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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-13
PARTIAL CENSUS REPd
Position of the Bureau in Rel
Collection and Publication !
Statistics OF Cotton Ginned.

Washington. December S.-Dirdv
OF Census North today made a sfd
ment setting forth the position Of I
census bureau in connection with N
resolution recently adopted by thA
Memphis. Tenn, cotton exchange andN
concurred in by the exchanges at
V~icksburg, and Charleston requesting
that the census office abandon its pres
ent plan of publishing the cotton
crop crop reports in partial state
ments, and withhold all informa-
ton until reports have EEL re-
formation until reports have been re-
ceived from every county in the cot
ton belt; -
Director North says:
Since the census bureau undertook
the collection and publication OF the
statistics of cotton ginned. only two
objections have been urged to its plan.
namely, that too much time elapsed
between the collection and the publi-
cation dates OF the reports and that
the exlgencies of the cotton trade re-
QulTtu IcpOIls lIoIt tEeuutHtGy I'LL
once a month
THE change was made to meet
these two objections. 1t is impossible
to give out complete reports until all
the agents have made their returns:
and, as facilities for travel and other
conditions differ widely throughout
the cotton producing states. IL often
happens that a few county por are
Late and the publication of the full
report thus delayed several days. I'm
der the plan information is given TO
the public rs fast as received and
compiled. incidentally the returns
are thus protected from the POSSIBLE
ity OF leakage or any suspicion of
leakage.
The plan also meets the second OBJ
lection, by giving the public more fire.
quent reports and gradually prepared
all concerned for the complete month
ly statement giving the total quantity
ginned to a given date. The prelim-
mary report Of November 2Znd. CAV
an accurate forecast OF the full re-
port and gave notice TO producer and
manufacturer as to what might be ex-
pected i'm the final report issued Mo-
yeTnher goth, and In consequence
there were no sharp and sudden nu-
tuations In prices during that time.
AS a s~teadying influence upon the
market, the partial reports nave been
abundantly justified already.
The estimate of the United States
department Of agriculture estimating
the years growth Mt 12.162.0oO bales.
appeared on December 3rd. The pub
lie, therefore. had ten days I'm which
20 prepare for a large crop estimate.
II would appear that the effect Of the
partial statement was to p the
public for conditions now appearing.
and to prevent wide fluctuations In
prices. which must otherwise nave &C.
CURED.
The office has received abundant
testimony that the new method is re-
sarded by the producers and con
sumNrs Of cotton as an Improvement
and advantage.
However the plan Of issuing these
partial statements Is experimental. and
II at the close of this season it's results
are not regarded as clearly advanta-
gous to producers and consumers. &c
will be abandoned thereafter. n
census reports are primarily made for
the benefit Of these classes. and thus
far have Enthusiastically go resulted"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-12-13
CRUM CASE
TiIlman Asks For Report
on Status Of Appoint
ment.
-
AS

The South Carolina Senator Called on
the Judiciary Committee or its Re-
port on the Status OF Recent APP
pOIntments Made i'm the First and
Second Sessions OF the Present Con-
greSs-Senator Platt Answered thai
the Matter Has Not Been Consider
cd by the Committee but He VIII
Bring il Up ut the Next Meeting.
Mr. Tfilman Declares t.Iat He VIII
AntagoniZe Confirmation nti the
Report is Received
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
Rare LOCAL Talent
That Will Help Celebrate
--
st. Patrick's Day.

The st. Patrick day celebration
which is to take place at Basts hall
on Thursday evening, March 17th
promises to be one of the grandest
events of the season, both musical and
literary. The committees is hard at
work nd details are almost com
pleted. Among those who will parti-
cipate, are Miss Sarah LAWN, Miss
Florence Biechele, Miss Florence
Weilandt, Mrs. A. B. Deville, Mrs. An
ma Bolus Loichot, Miss Blanche Wig
nos, Mr. Charles Lang, Mr.. Thomas
Malloy, Mr.. A. B. Devllle, Hon. VIM.
A. Lynch, Mr. Atlee Pomerene, Mr..
Charles Kreighbaum, Mr.. Joseph
Blake, and others.
The musical and literary entertain
ment will be the best ever given in
the city. Music will be furnished by
the Emerson orchestra. Everybody is
invited
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
INTERESTING oiscouRses.

Rev A. V. Casselman. field secretary
of Tue foreign mission work, occupied
the pulpit Sunday morning at TRINITY
Reformed church. A large audience
nstened TO an interesting talk on mis-
sion work in China and Japan. In the
evening the Rev. Casselman gave a
lecture on the same subject illustrated
with stereopticsp views. The house
was crowded to the doors. Mr.! Cassel-
man will lecture in New Berlin this
evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
POLICE BUSINESS
Is Getting Brisk With the
Coming OF Spring.

