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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

Mr. Roosevelt is right in his support
of American commerce. The South
ern States would be more greatly ben
Gifted than any other section of the
country by a ship s~ubsidy-not now
but when traffic through the Panama
canal is opened.-Charlotte Chronicle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

The name of the new postmaster
of Honolulu is Kapohakimoheva. II
beats everything how those Irish grab
of all the political plums.--New York
Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

OF course it may be the intention Ct
those who favor a reformatory Id es-
tablish soft berths for the criminal
youths, but we had not thought about
it that way.-Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

Kennedy's Laxative tcontainingI
Honey and Tar moves the bowels. Con-
tains no opiates. Conforms to par"
Food and Drug law. Sold by Roti ;:
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

They have cooled down somewhat
since learning that the president was
only toe willing to give The facts re-
garding the discharge of those negro
rrcODS.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

Is Germany waking up? The Reich
stag was dissolved because 1t intimates
that there was something more impor-
tant than militarism -Philadelphia
Inquirer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
drives out the cold and stops the
cough. Contains Honey and Tar. Free
from any opiates. Conforms to The
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Pleasant 10 take. Sold by r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

According to the Review Of Reviews,
Butte is a fowerless, goddess, grass
less town. Butte should run Luther
Burbank for mayor New York Mail.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
quickly drive the poisons from the sys-
tenn and thus afford relief. A weeks
treatment for Csc. Sold by r. f.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

Senator Plat was working Friday.
He introduced a bill 10 increase the
salary OF a federal officer in this city
Benevolence is the statesman's loag
suit.-New York Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21
FOOD COMMISSIONERS RErCRE
Tha NiaAooofa Dairx IA EOod c.ux

FOOD COMMISSIONERS RErCRT
The Minnesota Dairy and Foodcsm
missions analysis shows that XVAu<-s
dy's Laxative Honey and Tar and Be6k
Laxative Honey and Tar contain(
opiates and cToton OIL. Opiates az
poisons and croton oil Is a violent
poisonous purgative. Refuse TO accept
any but Foley's Honey and n IN \
yellow package. Foley's Honey aid
Tar containAxno opiates or DANGEROUS
drugs and Is the best cough and cold
cure. Jos. C. Shepard. J. Hicks Bunt-
Ing Drug Co.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

1t seems that Congressman Webb
is not permitting the Kings Noun
tain battle-ground monument propose
ton to go to sleep.-Charlotte Chron-
icle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

The Sugar Trust fine was paid with
10 $4,000 bills, 2 5 900 and So $1,000.
a most impressive and reformatory
pile.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

For c1apped and cracked hands get
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-21

with ChristmasJ at hand. eae Is
tempted To feel more kindlyaamEard
,<skcrnpon with 2 wires aud T>sa3Ah
,CAfldren-New York Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17

Nash & Vilcs have drain pipe to sell,
ali siz-s.
Disinfectants of all kinds at Fogg s
drug store.
Big bundle old papers, 3 cents, RE-
PORTER office.
Hodges fiber carpet can be found at
Bragg & Varney's.
All white canvass shoes bought at
Jas. Lewia's will be kept cleansed free Of
charge.
The Skowhegan' market reports Gu
clmhers coming nice and fresh and low
in price.
Let us frame your picture. We take
out all of the wrinkles and use a new
kind OF backing that will not stain the
picture aud ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17

Complete stock of flower seeds at
Fogg's drug store.
Fresh boiled Holsters tomorrow and
Saturday at Jewett & PennelPs.
r. T. Patten has a second hand Co
lumbia Chanless bicycle for sale.
Great bargains In few second hand
bicycles to close, at Smiths music store.
A second hand Rambler motorcycle,
in good condition, for sale at Smiths
music store.
The Blunt Hardware Co. have full
line Of fishing tackle at their store, it,
GLIDING all the modern inventions.
In the fish department of the Skowhc-
gan market this week they have fresh
mackerel, sea trout, alewives, fl Junders,
halibut, cod, haddock, eusk, hake, shad
and flnnan haddie.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17
EDISON -
Photographs
and Records
SOLD ON INSTALLMENTS.

