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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Struck the Wrong "Man''

ward, on the sand. Then he stopped
over, raised mis- right palm, grinned
with "it's-a-shame-to-do-it" expires
sion, whirled his arm around three
or four times to give it momentum
and then brought his palm down ker
smack with all his might on the ez
posed portion of the recumbent fig
ure's anatomy.
Just two seconds later he was can
tering back to the bathing pavilion al
a 200 fiat clip. The distinctively
feminine Shrek that followed the
swift descent Of his palm enabled
him to learn, even before the passage
of the two seconds, that he was in
bad, and he didn't waste any time
or gray matter in thinking it over
but just got away from the barrier al
q dead lope and hid in his bathroom
for about an hour before his friends
assured him that it would be safe
for him to venture out If he donned
his clothing, as he would probably
not be identified with his regular duds
on, since he had worn his bathing
toys during his precipitate flight.
He hid off in shadowy corners dur
ing the remainder of his stay at the
beach and on the ride ',ack to Wash
ington, and he hasn't let go of that
pensive, thoughtful expi:e
WASHINGTON Post,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Shirred Triple Skirt.

Shirred Triple Skirt.
Triple skirts are exceedingly etfec-
tive worn by the women whom they
are suited and can be relied upon as
correct both for the present and for
the coming season. This one, designed
by May Manton, is made Of cham
payne colored wolfe with trimming of
lace, and is exceedingly handsome, but
various trimmings can be used with
equally good effect and all the pliabie
materials; suited to shirrinSs are APP
propriate.
The skirt consists of the foundation.
cut in five cores, the two f,ounces and
the skirt. The foundation is carefully
shaped and is fitted snugly about the
hips. but flares freely below the knees.
The hOunccs are gathered at their up.
per edges and the skirt is shirred to
form Il yoke and is closed inyisibly at
the back.
Tho quantity Of material required for
the medium size is eleven yards TWEEN.
ty-one inches wide. or six and one
fourth yards forty-four inches wide,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
A Fashion Fancy.

The smart girl has q new use for
heavy silk cord. She is again demon.
stratins; her cleverness by converting it
into a novel cofsage decoration. The
silk cord is thick and preferably black,
and here and there she sews to it big
black plssementerie balls. These balls
are sometimes of silk, and sometimes
are studded with jet beads. TO look
effective the cord should be at least
five yards long. She winds it loosely
about her neck. crossing it in the back,
and keeping one end longer than the
other; she does the same thing over
and over again. until she has four
loops arranged in festoon fashion over
the front Of her waist. with each loop
longer than the last. After she has
made four loops, she ties the two ends
at the eft side in bow. the ends OF
which are either finished with black
silk tn ssels or passementerie balls.
This cord corsage decoration gives a
touch O.. charm and newneSS to plain
waist. and is happy variation from
the bead chains.-Woman' Home Com
panion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

a certain Washington young man
whu went down to one of the Chesa-
peake beaches On Sunday last has
been wearing a pensive, they:ve-got-
me-gueSsing expression ever since his
return, which is explained by a cou-
PIE of friends who accompanied him
IN the trip as follows:
The young Washingtonian, who Is
very near-sighted and very slow
iresser and undresser, emerged from
he bathing pavilion with his bathing
0gs on about fifteen minutes after
his friends had already had a dip in
The water. They met him at the
sathing pavilion entrance as he
emerged in his bathing suit, and they
pointed to a rscumbent figure, lying
lace downward and almost entirely
lowered with sand, down on the
beach. =
There's Jack lying down there in
the sand, pretending that he's
-leep," they said to him, mentioning
.me of mutual friend. We've
lin over with sand but he
with the bluff { that he
IN down and wake
~astdrgtonian
-recumbent
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

