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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

A remarkable testimonial TO the
truth of Bible. history has recently
been discovered in the Holy Land. Ac-
cording to a most reliable authority.
the house in which John the Baptist
was born has been located, and a tn blet
found in it on which was written the
name of John and his father, Zach
arias.
The method by which this interest
ing and valuable discovery was made
was a most unusual one, and perhaps
the most extraordinary in the whole
history of Palestinian exploration,
says the New York World.
About eight years ago a mosaic map
was discovered at Madaba, in the billy
country east OF the Dead sea. This
map, which dates from the fourth or
fifth century. gives the names and loca-
tions of number of places mentioned
in the New Testament.
A native Christian. seeing this map,
noticed that one of the sites was named
Beth Zahar, which means "the house
of Zacharias." The common tradition
before this time had been that the
house of Zacharias was somewhere
near Ain KAREN, west of the city OF
Jerusalem.
A party of Psychologists at once rec
ognized the importance of the dis
covery and set to work making exca-
vations on the site indicated by the
Madaba map. A few days work
brought to view the mosaic pavement
and foundation stones of a church,
of the stones to have been a domed
structure, as it was represented in the
pictorial map.
More than this. an inscription was
discovered on the pavement, which,
when interpreted. was found to be the
names John and Zacharias. This in
scription removes all doubt in the mat
ter and shows conclusively that the
Madaba map was correct. The domed
church, the ruins of which have been
discovered. was very evidently mem
orial church built on the site of John
the Baptist's birthplace.
The place where the excavations
have been made is 90 kilometres from
Jerusalem and Is kilometers from He
bron. lying to the right of the road
that connects the two places.
The domed church WAS situated near
the point where the road crosses the
river Ain Harrub. whose waters Pom
thus Plate brought to Jerusalem. II
appears to have been a fair-sized build
ing. IL meters in length. The domei
roof is significant in view of the fac
that every other ancient building tha
has been excavated in the vicinity ha.
gable roof.
The name given by the natives to tn.
site was found in Herbat Reit Shakkar
which means 1.-The ruins of the house o
Zacharias." The Hebrew word Beth,
meaning house, has been Arabianizet
into "Beit." and ''Zahar" has beer
changed by the same process int
"Shakkar."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
uL1TERACY OF IMMIGRANTS.
forsu9uese oa4 Southern Nalians
Rank Lower Than People Of
Other Nations.

An estimate has been made bv the
immigration bureau Of the illiteracy
OF our immigrants according to their
various nationalities, says Gunton's
Magazine. So much Is heard Of the
strictness and efficiency Of German
schools that most persons would
think the German immigrant would
rank first; that newcomers from the
fatherland would have the smallest
percentage of adults who can neither
read nor write. In fact, the German
immigrants rank neither first, second
nor third. The Scotch and the Scan
dlnavians come out far ahead Of all
Others In educational qualifications
1or intelligent citizenship, only one
per cent. of their number being in
the llliterate class. The English.
rims and Moravians come next with
two per cent. of their number litter
ate; the Irish and Welsh three per
cent; Germans, Swiss and French.
four per cent; Japanese five per
cent; Dutch six per cent. Then the
percentage of poorly educated immi-
grants takes sudden leap upward.
The Italians from the north part Of
their country and the Magyars have
IL per cent. of illiterates; the He
brews Is per cent; Russians 81 per
cent; Greeks 20 per cent; Slovaks
26 per cent; Roumanians 90 per
cent; Polish 80 per cent; Dalmatian.
Bosnian and Servian 81 per cent;
CrOatian and Slavonian 81 per cent:
Lithuanian 40 per cent; Syrian a.
per cent; 'Ruthenian 40 per cent;
Portuguese and Italians from south
Italy ~ per cent. 1t may be re-
marked that number of our states
could not make any better showing
than is made by immigrants from
several nationalities mentioned.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
LARGEST CIRCULAR SAW.
One in Pennsylvamia Intended to Cua
Pine Stunps Into SAinglo
Rop<. y =