The newest records the first of every
month. We have sold every make OF
Talking Machine in the last ten years and
know the EDISON is the best. Call and
hear them.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17

A number of new houses will be
erected at Madison, this season. Mr..
Powers will replace his house which was
burned last winter with larger and
finer residence. The Madison Wooden
Co., has purchased lot at the corner
of Middle street and Weston avenue,
and will build residence for Supt.
Scott, at a cost of about $1,000 Mr.. M.
S. Ward will build house on his vacant
lot on Madison street, and Mr. A. j.
Williams will build house near his
present residence, ON the same street.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17
COMPETENT HOUSE GIRL.

competent domestic wanted in family OF
two people. Must be able to take entire
charge of the homework. Every convenience.
To one able to fil the requirements the high
est wages aud good home will given. APP
ply in person to. .
tits Madison Ave.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17
Tenement to Rent.

No. 81, Mt. Pleasant Avenue. Five
rooms, modern conveniences. Apply to
EMMA F. WEBB.
tfI6- 1913 Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-17

n We can straighten
cross eyes of Children with
lenses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

souls to make them really enjoy play ing. even at the cost of regular prac- ticing.
 Wonderful little music festivals can be got up with them-the simpler quartets >and trios and duets ar ranged in even more simple fashion so as to bring the melody within the grasp of their young intelligence.
 One of the prettiest amateur concerts ever given was one held year ago, in which every performer was child, the oldest not over 12 and some tots of oply 6, who sang duets in their sweet, piping voices, both alto and soprano, perfectly sustained.
 One child of eight sang a pretty little song to the piano accompaniment of her twin sister. while a third child = the first violin'-played a simple obligato.
 Four or five girls, of 10 or 12 years of age, had been drilled in mandolin work, until they played with the precision and the swing of a band; and another child "a wonderfully talented child, that sang old plantation melodies in dialect, while she picked out an accompaniment of simple chords on a tiny banjo.
 But the costume numbers brought down the house. A pretty Irish ballad was lisped by child dressed in vivid green, with plenty of shamrocks in evil dence. A Highland laddie. complete as to bare knees, kits and Scotch cap, played several Scotch airs.
 The programme was so varied and the selections so short that there was no time to get bored But 1t meant an immense amount of work for the grown ups back of it.
 Things nothing short of marvellous can be done with children in singing, as has been shown by teachers of sight-singing time and time again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

en for the theatre. 1-n impromptu stage was rigged at one end, and to this rough setting the youthful performers brought all necessary appliances, and what was more, their best enthusiasm.
 To the inmates of that Home the play marked an epoch in their existence. Wrinkled faces that had shown no trace of animation for years were nusneo with excitement; faded bits of forgotten finery were resurrected for the occasion; dulled pulses throbbed expcctantly at the thought of this little incoming ot the outside world; and It is safe 10 say that the actors never faced more ap- preciative audience.
 Isn't the example wei worth follow ing? Money is not the only charity, al- though 1t Is very necessary one. There are people so situated in this world that they have not a penny they can honestly afford to give, put they can give their time. their thought, ana their talent for the benent Of the un- fortunate ones who are shut out from most of the little pie ures or this llte,
 Take the next play that nnds faVor in the eyes of your friends and acquain- tance to the abiding place of some of those to whom such sight Is as rare as the proverbial blue moon, and see if the result does not more than Jusu- fy your effort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
A R~ehy SZh/In9-rooW wzth q Yellow ShJped
 9z>@D
Papep