the large picture is cut in the latest
lines and includes one Of the new
pointed capes with full sleeves. The
model, designed by May Manton,
which makes part of a costume. Is
made of mixed tan colored cheviot,
with the band collar Of pale green
cloth embroidered with woods OF rich
warm colOrs, and is finished With
stitching in corticelli silk; but the
design suits he general wrap equally
we'll Cloths of all sorts, cheviot,
homespun and all cloak and suit mate
rails are appropriate.
The coat is made with a blouse por-
ton, that is fitted by means Of shout
der and underarm seams. the cape,
sleeves and ckirt. The cape is seam
less and falls in a deep point at the
back and over each sleeve. The sleeves
are full and ample and are finished
with pointed flare cuffs. At the neck
is a band collar that is extended to fin
ish the front edge. The skirt is laid
in inverted pleats at the centre back
and is scanned to the blouse beneath
the belt.
The quantity of mlterial required
for the medium size is three yards
forty-four inches wide or two and
three-fourth yards fifty-two inches
wide.
Uandkerchiafs as material from
which garments of various sorts can
be made are only now fairly appreciate
ell. The charming negligee illustrated
in the large picture shows one Of their
latest developments, but it is so
planned that it can be made from ma
terial by the yard. The effect being
gained by judicious use of trimmin~.
The model. designed by Lay Manton.
is made of figured silk handkerchiefs
with striped borders, the points being
turned over 20 give the finish at the
neck, but lawn, cotton crepe, India
silk and all of the light weight mate
rails used for negligees are appropri-
ate, the trimming being banding of any
sort.
The kimono is made of five hand
kerchiefs which are joined at indicat-
ed lines and is held ut the front by
ribbon ties. When material by the
yard is used the trimming is applied
over these lines and over the edges, so
giving much the same effect.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is five handker-
chiefs twenty inches square or three
and onc-fourth yards Of twer+g-one,
,nty-seven or thirty-six !, wide
ards fourteen 3 awitI
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

Of the latest variations and adapta-
lions and is charmingly graceful as
well as comfortable. The model is
made Of fig~red Japanese crepe with
bands Of plain colored Habutai silk,
but all the materials used for negli-
gees are appropriate. Simple cotton
.repes, lawns and the like are always
pretty, while the many light weight
French and Scotch fiannels. cashmere
and albatross are admirable for the
garments of colder weather. The point
ed sleeves are eminently becoming and
more delightful lines and folds, but
the round ones, shown in the back
view, can be substituted if preferred.
The kimono is made with fronts and
back that are shirred and arranged
over foundation yoke, and falls in
soft folds from that point to the floor.
The sleeves are cut in one piece each,
and they, with the neck and front
edges, are finished with bands.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is eight and three
fourths yards twenty-seven inches
wide, seven yards thirty-two inches
wide or four and half yards forty
four inches wide. with three and three
eighth yards of silk for bands.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Polio Eonncts For Little Girls,

Little girls will wear granny poke
bonnets, deliberately trimmed with rib
bon rose ties and ostrich tips. a ruby
red bonnet is composed Of folds of felt
cloth. snd is faced with shirred
chiffon Of the same color. The only
trimming is a wreath of natural holly
and rosettes Of velvet ribbon. Strings
of the velvet are made to tie in a small
bow under the chin. allowing the long
ends to fall beneath.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
A Belt Fad.

Belts of old coins connected with
links. with the coins arranged in pend
ant fashion in front, will be favorite
with the smart girl this autumn. Tho
old copper two-cent pieces, which used
to be as common as the penny. are now
being collected and used for these coin
belts. And Il belt of two-cent pieces
is really much more artistic than you
would think. Just try it. and see
Woman's Home Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

and white, form the body Of the hat,
which is almost flat in shape, with
wide, irregular brim, and the velvet
fold forms sort Of crown, which
would otherwise he missing on the hat.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Make an Effective Hat.

Doves breasts combined with one
long, twisted fold of black velvet, held
in place With buckles OF cut STEEL
makes an effective hat. The breasts
with their delicate standings of gray
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

Pur11ell & johnson, Clayton J.
Purnell, William F. johnson, Attor-
neys-at-Law, Snow Hill, Md. Office
opposite Court House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

e. K. WILSON, Attorney-at-Iaw,
Snow Hill, Md. Office opposite Court
House square. corner Washington and
Market street.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

]. EDWARD WHITE Attorney
at-Iaw, Snow Hill. Special attention
to collection Of claims and negotia.
lions Of loans.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Coats Of Latest Make.