Although there was a lull IN police
business Ior several days last week,
it is all over now ana the 1orce Is
busy again. HIS honor disposed of a
number OF cases at his Saturday ses-
sion of court, but he will get busy
for sure at the seance this morning,
as the strong room at police head
quarters is crowded almost to the linn
it OF accommodation with enforced
guests of the city.
FINES IMPOSED.
At Saturdays session of police
court, Mayor smith fined John Leh-
man So and costs for assault and Yl
and costs for disturbing the peace.
Ike Rudner pleaded not guilty to the
charge of assault and battery. Martin
Wise and Theodore Gardner got 81
and costs each for overindulgence in
the seductive red eye.
GARDEN THEATRE ROW.
On Saturday night, John Miller was
arrested charged with having created
a disturbance at the Garden theatre
He seemed to be perfectly sober, and
claimed that he had interfered in the
abuse of some boys by the rousta.
bouts of the place He put up Ior his
appearance this morning, when he
said he would file complaint against
the theatre proprietor for selling beer
to minors.
Other Saturday night unfortunates
were: John Snyder for disturbing
the peace, and David Murray, James
Juniat John Unot and Sam Long, all
charged with intoxication.
SUNDAYS BUSINESS.
Patrolman Ryan started the Sun
day business at 1910 a. m, by bring
Ing in Eugene Zelline on the charge
of intoxication. He put up So for ap-
pearance this morning.
Ten minutes later, the same officer
picked up John Rodsh whom he found
lying upon the pavement In q beastly
state of drunkenness.
G. Beam, plain drunk, was register
ed by Patrolmen Piero and Schlem-
mer at LOS. Harry Glotz and Will
lam Wise were drunk and disturbing
the peace and quietude by the dis
charge of firearms. They were run in
by Officers Schissler, Riblet and Riff
fle at o'clock. The former put up
50 and the latter $40 for appearance
before his honor this morning
Howard Phelps and Frankey Thom-
as were charged with disorderly con-
duct, when brought in by Patrolman
Bour at 8 o'clock. The former gave
check for 500 on local bank for the
appearance of both today.
Harry Immel plain and setback
n0wledged case of intoxication, was
registered at $3.50 p. m. by Patrolmen
Dickes and Zimmerman. He wanted
lawyer and he'll see one at police
court this morning.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
SMALL BLAZE.

A small fire occurred at the sheriff e
Office Saturday which might have
caused considerable damage. Deputy
Sheriff Crubaugh stepped on a match,
the head of which flew into waste
paper basket, mobserved by him. A
short time afterward Mr. Crubaugh
noticed the flames and kicked the bas-
ket into the corridor and, the janitor
extinguished it with bucket of wa
ter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
DEATH OF MRS. eRoJEAN.

Mrs. Emma Ever Grojean died Sat.
urdey morning at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. George Jones, OF 1919
West Tenth street. Mrs. Grojean was
30 years old and is survived by a
daughter, four brothers and three SIS
ters. Funeral services will he held
at the st. Johns Catholic church Tues
day morning at $3.50. Interment in
the st. Johns Catholic church.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
SMALL FIRE.

Hot Goals dropping from one of the
CRATES in the residence of Austin
Lynch. 1860 North Cleveland avenue,
started Are last night. No. As came
to the rescue in answer to the alarm
and quencned the blaze before ca,is-
ed more than 800 worth of damage
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-03-15
ROYAL TEMpLARs MEMegR ne

Members are requested to be present
at our next regular meeting. March
18TH 1904. Special business ON hand.
Geo. A. Clark, Supreme Deputy.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
Season of Necklaces.

The Oriental stones are worn great
deal. They are topazes from Korea,
emeraIds from the Caucasus. laPus
lazull from Japan. and the many odd
yellow stones which come from the
East Great strings of pierced yellow
stones are mounted upon chains Of gold
and wound around the neck Of the sum
mer girl.
1t is decidedly a necklace season, ana
pearl collars are worn, in the day time,
with reckless gowns and diamond stud
ded gold bands with the Dutch necks
OF the afternoon tOilletteS.
But the wOlAdn who wants a collar.
and who cannot obtain either diamond
one or a collar d pearls. can take heart.
for there is ar exceedingly pretty make
shift FOR her. She can wear Il band OF
velvet around her throat. and upon
this band of velvet she can wear a
string OF yellow stOncs-beuds. really.
they might be callcd-except that they
are or Irregular size and shape. and So
look very much richer than strings of
beads commonly look.
The making or these necklaces Is a
fine art II requires strings and strings
OF fine elastic, Of just the length 10 en-
circle the throat. And. after these arc
strung with their burden OF odd stones.
the whole must be mounted upon q clasp
which f. set at the back OF the neck.
These semi-precious necklaces sell for
big prices in the stores. but the woman
Of taste can gather her store and sUocA
Of beads and make them for herself.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
THE TINE TO MARRY

