the isthmus are taking their wives
and children with them, in full conf
dence that they will be safe, happy
and contented. Mr.. Park states that
there r now $4,000 laborers on the
isthmus, and that more will come
from Europe with the beginning of
the dry season. It is evident that the
big undertaking is being pushed as
rapidly AZ Is consistent with effective
ness.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

The immigration question has many
sides, and while some Objectionable
persons may manage to obtain access
to this country, it is evident that the
great bulk Of the new arrivals is com
posed of desirable elements. In fact,
II Is certain that. enormous as is the
influx. aggregating nearly a million
and a half yearly, 1t is not sufficient
to meet all labor demands. The bureau
at Washington having the matter in
charge is informed that $50, 900 immi-
grants can be placed at once in locall-
ties where workers are urgently need
ed, and that three states are seeking
settlers and could readily accommo-
date at least 1000, 900. This is still
the land of promise to the honest and
Industrious alien who desires to better
his condition,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07
ThR Atttr- Rnnrt In
Grll
BY DR.. j. S. HOAGLAND.
Creenesstlel Ind.

there is no harm in the game itself, f. it is used properly. Don't women
play for teaspoons and pictures and isn't that gambling?
The game is the open door of temptation and although some people
think they can play around the entrance without going into the depths
of sin, let me give you a little advice-keep as far away from it, as
possible. 1t has started many a man and woman down the broad path to
perdltlon; 1t has wrecked many a soul on the barren crags of vice.
l would rather serve my honest time in the penitentiary than to 90
free with the stains of dishonesty on my hands. You can find dishonest
men IN every community and | am sorry to say that there are many dis
honest men IN the seats OF authority; men who take advantage of the
confidence placed in them by the people and use the pubics funds to their
own selfish advantage. Men of such calibre ar found everywhere. They
play around the edges OF the law, seeing just how far they can go with
out falling into the clutches Of the officers. They take DELIGHT in edo
ing" the community, yes and their friends
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

BILE when once aroused, and now 1 be-
gan to understand something of it. 1
had not believed anything like this Of
Donald.
1 recalled every possible acquaint-
ance l had ever had that lived in the
city. l decided upon an old school
friend, whom had not seen since she
married and went to the city. and of
whom Donald knew nothing. 1 hunted
her up, found her living humbly but
comfortably, and quite delighted to
see me. | told her l was taking a little
outing and would like to engage a
room for several days, she was so con.
venient to an art-exhibit that l wished
to visit. Little she dreamed of the
tragedy l lived during those days. l
bought the daily papers and canned
their columns, hoping for some word
meant for none of the thousands OF
readers but myself.
All in vain. My courage failed me
SO that l was afraid to go home, Then
began to scheme again, but every
scheme failed. Little by little NV
pride and anger oozed away, and al
last was ready to go down on NV
knees before the whole world and
beg my husband to take me back.
Then / went to my friend and bads
her good-by and set out on my nm
happy journey homeward. The Thought
OF my husband now filled me with fer.
ror; ne a grown into a sort of ogre
during the last few days.
was in such a fever of susuense &c
neared the house that l could hardly
breathe. If it should be closed stiIli
did not know what happened afte,
that, until l heard some one savina
In the tenderest of voices:
Oily Dear, what is it? Are O
frightened? Are you ill?"
opened my eyes to find mvself IN
my room and Donald bendin
over me with the most anxious con
Germ in his face. l Just put nv ON,
around his neck and cried so violently
| could not speak. He smootbed NV
hair and said Oily Dear, Dilly, Dear
until l was quieter.
"Wha would you say to me. Donald
II went to the playa" 1 asked as
soon as could speak.
DO you care so much about II? Ia
1t thai has sent you into h~ystericsqo
Just %supposing 1 go, what will Won
do?" l persisted.
Why, do? Why-I shall have r. .,
with you, l suppose. And if vor are
going to take it to heart like tbis we
mad better go. But, billy Dear. 7 am
surprised at you"
And then I began to laugb ooa
laughed so long that Donald begead
for.
Because you r the dearas4
Oand In the world" l answered him
vi course he was puzzled over tbat
you wouldn't let me 90 off aIono
would you? You wouldn't call -"
MRS. Dixon would von9
wouldn't forbid my going. n ten
me l never should come back aga,n 20
l went, would your II
having received a s~atisfactor,
liver 10 these questions I told him M
o oream. And he smoothed nv hsiy
It ene time was relating ana nSnn
nnisned he said: "Dilly Dear"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07
mnrry IN thF Grrat
Enfmu In Nralth
By w. r. C. LATSON. M. D..
Editor of Health-cuIture.