The largest circular saw in the
world has just been. turned out of
factory in Willinmsport. Pa, for use
in the lumber section of Elk county.
The saw is seven feet four inches in
diameter and wears teeth each one
of which is four inches long. The
saw weighs 3O5 pounds.
The purpose for which the NAM
moth saw was made is of interest.
says the Philadelphia North Amer
lean. 1t will be used to cut pine
stumps into shingle bolts, thus open
Ing to the market a vast quantity OF
material which until recently was
considered useless. In Elk county.
where 80 years ago the forests of
white pine were hewn down and turn
ed into lumber, there are thousands
of acres of great pine stumps as solid
as they were the day that the trees
were cut, any of these stumps stand
from five to eight feet above the
ground, so that in the swampy re-
gions of the Elk county plateaus
there are millions of feet of choice
shingle wood. The big saw will be
installed in a mill near Straits, and
its particular business will be to eat
into blocks of the ponderous pine
stumps that are to be fed to it. and
1t is expected to make one bite of the
biggest mOrsel offered.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
Epilepsy,
Fits

my son was cured of very
bad case of epilepsy with DR..
Miles Nervine."
MRS. D. BAKER, Cleveland, O.
"My little daughter who was
afflicted with St. Vitus' Dance
is now entirely we'll after taking
DR.. Miles Nervine only four
months"
MRS. c. G. BENNETT,
Alma. Mich.
Epilepsy, Fits, St. Vitus'
Dance and Spasms, are all nerv-
Gus diseases. They have been
cured in so many instances with
DR.. Miles Nervine that it is
reasonable to conclude that it is
almost sure to cure you. With
nervous diseases of a severe
type, persistent use has almost
invariably resulted in complete
cure or lasting benefits, worth
many times the cost of the rem
edy. The best evidence you can
get of its merits is to write to
those who have used it. Get a
bottle from your druggist. Take
it all according to directions, and
if it does not benefit he will re-
turn your money.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

Up to now. Britain retains from 20
to rs per cent. of the total trade OF
the universe. No other nation has
vet come within half of this remark
able percentage. Nearest is Ger
many, with nearly IL per cent;
France claims about nine per cent;
the United States secures rather
more than nine per cent. II we add
the output of the colonies the Brit
ish empire shows record of about
one-third of the trade Of the whole
xuorl6
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
WU'S GAS METER.
He Sprung 1t ON the Empress Dow
eyer aid 1t was = Pussle
to Her.

This" observed WI, as he lifted
box-like affair from his trunk, lis one
of the gre~test wonders Of America"
''lt doesn't look very " onderful."
commented Isl Ann, tucking one foot
up where she could sit on 1t and the
throne at the same time, relates tAe
Chicago Tribune.
mo, but even in America NO one can
understand it. Listen.
Don't put that thing to my ear"
cautioned Isl Ann. rs this another
of those telephones?"
20 no. This is worse than the tele-
phone. 1t is gas meter
"A gas meter? What does it do?"
THE consumer"
"How does it work?"
THAT is a mystery. 1t is only known
that it works always and untiringly.
1t works while you sleep and while
you wake. 1t never stops. 1t is COLI
structed after the Newtonian theory
of creation. 1t has something in it
that just keeps it whirling on and on.
at so much per revolution, and nobody
knows what heeps it moving, and no
body can stop it,"
That's funny"
Funny, yes. But very sad in Amer
lea. Listen to it. Hear it running
right along. Thank Confucus and the
900 gods of the Pale Green mountains!
The gas company never will get the
chance to read what this meter has
recorded"
But" said the empress, ''is there
no escape from this in America ?"
"None."
at must be worse than manifest des-
tiny"
ut is"
"Wu," remarked Isl Ann, with that
intelligent smile which has enshrined
her in the hearts Of curio collectors
"Wu, am glad you were sent to Amer.
lea. At one time ! almost had decided
to become civilized"
$50 had L." acknowledged WI, "but
the bite of the dog. as the foreign dew
Is put it, will cure the hair"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

Pharaoh's chariot, in which he rode
at Thebes, has been discovered in a
perfect condition in the Valley of
the Tombs of the kings Mt Thebes.
along with the tomb OF Thothmes
~, which Is nearly 1000 years old.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

NAH goodness, cunnel," exclaimed
the elevator man. ''yo' face sho'ly 10
cut up powahful bad dis mornin'."
YES" replied the colonel. my razor
wasn't in good condition. That's how
it happened"
Better carry a gun de next time yo'
gifts in an argument, cunnel."-Phila-
1elphia Press.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19
Fairy ralea in Danger.

