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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
THE HARVEST SUPPER.
A Merry Hour After Hard Days
Work In the NheataeId.

Then the q o'clock whistle blows. and
there is n ilIttcr of excitement" writes
john Northern Ilillnrd in The Ladies'
Home Journal The girls run for the
butter and cream and milk and middle
aged woman. an old aud tried hand ut
making coffc" 10y the gallon. begins the
important concoction. Ii there is long
veranda Ia the farmhouse. the table is
spread there At intervals are stacks of
white and brown bread. rolls of butter.
pitchers of milk. dishes Of apple sauce.
picked beet, and jam. plattcrs of chick
en-. cut in pieces. sliced ham and beef and
mutton and bowls of vegetables are
placed conveniently for the men to help
themselves aS quickly as possible.
In ten min',cS the bread plates are
empty and are filed again with stcaming
biscuits. Coffee cups are rcplcniShed.
and the meat plattcrs make several
journeys to the kitchen. \ dozen apple:
custard and berry pies disappear like
snow before the sun. p"taines are cap
tured on the points of forks. cut in half.
sopped in gravy and disappear as quick
~ u coin is slipped from the palm of
a wizard. Then there is n squeaking of
boots. the sliding Of chairs. and the men
go back To the yard.
The horses are fed. and the hay in
the loft Of the barn is shaken down and
blankets thrown on it. rude but wei
come bed for the men. tired ont by the
days toll II * II MINDLESS night. and
the music Of the kaiy'lids and crckets
sounds sharp and clear. NJ . o'clock
the men throw themselves on the impro-
viscd beds and soon are snoring Justify.
On the floor below the horses stamp I'M
easily a. the mosquitoes settle on them.
The light in The kitchen is put out. The
tired women are soon asleep. The har-
vest moon rises like II ball of fire"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

Love Is the
cornerstone of n
w o III ans life.
She builds all
her hopes upon
and around those
tender affections
which she cher
islies toward the
ones who are
dear to her, and
which she looks
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

Ueroires of the Fircsiic and the
Minister AaReis-In
the sicS room--N hat Her Chief De-
sire Shoald lie.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16
PocoMoKE RIVER LINE
Baltimore-snow Hill Route.

Baltimore-Snow Hill Route.
The Steamer Pocomoke leaves Snow
Hill at O'Clock a. m, on every Monday
and Thursday stopping ut Mataponi,
Pocomoke City S a. m Powclls. Reno
both, Cedar Hall. Pitts Wharf, Shell
town, Onancock 80 p. m, Finney 5,
Tangier Island 400 p. m, Crisficld g
p. m, arriving in Baltimore ) o'clock
next morning.
Returning the Steamer leaves Balti-
more from pier foot of South street at
800 p. m. every Tuesday and Friday
for points named, arriving mt Crisfield
a. m. Tangier Island 5.3Oa a. m, Oman
cock 1.30 n. m, Pocomoke City 100
p. m. Snow Hill 800 p. IN.
7. \. JONES, Gen. Superintendent
T. MURDOCH. Passenger Agent.
J. SAWYER WILSON, JR., Freight
Agt., Baltimore. d..
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING
SYRUP for children teething. Ii soothes
the child, softens the gums. allays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhpa. Twenty five
cents a bottle. IT Is THE BEST OF
ALL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16


Daily Special only Express Sat only
OceanC
Pass and Thursday %
Daily Daily
more only
Monday Thursday only
Saturday only
I. Al Al BENJAMIN, T
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-09-16

No. She came mp 10 the emergency.
She quRiled not under the stroke. She
offered Ia go out Of the comfortable
house into smaller one and wear the
old cloak another winter. She was the
one who understood your affairs withost
blaming you. You looked upon what you
thought was thin, weak woman's arm
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
bruce Claimants