thrown in. is just the thing. Such meal Is so satisfying that little more is required save plenty of sandwiches and coffee. If a sweet Is imperative, a freezer of ice cream might be sent out if the place chosen is at all accessible. With this cake should be served. Lem onade at clambake-even the mild pie nic ktnd-is apt to prove a somewhat painful beverage later if not at the time.
 A corn and potato roast is a pleasant novelty for the moonlight picnic. If the evening is as cool as September nights sometimes are, the heat of the bonfire will be very acceptable. With these nic fare of cold meat, ham or tongue, cheese, pickles, deviled eggs, cake, fruit, candy, lemonade and coffee.
 Nothing is more appreciated at pie chicken.
 Mayonnaise tomatoes always are en- 1oyed on such an occasion. Carry the dressing in glass jar set in covered
 Preparing the food to be taken safely for long, and often hot, ride is an art Butter and cream. if possible, grounds. If this Is not feasible. they should be packed in Ice. Deviled eggs should be wrapped separately in oiled paper ana placeQ III Iln DOX. kGW eggs should be set in the pasteboard compartments in which they are re- ceived in store; this, in turn, being put In another tin box tightly wrapped in heavy paper, so that any breakage need not necessarily smear a whole lunch basket.
 Sandwiches must be folded in a moist napkin to keep fresh. A cake, especially one with boiled icing or a soft filling. should be packed in a close fitting pasteboar5 box. In order to have as little weight as possible for the. basket, the picnic cake should be iced on round piece of clean cardboard.
 Preserves, especially strawberries and pineapples. are always in demand for picnic supper. Stand the glasses in some tight corner of the basket where they will not be jared.
 Lemons should be squeezed at home and the juice put in glass jar with q porcelain-not tin-ltd. Do not SWsStsn c9eE until n} ready If t0 4e used bs and large allowance of 1t provided for each person. The tablespoonful to-the-cup- with -an-eXtra-one-for the pot rule Is all right, but remember that the man or woman who confines himself to one cup at a moonlight open-atr supper. despite the haunting fear of an aftermath of insomnia, has self-control above the powers of most picnickers Be sure, moreover that big coffee pot Is taken along, and a small iron tripod on which to stand 1t over the flames. Also be sure to start the water to heating hours before you think 1t necessary.
 Take just as few dishes as possible The cleaning up process is even harder than in the daytime. and belongings have an unpleasant propensity to go astray, with a consequent waste of good moon- lighted moments. Paper napkins and wooden plates are sensible. if not appe- tizng.
 If the picnic is a basket affair, then by all means get together and apportion what each Is 10 take. The surfeit of food on such occasions is usually lam , entabla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

sonable human beings is evident. k
 Such an entertainment would not re- quire the elaborate preparation of an indoor fete; for that soft flooding light which can transform a Medusa into a Venus is equally potent to cast a glam- our over the plainest picnic fare, turn ing 1t into feast that would cause a Lucullus transports of bliss.
 Why not decide on such a picnic for these September nights? It is bound to be pleasurable, whether arranged in regular basket-picnie fashion or given
 In the latter case the preparation is comparatively easy-only gauged by the amount to De spent upon it.
 Where to go is naturally the first and all-important question. In these days of trolleys 1t is perfectly possible--in the smaller cities and towns, at least to charter an open ear for an evening and get off somewhere into the country. The farther off is the site selected, the better, for long trolley ride going ana coming is not the least enjoyable part of such an affair.
 Choose the most beautiful ana ptctur- esuue spot you can find for the supper.
 An ideal selection Is a high Woou-en- efrcled rock or open space overlooking a river or stream, or some desertea strlP of beach, if one lives near the ocean. For ethereal beauty one must zee the moon on the water.
 With such A destination, 1t might even be possible to go by water. A moon light sail or row Is hard to rlvai tor sheer pleasure. Frequently a small tug can be chartered at little cost, or an old canal boat may be turned to account.
 A little regatta of private roWpoats and canoes might be made up. Extreme care must be exercised. especially with a party of young people. to prevent ac. cidents "fIorse-play" en route must be absolutely tabooed, and the man at the oar or paddle must have common sense as well as skill.
 If one wishes to give an old-time danc, ing affair, some regular picnic ground with a pavilion must be chosen.
 hay wagon,~ carriages or an old om- nibus are also pleasant means of get ting to the moonlight picnic.
 The supper next requires attention. This should be regulated somewhat by where the picnickers live. If near the seas, have a clambake; the real old fashioned kind. with lots of vegetables
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
The Make-Up of the Ideal Woman