C"A@1 ORRY is the epidemic Of the day-m apidemic more wide
NV spread, more insidious, more deadly than any pedience that
has ever afflicted this longsufering world.
4 %~GT More widespread, l say, because it affects everybody in
K&SS what we euphemisticauy call the civilized world. The adult
E->I1M worries about his profession, his business, his family relations,
Mg&%SH and so on. The woman worries about her household, the
NE4A children, her clothes, her social position and a thousand other
E%l things.
And even little children have not escaped from this de-
vastating epidemic, worry. Take your stand outside any public school
and note the expression on the faces of the children as they enter or leave
the building. Go into a class room while recitation is being conducted,
and note the drawn faces, the abated breaths, the wrgging interlocked
fngers-al external signs Of the deadly epidemic of the day-wory.
Worry is an insidious disease, because it works in the dark-under
the surface, so to speak. The various activities by which the life of the
body is maintained, respiration, circulation of the blood, digestion and
assimilation, IS well as the action of the liver, colon, skin and other
organs by which the poisonous products of the body are removed-all
these activities are directly under the control of the nervous system, and
the nervous system is governed by the mind.
Through the process of INTERROGATION between the mind and the
nervous system, the state of mental pandemonium known as worry has
an immediate and powerful effect upon the digestive functions.
So much for the effects of worry upon digestion and absorption.
There is another organ, however, upon which the influence of worry is
still more intimate and disastrous. That organ is the heart.
Worry is not suspense. Worry is not anxiety, nor regret, nor fear,
nor doubt, nor resolve. All these are definite mental states. Worry is es-
sentany different from any of them. 1t is that vague, chaotic condition
that anarchy of mind-in which hopes, fears, resolves, doubts, anx-
ieies, regrets, aDticpatons and suspicious are admitted to the mind.
They constitute a ravening, destroying horde, under the influence of
which logical reasoning is impossible, initiative is paralyzed and the
stability of the mind is threatened-often destroyed.
Worry is a disease which is durable; but he who would be cured Of
il must cure himself. He must work out his own salvation. He must
engage in a civil war of the intelect-must reduce mental anarchy to
mental order. He must, in other words, achieve self control.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

Caran d'Ache, a French carieaturist,
has invented a toy which bids fair to
be as popular in Europe as the Teddy
bears are in America. 1t is a wooden
dog painted In fantastic fashion. The
dog-he is not always of the same
breed-was intended as a p~laything
for children, but the Paris ome
have taken such a fancy to it that 40
men are working every day turning
out the quaint animals. and the in.
Nentor is getting rich.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

The statement that the winter will
be a warm one does not bring much
comfort to the average woman, as the
price of furs is just as high as usual,
and the furs are just as becoming.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

Impure thought cul-
inmates in unclean liv-
ing. This is its natural
outcome, and it is only
a matter of time as to its
full development. On
the other hand, clean
thinking begets upright
ness of character and
c~leanness Of conduct.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

One hundred and forty million dol
lars will have to be raised by taxation
to pay the expenses of New York next
year, according to the estimates made
by the heads of the various depart
ments OF the city government. This
is an increase of $4O.OOO.O 900 in less
than ten years.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

The chain will hang down and -,
not bother the horse while he v, nI
but if he runs, it strikes his otS.'
leg, and he will be forced To 81.
They don't III far before they II,
and let you catch them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07

The card party is the
anteroom to hell. If any
one ever has the imph-
dence to invite you to
any such function, re-
fuse absolutely, but witt
as much courtesy as yc
can summon in answer
ing an insult.
Some may say that
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-01-07
FOR A HORSE HARD TO ca.
Fasten Short Bit of Chain n u,
Leg Above Knee. '''

For a horse that is hard to
take a chain about one and oD vaas
feet long, and fasten it with
to his front leg, just above tba up
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Let Us Set You Straight.