According to Melbourne correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail, two brothers,
named respectively George Carpenter
bruce. bootmaker, and Charles bruce,
house agent. claim to be the direct le-
gitimate grandsons OF the t. c. bruce
who is alleged to have really been the
fifth duke of Portland. They main
tain that II Mrs. bruce establishes her
claim that the father of her husband,
Walter bruce, was the duke of Portland
In disguise, then they take precedence
OF her son, for their father was a son
of f. c. bruce by marriage he con-
tracted before his marriage OF which
Walter bruce was the issue. This
earlier marriage of T. c. bruce (alias
the duke) was, they state, contracted
with Elizabeth Crickmer at Bury st.
Edmunds in 1916. The marriage on
which Mrs. bruce is relying was many
years later. George bruce is now TAX
ing legal steps to claim the dukedom.
and is following the issue OF the Eng
lish proceedings.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
What "AIabastlne" Is.

Alabastine is a durable and natural
coating for walls and ceilings. 1t is
entirely different from all "kalsomine"
preparations Alabastine comes in
white or twelve beautiful tints, and is
ready for use by adding cold water.
1t is put up in dry powder form in
five-pound packages, with full direc-
tons on every package Alabastine is
handsome, Clearly and permanent. 1t
can be re-coated and retinted at slight
expense. Paint dealers and druggists
sell Alabastine and furnish card OF
tintS.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

When he recovered and was able to
leave the house, pitiable object, with
his pale face and hollow eyes. the first
thing he did was to wend his way to
the shabby table d'hote, and now 1t
was his turn to wonder, for his fellow
bohemian was not there.
And winter stole into spring, and
spring into summer. but still he did
not see her, and at last he grew to
realize that they would not meet again.
1t was an Easter morning, seven
years later. as she came out of one
OF the great railway stations into the
streets of Paris. tired and travel-stain-
ed.
The company with which she had
been touring the French provinces
had disbanded. and she had arrived in
the capital poor and friendless, In
search OF a new engagement.
She entered an unpretentious res
taurant close by. and while her morn
Ing meal was being prepared amused
herself by glancing at newspaper.
M Theo. Farr" The name leaped
out Of the page and struck her eyes.
Theo. Farr In Paris-in print! An
other moment showed her that Fran
cesca. new opera, by an unknown
composer, was to be produced as ven-
ture three nights hence
Her capital was considerably under
$25. She would go to him and beg Of
him. for the old times sake. the favor
of small part.
She swallowed her meal in ten min
utes and made her way excitedly to
the stage door.
M. Theo. Farr." the doorkeeper In
formed her. was lodging In tho Rue
Tronchet."
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
wINNIPEoosIs LETTER.
From Dennis Twohey Who Went From
Austin, Mimi. March, 1903

Winnipegosis. Man. Jan. 23. 1899.
benjamin Davies. Esq, Canadian
Government Agent St. Paul. MIMI,
Dear Sir:-I have great pleasure In
writing you these few lines TO let you
know how like my new location and
how | have been getting along since
left Southern Minnesota. | like this
country well. the climate agrees with
me and my family at all seasons. and
taken all around 1t Is away ahead OF
Minnesota. l may say that we have
not had one storm yet this winter. AS
regards the productivee OF the soil,
consider 1t beats Southern Minnesota.
am practical farmer, but have never
seen such vegetables In my life as |
have seen raised here. AS regards
grain OF all kinds. | have seen splen-
did yields, In fact any man who can
not get along here and make good
living cannot do It anywhere.
We have abundance OF wood for fuel.
timber for building. and lots OF hay.
] have got good water on my place
about "a feet J have n good class OF
nelghbors around me. and have been
well used by everybody ! have been
able to get lots OF work for myself
and team at fair wages. whenever
wanted II. and | think any one else
can do the same ! would not care to
return 10 Minnesota. | am, sir. yours
very truly,
(Signed) DENNIS TWOHEY.
The government has agents In sew
eral OF the states. any OF whom will be
pleased TO give you information. as to
free homestead lands to those desiring
It.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

