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than newspapers in large cities require
of their employees, are other reasons given
in the petition for the demand for a
half holiday. The petition makes plea
for the half holiday for the employees
of the other government departments
and bureaus also.
The committee which carried the petit
ton to the White House consisted of
f. c. Roberts of the first division.
Charles s. Gum of the linotype division
and Louis Stark Of the bindery.
Views of Employees.
Mr.. Gum said today that the employees
had no complaint to make against the
conditions under which they worked, or
with the regular eight-hour day, but
they thought they were entitled to the
half holiday the year round.
I'VE work from o'clock in the morn
Ing until 4:3O O'Clock In the afternoon,
with half hour of for lunch," said Mr..
Gum. and during the summer months
we have half day on Saturday. The
petition was ready for presentation to
the President last October
The proposition to increase the work.
ing hours OF the government employees by
an extra half hour has caused consider
able criticism In labor circles. Men who
are leaders in organized labor say that
the extension of the hours Of labor which
have stood for years will react against
the laborinS classes throughout the coun-
try They declare that other employers.
seeing the action OF the government, will
make haste to increase the hours of their
employees.
Government Should Set Example.
John H Torch. president Of the Sta
uonary Engineers Union and formerly
president OF the Central Labor Union.
said today that the government was
looked to TO set a good example to other
employers of labor.
we have heard much Of the improve
ments brought about by the extension of
CIVIL service regulations, but this pro-
posed increase In the working hours of
The government employees is step back
ward The extension of the working
hours of the government employees will
stir up again throughout the country the
nght against the eight-hour day, which
labor has considered settled
Frank Manning, president of the local
retail clerks union, said that he believed
the government could find better ways
ofeconomiz ing than by Diminishing two
or three hundred clerks and making
those who were retained work an extra
half hour every day.
Mr.. Manning said that business condi-
tons in Washington had adjusted them
selves to the hours Of employment of
the government clerks and that if these
hours We're increased until 5 o'clock in
the afternoon the clerks in the shops
throughout the city would have their
hours increased also. Mr.. Manning said
he was much opposed to such a plan,
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No Cut in Clerks Sick Leave
Except in the Treasury

Tho curtailment of the annual sick
leave of the employees of the Treasury
Department from thirty days to ten days
has caused much speculation. today on
the part of the employees of the other
executive departments as to what course
will be 70 lowed with them.
SO far as could be learned by inquiry at
the eight other departments, there is
at present no plan on foot to curtail the
present sick leave of the employees. The
impression generally expressed by the
officials of the departments was that
there was little or no abuse Of the sick
leave privilege In their particular de-
partments.
J. B. Randolph, chief clerk in the War
Department, said that the average sick
leave taken in the department by the
employees was well below ten days a
year.
Average Under Ten Days.
My impression" said Mr. Randolph,
is that the Keep commission, in it's in
vesugation into conditions In the gov
eminent departments found that the av-
erage sick leave for all the government
employees was below ten days annually
In all of the other departments it was
-etiQ tlldC the average SICK Ieave Ot-,the
clerks was low, and that the heads Of
bureaus and divisions were very careful
in regard to allowing the sick Lave. II
the clerks did not prove cOncluSively that
they had to be absent on account of ILL
ness their absence was charged against
their annual leave, and if their annual
leave was exhausted they were not paid
for the time they were absent from the
office.
Discretionary With Officials.
The question was raised by some of the
clerks whether the law did not guarantee
the government clerks thirty days sick
leave with pay each year. If it was re-
quired But the law states that the heads
of the departments may grant thirty
days sick leave to the employees II they
see fit. This leaves the matter in the dis
erection of each department head. The
Jaw also says that the head of the de-
-partments may grant thirty days an
nual leave. This leaves the annual leave
OF the clerks as much in the discretion of
the heads of the departments as is the
sick leave. and should any department
head see tit to curtail the annual leave
of his employees he could do so under the
law. So far none of the heads of DEPART
nlents has evinced a desire to cut down
The annual leave of the employees, and it
Is believed that very careful considera-
ton would be given to the matter before
step was taken to change the rule of
thirty days annual leave, which has been
extant for so many years
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Con inued on Eighteenth Page.)
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
HATS HAVE UPTlLTED BRIM
Fashions Change Is Complete and
VIII Be Welcomed by
Great Many.