HE Empress Eugenie, whose name
 alone is sufficient to call to mind
 A a dozen half-forgotten romances, remarked recently that the woman of the present day was as much too progressive as the woman of the past was too retiring, and that the ideal woman would never spring into exist ence until a combination of the broaden ed intellect and sprightly independence of today and the alluring femininity of yesterday were merged into one being.
 It is little hard for the twentieth century woman to acknowledge that she is any way inferior to her sister of few years back, for, frankly, she Is a pretty well satisfied individual She has got rid of so much that was hampering, has attained to so much that Is de- sirable. that she may be pardoned if her attitude is just the least bit phari- saical; nevertheless, there Is a deep note of wisdom In the sad old ex-Em- press words.
 The modern woman is just as good looking as her sister of the past; and, If pictures are to be relied upon, far better dressed. She knows how to be stylish without diSarranging her brea thing ap- paratus, and how to be healthy without looking like a draped ironing board; but there are times when even her very per factions along these lines may seem too
 She is very sure of herself this wom- an of today. and she can't help letting other people see It. She knows lot about all sorts of things, and she doesn't hesitate to show off her knowl- edge. IL is delightful to meet an intel ligent woman-one who knows what is going on in the world, who reads, who thinks and whose conversation does not rotate the three approximations. babies and servants. But it is depressing when this intelligence Is forced upon you, when you feel that the woman has set herself the rigorous task of being con- stantly clever and contained and amusing, and demands the same of you, and when you know that she has thrust ed female. not into obscurity, but into oblivion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
A New Kind of Guest Book

keep the carafe filed"
 MT. B. likes more salt in his food than is usually considered palatab.e A note is made to the effect that an unusually generous salt cellar shall find it's way unobtrusively to MT. B. place. Mrs. c. suffers with insomnia. Two or three magazines the new novel, l. little plate of crackers and fruit for Mrs. C.'s room at night are marked under her name.
 She keeps track of people who have tastes in common, and arranges her table accordingly. She observes the woman who writes a great many letters {; the woman who may require a dose of aromatic spirits of ammonia at a half minutes notice; the woman who always manages to have her trunk delayed, vet who never makes preparation for this emergency in the contents of her handbag. the man whose net eXtrava- gance is matches-Rnd these people never realize why it is that tlSer visits to Mrs. F. are more enjoyable than those made elsewhere
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
A Japanese Fair

herself as charming or as witch-llke as her fancy dictates, but if she will seat herself on a straw mat under an um- brella. and dispose Of the contents of a imysterious-looking bag to the passers- by at twenty-five cents apiece. she can not fail to be interesting.
 The fortunes, which will tax the in- genuity of the fair-givers to make var jed, should be written on Japanese paper napkinsAor the bag may be discarded and a Fortune Tree substituted.
 This tree whose fruit IS the egg of fortune, should be planted securely in a tub. within easy reach of the fortune teller. .Eggshells, whose contents have carefully heen removed from one end, are stuffed with confetti, among which is hidden the fortune, written or print ed on a small slip of paper. Next paste a piece of paper over the opening in the shel, cover this with an appropriate head dress. press into service the artist fin your midst" and with few clever strokes of the pencil the eggshell is transformed into a very fair counter felt of 8 Japanese lady or gentleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

ed volume, inscribed. How to Be a Lady" To us unregenerate ones there is little but unconscious humor in Fhe suited precepts laid down in it's yellow ing pages, yet there is a lesson in the title that might be worth our while.
 It's a good thing to be an up-to-date woman, with open eyes, a clear hFain, and a sensible knowledge of life as 1t really exists. but 1t is a good thing to mother was-gracious, high bred, and mindful of small courtesies. We can dispense with her circumscribed mental vision, her tight shoes, her ignorance or hygiene and politics, rejoicing mean while in our own importance, our abil- ity to come and go as it pleases us, to say what we like, In the way we like, But the coming of the Ideal Woman will be hastened materially when We have added to our own good things grand mothers sweetness and gentleness-the subtle essence of her femininity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

