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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
C0RBIN LEAVES WASHINGTON
AN ADDRESS TO THE MEN THAT
WE'RE UNDER HIM.
He Says When Their Service to the
County is Understood, it VIII be
sumes Command of the Depart
ment of the East.

Washington, October 23.-General
Corbin, who leaves Washington to-
morrow and assumes command Of the
department Of the east on Monday,
today issued an address tor the Off
GERS and employees Of the adjutant gen
erals department, or which he has
been chief for about six years. He
speaks of coming into the office just
in time to meet the responsibilities
incident TO a foreign war and adds:
4 vas fortunate in having the aid
Of the best assistants and a most COM
petent clerical force" He quotes the
commentator of the Dodge commits
sion Of his department and adds:
There is little glory ever given the
mar behind the desk yet. if his work
is not we'll done, no army car be eff
ficient. The man behind the desk in
a II enlists, pays, transports,
mounts. arms. equips, feeds and pro-
vides surgical and medicaA treatment
for the men behind the guns. that
you, With the other staff departments,
did your full share in this great work
Of creating the army that acquitted
itself in the war with much honor is
now history. This wOrk when once
fully understood. will be appreciated"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27

There is one rational way to treat
nasal catarrh; the medicine is applied
direct TO the affected membrane. The
remedy is Ely's Cream Balm 1t re-
stores the infamed tissues to Il
healthy state without drying all the
life out of them and it gives back the
lost senses OF taste and smell. The
sufferer who is tired of vain expert
mentS should use Cream Balm Drug
gists sell it for 30 cts. Ely Brothers,
80 Warrent Street. New York, will
mil II
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
Unknown Man is Identified

Knoxville. Tenn. October 23.-The
unknown man found near Clinton
Tenn. yesterday was identified this
morning as Marshal Mynatt of Stoney
Point. Tenn. 1t was 1t first thought
III man might be E. L. VENT miss
ing son Of the Philadelphia million
afro
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
Pe-ru-na Cures Catarrh,

Half the ills of life are due to catarrh
and catarrhal arrangements. Peruna
Is the only internal, systemic catarrh
remedy knownto the medical profession.
Peruna cures catarrh wherever 10
Gated. Peruna is not a guess nor an
experimental is an absolute, scientific
certainty. Peruna has no substitutes
no rivals. Insist upon having Peruna
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
b Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, ..
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
WATTERSON ON SOCIETY"
KENTUCKY EDITOR MAKES
SEECH TO SMALL AUDIENCE.
He Tells n Society is and Where
it is Not-Disclaims Ony Intention
Of Being n Crusader for Manners
or Morals.

P%ittsburg, October 23.-Henry Waiter
son delivered his lecture on Society
this evening in Carnegie Music Hall,
Allegheny, before a small but enthu-
siastic audience. The usually cold
weather that prevailed during the even
ing was responsible for the light at
tendance.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27

not Withdrawn from the bank. What
subsequently became of any money
that remained after the plants were
paid for, has not been shown at any
point in the inquiry. but it is asserted
that this particular check was not
cashed and is therefore Of no impor-
lance to the %inQuiry
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27

When They Arrive at Zion Others
viii Leave There for New York.
PrOgre~ses-NO Physician eeded
for Illness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27

a boon TO travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract of Wild Strawberry. Cure
dysentery. diarrhoea. seasickness, nau-
sea. Pleasant to taste. Acts prompt
".
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27

Lexington. Ky. October 23.-It is
announced that William c. Whitney is
negotiating for the lease of the
WOODBURY. farm, in WoodfOrd county.
as q breeding farm. If the e goes
through. it is said Mr.. Whitney Will
move his entire English racing stable
here this winter.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
YELLOW FEVER BULLETINS.
ton at San Antonio Because OF
Quarantine.

Laredo. Texas. October 23.-The Of
fetal yellow fever bulletin tonight S rs
follows:
New cases Is. deaths 5, total cases to
date 500. total deaths ~.
The latest report from Minera states
that there have been two additional
cases OF fever and one death, making
the total cases 101. and the total deaths
eight.
a bulletin issued at Neuvo Laredo
today say there are eight cases there.
Two deaths took place there yesterday.
San Antonio, Texas. October 23.-The
yellow situation IN San Antonio today
was encouraging. The official bulletin
tonight showS:
New cases one. deaths. none, totai
cases nine. total deaths three.
The new case reported today, is that
of a soldier at Fort Sam Houston,
who was taken sick before the post
Quarantined the city, but 1t was not
determined until today that his case
was yellow fever. The case is a mild
one.
The state quarantine today declared
Indignation here. as no state Quaran-
tine has been declared against Laredo,
where there are nearly five hundred
cases, against nine cases in San Ar1
tonic.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
MALARIA.