AS a departure from the hat that
seems to have aimed at an eclipse OF
the hair and face, there comes the
shape with the upturned brim. To the
keen observer this Is a natural change,
for fashion has capricious way with
her, veering around to extremes in her
delightful way.
There Is the hat turned up at the
back, showing the hair and fitting over
the brow in protecting manner.
Rather trying is this style, requiring
features that can be overshadowed by
the front brim.
Some new shapes are turned up at
the side. and 1t must be confessed that
this line is generally becoming. The
question for you to decide is which
side Is the better-and the arrange
ment of the hair and your profile are
the points to claim your attention.
The end is not yet A brim may be
turned straight up at the front with
Napoleonic severity. Not every wom-
an can wear this shape, but to the for
tunate one there is great joy in store.
With a military suit, this is the best
model for an all-conquering success.
The main point is to twist and turn
the brim until the proper line for you
he attained. The hat must be dissocia-
tod from the case or window and con-
s,dered in its relationship to the wear
or When you select the upturned brim,
Insist upon looking in the very neces'
sary mirror.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

they have won considerable strength
from the very recent suppression Of
the populace in the agitation for the
reform Of the suffrage basis in Prus-
sia.'' said Dr. Wheeler.
THE socialists are much less the
oretical than they used to be, and are
therefore milder. You could more
appropriately call them the progress
sive or radical political party Of Ger
many-say the party to the left Since
they have become more practical they
have drawn over to them many per-
sons who. while willing to take sides
with a radical party, would not caro-
to be classified with the outright theo-
retical socialistic movement To-day
the socialist party in Germany is do
ing things. and 1t IL temporarily sat
fsfied with many reforms which would
never be accepted by the theoretical
socialists of other days.
Why. Germans cannot understand
what they are talking about in Eng
land" he said. There is no thought
Of war In the German mind The
army, 1t Is true, is a splendid fighting
machine, but 1t is q greater training
school than 1t is a weapon OF war.
Every German Is a trained man. An
army may not be the best kind OF a
training school. but Is better than
nothing"
When in Berlin President Wheeler
several times personally met Emperor
William. who, he says, is in the best
of health
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

have a number Of inexpensive but
pretty summer negl1gees than to have
one elaborate robe which will be
soiled and untidy after 4 little general
wear. In the best shops are = plent1-
full supply Of the fresh but inexpensive
negligee prettiness to be drawn upon.
Dimity, dotted and cross-bar, and
batiste make lovely breakfast jackets,
kimonos. etc. This material IL mex.
pensive and launders beautifully. An
other material which L. very practical
Is china silk. for 1t wears longer than
any other silk and will also stand
much washing.
A loose robe Of any description Il II
its best in soft supple material, crepe,
china silk. satin, challie or fine cash.
mere rather than the crepe wash ma,
terials.
We picture An extremely dainty IT.
fair. made up Of pure white china silk
and trimmed with lace insertion and
edg1ng.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

AZ EGL1GEE robes and sacks may
IL be made up at all times and
~ seasons and although the styles
for these necessary garments
change but little, there are new
touches to be seen on the newest mod
els.
A lounging robe Is a very comforta-
BILE thing to have and 1t is just as easy
end at the same time just as inexpen-
sive to make 1t pretty and dainty as
unattractive. Unfortunately many
women. recognizing the need Of COM
Portable summer negligees, fall to rec
ognize also the possibility Of being
charming in such attire.
These ungainly kimonos made Of
brightly colored silks are anything but
becoming, and they really make a
woman look frightful. Delicate or dull
colors should always be chosen, for
these are not only much more becom-
ing, but are far more dainty
1t is far better. too. for woman to
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

Or. Benjamin lds Wheeler Take q
Movement In Germany, Whence
He Has Just Returned.

San FrAncisco.-Dr. BENJAMIN Ide
Wheeler. who has Just returned from
= SIX months stay at the University
Of Berlin A. Roosevelt exchange pro
lessor, II himself a graduate Of the
University Of Heidelberg. where he
took his degree Of doctor OF phtloso-
ply In 1885. Previously to his call to
the presidency Of the University Of
California. post he has occupied
since 1889. he was professor Of COM
parative philology and Greek at Cor
nell and was later professor in the
American school at Athens He 10 q
native of Massachusetts,
THE socialists as a political party
are gaining strength in Germany.
They gained little after the fall Of
the late Won Buelow ministry, and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
New Embroideries.