Some one has circulated state
ment to the effect that impure Wa
ter has been used in the preparation
of the soft drinks sold by the
Scooba Drug Co.
Mr.. Guy Deaton requests us to
state that the water used by them
in their generator comes from the
cisterns at the residences of Messrs.
r.. M. Quarles, G.. F. Holmes and
others; that the only reason the wa
ter from the bored we'll is not used,
is that twill not assimilate readily ;
that they have been very careful to
secure pure water at all times.
1t is to be regretted that such a
report should have been circulated /;
no good eyer results from resort
to underhand methods.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Letter List,

The following is the list of letters
remaining unclaimed in the post
office at Scooba for the month Of
April. In calling for any of them,
please say "advertised":
Males-S. Curry, G. M. Crossen-
huit, Mr.. Anater, J. J. Boykin, Ar
chic Bester, NC. Goriga, Alphons a
Hesorden, r. Hull, Bish Neviulls,
J. Wilson, NJ. Ware, p. Triplet, r.
S. Persons, NJ. r.. Mandy, f. NJ.
Vicons, Fered Johnson, Il. J. Kissi-
brew, g.. Fosther. r
Females-Nrs. Mary Anna Flem-
ing. Mrs. Matte Bishop, Mrs. Luler
Hallace, Mrs. Dink Tompkins, Mrs.
G. A. n oseley, Misses Maria Craw-
ford, Anna Brush, Emmar Jane
Hampton, Sarah Turner, Mary us
sic, Lucinda Murray. Willie Foek.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Scholarship for Sale.

The editor of THE HERALD has a
scholarship in the Hattiesburg Bus
mess College, at Hattiesbnrg, Miss,
good for course in Bookkeeping,
Shorthand or Type-writing, which
he will dispose of at reasonable
figure. This school is a fine one,
with record for turning out eff
cient graduates second to none, and
the city in which it is located is a
safe and pleasant place for young
people TO soiourn in. This Is an ex-
opportunity for u young
lady or gentleman totake business
course at u somewhat reduced cost.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
kitchenS--Aust.

Mr.. G.. l.. Kitchens. of Kempt 7
County, and Miss Ozie May Aust,
daughter of Mr.. Thomas Aust, Of
Evansville, were married Tuesday
night, at eight O'Clock, at the home
of Mr.. Nat Edwards, brother-in-law
of the groom. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. II. NJ. King. Only
few friends and relatives of the
contracting parties were present.
Macon Beacon, Way 2nd.
The congratulations of a host OF
friends will be rendered this happy
couple, who are two of the most
prominent and popular young people
of the Binnsville section. We join
in wishing them happiness, long life
and prosperity.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

At the meeting Of the Board Ct
Mayor and Aldermen, held Tuesday
evening, it was decided TO prepare,
legally advertise and adopt an ordi-
nance relative to the throwing of
refuse and waste matter of any kind
on the streets or sidewalks, in the
cutters, or in the rear of the stores
and dwellings of the town. While
such an ordinance may work a little
/ hardship to the few, in the business
section, yet 1t is for the benefit of
the general public and it cannot be
denied that it is badly needed.
The family of Mr.. r.. j. Edmonds
moved last week to Shuqualak, that
gentleman being now in charge OF
a section of the NJ. d O. Railroad
with that place as headquarters.
We regret very much the removal
OF this family from our midst; they
are fine people, and we most hear
tily commend them to the cornmu-
MY III W iIICii liiCy Nli AheshO shSii
Future home.
There was no service in the Pres
byterian Church, last Sabbath, due
to the fact that Rev. Mr.. johnson
and wife We're summoned to Coving-
ton, Penn, Friday, to the bedside
of the latter's brother, who was re-
ported critically i'll. We are graft
fed to be able to state that the gem
tleman's condition has taken turn
for the better.
At John Robison's Feed and Sale
Stables you will now find another
large consignment of horses and
mules, suitable for all classes of
work-riding, driving, or plowing.
Some fine brood mares in the bunch.
Come and get an animal suitable to
your needs, before they are picked
over and the best ones gone.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
John Mauees Dead.