Little 4-year-old Marie lives on the
fourth floor of an apartment-house.
and one day she said: Mamma. Is
heaven higher than this house?" Eyes,
dear" was the reply. And will we go
there when we die?" Yes. II we are
good" We'll. then, mamma" said
Marie. let's be real goody good and
maybe they'll let us occupy the ground
floor when we go there Brooklyn
Times.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
In a few minutes a cab landed hsf

In lew minutes u CAD lduueu nor
at the door.
He was smoking in an armchair by
the window, and sprang up with an ex-
clamation OF amazement
"You Is 1t possible? Oh, how glad
1 amp
"Tell me ALL" she cried, when she
explained her errand. TELL mo ALL
You are a rich MANI"
ooh, no, no--a poor one. / teach and
write songs. But I've the chance OF
fame at last The work is being put
on as a stop-gap. so to speak, but If 1t
succeed" caught his breath. If it
succeeded he was made"
Time flew, and while they were dis
cussing the possibility of his securing
her small part at so late date, the
door was opened violently and stout
gentleman burst upon them with a
perspiring face.
Theo. paled at the sight. Instinct
lively he knew the manager had
brought bad news.
Your prima donna has the influenza,
and francesca cannot be produced.
That Is ALL"
The young men stood motionless. At
blow his world had crashed in ruins
about him. The next instant Alma
spoke.
"Will you trust 'Francesca's' music
to me?"
Both men started as if they had been
shot-Theo with hope, the manager in
expostulation.
Your echoed the latter. "Who are
your"
II am nobody" she said calmly, "but
If you are willing l may be someone
yet"
"But-but you are mad. you could
not study the score by Thursday
night.
The familiar music was lying on
chair She saw it, snatched at it, and
thrust it into Theo's hand.
Play the accompaniment to the in
VOCATION" she said Il am going to
sing it,"
She began quietly. She realized as
the first bars left her lips that she
was singing for the crown of her am
bition; more than all, she knew that
she was singing for the salvation of
the man she loved. He knew It, too,
as their eyes met.
The managers eyebrows lifted, and
his hand shook a little as he turned
the page.
For him / love-for him I adore"
And when it died with the last chord
the manager caught her by both hands.
"Mademoiselle," he said gravely. 81
shall have the honor to submit con-
tract to you this afternoon. Your
friend should be grateful to you"
But Theo said nothing. Only his
face spoke-and it was eloquent
enough.
Everybody knew what happened. |
When the curtain fell on the last act |
of Francesca" the audience rose to
their feet and called for the composer
with cheers that rang through the
house.
He stood bowling amid the deafening
plaudits, waiting for the frenzy to sub
side. But that was not to be yet. The
prima donna must be recalled, and
Thee. led her on once more, and they
stood together while Paris screamed
Itself hoarse.
Do you ask the sequel? 1t was a
party at a gay Partisan hotel.
The bridegroom rises to return thanks,
and says 1t is an appropriate thing
that his wife and he should breakfast
IN a restaurant today, because 'it was
in a certain restaurant = seven
year ago not quite so fashion
able, perhaps" etc. And the bride
laughs merrily, while the people Won
Ter why.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
AN UNKNOWN.