Love and marriage have naturally a
deep and abiding influence over the
thoughts OF woman. When the last CEN
fury was young early marriages were
very common, and young girl was fire.
quently a wife and mother several years
before reacing the age OF twenty. Now.
It is an unusual occurrence for a girl TO
assume such responsibilities until well on
In her twenties. or, perhaps. thirties,
and a wise change it IS. for upon cOnsid-
ering girls OF fifteen and sixteen at the
present day II would be an open Ques-
ton as 10 whether they would be will
ing 10 forego all the Joy and happiness
which comes at no other period OF life
and settle down into the house-mother.
No; let the girls play golf and tennis, let
them row and dance. let them read and
study, and fit themselves for the greater
work which comes with later years. Let
their Judgment mature, and there Will
be fewer mistakes made in choosing a
life partner and less cause for divorce.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
HOUSEKEEPING TIPS

Use only hot water. with 4 little am
mOnia added. for cleaning paint. Ordi-
nary kitchen soaps wear off the paint,
and do not clean it so quickly and thor
Oughly as ammonia. Use a good sand
soap on obstinate places.
Vanished woodwork can be easily
cleaned and frightened with crude oil.
Alcohol rubbed into a carpet will ef-
fectually remove a varnish stain. This
should be done after the carpet has
been taken up and shaken.
Gasoline will take grease spots out Of
carpets very readily. Everyone knows
that IL Is infiammable and that the
windows should be open and 10 fire OF
any kind whatever in the room. 1t Is
better 10 apply the gasolene after the
carpet Is shaken.
Wicker seats and backs OF chairs are
easily cleaned with salt and water
Any briclkwork rinsed of With ammo
mia and water and then carefully dried
Will be wonderfully frightened by the
process.
All fine brass work is lacqucred now
adays with the exception OF pieces ex-
posed TO the weather or to strong FIRE.
rottenstone, vinegar or the substances
formerly used for brass. Wash II IN
warm water. dry IL thoroughly and
polish with chamOis skin.
Rub all rusty places on iron with
kerosene oil.
A few drops of alcohol rubbed on the
inside OF lamp chimneys viii remove
all trace Of greasy smoke when water
alone is OF no avail.
For the sake of general healthfulness
set one or two boxes Of unslaked lime
FL the cellar in some out-of-the-way cor
ner. 1t is an invaluable aid in dry
ing out the cellar in the spring just
after the regular cleaning.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
Crab Salad.

This IS a nutritious dish for summer
luncheOns or teas. and serves as a sub
stitute for a meat course in families
where the appetite for meat in summer
is small IN botn city and beach iisn
shops. picked crab meat may be secured
II ordered IN advance. To ope-half pound
OF the picked crab meat allow two table
spoonfuls OF lemon juice and One-half
saltspoonful Of paprilta Mix these three
Ingredients and stand away on the ice TO
mellow. Serve on individual lettuce
leaves with a dash Of salt and mayon-
naise dressing Sprinkle the top Of each
portion with finely chopped parsley. This
VIII take about a cupful OF mayonnaise
dressing. The fish and dressing should
not be permitted 10 stand for any length
Of time. but should be served as soon
as mixed. II crab shells are sent with
the picked meat. they can be washed,
filed with the salad and laid on the let
tuce leaves
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
MOTHER LOSES SUIT
TO GET DAUGHTER
Court Dismisses Writ in Habeas Corpus
Proceedings Brought by Mrs.
Mary V. Robertson.