RYDALES TONIC is a specific for all
forms of Malaria. 1t acts or a new Prln-
ciple. 1t kills the microbes that produce
Malaria. The cause beng removed the
disease quickly disappears. RlDALES
TONIC is guaranteed 10 cure the most
obstinate cases of Malarial Fever, Chills
and Fever, Ague, etc. We authorize all
dealers handling our remedies to refund
the purchase price for every bottle OF
RYDALES TONIC that does not give
satisfaction.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27

At Columbia yesterday South Carroll
ma college -. Guilford 0.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
SERVICES

Jackson. Miss. October 23.-Bisho0
Galloway. of the Methodist church Of
Mississippi. ~telegraphed today to 81
Antonio offering his services to that
city in case the yellow fever there shall
develop to such a degree tina outside
aid is needed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
All Texas is Q~uarGntined Against
San Antonio.

Austin, Texas, October 23.-Gover-
nor Lanham this morning quarantine
ed all Texas against San Antonio, on
account OF the yellow fever there. The
order is mandatory Upon all railroads
to operate no trains in or out Of San
Antonio from moan today nor handle
any freight or passenger business from
that city in any shape whatsoever.
BISHOP GALLOWAY OFFERS HIS
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-10-27
MANY RETURN TO ZION

MEMBERS OF DOYIE'S BAND BE-
COVE TIRED OF -CRUSADING."
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

Of just the same color. The coats are
short fancy jackets, or three-quarter
length. but made with the belt and the
blouse effect in front and with much
trimming of the glossy braid. The
sleeves are large, but above the elbow
are of medium size; below they are bell
shaped, gathered into a cuff of shiny
braid again. All these gowns have the
short skirt, and also to be included
among the short-skirted costumes must
be those of yelling and etamine made
with the coat and skirt style It is
rather a new idea within the last few
years to have materials so thin as these
made up in coats and skirts. hut they
have been satisfactory, and consequent
~ are again in fashion. There are mo-
hairs and pongees made in the same
way. The mohairs are fascinating in
ColoriHg and in design. for this year
there are more of the fancy mohairs
than have been used for a long time
Anything more absolutely impracti-
cable for daily wear than the light cloth
costumes that are turned out has never
been seen. For midsummer when they
will be quite too warm) they might. in
the country. retain their freshness for
a while. but in the cities these gowns
seem most Inappropriate. However,
they are fashionable, and are included
in every smart wardrobe. The lightest
possible tans and grays, and. above all
white. are made up in long trailing
skirts. trimmed with the usual lace me
Gallons and insertion or braidinE. and
with coats that are smart enough Tor
evening wraps in themselves. long and
covered with ornaments OF braid. passe-
mcnterie and lace. There are many cos
tunes. to be sure, which have the short
coats but. as a rule, there is a blouse
waist to match the skirt and then q
long coat which is in reality a wrap
The aII-one-toue color scheme is seen
in these costumes Of cloth and lace or in
the yeilings and lace. The smaTtest
are in mauve or the light tan OF green;
the latter will never be too popular, for
1t is very trying and just a little con
spicuous, but there are some shades ia
il that are on the turquoise that are
exquisite. but always IN the palest shade
These skirts are long, not only at the
back. but in front and at the side, SO
that il IS impossible 10 hold them up,
but then they are not expected to be
The Washington times., 1903-04-26
USE THE OILED FEATHER
FOR z QUIET HOUSE

ing II it cannot be tied back securely.
creaky board IN the floor can usually
be tightened by hammering more Sc
curely to the ioist If this does not
avail, drive thin wedges into the cracks
10 tighten.
A loose window casing also requires
spIiuters driven in TO tighten until the
carpenter comes to make thorough
job OF it
4 whistIing sound from the burning
gas indicates that unconsumed gas is
escaping through the burner. Turn the
key until the sound ceases. Burners
should be frequently cleaned and renew
ed when they do not work we'll and
loose key that does not indicate 70
certainty whether gas IS turned on or
of should not be tolerated for a day.
The cogs of q wringer or an egg beaten
should never be allowed to get wet. as
that takes of the oil Il they have been
wet. and stick and squeak. oil them.
Oil or taIIow on metal and soap or
paraffine on the wood grooves of a dumb
waiter assist in keeping it dumb
while soap or vaseline viii DO the same
for q ereaky chair
For squeaky shoes try first soaking
the sole in oil Pour small quantity
Of Iinseed or sweet oil upon an old
plate or fat dish. and allow the shoes
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