There is--or there used to be--in Z
squalid little street In the neighbor-
hood OF the British Museum an eat
ing-house, whose principal recon-
/, mendation In the eyes OF its patrons
| was three-course dinner for IL cents.
| 1t boosted "frst-class ROOM" and
this was interesting on account Of the
people to be seen in it.
On certain January afternoon,
however, the room contained but two
customers They were a girl and a
young man-strangers to each other.
Both ordered and ate their dinners
furtively, and both seemed ashamed Of
being there.
"Will you be offended II | speak to
you? / fancy we are In the same pro-
fession."
I'm the same boat. at any rate" she
said, with little rueful laugh. What
makes you think so?"
you look musical. Aren't you?"
II sing" she said. "And your"
Il imagine | compose"
Have you done any good?" inquir-
ed the girl, after slight pause.
Not yet. / only hope. Have you
an engagement anywhere?"
mot now; I'm trying for one"
TITS an uphill life" observed the
young man, with a sigh
Hateful" agreed the girl, and there
was a pause.
When they had paid their twelve
cents they left, but stood at the door
together.
She held out her hand to him and
wished him good-by.
"Good-by," replied he ooh, one mo-
ment! Will you tell me your name?"
alma Breton. And yours?"
Mine is Theodore Farr."-
ANY good fortune YETI"
mo. Promlses-only promises-and
they mean SO Hitler she replied, dis
sonsolately.
They had met at dinner again; they
now met there daily. 1t had become
their habit-the custom of these two
waits in professional London-and
each found delight in the others COM
pany.
II have brought you back the score
of Francesca she said. II think /
almost know 1t by heart"
you like it,"
1T Is really masterplecep
"And yet no manager will look at
It," he said, bitterly.
wait! Be patientr
II am worn out with waiting. Bah!
talk of yourself. No chance of an en-
gagement still. you say?'
None"
The next afternoon she did not see
him at the clearinghouse. and she won
dered why 1t was because he was i'll.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
Do Your Feet Ache and Burnr

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
Ar. You Using Aliens Foot-E.ssf

1t is the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Samples sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP or FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Fla SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles Of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them In the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and Its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
arc used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by . method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front OF every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP GO.
sAH szAHcxsco. CAT.
xoUWvILLL III. INV YORK ny.
eor sale By all Dsu8giaA Price Soc. per bottle
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
Big Filipino Society.

The Catapunan Society, an organiza-
ton that supports the insurgents in
the Philippines, is said to have 5000, 900
members.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

ment OF your kind. rest assured that
yours VIII be the one.
Gratefully yours,
JAMES LEWIS"
Wherever the catarrh Is. there is sure
to be waste Of mucus. The mucus is
as precious as blood. 1t is blood, in
fact. 1t ia blood plasma blood with
the corpuscles removed. To stop this
waste, you must stop this catarrh. A
course OF treatment with Pe-ru-na
never fails TO do this.
Send for free catarrh book. Address
The Pe-runa Drug Manufacturing
Co.. Columbus. Ohio.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

Jerusalem is now nothing but a
shadow of the magnificent city Of an
cient times 1t is about three miles in
circumference and 1t is situated on =
rocky mountain.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

The Housewife" Is this here milk
pure? Don't try to deceive me, now"
The Milkman-"I will not, ma'am.
1t is not pure. 1t is half cream. In
dianapolis Journal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

What the prophet of old said in his haste
may be true, that all men are liars, but
with all due respect for the gentler sex,
all liars are not men.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

Charles Dudley Warner: If we had
Phidias who could put the American girls
charms in marble, all the antique galleries
would close up and go out of business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

Write. Telephone or Wire us if you want
to buy or sell. Andrew x Lombard Stock
Brokers, salt Lake, Utah. Reference any
Bank in Salt Lake.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

The man who always looks as if he were
having his picture taken is likely to obtain
natural picture.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

Charles Dudley Warner: Simplicity is
making the journey of this life with just
enough baggage.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

pretty features and ROUNDED 10TH IS
q duty women owe to themselves.
The mark of excessive monthly suf-
ering is familiar one in the faces of
young American women.
Don't wait, young women, until
your good looks are gone past recall.
Consult Mrs. Pinkham at the out
Start Write TO her at Lynn. Mass.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

Krupp has made over 10000 guns of
large caliber for the armies OF Eu-
rope.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup

forchildren teething, softensth gums reduces In
hammation, allays pain, cures wind collie % cents
a bottle.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
Health and Reauty.