There is a present fad for lace and
embroidery in combination.
This is a little more than revival
- q fashion of two or three seasons
The designs, too, are familiar.
o. Gees the same crescent shape
n1,oue the oval medallions and the
long. tablike motifs.
Women possessing trimmings Oh lnis
bind should bring them to light ana
make use of them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

Vegetable Compound has done for mo
during this trying period. Complete
restoration to health means so much
to me that for the sake of other suffer-
ing women ] am willing to make my
trouble public so you may publish
this letter. "-MRs. CHAs. BARCLAY,
R.F D., Graniteville, Vt.
No other medicine for woman's ills
has received such widespread and IN
qualified endorsement. No other med
icine we know of has such record
of cures of female ills as has Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
For more than 80 years it has been
curing female complaints such as
Inflammation, liberation, local weak
nesses, fibroid tnmors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, indigestion
and nervous prostration, and it Is
unequalled for carrying women safely
through the period of change Of life.
1t costs but little to try Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and.
as Mrs. Barclay says, it is worth noun
fains of gold to suffering women.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

Chocolate brown face cloth would
make up well In this style. The skirt
Is arranged in fiat inverted plaits.
stitched down halfway, while the bod
Ice Is cut with straps of material taken
over the shoulders and lightly braid
ed; the openings between the straps
are filled up with piece lace. Turn
back cuffs braided at the edges, are
set to the loose sleeves at the wrist.
Materials required: Four and one.
half yards cloth 4S inches wide, one
dozen yards braid. one-fourth yard
lace.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
For a Black Hat.

When deciding on the trimming for
that black velvet hat hearken to that
little voice from Paris
The very latest idea is to trim the
shape, which, by the way, is turned up
at the back with huge bow of cream
colored silk.
This white silk is brocaded or en-
broidered with old gold and rose silk.
and as last touch a narrow band of
fur is placed on each edge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Hla Secret.

nt see how you make your
Brown said to the modern
i've been around your farm
|veek now, but haven't seen
d churn."
haushed pleasantly. partly be-
Il Browns stupidity and partly
IL his success in keeping hia
mystery. "Oh. my scheme
heh," be explained. "All l have
4 to take a f1ve-mile trip along
nshest road on my motorcycle
bucket Of cream strapped or
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
The Stand She Would Take.

Rodrick-Yes. the lady orator II one
OF the most stern. Unconditional look
Ing women l ever met. Why. believe
II there was an earthquake she would
be standing In the same place after II
was over.
Van Albert-That's ridiculous. What
would she be standing on?
Rodrick-Why. II there was nothing
else to stand on she would stand on
her dignity.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
90 Il Was.

A young man In Baltimore WAS
dining with a friend and happened to
get hold of a second Joint Of a chick.
en- which he found rather hard to
negotiate without the use Of consid.
cradle force.
Gee. but this is a tough joint" he
said to his friend.
1T IL that" replied his friend. 1T
ought to be pulled"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
c,nev Net TurbanS.

The lowered turban has given way
large one made of coarse fancy
uet The same kind is used that we
me- me-, had for gown drapery during the
Winter ua Brilliant colors are seen,
N,nh as purple. the new vivid dark
.,A nlack white with black Spot
and Chantecler req .,u.,o ooss =,
'D The turbans are an artistic mass OF
.h,s net twisted into puffs ana loops
e . ends. The latter are wired IN or
s s - Keen their shape and give the
t,rraa character.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Mural Born Pesslmlot.

ayer man says he was standing
platiorm Of a small town rail-
|huon not very far from this
besstly when a youth from the
] came up and began gazing at
ID report blackboard. On the
M written:
tnins on time Sept. l."
studying the board a couple Of
the young man turned
owning.
Trains on time, 'cept one." he
I'll bet that there one 10 the
n | have come hero to meet"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Tall Hat EJowArh

Hollyhocks ARE In" Paris shows
whole hedges Of these stiff flowers on
her model hats. and many other tall
spikelike blossoms are in evidence.
When the stem is not stiff enough to
hold them in place, on end. as it were.
they are wired into outstanding posi-.
ton.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