If that long-distance wireless cleo
trio photography proves a success,
says the Chicago Record-Herald, many
a choice stock of fairy tales will be
put out of business.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

olRECTO~
STATE.
L.ors Weldon B. Hepburn
William Il. Borah
Thomas H. Hamer
lanes H. Brady
Of state Robert Lansdo"
stephen d. Taylor
coneral- Daniel McDougal
Charles A. Hastings
oiMines- F. cushins.Moore
-. s. Belle Chamberlain
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

Gambling among American work
men is almost unknown as compared
with the same evil in Great Britain,
says the Aosely commissioners.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-10-19

Mother-Johnny.y your pop amt we'll,
so you better run for the doctor.
Johnny-Yes'm.
"An', Johnny. stop on your way at
the florists an ask him how nue. hen
charge fur a pillar O. white flowers
with My Husband in red ON it,
Philadelphia Record.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
DESIGNS in LINENS
CONSIDER UTILITY AS WELL AS
DAlNTINESS.
Very Fine Bureau and Sideboard Cow
ers Entail Heavy Laundry Bills
Good Ones That Can Be
Made at Home.

Every housekeeper appreciates the
difficulty of keeping the covers of
bureaus and sideboards spotless. The
woman who has enough fresh covers
to do away with hasty laundering is
yet to be found.
AS frequent changes are necessary,
the average housewife should sacrifice
her love Of daintiness to utility. Sheer
linen scarfs inset with lace and hand
embroidery are lovely. but distinct
Injuries in this day of SCOT and big
laundry bills.
Have them by all means If yua can
AFFORD extra Is for special occasions:
II not, choose covers that are service
able as well as good looking.
Among the best for general utility
are the plain scarfs of heavy linen or
fine pique that can be made at home
for nothing but the cost of the ma
terials. White linen is probably the
most used, the pique is preferable. as
1t wrinkles less quickly.
The simplest, most effective, and. at
present, the smartest of these heavy
covers are those in plque, embroidered
on the edges with heavy. graceful
scallop ard with no other trimming
but a large monogram directly in the
center of the front. about two inches
In from the scallop.
Pad the scallop heavily with darning
cotton, using chain stitch, and but.
tonhole closely to form a strong edge
The monogram, If one cannot draw
II in for herself can usually be de
signed for about fifty cents. The size
for the bureau scarf is useful for
towels. pillow cases and can even be
used on the largest napkins: as the
one monogram can easily be trans.
ferred with impression paper. the
initial cost is worth while.
At the same time. II is well to have
two smaller monograms made to
match. one for the pincushion top and
smaller napkins and the smallest 10
be used on handkerchiefs and lingerie.
1t is quite the thing just now to have
distinctive marking and use It on
NIL ones belongings.
How the monogram is worked de.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

ponds upon the style chosen. Some
are done entirely in solid embroidery,
others are combined with seeding.
Care should be taken to do the pad.
ding smoothly and heavily. In work.
ing the satin stitch do not use too
heavy cotton and be careful about
the slant of the stitches and to keep
the edges even.
The woman who has leisure will find
1t convenient to cut her covers to fit
special bureau or sideboard and make
at least two for each one: three is bet.
ter yet, The scallop can be run on
the four sides or on the ends and
front. as preferred.
The pincushion tops are also seal.
loped and have a monogram in the
center. The square or round ones are
better liked at present than the OBJ.
long.
Sometimes these tops are made with
bottom that laces to the top through
eyelets; more often the top Is cut to
fit and is held TO the satin-covered
cushion by tiny white pins.
A specially good.looking one and
easily Numbered was for round
cushion. The top was a circle big
enough to fit over the cushion and
come half way down. The edge had
small scallop with n monogram in
satin stitch in the center. Underneath
was a small rufIle of pique scalloped
on the edge. This was sewed in a cir.
Gle, finished with a narrow band that
just fitted on the sides of the pin.
cushion when slipped over the top.
The effect is elaborate, yet both
pieces could be washed with only the
trouble of pulling out few pins.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
WHAT THE ooLLIEs HAD.
Small Wonder That the Little Mother
Was Really Alarmed.

