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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
BROUGHT HIM DOWN TO EARTH
young Lawyer Himself AGAIN with
Familiar Style Of Address.

The following anecdote after
manning in storage many years. has
Deen recently busted and brought to
light: %
a young and afterward distin.
sulshed attorney from an up-countrv
district of New York state was arguing
ms hrst appeal in the old general term
OF supreme court. He had been in
many legal s%crimmages in Justices
courts, at home, but had never stood
IN the aWesome presence of five &C.
cate and learned judges of the su.
preme court, in general term assem-
DIed. His embarrassment was great
ne repeated himself and misplaced his
words so often that it was quite evil
zen that he must soon be routed nv
MS own confusion unless something
should occur to break the smell
Finally, and just as he was founder
ing the deepest in a chaotic tumble of
language and ideas, the presiding
Judge interrupted with the following
remark:
Mr.. Smithers, l believe it will he
a great relief to yourself and to the
court II you will address us in the
same free and informal way that you
doubtless use in addressing your local
justice Of the peace"
Wen, then" replied Smithers, 81
wish that while l am busy alternating
your honor's dense ignorance of the
law, you would keep your id mouth
shut!" The court laughed heartily
and waved for him to proceed. He
grew eloquent and won his case in the
midst OF hearty applause.-The b.
hemian.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Item for PSYCHOLOGISTS,

Thomas Flood, of Philadelphia, Pa,
who is critically i'll with typhoid
fever, called loudly for his wife at six
o'clock the other morning. There's
a mar in a cellar over on Dickinson
street with a rope trying to hang him.
self. Stop him" Mrs. Flood, think
ing he was raving with delirium, tried
to quiet him. Then he became wildly
delirious, but the woman paid no fur
Their attention to him. At ten minutes
after six o'clock Mrs. James Sullivan,
who lives on Dickinson street, started
downstairs. AS she stepped from the
stair she felt a hand brush her face.
The light she carried showed her the
body of her husband hanging from
a beam.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Painted from Life

The monk who acts as guide to the
many people that visit the old mis-.
sion at Santa Barbara, Cal, is a pic.
turesque and interesting figure. In
his brown robe of heavy, coarse mate
rial, a rosary hung at the cord belt.
and the cowl thrown back from his
closely cropped head, he is in strange
contrast to the f%ashionably dressed
visitors. He shows a pardonable pride
in the mission and all it's contents.
The curiosities which remain from the
time of Mexican rule in California. the
exquisite drawn-work altar cloths and
the mural decorations are pointed out
In a manner approaching reverence.
Although he is occasionally irexact in
his descriptions, he is sincere, and
his naivete is so amusing that it
would be a carping, small-souled critic
that would take issue with him.
Concerning n of the paintings in
the church, he once said to a party
of tourists:
This is a picture of the Virgin
Mary, painted from life by Murillo."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Heroic Deed "Fair Decent"

One of the Carnegie hero commits
sioners now in New York recently
made a visit to Canada to investigate
the story of Sandy Ferguson. He
learned that Sandy had jumped into a
river filed with floating ice, swan a
hundred yards, rescued a drowning
boy and after a great struggle got him
to shore. AS a result of his cold
plunge Sandy was stricken with pneu-
monia and for a long time lowered
between life and death. In the course
of his Investigation the hero commits
sioner visited DR.. Cameron, who had
attended Sandy during his illness, and
from him heard the story in all it's
details. DO you think Mr.. Ferguson
performed a really heroic act?" the
commissioner inquired of the doctor.
Il kinna say" said the doctor. Then,
a pause: But it was fair decent
Sandy"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Great Water Power In Brazil.

Consul George A. Chamberlain of
Pernambuco sends a comprehensive
description Of the Paulo Alfonso falls
and the San Francisco river, situated
in that part of Brazil. The falls are
23O miles from either Pernambuco.
which has a population of 200, 900, or
Bahia, with $500 people. The aver
age volume of the river is 1000 cubic
meters Zone cubic meter-35.316 cubic
feet) per second, and between Jatoba
and Piranhas, a distance of about 65
miles, the fall is 756 feet, 400 of which
takes place in the rapids, extending
about Is miles. This vast undeveloped
water power will become in time the
nucleus of a great industrial circle. A
new cotton mill is being erected near
Penedo, and there are a few other
small factories using this power, but
these little establishments are almost
nothing compared to the industries
which the great river should foster.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Truth and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Informed in every
walk of life and are essential to nan
success and creditable standing. Aecor.
ingly, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Fig,
and Elixir Of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
known value, but one of many reason.
why it is the best of personal and family
laxatives is the fact that it cleanses.
sweetens and relieves the internal orrans
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
1t acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved bv
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig svr,n
Co., only, anu Tor sale by all leading drug
gists.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Damage Done by Rata.