The Congressman-Can you recon-.
mend me to good political carpenter.
The 6enator-Political carpenter!
What do you want done?
The Congressman want to nail
some campaign lies.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
~ g. kS]@11a]
|151i[11[3D> 0E1O[l[
LAYING iNFEaeNcEs.

lincoln once told the fol-
~, to D. H. Bates. manager
' dspsrtment telegraph Of
y. :, old colored man l knew.
!. = much Of his time preach.
rther slaves It kept him and
thelr labors. His master
!. would punish him the
q. b. vas caught preaching.
marsa, said the ola man.
=, IL bis eyes. I always has
Influences from Bible text.
comes In ma haid. l Jes'
elp It. Can you. MARSH
h, ~ aid his master. I suspect !
stimes draw inferences. But
one text l never could under.
Ind II you can draw the right
!. from It III let you preach to
ARTS content.
- Il de- text. marsa7' asked
bred man.
~ ass snuffeth up the east
Nav what inference do you
On that!'
n marsa, rs neber heard dat
~ pobow, but l 'spects de In
an she got to snuR Z long
10 she get fat.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Trial Bottle Free b. Man

II you sntfer from Epilepsy. Fits, Falling 6ickns
epasms, or have children that do 20. my New Dio-
covery will relieve them. and all you are asked =
do Is TO send for Free TrAl& e Bottle OF Dr.AayD
ERD1OPtBold0 o0ro
1t has cured thoueands where every thing e;so
failed. Guaranteed by May Medical Laborato
Guaranty No. lsg7l Please write for Special Free
e. Boil4e and give AGE and complete address
OR. ". n. RAY, 543 Psarl Street, Men Yoff-.
Please mention this paper. Druggists I'LL orler>
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
WASTED A FORTUNE ON SKIN
TROUBLE

Il began to have an itching over my
whole body about seven years ago anR
this settled in my limb, from the knee
to the toes. went to see great many
physicians, q matter which cost me =
fortune, and after l noticed that dill
not get any relief that way. went for
three years to the hospital. But thay
were unable to help me there. l used
all the medicines that could see but
became worse and worse. l had IN
Inflammation which made me almost
crazy with pain. When showed my
foot to my friends they would get
really frightened. 1 did not know
what to do. / was so sick and had b.
come SO nervous that positively Loot
all hope.
Il had seen the advertisement q
the Cuticura Remedies q great many
times. but could not make up my mini
to buy them, for had already used 20
many medicines Finally did decide
to use the Cuticura Remedies and +
tell you that was never 20 pleased -
when noticed that, after having used
two sets Of Cuticura Soap. Cuticua
Ointment and Cuticura Pills, the q
tire Inflammation had gone. I VS.
completely cured. I should be only
too glad II people with similar disease
would come to me and find out the
truth. would only recommend then
to use Cuucura. Mrs.. Bertha SacAA
1921 Second Ave-, New York. N. T.
Aug. 20, 1909"
"Mrs. Bertha Sachs II my sisteranr
law and know well how she su1Rero0
and was cured by Cuticura RENE
dies after many other treatments
failed. Morris Sachs, 81 Il. seth g,
New York, N. T.. Secretary q
Deutsch-O strowoer Unt.-verein. Kemp
ner Hebrew Benevolent Society. ete1.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

Kind Lady.-"And you are going to
Nicaragua and become soldier OF
fortune? Why not 60 In search OF the
north pole?"
Gritty George.-"Because, mum. !
think l could thrive better on diet
of bananas den | could On diet OF
snowballs."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
THIS THEATER ON WHEELS
In Case Of Fire the Auditorium Could
Be Rolled Into the
Street.

Woodstock, Ill.-A real f1re-proof
theater has been invented II the plans
of Theodore M. Lilleberg of Wood
stock are realized
1t Is Lilleberg's plan to separate the
foyer and auditorium from the stage
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
RURAL JOY RIDEA

Joy r'0ng7 Huh! These city chan.
Boosting all the while
VI "M.sns past In motor car, with c4.v
gals in style win G'S
They let their siren wh,..,
they almost stun 1"el
AND flashing by like comet tail. .h.-
think II lots OF fun: '"'s
But. though the big machines can .rA
AID cost princely price.
1nsy nsver give the pleasure mr. ~
seem quite 20 nice '-''
~ Joy noes the farm boys have aim.
with Beth or Sue ~'o"s
oo"n tns OLD road by moonlight 1. a
horse sleigh built for two.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Gallant.