Little Mary was really very Ill.
Mother said she was sure 1t was an
attack Of appendicitis, but Grandma
was equally sure the little one was
threatened with commissions.
The argument waXed warm In
Mary's presence, and appropriate RENE
dies were used, and the next day she
was better.
Coming into her mothers room dur
ing her play she said:
Mamma, two of my dollies are very
sick this morning
Indeed, dear, | am very sorry. What
is the matter with them?"
well | don't really know, mamma,
Sut think Gwendolyn has a pint
o'spiders' and Marguerite is going TO
have 'envulsions.'
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
INToLERAsLE ITCHING
Fearful Eczema All Over eaby's Face
professional Treatment Failed.
A Perfect Cure by cuticura.

when my little girl was six months
old | noticed small red spots on her
right cheek. They grew so large that
l sent for the doctor but. instead OF
helping the eruption, his ointment
seemed to make 1t worse. Then |
went TO a second doctor who said 1t
was eczema. He also gave me an oint.
ment which did not help either. The
disease spread all over the face and
the eyes began TO swell The itching
grew intolerable and it was a terrible
sight to see. consulted doctors for
months, but they were unable to cure
the baby. paid out from $50 to $50
without relief. One evening l began
to use the Cuticura Remedies. The
next morning the baby's face was all
white instead Of red | continued until
the eczema entirely disappeared. Mrs.
p. E. Gumbin. Sheldon, Ia, July Is, OS."
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp. Solo Props. Boston
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
Washiro n Plume.

You don't need to be aghast at the
idea of washing a plume.
The thing is. in fact. almost ms sim.
pie as laundering n muslin dress.
The advice given by one woman Is
MS follows: Lay the plume In a suds
made OF good white soap and cold
water and let 1t stand for two or three
hours. Then put into hot water. where
1t should remain about twenty min.
utes. Then. with piece OF soft cloth
or silk dipped In soap suds. remove
any dirt which may remain. Lay II on
n clean towel and touch with n piece
OF cloth rolled mp 10 restore the curl
When almost dry shake until AurYy.
place In tissue paper and put II in tho
warming oven OF the stove to dry
thoroughly. II necessary use tho dull
side OF an ivory paper cutter In re.
storing the curl.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
For Bow or Girl.

A charming little costume for tho
small boy or girl going to kindergarten
could be made from golden brown
broadeloth. trimmed with black mr..
,rakhan. Tho box Goa, could cover
the dress or Knockers M the case may
be. and close double. breasted with
black frogs. Tho coat sleeves should
be deep shawl and the collar and cuffs
OF tho black nstrakhan. Tho hat Of
hussar shape will have drapcd crown
OF tho brown cloth ana brim Of No.
trakhan. A white brush on tho left
side Will be held In place with black.
cord ornament. Supposing = boy IL
tho ~cnrcr. a black patent leather bel,
may be added.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
SQueIchinQ Him,

The Rev. Sam Jones greatly disliked
being interrupted when speaking, and
the rash auditor who attempted II
generally met with a pretty sharp re-
tort.
He was preaching on prosperity,
when little man in the front row
shouted:
Prosperity hain't hit me very hard
yet. Tell us about suthin' we know
about"
The speaker paused and glazing
down at the diminutive interrupter
squelched him with the following:
so prosperity hain't hit you yet, eh :?
Well, you can't expect it to till you
grow some. 1t is pretty hard work to
hit nothing!"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
Meteor, Add 70 Earth. weloh,.