Nobeauty with plmply skin, duh eyes. bad breath.
Clean your system and keep IL clean with fragrant
Cathartic All druggists l0c 25c SOC.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

War surely is not a picnic, even il 1t is
an occasion where canned goods are opened.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
THE WHOLE SYSTEM
Nay Become Invaded by Cstarrh-Gss
er.i Levin Case.

oral Lewis Case.
Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg. Co.. Columbus. o.:
"Gentlemen-I have used Pe-ru-na
for short time and can cheerfully rec
ommend 1t as being all You represent
and wish every man who Is suffering
with catarrh could know of its great
value. Should l at any future time
have occasion to recommend treat,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14

n TEALTH beauty tho gories of perfect womar
= Women who constantly with weakness peculiar
their retain their beauty Preservation OF
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1899-04-14
THE
MARKS or
SUFFERING

Miss EDNA ELLIS Hggnsport, Ohio, writes: DEAR MRS.
PNKHAM school teacher and had suffered untold agony
during my menstrual periods for years My nervous sy
tenn was almost wreck suffered with pain in my side and
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-04
Rome Antedates Romulus.

1t is all very we'll to demOlish VIII
liam Tell, Shakespeare and Beatrice
Cenci, but when it comes TO denying
the existence of ROmulus and Remus
it is another question altogether-for
the Romans, says the Pail Mall Ca
zette.
Although opinions have.always differ
ed about the exact date of the founda-
ton of Rome, the calculations of the
historian Varrone have been consider
ed the most reliable, who put it at the
eighth century b. G. The people, how
ever, who desire a definite date have
ever declared that the Eternal City was
founded by ROmulus 753 B. c., aud
that the audacious shepherd laid the
first stone on the Palatine on April p
exactly, 50 that the city is now 1852
years old. Now, to the general indig-
nation, the archaeOlOgist, o. Monte
Illus, comes forward with document to
prove that the ancient mistress Of the
world arose much earlier .han eight
centuries B. c., there being remains of
the ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth
centuries before the Christian era The
conclusion to be drawn is that Rome
has at least the respectable age of 300
years, that ROmulus and his brother
have never existed, and that the wolf,
kept in the cage on the top of the
Capitoline Hill, as confirmation of the
legend, is nothing but an impostor.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1899-10-04
Buttermilk and Health.

But few appreciate buttermilk. 1t
would be a sorry day for the doctors
and hogs if everybody ate and drank as
much buttermilk as this writer, says
a. y. Hyatt, in Northwestern Agri-
culturist. give buttermilk consider
able credit for the fact that / have
never been so sick as to have a doctor
come to feel my pulse and look at my
tongue. don't believe We would find
half as much error and nonsense in
our agricultural papers if all the editors
would eat and drink enough butter
milk. Buttermilk clears the brain and
cleans the blood.
A noted physician said not long ago
that buttermilk is "a true milk pep
tone" That is, milk already partially
digested. Ii is a decided laxative and
nothing equals it in habitual constipa-
ton. II is a diuretic and is excellent
for kidney troubles. 1t is the most re-
freshing and digestible of all the pro-
ducts of milk. Nothing is better in the
treatment of diabetes. In some cases
of cancer of the stomach and gastric
ulcer buttermilk Is the only food that
can be retained. One of my neigh0Ors
spent money enough TO go to the Phil
ippines for doctors, drugs, etc, to cure
his rheumatism, without getting any
better.
1 told him few barrels of nice but
termilk would drive rheumatism from
his anatomy and il was done with less
than a barrel worth about zoe per 100
pounds to feed hogs know of half
dozen ia this county Of buttermilk who
lay the cure of their rheumatism to
lIppered milk and buttermilk. Any
of you who think your system needs
little beer, whisky or tobacco, try
butternsjlk instead give it good trial
and become happier and healthier.
Tue only Atimulant this writer takes in
his old age are buttermilk and Topper
ed milk, and my friends land ], too
are proud of me-
ANY one who knows Mr.. Hyatt will
not need to be convinced that he has
been drinking from the fountain Of
youth. Ifthis is found in the butter
milk jIr every farmer has it at his dis
pOsal. ButteruiLk is food and drink,
Us most people know. If it is also
medicine it is still more desirable.