Hawkins-Are you in favor OF wom'
an suffrage?
Dawkins-No. | think women ought
to be spared suffering as much as pos
sible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
MystlfyIno.

6eymour.-"Why did you leave Elan
nigan's boarding house7"
Ashley-"There was too much
sleight-of-hand work going on"
"Sleight-of-hand work.?
Ashley.-"Yes; Mrs. Flanagan got
the coffee and the tea from the same
pot"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Why Go So Far.

Dorella.-'1 take long walk every
morning for my complexion"
Mordelle.-"Why, ! thought there
was a drug store Just around the cor
ner"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
WORTH
MOUNTAINS
OF GOLD
During Change Of Life,
SAYS Mrs, ChaS. Barclay
Graniteville, vt -''I was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered

from nervousness
andother annoying
symptoms, and I
can truly say that
Lydia Pinkham's
Vege table Com
pound has proved
worth mountains
of gold to me. as il
restored my health
and strength. I
never forget to tell
my friends what
LydiaE. Pinkham'S
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

in case of fire and transport them into
the street. The movable part of the
building is to rest on heavy trucks
propelled by motors.
In case of fire those making up the
audience are warned to sit quietly In
their seats, the electric motor is
turned on and in from 20 to 30 seconds
the entire auditorium can be rolled to
the street and the audience saved
from danger of panic.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

1t is always shock to q man to dfs-
cover that a woman Knows her own
mind" when he marries her under the
impression that she hasn't any.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
This Way.

DO you think this age travels III
cycles!" o,or
81 think this one does on n'o'0'
cycles"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
WAltlna.

Though the wind may shake tho shutters
And tho days bring Icy rain.
Wei possess ourselves In patience
Till tho June bug comes again
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Unoenerous Lavishness

unQenerous lavishness.
Your former husband never con-
planned about the alimony!"
NO." answered Mrs. F1imgilt, "ho
was brute enough to say his motto
was 'Freedom<at any COST"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
ns!' little boy: keep out of
FpuadIe! Can't you read that
Ihsn and Now.
10 the days of old
me knights were bold.
out III days Of now
Inc nights are cold.
Eootists.

Eootlsts.
80! lor the world that some
successful In life," remarked
VINO made his pile.
IvAnfn Tue answer?" we oueried.
- -sn nad to remain $1O-a-week
~ sen-lmportance would set
,at to ,puere on fire." explained tho
'ne FIRST part
Not the same.
"uat has become of Emma
,,ace she married?
wy she and her husband
20 light housekeeping some
, - that so7 | didn't know
l0C y any lighthouses in Arizona
Usefulness.
ne funny men alwav.
ldO0'' It up" "S nasnf
menl' u its v.
fow I'M - good thing. 1t makes
as IL" =. 'oln white meat to corned
Gradual like"
a,Hy loo Dangerous.
,.od- w cannot boast of his
tbe notr
am or \ for ha us Profession there Is
Ooasting OF descent"
= Change.
folks a ma = al up in the air ahor. IT.
,!N' WA travelling machine a' ;.
sstuuls,ass a new motor carr"
,gers' rs,,-
ST. Z 'sck look In his hunting
y killing"
H. tos ~ Variety.
. ,tnn.,O,i stars take best in
y iS@ !, circult," 's'' IN
10 shooting stars"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

Guest-This lobster is very naro'
Waiter-Yes. sir. We were all ou'
~ Holsters. but you insisted upon nav
ing one, and that's the paper macn'
lobster out of the window
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07

This year bids fair to break '"'
record"
well ! hope 1t will mend the pa's
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
Their Resemblance,

"These gamblers who prey upon the
unwary in great city are like the
stars"
IN what respect. would like to
know"
Don't they sin till late."
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-06-07
No Meat on tho Platter.

Jack Sprat can eat no tat,
His wife can eat no ieah'
For they are both taoooins oee
rheir diet is the bean.