Justice Gould has dismissed the petit
ton In habeas corpus proceedings. begun
by Mrs. Mary V. Robertson. Of Bristow,
Va. 70 regain possession Of her daugh-
Ter Annie, whom she said was illegally
detained by Mrs. Mary MINIS and her
husband at their home. 1901 II Street
northeast.
A large number Of friends Of the con-
tending parties We're at the hearing
Annie Robertson. the cause OF the suit
a comely girl, who appears 20 be sixteen
or seventeen years OF age. was the cen
tral figure in the group. She was neat
~ dressed. in a white sailor suit. the
Jacket Of which was caught in front
by bright red ribbon.
Mrs. Robertson said the Minnises were
OBTAINING the girl, and that some time
ago she went 10 the MINIS home 10 get
Annie She chased the girl around the
block. but could not catch her or per-
suade her to return home with her.
Annie said she preferred 20 remain with
the Minnises. because her mother Is I'M
able 70 take care Of her.
As there was no testimony offered
20 show that the Aiinnises detained the
girl the proceedings were dismissed.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
THE HOME ITS PROBLEMS and INTERESTS
VARIETY IN DAINTY SALADS
FOR MIDSUMMER DINNERS
Exquisite Care Must Be Exercised in the Preparation of
the Various Dressings.

Infinite variety is the secret OF success
in summer salads. Women who limit
the salad course to sliced tomatoes, Gu
CURRIERS'. and lettuce quite naturally say
that If is al very well for the ply sIcian
to prescribe a salad for every dinner.
but II is another matter TO make the
family eat 1t.
little change in the dressing. a def
combination of left-overs in vegetables.
or the substitution OF a fish salad for
vegetable, Will tempt the most jaded
family appetite.
There are many variations of the
French dressing. which is best suited
to vegetable salads. The secret of the
plquancy of salads served at good
French or Italian restaurants lies in the
flavor Of the vinegar. Inexperienced
housewives throw together salt, pepper,
oil. and vinegar. and call 1t French
dress'Dg Experienced salad makers ex-
ercise exquisite care IN mixing these
ingredients in perfect proportions ana
In lavoring them with a bit Of garlic OF
onion. Or the housewife may drop a
few cloves Of garlic into a vinegar cruet.
and set it aside Tor salad preparations.
Into another cruet she may drop celery
u
gives an entirely different flavor to a
salad.
To make the best of French dressings.
rub the bottom of the bowl with onion
or 4 garlic Glove. Mix half teaspoonfui
Of salt with a tablespoonful of pepper
and rub in gradually and slowly SIX
tablespoonfuls Of olive toil, thoroughly
chilled. When the salt is dissolved. add
a tablespoonful of vinegar or lemon
Juice. beat well FOR a minute. and pour
at once over the salad French dressing
shodld never be permitted TO stand.
What is known as English salad dress
ing calls for q teaSpOOnIuI or crushed
mint leaves, or the same quantity Of
and a tablespoonful OF celery vinegar.
Italians use dash Of tomato caTSup
vita the salt garlic and pepper. and al
ways add tarragon vinegar instead Of
plain, all added to the French recipe.
The Japanese salad dressing Is Ike the
French dressing, save that a drop OF
tabasco oil and a half teaspoontui of
soy are added.
A reliable recipe for mayonnaise dress
Ing calls for the yOlks Of two hard-bOlleQ
eggs pressed through fine sieve. Add,
one at a time the yolks Of two raw eggs
spoonful Of salt and d dash Of cayenne
paprika This mixture should be smooth
and creamy. Add to 1t, drop by drop,
one-half pint OF olive oil. alternating
with lemon juice or vinegar. a few drops
at a time II IS an art TO succeed with
mayOnnaise dressing in summer. All the
ingredients must be ice cold, and the
bowl In which they are mixed be set on
a piece OF ice OF in pan OF cold water
during the mixing operation
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
CAMP GOOD WILL OPEN
TO POOR CONVALESCENTS

The executive committee Of Camp Good
VIII has sent to the hospitals of the
city the following letter:
eve shall be glad to have you re-
port to Us needy cOnvalescents whom we
can properly accommodate at Camp
Good Will As there are many people
who wish TO take advantage of the
weeks outing at the camp, we hope you
will recommend to our general office. ST.
y Street northwest, only those who
would be obliged to return to poor
homes, where conditions are not con
ducive to recovery.
we ask also that you recommend
those who are able TO take care OF
themselves, for we have no accommodu-
tons for hospital care or nursing"
Those VINO are not connected with hos
pitfalls who may know Of people who
stand In great need Of an outing such as
Camp Good VIII affords are invited to
correspond with Wallace Hatch, 81 G.
Street northwest, who Will give Ihe mat
ter careful attention.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
THIN SILK WAISTS
Ever Popular Because So Comfortable.
May Be Simple OF Fancy.