Both the cloth and moleskin coats OF
latest make are modelled with short
basQucS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

". G.. KERBIN, Attorney-at-Law,
Snow Hill, Md. Office opposite Court
House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

ROBLEY ID. JONES, Attorney.
at-Law. Snow Hill, Md. Office in
the Court House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Ideal Theatre Dress.
Must Not BE Fussy.

A princess dress in Il light tint OF
broadcloth is an ideal theatre dress.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

CALVIN B. TAYLOR. ATTORNEY
and Counsellor at Law, Berlin, Md.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17
Professional Garna.

o. ID. COLLINS, Attorney. at.Law,
Snow Hill, Md. Office in the Court
House.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

MELVIN & HANDY, Attorneys
at.Iaw: Office in George w. Pur-
Handy.
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Two Effective Garments.

Two EffectIVc Garments.
Long coats with capes are exceed
ingly smart for young girls as well as
for their elders. The one shown i'll
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M USC -NOC DE US<ys
A goot bit of trimming may be used
but it must not look fussy.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

G. w. CONVICTION, Attorney
and Counselor at Law, Snow Hill.
Md. Law Office in his residence.
Church and Martin streets.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

8. HI. TOWNSEND, Attorney.at.
Law, Snow Hill, Nd Office in Odd
Fellows Building.
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LAT rs [

twelve and one-fourth yards of band.
ing.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-10-17

New York City.-Kimonos appear to
have taken as firm a hold on the West
ern woman as upon her Oriental Sis
ter. This May Manton one shows one
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23

Every little while we read in the pa
pers that some one has stuck a rusty
nail In his foot or hand or other portion
of the body and lockjaw resulted there
from and that the patient died. If ev-
cry person were aware of perfect
remedy for all such wounds and would
apply 1t then such reports would cease.
The remedy is simple. always on hand
and can be applied by any one, and,
what Is better, it is infalible. 1t is
simply to smoke the wound or any
bruise or wound that Is infamed with
burning wooden cloth. Twenty minutes
in the smoke will take the pain out Of
the worst case of Inflammation arising
from such a wound. People may sheer
at this remedy as much as they please,
but when they are afflicted by such
wounds just let them try it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
The New Furniture Store.

A. j. Blackmer opened his fine new
store in the Methodist block to the pub
lie Wednesday morning and the verdict
is unanimous that it is one of the pref
test furniture stores in the county, or
state. He has it filled with an entirely
new line of all that is latest and best
and most desirable in the line of fine
furniture, ETC., etc. The store has been
planned throughout to make it conven-
lent and attractive. The first floor is
used as a show and sales room and a
gallery on the left side adds much to
the floor space ard the attractiveness of
the main store. Upstairs is the
casket room, additional space for furni-
ture and fine suit of rooms, consisting
of sitting room and parlor, bed room,
toilet and clothespress, that Mr. and Mrs.
Blackmer will soon occupy, making it
very convenient for him in answering
night calls for undertaking. The base
ment is fitted up for a Workshop, furnace
and storage. The store will be warmed
with one of the latest Perfect combi-
nation hot air and water heaters.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23

Annie had been suffering from tooth
ache for several days. At last she con-
scented to go with her papa to the den
fist. When she was starting, her man.
ma said: "Now. dearest, be a brave
little girl Show fortitude. and mamma
will be proud of you"
In due time Annie returned. "And
did you show fortitudeT" mamma In
quired Annie hesitated. 1T hurried
awful mamma. | guess '-refectively
81 showed about twentytude. kan
sas City Journal.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23