Of the seventeenth century. Both of
these are wrought in finest of fancy
stitches on Japanese linen This is the
most silky and sheerest Of the hlny lin
ems. most durable, as there seems TO be
no WeaT-out 10 it. II is commonly called
pineapple linen or gauze. No pains have
been spared IN bringing these delicately
fine linens to perfection; they are really
made IN the Philippine Islands and are
taken 10 Japan to be woven, where q
more beautifully fine and even weave can
be obtained and they are even more
silky after laundering These Floreutine
fancy stitches seem just suited TO this
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

held up. They are for carriage wear or
for reception wear. although they are
cIassed under the head Of street gowns.
Dainty negIigees, tea gowns and ma
tinees are simple in design, but not
necessarily Inexpensive. Accordion
pleated effects are fashionable in silk.
light wool crepe de chine and muslin,
as well as chiffon. It would seem as
though q chiffon garment Of this kind
would be most desirable, but it is not.
especially when made up with a lining
of aIbatross cloth or light India silk.
for the light silks made good Things IL
anything intended for summer Many
of these negIigee garments have no lace
az all on them others are a mass Of
lace. but they are all loose and ap-
parently shapeIess, fitting close only
over the shoulders. and from there hang
ing in long lines. The sleeves are grace
ful if they hang loose from the should
ers, and are quite long. For practical
purpose. there are some veiiings that
are good for these garments, iaezpeD-
sive and durable.
Evening gowns of chiffon and lace are
IFInLltA WIN IldALiittS VI EutulGR OF
chiffon as we'll as med2lliOns OF lace
The lines are much the same as they
have been for year or two, with the ex-
ception OF the ruf1ed skirts of which
not many have yet been seen. The
fancy models now have the upper part
Of the skirt fitting close in tucks and
entire deux and tnen wide flare around
the foot. made faring with pleated rU5-
Ges of chiffon or mousseline de sole
and an inside founCe of tafeta, all Of
which helps TO keep out the material,
and chiffon and lace require considerable
holding out after they have lost their
first freshness
There g a variety in the shape Of the
low waist intended for evening wear
The square neck is not so fashionable
now as the round. with the gown cut
well of the shoulders, and 50 perfectly
fitting that it does not need except for
appearance sake. a strap Of embroidery
lace or jewels that holds it over the
shoulders Below the top OF the arm the
real sleeve begins, and has rather
large bow Of chiffon or net caught with
a ieweled ornament or band Of lace.
from which hang pleatings of chiffon OF
net ornamented with medallions Of lace,
or whatever trimming is used On the
gown itself.
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

ish work good deal Of labor IS saved
and a pleasant fat stitch obtained all
in surface work. and is durable for wear.
10. shows The whole Of the design
in this Oriental COUGHING stitch n she
old coiorings. outlined with hunter s
green. This is on d plain round thread
linen, and the ornament of the design is
ali IN this COUGHING stitch which is ne
lying down Of threads; that is, threads
extending from tip 20 base in even. close
rows until a thick. smooth surface Of
silk is formed, all en- the surface and
keeping the form; then. with two eiagls
threads OF floss, this IS banded at inter
walls Z the opposite direction then. be-
ginning at tip, catch down these Iou-
last made over stitches by tiny stitches
in rows forming over the whole little
squares, one stitch being directly over
the other. edges quite even. and stitches
also, producing q fat, beautiful glossy
stitch. effective and sure to wear Well
Few stitches equal il in severity. hu-
its charm is great and shows TO lis best
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