For extremely hot weather there is
no material so deliciously light and
cool as the soft china or habutai silks.
For some years past separate waists
have been made up in this texture, but
then so many cheap and poor waists
were offered In the stores at such very
low prices that last year these waists
were rather replaced by fine lawn and
nainsook. which. though cool. cannot
compare with habutai six
Now, the thin silk waist must be
either extremely elaborate and absurdly
expensive. bearing the name of a fash
ionable modiste. OF must be absolutely
plain save tor lew tuckS. and nothing
but handWOTk is allowed. Then this
silk waist Is smart again. On the whole,
1t IS not q good plan to have many Of
these waists. as after few washings
the SILK becomes yellow, and also, as
said above. they are so constantly imi-
tated In the cheap machine made waists
II Is well to have one or two made up
for comfort. If for nothing else.
AS the whole object Of this waist is
to have II as cool as possible, Ii is well
to finish the collar with band OF good
imitation or real Irish or guipure lace.
For the cuffs there should be a band
double the width or the collar. If the
waist be fastened at the back there
may be three rows OF the lace down
the front and one on either side of the
buttons dA the DdCA. MS may Dt Aalu
down the whole length OF the waist or
Il yoke effect may be given by finishing
the lace with mitred points half way
between the belt and the collar.
II one or two half-inch tucks are laid
between the rows Of lace these may be
carried down the whole length. while the
lace IS ended of nalf way, or the tucks
may be simply placed at the top Of the
waist Tor yoke and the lace alone
brought all the way GOWN. No shirring
or COrdlng should be attempted. and the
sleeves should have but the one large
puff, az this waist is intended to be
washed and must be made accordingly.
There may be three or four tucks ~ the
Icp Of the sleeve. separated by tbs band
Of lace, but all the fullness must come
at the elbow.
For mourning. when a black waist Is
necessary. this china silk Is particularly
good. Black lawn never looks smart for
a waist. and in black this silk washes
perfectly, besides which there Is no
other material so cool.
The black waist may be absolutely
plain or may be trimmed simply with
black lace Black Valenciennes can
rarely be made 10 appear smart. and h
cOarser lace is far better This waist
may be made just as the white waist
described above, or II may be made With
the rows OF tucks without the lace be
tween, having only the transparent col
lar and cuffs.
There is little difference between the
china and habutai silks, save that the
latter Is far softer and lighter and
washes more readily.
For waists the habutai silk Is best and
coolest, but for shirt waist gowns this
is Il. trihe too light, and the china silk
Is better Walking dresses are made up
In black china silk and have been found
most satisfactory. The silk wears well
and Is cooler and lighter than almost
any other silk material.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
A Dainty Salad.

An elaborate but dainty salad for a
luncheon or tea Is this: Hard-boilcd
eggs are split and the ends sliced off 80
that they can be arranged on a bed
Of lettuce, and the yolks are carefully
removed and pressed through a sieve.
Season with salt. pepper. and a dash OF
curry powder Allow a tablespoonful OF
olive oil to each four eggs and tea
spoonful each Of tarragon and white
wine vinegar. Two tableSpoonfuls OF
thick cream is then whipped and added
TO the dressing. Cooked lobster. crab
meat, shr!mps, or salmon, minced very
fine, is then added 10 the dressing. and
the mixture is piled lightly into the
empty whites OF the eggs.
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
CLAIMS ANOTHER'S
BRIDE AS HIS WIFE
Fred Lafeur Makes Startling An
nOuncement at Wedding
Reception.

CHESTER. Pa. July 1G.-While Il
wedding reception. rendered TO William
Pnger and his bride OF u few hours.
was IN progress at the residence Of the
bridegroom's brother-in-law. John Car
row. the company was startled by the
appearance Of a stranger. who said he
was Fred Lafieur. an actor, and de-
Clared that the bride. who Was formerly
Miss Kauffeld was his wife.
He said they were married at Norris
town on July by the Rev. John p
o Rourk. Lafieur refused 10 leave the
premises. Constable CluelOw was sum-
mOned and he took Lafleur to the Up
land borough hall. but as no one APP
peared against him he was released from
custody
In an Interview the bride said:
Il do not deny that l was with this
man Lafieur, but the marriage part OF
IL is fake. I was married to Mr.. Pill
ger in Camden"
The Washington times., 1904-07-16
Table claf OF Feh.

4 mat for a table in a summer cottage
is made OF white felt about eight inches
square. At each corner are fastened
three leaves OF white felt. in contour like
medium-sized maple leaves. Each leaf
is veined with brOwnish olive floss, and
the three are fastened to the corners Of
the square by small yellow satin bow.
The leaves are put on the felt. one
pointing out from the point Of the
square, and one on each side OF the leaf
thus in place. This felt cover makes
very good lamp mat.