THE western farmer is waking I'M
to a realization Of the fact that he
is, as the agricultural department told
him some time ago, losing not less
than 500, 000, 900 a year from rats"
says j. H. Van Burden, a Milwaukee
grain merchant. 1T costs about so
cents a year to feed a rat. We know
this because we have boxed them up
and fed them as much grain as they
would eat for a year. 1t is a conserva-
tive estimate to place u rat popula-
ton at 100000 00. About one-third
OF them live in the large cities, where
they do not get SO much grain"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
RESOLVED TO sNUR EVE.
Mrs. lntheswlm Intended to Draw So.
elal Line in Heaven.

The minister had dropped in to tea,
and the conversation had drifted
through various channels to the ques-
ton of whether or not we should know
each other in heaven. Presenting that
our physical beings would be perpetu-
ated, and that recognition would be as
sured, the minister had asked various
ones at the table among whom the Bib
llcal characters they would be most
interested in recognizing.
Some mentioned one prophet and
some another, but one lady, noted for
her social exclusiveness, had not
spoken. Turning to her the minister
said: And who would you like to meet
in heaven, Mrs. Intheswim?"
Mrs. Intheswim pursed her lips. 81
really don't know" she said, but there
is one thing l do know, and that is
that l shouldn't care to meet Eve. In
fact, l don't know that l would speak
to her if / did,"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
EXCELLENT FOR COLDS.

Mix two ounces of ~glycerine with
III pint of good whiskey and add one
half ounce of Concentrated Oil of Pine.
The bottle is to be well shaken each
time and used in doses of a teaspoon
ful to a tablespoonful every four
hours. The true Concentrated Oil of
Pine comes put up for medicinal uses
only in half ounce walls sealed in tin
screw-top cases and is a product Of the
laboratories of the Globe Pharmaceuti-
cal Co., Dayton, @. The ingredients
all can be gotten at any drug store.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass of the century.
Good for three rousing crops annually.
One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold S.
10000 worth of seed and had 300 tons of
hay besides. 1t is immense. Do try it.
For 10c AND THIS NOTICE
send to the John A. Salzer Seed Co. La
Crosse, Wis, to pay postage, etc, ana
they will mail you the only original seed
catalog published in America with sam
pies of Billion Dollar Grass, Macaroni
Wheat, the sly miller mixer, Sainfoin the
dry soil luxuriator. Victoria Rape, the zoe
a ton green food producer, Silver King
Barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, ETC., ETC.,
etc.
And if you send lac we will add a pack
age of new farm seed never before seen
by you. John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis. K. & w.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
How the Governor Fen.

Gov. Hughes recently addressed the
West End Woman's Republican club
OF New York and remarked in the
course of his talk: my happiness on
this occasion may be compared with
the young lady on her first visit to
Venice. 1 believe she wrote her init
mate friend as follows: I am here
on the Grand Canal, drinking it all in
She added: LIES never seemed so
full before"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Similar Result.

There are certain delicate shades Of
expression of which a Frenchman is,
as a rule, past master. One member
of that fluent nation, stranded in New
York, was setting forth his troubles to
a lawyer.
Il understand from what you say
that you are convinced your friend Lee
comte has stolen your purse" said the
lawyer.
No, no, monsieur, not so fast!"
cried his client. Il only say that If Lee
comte had not assisted me to hunt for
it | should have found it again.
Youths Companion.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

MISS BESSIE FARRELL 1O11 Third
Il Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y, is Presi-
dent of the Young Peoples Christian
temperance Association. She writes:
"Peruna is certainly a valuable nerve
and blood remedy, calculated to build
up the broken-down health of worn-out
women. | have found by personal ex-
%perience that it acts as a wonderful re-
stOrer of lost strength, assisting the
stomach to assimilate and digest the
food, and building up WORKOUT tissues.
In my work l have had occasion to
recommend it freely, especially to
women.
81 know of nothing which is better TO
build upthe strength of a young mother,
in fact, all the ailments peculiar to
women, so / am pleased to give it nv
hearty endorsement"
DR.. Hartman has prescribed Peruna
for many thousand women, and he
never fails to receive a multitude of
like the above, thanking him
for the wonderful benefits received.
Man-a.Iin the Ideal Iaxaf;va
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
CURED HER CHILDREN.
Girls Suffered with itching Eczema
Baby Had a Tender Skin, Too
Relied on cuticura Remedies.

Some years ago my three little
girls had a very bad form of eczema.
Itching eruptions formed on the backs
of their heads which were simply COW
cred. l tried almost everything, but
failed. Then my mother recommended
the Cuticura Remedies. 1 washed my
children's heads with Cuticura Soap
and then applied the wonderful oint-
ment, Cuticura. l did this four or five
times and l can say that they have
been entirely cured. 1 have another
baby who is so plump that the folds of
skin on his neck were broken and even
bled. I used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. Nine.
Napoleon Duceppe. Al Duluth St,
Montreal, Que, May 81, 1907"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Deafness Cannot Re Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There is only one way 70
cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies.
DEAFNESS ts caused by an innamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is Unnamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when Il is entirely closed. Deaf.
ness lie the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored TO its normal condf-
ton, nearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out or ten are caused by Catarrh, which is nothing
put an innamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness tcaused by catarrh) that cannot Be cured
BY Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Hans Family Pills for constipation.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Heard at the Drama.