After suffering intensely for a
week, Mr.: John \ anees, who was SO
terribly injured by the cyclone in
which his wife and adopted daugh-
ter were killed last Friday. died at
the home Of DR.. Chiles near Waba-
lax Yesterday morning at 3 O'Clock.
He was so badly wounded that ii
was impossible to carry him very
far from the scene of his injury.
His was q merciful death, for had
he survived he would have found
himself u cripple for life and bereft
of his wife and child. whom he
greatly loved. He will be buried at
Shuqualak Saturday aftern oon.-
Macon Beacon, May 2nd.
1t seems hard to say that a man is
better off dead; hut probably, in
this instance, as the Beacon SAYS :
"his was a merciful death.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

Another meeting of those interest,"
ed in the formation of an independ-
ent telephone company will be held
at the Bank of Kemper on the 18th
inst, at which all are expected to
come prepared to prove by deeGs
rather than words their faith in the
project.
This weather is decidedly discour-
aging, not only to the farmer but to
all the rest of us as well. But tliele
is a brighter day a-coming, and ev
erything will come out all right if
we only pin our faith to the One in
Whose hand are the forces Of nature.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Resolutions of Sympathy.

Whereas, Mrs. Mabel Hopper, who
is member of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Methodist Church, has
been sorely bereaved in the loss of
her baby boy, Willie Leon: There
fore be it
Resolved, That we, the members
of the Ladies' Aid, extend to her
our deepest sympathys
Resolved further, That this ex-
preston of sympathy be published
in the KEMPER HERALD, and that
a copy be sent TO the family.
MRS. +. II. HARMON,
Pres. Ladies' Aid.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

Cold weather for May!
NHard lines on the ice-dealers!
NV. II. Stuart sells the "Old Hick-
"" wagon.
Fresh Bread and Cakes on hand at all
ines, at JACK Bros.
La gain we wish TO request visitors
n THE HERALD office not to handle
lie type.
See program for 9th Sunday meet
Eg of Choctaw Association, on op-
Psite page.
Mrs. John l.. Robson left Friday
! spend a couple of weeks with rel
lives at Laurel.
white Mountain lee Freezers-2
IT., 3 qrt. and 4 qrt., at the Duke
ercantile Co.'S.
It is stated that the water over
&ached the high-water mark, east
d the railroad, Tuesday.
IA. A. Hammack has Coffins. Cas-
PTS, and q general supply of Under-
Eker's Goods, at lowest prices.
#PAsTURE.-I have room to pasture
bout thirty head of stock. Reason
BILE charges. G.. p. ADA,rs.
$Mr. Cliff Watts and little son, of
Eeridian, were guests of the for
eer's brother, Mr.. Sam II. Watts,
.esterday.
Hon. j. II. Currie, of Meridian,
las here Saturday, and made a trip
hit to DeKalb. He returned home
.unday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Bryan, re-
kntly made husband and wife from
4 feridian, spent several days of the
Eeek with relatives in Scooba.
We would request all subscribers
D THE HERALD living on the BlnnS-
file free delivery route, to notify
Is as to the number of their boxes.
The heavy rainfall of Tuesday pre-
Eented the carrying of the mail be-
byeen this point and DeKalb. We
barn that the creeks were impass-
|ble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Reynolds have
leen guests at the McCalebb House
br several days. We trust Mr.. Rey
|olds will find it to his advantage to
|ettle among us again.
Mr.. Geo. III. Polk has been award
III the contract to erect the building
br the Bank of DeKa!b, and work
kill be commenced at once. 1t must
b completed by June 18th.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
AS To the Sick.

Mr.. w. l.. Hopper and one of his
little daughters are still quite sick.
Mr.. Guy Jack, Jr., is doing very
we'll. Though not clear OF fever.
Miss Estelle Hallford is improving,
as is also Mr.. and Mrs. John f. How
ellis baby; Mr.. and Mrs. &. ID. Me-
Albums little son is also better.
Mrs. Will Hardin, of near Waha-
'lak, who has been critically i'll, is
reported ION the mend".
Mrs. John +. Rinehart and one of
their children are reported ailing;
we trust it is nothing serious.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Protracted Meeting.

1t has been decided by the Scooba
Baptist Church to protract services
before the regular preaching day in
June. The following card from the
pastor of the church is self-eXplan-
atory.
Shuqualak, Miss, May 2, 1903.
DEAR BRO. JACK:
Tell the people that Bro. nj. X.
Thornton, of Starkville, will be with
us in our meeting beginning on Mon
day night after the Bird Sunday in
June. Your pastor,
w. III. THOMPSON.
The Rev. Mr.. Thornton will be re-
membered by our people as the Mod
orator of the Baptist Association
which was held here flew wears age.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
lst received-lot of
Flower Pots!