The meteors which fall upon the
earth in vast numbers every year add
their weight TO the earth. Thus the
earth Is increasing a minute quantity
In weight each year. but not enough
TO be perceptible in thousands
OF years. Except for the escape OF
light gases from the atmosphere there
Is no known way in which the earth
can lose weight
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

mercury Will surely destroy the sense OF smen
and completely dcranGe the whole system when
entering It through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should be used except prescrir-
tons from reputable physicians the damage they
Will do Is ten fold to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Hairs Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by +. J. Cheney Co. Toledo. O.. contains mer-
curry. and Is taken internally acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system. In
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be you get the
genuine. II Is taken internally and made In Toledo.
Ohio. by 7. j. Cheney a Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price. 75c. per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
EVENLY MATCHED,

Magistrate Ito witness)-And where
were you when this assault occurred?
Witness-Just across the street,
your honor.
Magistrate-Then why didn't you go
to the plaintiffs assistance when you
saw him attacked?
Witness-FaiX, l wasn't sure then
that he wouldn't be the defendant,
your honor.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
Too Much for Mamma.

Whats the matter with your eye,
Tommie?''
THE boy next door struck me.
mamma.
What for. pray"
He said struck him first"
And did you?"
NO: honest, | didn't. mammal"
We'll. why didn't your"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
Historical Relic.

The visitors in the historical muse
UNI gazed curiously at a small feather
pillow which nestled in a glass case.
Il don't see anything unusual about
that pillow" remarked one Of the visi.
tors, turning to the guide.
ITS q very valuable pillow" re
piled the guide. That is Washing
toms original headquarters" -Lippin.
colts.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

of which is used to hang the pocket
either against the wall or across the
corner of toilet glass. on front OF
the pocket the words Hair Pins" are
embroidered in some contrasting color.
surmounted by spray of flowers.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
Make Your 1apses.

II you run out Of wax tapcrs maize
one by twisting n string and dipp.as
II In melted parnfiln wax and hoidins
II up BY one end TO drip. Il harlcns
instantly and you can place Il " the
lighter and use Immediately.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
WALL POCKET FOR TRINkErs.
Useful Device for Hair Pins and Other
Small Articles.

The accompanying illustration SHOWS
. very useful device in the way OF n
wall pocket, combining in one and the
same article three distinctly different
things. The roll.shaped cushion at the
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
II Would Seem So.

Giles-The camel should DO the
most courageous OF all animals.
Miles-Because why?
Giles-Because 1t is nearly all back.
bone. See?
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

A singer doesn't weigh his words on
the musical scale.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
The Land Of EnaIand.

Twelve thousand seven hundred and
ninety-one persons own toar-ffths Of
the soil of England, their aggregate
property, exclusive Of that within the
metropolitan boundaries, being 40.1S0..
IT'S acres. In point of fact, the mum.
Der OF owners Of four-fifths of the Eng.
lish land is nearer 5000 than $4,000.
or these 500 are noblemen, and four
or five OF these swallow up the rest.
New York American.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

And 1t sometimes happens that Q
man Is married to his boss.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

1t 10 better to begin late doing our
duty than never.-Dionysius.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

Use Aliens f00tsEase
Cures tired. arh sweating feet 80. Trial package
fires. A 3. olustod. l.. Roy. MY.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look fos
the signature of T.. W GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure Cold in One Day. sc.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
6luMno Nature.

Over In France they are testing
some artificial clouds that are design.
ed to protect the vineyards from the
too direct rays OF the sun.
Think OF plant for the manufac.
ture OF clouds and hazes and artificial
rainbows.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02

PILES CURED IN To IL DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed To cure any case
of Itching. bind, Be.ding or rrotrudlng Piles in
To IL days or money refunded. LOc.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
JUST A TEST.

Goodness, sonny, what's the
trouble?"
"Nawthin'. Just wanted to see II
! had forgotten how to cry-boo.hoo!"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1909-01-02
important to Mothers.

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORlA u safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that IL