" ZURICH workers who have wea- ried of the regulation bazaars N and festivals might try having
 JapanesA fair. Japanese lanterns and crepe paper decorations are always get-at-able even when it Is impossloie to secure the flowers specially belonging to that interesting nation-the cherry blossom, iris, snowball and wistarla.
 It would add very much to the pictur- esoueness of the occasion If all the aides were garbed in Japa59eiset 5eiet sogtqme. and the supper served on ias 9ainty SaS Sapan ane covered with a big Japanese umbrella.
 Tea. rice wafers and crystalized gin ger might be brought to those desiring 0nlv a light repast, and cherry ice. with a tiny paper umbrella sticking out . or each cup, would be charmlnsiy appEc- Of course one fancy table devoted ex- clusively to Japanese articles would pc nowadays without it's fortune-telling boeth .,,.- - ..,,,.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

We all want to do things, despite the gentle mandate. Be good. sweet child, and let who will be clever" Simply being good may be a novelty because few attain to it. but it's not one of the novelties that takes. We most of us will to be clever, and are in danger of forget ting that one very desirable form of cleverness is the ability to adapt our selves to other peoples requirements. 1t takes a very bright woman to play. the fool agreeably, but great vista or possibilities awaits her who Is willing to sacrifice the transitory glory of shin ing before the footlights of society for a few minutes for the steady job of getting what she wants by making other people believe that she believes they are wiser than she is.
 On the top shelf of my grandmother's bookcase. along with bound copies of the early edition of Godeys Lady Book, there reposed a little red and gilt cover-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09

a POPULAR hostess has evolved "A for herself a novelty in guest 4 N books which might worthily find favor in the eyes of others. Instead of the regulation volume with the autograph and tleeting tribute of the departing guest in the shape of the drawing, poem, or sentimenO, whose pa ges are open to the next conner. she keeps a book which is for .- own edi- GCaJion alone.
 In it are inscribed the names of those who are. or who are likely to be, regu- lar corners to her house, and their small peculiarities that she is tacttul host ess hnds worth the considering.
 There is Mir A, who drinks a great deal of water He Is never ill-bred nor obtrusive, but unless she could sup ply one servant to look out for his glass at the table. she knows he is suffering olliet discomfort Opposite his name is written: See that MT. A. has a carafe close at hand at table-remind Mary to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
Giving Play for Charity-Suggestions for Amateurs

a the close of a clever amateur A dramatic performance, which N was recently given for the bene-
 fit of an Old Woman's Home in one of the large Eastern cities, a young girl who had taken leading part re- marked:
 q suppose the money we have made will be very useful. but I wonder if the poor old souls wouldn't get more pleas ure out of it if we let them see the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
|A MUSICAL FESTIVAL
 win CHILD PERFORMERS

AI or so very long ago almost
 every music teacher brought l put at some time in his or her early career Haydn,s Toy Symphony. drilling children to take the various parts.
 But we've grown more ambitious musically-that work for the most part was too mechanical. If the bird instrument wasn't filled with water to just the proper pitch. no amount of blowing into the mouthpiece would make him warble in tune. or the soft trili would become a shrill, unmelodious whistle.
 Plenty of child musicians there are among us, not the tiny "geniuses'' whose very intensity of music tand of moods) makes your heart ache at first glance, but jolly little mortais. with enough love of music in their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-09
MOONLIGHT PICNICS

"v VEN that soulless person who
 growls at picnIes proper mpst . acknowledge the charm of one by moonlight. On such occasions he (more rarely she, for 1t is usually a man who scorns the delights of an al fresco meal in the woods) will even deign to forego all the comforts of home and run the appalling risk of the despised ant or hy-invaded tablecloth. messy food and picnic lemonade of the picnic supper.
 With even the cynic camplaisant the delights of moonlight picnic for rca-