Mrs. Ryetop-John, how much time
elapses between the second and third
acts?
Mr.. Ryetop-The program says six
months, Maria.
Mrs. Ryetop (aghast)-Six months,
John? Lands, we can't wait! Why,
them buckwheat cakes I left to riz
will have gone clear through the roof
by that time.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
AS a Substitute

Mrs. Parkway-It must be lonesome
when your husband has to make one
Of his long ~canvassing trips and be
away from home for a week or more.
Mrs. Nexblok-Yes; but Harry is
real thoughtful. He has taught the
parrot to S just the kind of Ian
guage he use when he's about the
house himself.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

l had a bad fall and
1t affected my kid
neys. Severe pains
In my back and hips
became constant, and
sharp twinges fol-
lowed any exertion.
The kidney secre-
lions were badly dis
cOlnrad | Loot annh
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

and grew too weak to work. Though
constantly using medicine I despaired
OF being cured until 1 began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in a short time 1 was
completely cured. 1 am now in ex-
cellent health"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FooT.EAsE

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
,ng, nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
Oy all Druggists, 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Two Halves.

Looks count a lot" remarked Slo-
pay. About half the good l get from
dinner is the look of things"
"All right, Mr.. Slopay," replied Mrs.
Borden. Wen just give you two looks
in future"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Gone, ANYHOW.

Mr.. Jawback-That boy gets his
brains from me.
Mrs. Jawback-Somebody got 'em
from you, if you eve had any-that's
a cinch.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Whatever we really are, that let us
be in all fearlessness. Whatever we
are not, that let US cease striving to
seem to be.-Toybee.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Sudden Changes of the Weather
often cause Bronchial and Lung trou-
bles. Browns Bronchial Troches" al
lay throat irritation and coughs.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Digestive Difficulties? Headache? Sal
low complexion? The remedy is Garfield
Tea, the Herb Laxative. Write for sam
pies. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Prosaie pa.

Katherine" called the old gentle
mar from the top of the stairway,
ARE you still telling that young man
good night in the vestibule?"
Yes, pa" called the fond daugh-
ter.
We'll, don't you know you are
wasting the light?"
"Oh, what's the difference. 1t is
love that makes the world go round"
Yes, and it also makes the gas
meter 90 round"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

The average mans idea Of a good
sermon is n that goes over his head
and hits one Of his acquaintances.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

1t is her winning ways that often
snable a woman to get the better Of a
nan in the matrimonial game.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

If wishes were coal heaps we'd none
of us freeze.-Detroit Free Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Goethe: There is nothing more
trightful than ignorance in action.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

An average yield of ginger in ia
maica is about 1000 pounds an acre.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
WHAT CAUSES HEAnACHr

From October to May, Colds are the most fire..
9uent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMo
removes cause. E.W. Grove on box 25c
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children %teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
aammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc q bottle.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Some silence may be golden, but
much Of it is ironical.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
He Hadn't Expected Il.

Mrs. Benham-Mother died to-day.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will never cease.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
Important to Mothara-


carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that IL
Bears the ~ <~
Signature OfG&EN%LZM
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
HER GOOD FORTUNE.
After Years Spent in Vain Effort.

MRS Mary E. H. Rouse, of Cam.
bridge, n. Y. saws: Olive vears ago
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28

Proud Mother-Everybody says the
baby looks like me.
Her Brother-The spiteful things
don't say that to your face, do they?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1908-04-28
PLIES CURED IN 70

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas-
pr Itching, Blind, Bleeding or ProtrudinR Piles e
ITO IA days OF money refunded. Soc.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-12-25
determination of Fur Seals.

News leaking into the United States
from various sources indicates the
rapid determination Of the fur seal
herd in the Bering Sea, and the fail
ure to protect which seems to be due
solely TO the dilatoriness of the State
Department at Washington. The
United States marshall at Seattle re-
ported recently large number Of
japanese poachers seized and impris-
oned by the American revenue cut
ters; special dispatch TO the San
Francisco Chronicle from Seattle sup
plements the story of the marshall
with the fact that the Japanese
poachers are under the command OF
white men, supposedly English; an
Associated Press cable dispatch from
Toxic brings information that Rus
sian vessels have captured, sentenced
10 be shot and then reprieved Japan
ese seal raiders caught on the Copper
Islands.
All the Information points TO the
fact that the magnificent seal herds
inh habiting the water of the Pribilof
and Copper Islands have been so far
killed off that the poachers are forced
10 go within the three mile zone upon
the land itself in order TO catch
enough to pay the expenses OF their
voyages. There is being wasted in
this way a great natural resource,
worth millions OF dollars, when all
that is necessary to protect it is for
the State Department at Washington
TO propose to Canada that joint action
be taken. Canada is ready. Russia
and Japan are ready to do their parts.
And the only thing that blocks the
project now is the delay at Washing
ton, for which the public is given no
eXplanation.-Topeka State Journal