a story indicating the great affection
and intense admiration which Lady
Beaconsfeld entertained for her hus-
band is told as follows: On certain
day when Lord Bcaconsfield, then Mr..
Disraeli, had to make an important
speech he and his wife drove to the
house together. Arrived ut their dcsti-
nation. he alighted from the carriage
and shut the door with bang. He
stayed some minutes talking to his
wife through the carriage window be-
fore he bade her farewell and entered
the house. 1t was late at night when
he arrived home, but he found his wife
waiting for him. He noticed. however
that her left hand was swathed in
bandages. On inquiring the cause Of
this he learned that when he left her
he had shut her hand in the carriage
door, and. though she suffered terrible
pain, she had allowed no trace Of it to
appear on her face, knowing that If
she did her husband would lose that
self composure which is necessary to
the delivery of good speech.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
c.. N. ATWOOD & CO., " vss%s"s
Reed Bis h op.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Reed was the scene of a pretty wedding
Oct. 21st when their daughter, Frances,
was united in marriage to Hiram Bishop
of Orwell. Promptly at ten o'clock to the
strains of Lohengrin played by Miss
Nellie Sullivan of Shoreham the bridal
party entered the parlor. Two little
girls, Misses Christie and Rena Peck
acted as flower girls, next came the
groom and bestman, a brother of the
bride, follow ed by the matron of honor,
Mrs. Fred Guyette, a cousin of the bride,
then came the bride on the arm of her
father, who gave her away.
The bride was gowned in gray with
white satin and pink panne velvet, and
carried brides roses. Rev. w. T.
Forsythe performed the ceremony under
the Episcopal form using the ring
service. They We're the recipients of
many useful presents.
The happy couple went south on the
flyer for short trip.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
The Military Eject.

For misses and slender women the
military is the predominating effect.
In the majority of cases this is con-
fined to the walking and outing cos
tunes. One design which seems Il COM
promise between Il Norfolk jacket and
a russian blouse has the skirt made
sidewalk" length and arranged in in
verted box plaits. The front seams are
overlaid with broad straps of the ma
terial, closely stitched and finished
with big smoked pearl buttons. The
coat is belted at the back and sides,
much as Il Norfolk jacket would be,
but the front is plated and slightly
curved to the figure like blouse.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
Getting Even,

Some retaliations are too clever to be
resented. They seem to be almost a
logical part of the circumstances that
evoked them.
DR.. Wines, says the Christian Regis
ter, was formerly the principal of a
boys school. One day he had occasion
to trounce lad, who naturally resent
ed the punishment.
On the doctors front door was a
plate bearing the one word wines"
That night bold and clever hand add
ed three words to the inscription, so
that in the morning the doorplate read
this way: "Wines and Other Lickers."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
New Fashion with Hats.

1t is quite the fashion abroad now to
wear hat with a decollete dress just
covering the shoulders, with soft
fchu and lace pelerine. Some of the
autumn black velvet hats are charm
ing. One shape Is like an elongated
"boater," the points, of course, coming
on either side of the face and having a
deeply indented crown piped with
black silk braid. This piping Is quite
feature on the autumnal models.
Concerning toques lie dernier cri is to
have them made Of shaded ribbon
about one-half to three-quarter inch
wide, and rose to the palest pink are
favored unts, brown to fawn others.
A huge fiat rosctte decorates the mid
die Of the crown and the brim, which,
pointed back and front is covered with
smaller rosettes, a fold OF chiffon sof
tening the inside Of the brim and a cou-
pie Of brown and white birds placed
% finish at the left side.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
Progress of the Poster.

In England, up to 1870, no pictorial
effort had appeared that would not
have made an artist writhe in agony
of spirit When, in 1871, Frederick
Walker designed poster in black and
white, advertising Williie Collins new
book, "rhe Woman In White" so much
attention was attracted 10y it that poo
pie began for the first time to grasp
the Importance of artistic beauty and
originality as applied to commercial
purposes. Walter Crane followed. adj
vertising the promenade concert in
Covcnt Garden, the French IIippodromc
and certain champagncs by Il series Of
colorcd posters which amazed and de
lighted the public.
But the real home of the art poster
is France and its real creator Cheret.
When the rarely effective designs of
this artist first appeared the people of
Paris snatched them from the bill
boards or wherever else they startled
the eye with their fascinations until
the authorities were compelled to call
the making off with Il Cheret poster n
crime.-Mahin's Magazine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
College N otes.