Nothing is more useiessly aggravating
or more productive OF nerves" than tho
thousand and one unnecessary noises
that rasp and irritate one, when the
oiled feather, or its equivalent. might
give surcease OF trouble.
Take the cTeaking door. II the hinges
seem rusty, wipe first with kerosene to
cut the rust, then apply the oiled feath-
er using any oil that does not become
gummy TalIow is excellent for all
metals, aud vaseIine may often be used
to advantage. Graphite. from a lead
pencil or stove polish is also q good
lubricant For table leaves or any wood
joint, bit of hard soap applied on the
point of a lead pencil will usually cure
the stiffness and silence the creakinE.
4 bureau drawer that protests every
time it is opened and shuts only after
hard pushing can generally be made all
right by soapfng the sides. \ bed sIJt
that groans every time the sleeper turns
over may be relieved by covering the
ends with felt or a large rubber band.
The noise OF a sewing machine may be
materially Iessened by putting rubber
under the feet of the machine. while the
running gear must be kept well oiled
\ rafting shutter frequently can be
frightened so as TO keep silence by the
simple expedient of driving in match
or tOothpiek where the Stat is Ioosened.
If the Stats rattle, large spool pushed
under the rod that goes through the
middle Will hold them still.
a vine or branch of a tree swayiug
against window makes an eerie sound
that may be obyiated by judiclous prua-
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

Such a multiplicity of styles as are
now being placed before the public has
rarely been seen before, and il requires
cool judgment to know what to choose
among the many bewflderfng pretty ma
teriaIs and designs that are furnished
for gowns for morning. afternoon. and
evening. There is an unusual variety
OF fashions for spring gowns. that is.
for the first gowns that are put on for
the street after the heavy winter ones
are impossibly warm. The war still
RACES on the question Of short skirts
and long, and, as is usual the question
is being settled in the most expensive
manner-that is, every woman must
have both
The cloth skirts that are made short
clear the ground about one-haif IN inch.
not more; the really short walking skirt
/. is reserved entirely for rainy day gowns
and for golf skirts. and the long skirt
still trails many inches on the ground.
Checked black and white and blue and
white in shepherds plaid or in the
larger plaid gowns are smart for the
moment. They have jaunty little coats
much trimmed with black and white
braid OF with black or white braid
While the skirts are plain, the jackets
are elaborate. short as a rule, but with
long, straight tabs in front and not in
the least on the tailor order, although
with supposedly tailor finish The nine
gored skirt with good fare is q model
that meets with general approval. The
pleated skirts are, in addition to the
pleats trimmed with straps and bands
in long lines or around the skirt IF
the pleats are fastened down to a Ger
tain part of the skirt where the pleGts
/ fare. there are ornaments of passemen-
/ terie or braid at the top. Checked silk
shirt waists matching the cloth are
worn with these gowns; also plain-col-
/ OTed ones or white ones. There is
rarely waist made of the same ma
terial and sometimes the entire gown
is silk. made exactly on the lines Of
the cloth ones.
The light weight vicunas. camel's hair
and zibelines are used in street gowns.
trimmed with mohair braid; that IS. the
silk finished, that gives a very glossy
look. The colors are of different shades
OF blue, purple, green and brown. and
there is chiffon waist and a silk waist
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

In one of the quaint English story
books Of the last century. where the
moral looms larger than the tale itself,
there is an account of a man who vent
through life with an oiled feather in his
hand. By its magic aid ereaking joints.
hinges. and rusty bolts were vanquished
one by one. and these Earring physical
discords siIenced- The moral atmos-
phere following in The wake Of the oiled
feather became one Of smiling peace and
sweet content, spr all concerned.
To the modern housekeeper the oiled
feather may still be commended.
The Washington times., 1903-04-26
LUNCHEON CLOTHS IN SIXTEENTH
CENTURY SPANISH STITC4ERY.

advantage the beauty OF the silk. rs
gloss and evenness of stitchery. This
stitch may be used on most designs that
are OF the conventional form.
In No . lunch cloth same Oriental
COUGHING is used in the horse chestnut,
and the leaves are in lace stitch Of
creamy white and veined and outlined
with couehings Of Japanese gold 'hreal
making the cloth ali white AMI gold
which goes web with most china This
cloth is most beautiful used - be
tween meal cloth and the horse chest
nuts and their foliage form an entire
border to this yard and half square
cloth made Of heavy wound thread linen
Nos. 3 and 4 represent Florentine work
The Washington times., 1903-04-26
:. FOR BEAUTY AND fIENLTF4 =