Ill sizes-will be sold at the lowest
,rices. Il. RAUH.
We acknowledge receipt of $l.00
n subscription from Mrs. M. E.
eoughton, of Newton, Miss, and
Re heartily thank her for the kind
IMPRESSIONS contained in her letter.
Some of Scooba's enthusiasts went
|p to Macon, Friday, to show the
,oys there how to play ball. They
eturned 'sadder but wiser'-the
core being7 to 6, in favor of Macon.
Come in, and let us show you
nice in the way of Spring
nd Summer millinery. We have a
devoted to this branch
# business alone.
THE RosENBAUM STORE.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
A Rare Bargaini

The editor of this paper has been
put wise" to a first-class prairie
plantation, about seven miles from
Scooba, containing 240 acres-190 of
which is in cultivation and the bal
ance above average timber for prai-
rie land-that can be bought at a
bargain for cash; place contains a
good dwelling house and out-build-
ings, also three tenant houses and
two barns; is well watered. For fur
ther information address this Office.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
The Worlds Best Climate

is not entirely free ffem disease, on tht
high elevations fevers prevail, while on
the lower levels malaria is encountered
to greater or less * ent, according 10
altitude. To overcome climate afec
tons, lassitude, malaria, jaundicH, bill.
ionsness, lever and sgue, and general
-bility, the most effective remedy is
Electric Bitters, the great Alternative ard
blood purifier; the antidot for every
form of bodily weakness, nervousness,
and insomnia Sold under guarar tt e
at !. X. Sharp's and the Scooba Drug
Co.'s drug stores. Price SOC.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Southern Farm Gazette.

For the information of some of our
subscribers, who have inquired, the
Southern Farm Gazette, published
at Starkville, will accept subscrip-
tions, through us, at so cents for the
year for new subscribers. 20 cents
for renewals. 5 cents additional in
each case for P.O. NJ. Q. and stamp!
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Valued Same as Gold.

B. G. Stewart, merchant OF Cedar
View, Miss, says: II te my customers
when they buy box Of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills they get the worth Of that
much gold in weight, if iiiicted with
malaria or bincnsness -
Sold uader guarantee at J. K, Sharp's
and the Scloba Drug Co.'s drug stores
25 cents.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
ICE! ICE! ICEI

I am now prepared to furnish Ice,
in large or small quantities, and will
meet all competition as to prices.
Have special facilities for packing
so as to prevent waste-out-of-town
trade solicited. VIII start delivery
in town May 1st.
G. ID. MCALLUM,
SpoOha Miss
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Still Being Received

Up-to- date Novelties in the Mil
linery Line-som ON thing new for
Spring and Summer wear. We are
prepared to suit you-will trim and
alter to suit costume. Prices vary
in accordance with quality of mate
rial, but we can fix something neat
and stylish at u price to suit any
purse. Come and see.
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT,
The Rosenbaum Store.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
hR EGALxr'

shoes. now on exhibition at the store
OF the Duke Mercantile Co.. are sure
well worth seeing. They won't be
there long-call around and exam
inc them.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

Jcoora Lodge No. 2,i35, K. of H., meets tn e
and srd Tuesday nights of each month,
8 o'clock.
w. Med. MOORE, Reporter.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

Icooba | )dge No. 1855, X. OF p, meets the
and 2nd Monday nights In each month,
Il O'Clock. o, EASTLAND, G. g.
MAX RAuH, X. of Il. and =.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
Secret and Fraternal.

effersoi; Lodge No. lag, A. F. & A. NJ,
cts Thursday, on or before the first full
on in ench month, at 10 O'Clock n. M.
A. a. HANBACK,, Secretary.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

Scooba Camp No. "a, w. o. W.. meets the
and 3rd tuesday nights in each month,
Z O'Clock. CT. DOUGLASS, &C.
(. W. CAREER, Clerk.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

Lodge No. 129, R.A NJ. meets the
It Wednesday Ia each month,
w. G. ANDERSON, II. p.
}. ID. MORRISON, Eec'y,
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

|cooba Lsdge No. 2,IST, X. and l.. of H.,
,ets the first and tkird Fridays in each
,nth ut o'clock p m.
j. W. CARTEa, Protector.
w. STRUTHERS, SecTetary.
The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07
COttOn=Seed!

: One thousand $1,000 bushels Cot
ton-seed, for planting purposes. for
sale by
FINsON & GEIGER,
Geiger, Ala.