The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity
gave an informal dance in Taylor's hall
Thursday evening.
The Varsity beat Proctor Athletic
association Saturday 81 to O.
Allen Barrett, ex-'O4, is visiting friends
in college this week.
Prof Howard was unable to meet the
seniors Friday afternoon.
Joseph Peck, '9e, of New York, was
around college Saturday.
A foot ball meeting was held after
chapel Tuesday morning. 1t resulted in
the largest squad of the season out for
practice in the afternoon, and nearly all
the rest of the men in college out on the
side lines encouraging the men by cheers
and songs.
A singing school was held Thursday
night at o'clock.
Cards are out announcing the mar
riage of Miss Mary Wheaton Hall to
Archie Chester Sheldon, of the class of
1902
Alpha MI of Chi Psi held its annual
initiation in its rooms on Wednesday
evening. The following men from the
freshman class were initiated: Harry d.
Allen, Port Henry, N. Y; Harry Cush-
man, Middlebury; Earl NJ. Cove, Bristol;
B. j. Mulcahy, Hardwick, and w. j.
Shanahan, Charleston, Mass.
Mrs. DIR. Prentiss was given birthday
surprise party on Monday evening by Pi
Beta Phi sorority and Delta Epsilon fra
ternity. Quite elaborate refreshments
were served and very pleaSant even
ing was enjoyed.
The Varsity foot ball team play God
dard seminary on the college athletic
field Saturday afternoon. The Varsity
has done some extra hard work this
week and a good game may be ex-
pected
The foot ball COACH Mr.. Austin, is to
leave tomorrow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
Daughters of the Revolution.

Ethan Allen chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution met with
Mrs. ID. McGregor Means on Saturday
afternoon, October II, at three O'clock
During the business meeting the regent,
Mrs. b. F. Wales, who attended the
state conference at st. Adams, Septem-
Der 10, gave detailed account of that
meeting. She reported the election of
stated officers as follows: State regent,
Mrs. "A. b. Stranahan of st. Adams ;
state vice regent, Mrs. Clayton n. North
OF Shoreham; state secretary, Mrs. John
III. Mimms of st. Adams; and state treas
urer, Mrs. Clement of Rutland. After
the business meeting several invited
guests, with the chapter members, lis
tened to most interesting paper given
by Mrs. William McGilton, the subject
being Colonial Furniture" Mrs. Nc
Clifton used, to illustrate her paper,
drawings of old-time furniture, made by
Miss Susan Parker. Mrs. Means home
abounds in many fine specimens of
antique furniture, and these were also
used as illustrations by Mrs. McGil-
ton.
Refreshments were served and the
chapter adjourned informally.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
Everyman" at the Town Hall.

On Friday evening, October 30, at the
Town Hall, the beautiful fifteenth-cen-
fury morality play, clergyman" will
be read by Miss Mabelle Carolyn Church
Miss Church will appear under the aus
pices of the y. w. c. \. of the college.
which is establishing for itself an excel
lent reputation for the entertainments
that it affords to the Middlebury public.
The additional fact that the association
is indebted to Professor p. NJ. Pearson
for the possibility of bringing this reader
here, and that Mr.. Pearson gives her an
unqualified endorsement, should make
the welcome accorded her still greater.
All are familiar with the exceptional
success of "Everyman," as produced in
this country by Charles Frohman, under
the direction of the Elizabethan Stage
society, and Miss Churchs strong person.
atty and exquisite art are shown at
their very best in this reading, which
she is the first to bring upon the plat
form. 1t is a very worthy cause that
will be helped by a liberal patronage,
but regardless of the cause an evening
of unusual enjoyment is certain and it
Is hoped that the audience will be large
and representative. The seats have
been placed at % and 30 cents, and the
latter (reserved) will 90 ON sale at Stems
next Monday morning.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-10-23
GRANVILLE.

Henry Jennott of Boston is at his home
here.
Mrs. Kate Lull is at work at Harl O.
Beams.
MIR. and Mrs. E. w. Hemenway took
trip to Montreal on Monday last
Mrs. Mabel Marsh and Mrs. Bernie
Swlnyer were in Rochester Saturday.
Miss Myrtle Tart of Hancock is work.
ing at the Central House for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Blair are rejoicing
over c the arrival of baby boy born Oct.
The prize given by the Glass Blowers
1or the most popular lady was rewarded
to Mrs. Will Shirley.
Mrs. Il. G. Hubbard has been SPEND
ing few days with her daughter,
Lillian in Randolph.
The young ladies' under the manage
ment of Mrs. Frank Ford will give a
concert at the Methodist church. FRIDAY
evening, October 30. The entertain
ment will be followed by a salad supper.
Read ''Alice of old Vincennes": begins
this week.