The longing to be beautiful is in the
heart Of every woman. kept down, per-
haps, by the most austere, yet never
extinct, reenant in the lives of most
women. Instinct and history teach the
value and the power of beauty, and
everything that tends TO foster or pre-
serve it is seized upon by those who
fear TO lose or Who desire to add to their
good looks. In the effort to obtain
beauty many foolish things are done.
and sometimes permanent injury results.
Here are some recipes that have been
tried and have beer found simple and
harmless
This formula for cold cream is used
By one Of the Drettiest actresses on the
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

entail embroidery is in Oriental stitch
mostly touching the lying down Of
threads. and dark coIored stem stitch
bands each part, bringing out the coIors
most effectively. This is also in gold
thread when white and gold embroidery
IS used, as in the horse chestnut or
buckeye design. Then this corded frame
to the lace stitches and COUGHING is
formed by the use Of wash gold thread
stitched on. pinning the frame 10 the
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

On stove. When the oil is very hot
break in the spermaceti and wax; when
that is melted put in lanoline and stir
constantly until it is thoroughly incor-
porated- Put in the borax, then pour in
the rosewater. take Oft the IRE and lift
bowl into another pan with cold water
III it. and beat until it is a white. creamy
mass, DO not stop stirring it until it is
all done Use a wooden paper knife or
small wooden spoon Have your jars
ready, and when the cream is thoroughly
beaten put in the jars, leave until cold,
then cover. The cream should leave the
sides Of the bowl perfectly free from
sickness. IL viii cost from 30 cents 10
dollar Tor the ingredients.
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

flmy linen. and in No. the palest of
pastel OF opaIescent colorings are used
palest OF saImons. niles. grays, browns.
piuEs and white, graduated in the disks
and the drawn work forming q hem IS
carried out in corresponding colors. all
exquisifelv dainty.
No 1 Is in blue and white" stitch
ing in fancy stitches OF the FIorentine
work All the lace and intricate stitches
called pattern stitches are used in the
shades OF blue and white. and stems and
bands Of each part of the tiorets are in
deepest Of the indigo blues This design
shows how effectively a design may be
brought out IN one OF two colors. varying
the shades and stitchery. This is espe-
ciaIly used effectively with the old blue
and white china or for a Dutch luncheon
OF blue and white Of that country.
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

stage. j prevents wrinkles If used ev-
cry night. Rub some on the face when
retiring and wipe of with a cloth and
you viii be surprised at the dirt that
will be on the cloth Then rub d little
more on and leave till morning when IL
will be absorbed. After bathing put on
a small quantity of cold cream. then
dust the face lightly with powder. DO
not buy the ingredients in a cheap drug
store. The difference in price will be
fully made UP by the difference in the
quality of the materials. Five ounces
almond oil Two ounces lauoline, three
ounces rOsewatCT. haIf-ounCC speTma
ceji half-ounce white wax, pinch OF bo-
TaX.
Put oil in an earthen bowl aud pat the
The Washington times., 1903-04-26
By CLARA L. KELLOGG.

These luncheon cloths may be used IL
various ways-for small table covers.
centers over cloths, teas. or on polished
tables for luncheons, for fruit lunch
cons. salad, Dutch. chadng dish, OF
course Iuncheons. This Spanish couch
ing and lace stitchery is very effective
in the Oriental coloriugs-of old serial
greens, oyster grays, burnt orange sal
mons, iridescent blues and greens
blended. Colds and blacks. This ORR
The Washington times., 1903-04-26

to stand in it overnight IN this way
they not only usually lose the squeak.
but, being saturated with oil, become
proof against damp.
In extreme cases the only thing known
as a sure cure for creaky shoes is
French tale, and in this case the ser
vices OF cobbler must be called into
requisiJion. Pry apart the feathers Of
the sole and blow in the tale. using an
insect powder bellows or @ tube in the
mouth. Then sew uD the sole. Or a
shoemaker for cents VIII drive little
wooden peg through The sole which VIII
hold the pieces of leather of n hich 81 IS
composed together In case OF sick
ness the noise made by throwing coal
on the fire may be obyiated BY putting
the coal iu paper bags, then LAYING il
on the FIRE
The banshee waiting that often comes
through the speaking tube in windy
weather may be laid low by a temporary
plug of wood OF soft paper.