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The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
SENATOR ovERsrAN's POSITION
On the Southern Fast Mail Appropria-
ton.

Senator Overman, when asked for
his position with reference to the ap-
preparation, said:
Il was impressed with the very fine
speech made by Mr.. w W. Kitchin, in
Opposition TO the appropriation, which
II had the privilege of hearing. The
argument advanced by Mr.. Kitchin
was a very strong one. I am sorry
did not hear Mr.. Small and Mr.. Pou,
who spoke in opposition, bu it is my
Intention 10 read their remarks with
care. | propose TO make close in
vestigation of all the facts, especially
with reference TO their development
during the house debate. II l am sat
listed that the fast mail train makes
the profit claimed for it by Mr. Kitch-
jim, that it can be operated proftably
without the special appropriation, and
that it makes as much, if not more.
THAN other trains operated by the
lSouthern, then ! would be the last man
Ito vote for il. | want TO confer with
the postofice officials and investigate
the facts before reaching a decision
land my vote will be cast in the inter-
lest of all the people. Washington
Special to News and Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
FRAZIER AND GRANT
Their Chances Improved by Black
burns Acquittal-Butler Still Work
ing Against Them.

1t is the belief here that the chances
|of Frazier and Grant. the postoffice
nominees at Greensboro and Colds
boro, who have been fought by the
republican state organization in their
efforts to secure confirmation of the
|Senate, are somewhat enhanced as the
result of the vindication of Represent
Iative Blackburn in the courts Ex-
Senator Marion Butler has been work.
ing on republican members of the
lpostofice committee to defer confir-
|mation, and Mr. Blackburn's friends
|say that he is going to get in the fray
with all the energy he possesses.
lit is pointed out that Chairman Pen
rose and Mr. Blackburn are friendly.
land that when certain facts" are
presented, disclosing the reasons for
THE vigorous opposition Of ex-senator
Butler to the confirmation Of Grant
and Frazier, there will be a general
Iopening OF eyes On the part OF men,
lbers of the Washington
Especial to News and Observer.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
THE WOMAN'S PAPER

The Sun Is the best type of a news
paper, morally and intellectually. In
lshes the best features that can be
presented. such as fashion articles. and
miscellaneous writings from men and
women of note and prominence. II is
an educator of the highest character.
constantly stimulating to noble Ideals
in individual and national life.
The Sun is published on Sunday as
well as every other day of the week
BY Mail the Daily Sun. S3 a year:
including the Sunday Sun. 81. The Sun.
'!ay Sun alone. 81 year.
Address
4. s. ABELL COMPANY.
Publishers and Pyoprietors.
BALTIMORE. MD.
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"Clenoe Farms"


We desire TO announce TO the public
that we have purchased the entire
Biltmore Strains of S. G. and X. G.
White Leghorns and S. c. Brown Leg
horns acquiring all their prize winners.
with interest and good Will for said
breeds in addition to the fine strains
that we have been carrying. Barred.
Plymouth Rocks. White wyandottes,
Light Brahmas, White and Partridge
Cochins, White Crested Black Spanish.
Bronze Turkeys and Muscovie Ducks
and Mammoth Rouen Ducks.
We will be glad to quote you prices
on stock and eggs.
F. NJ. PRIDGEN,
Superintendent.
NJ. II. GRANDIN,
Manager Poultry Department
inch I'm sem week
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
PASTOR SEEKS A DIVORCE
Live With Band of Colored People
in Chicago.

The Rev. I. r. 3. Arnold, associate
pastor of the Euclid Avenue Baptist
church, the 1eligit us home of John D.
Rockefeller, today filed suit for di-
voree from Adelia Arnold. He charges
her with deserting him to live with a
band of colored believers of "Holi-
ness religion in Chicago. They were
married in 1867 and have five daugh-
ters, all adults.
In his petition Mr.. Arnold says that
"he found employment for his daugh-
ters, but she (his wife) compelled the
girls to abandon their work and go
with her to reside with a company Of
colored people in Chicago, because. as
she said, it was wicked to earn money
or engage in any usiness.-CleveIani
(Ohio) Dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Waiting His Turn.

A lady in a small Alabama town,
had occasion to visit the cabin or
her washerwoman. Aunt Betty, says
Success Magazine. While waiting for
the article sought to be found, she
observed a woolly head which ap-
peared from under the edge OF .he
bed. and asked:
is that one OF your children. Aunt
Betsy?"
Deed an tbs. honey" was the re-
ply.
What is its name!"
Dat chile amt got no name yet,.
Miss Rosa" Aunt Betsy said.
Why IL must be or 6 years old;
surely IL ought to have a name at that
age" said the lady.
Aunt Betsy nodded.
Dat done worried me a whole lot,
honey. hit sho' has," she said. but
what All gwine do? Ny ole man,
he done used up all de good names
teron de dawgs, an now dat chile de0
halter wait twel1 one oh dem de, 90
he can git his name"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
A Loansome Plant.

I've lena my dinner coat to Jack,
Phil has my best black shoes,
My dress suit just fits Ray-worse luck1
My sweaters down to Hugh's:
The man that sits next me in Ec.
Borrowed my notes till ten,
The fellow two doors down the hall
Has got my fountain pen.
What is there left for me to do2
can't go to that dance;
] cannot study; somebody
Has borrowed my advance
French reading. I might just as wen
Quit work and shut up shop
And go in town. can't shave, though;
Tom has my razor strop.
Can't find another. What on earth.
Great Scott. Well, as I live
Ny roommate's used my new toothbrush
To clean his ink well with
Well, never mind; I'll have some fun
! might well get drunk.
Forget it ALL can't do that!
They've borrowed my last plunk!
Harvard Lampoox.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01


There is pail of the deepest gloom
over the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Henry Blue, in the Little river section,
and our hearts go out to them in SYM
pathy in this sad hour Of their be-
reavement.
Last Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. Blue
wanted to plant their garden and took
their little 1S-months old daughter.
Myrtle, up to her grandfather's, Mr..
N. C. Blues to stay while they were at
work.
Little Myrtle was out in the yard
playing with some of the other child
rem for few minutes and when some
of the family went out to look after
the children they were Mortified to find
little Myrtle hanging over the edge Of
the tub head down in the water dead.
Moore County News.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
WORSHIP AMID CITY'S RUINS
Catholic Clergymen Celebrate Masses
in Jewish Cemetery Before Kneeling
Congregation of Every Creed.

On the steps of the shattered church
and On the green slopes of parb~ and
Icemeteries, the people of San Francis
leo assembled at the usual hour Sunday
morning for religious services. There
was no distinction as to sect or de-
Inominat ton, the gatherings including,
las rule, large per centage of the
families camping Or residing in the
VICINITY.
Catholic clergymen celebrated mass
les in the Jewish cemetery and every
creed knelt with bowed heads while
the services were in progress.
On the steps of st. Mary's Cathedral
and on the upheaved pavement Of
!Golden Gate avenue, overlooking the
lblackened waste that commenced Just
Iacross the street, Archbishop Mont
,gomery celebrated mass at O'Clock.
The service was attended by thousands
towering the church steps and extend
ing we'll up down the street in either
direction. The archbishop's words and
his reference to the death of Fire Chief
Sullivan affected the entire assem- blage
tears streaming down hundreds of faces
lupturned to the tiny altar in the
open doorway Of the vestibule.
| Five masses were celebrated at st.
Mary's cathedral The archbishop in
his sermon recommended to the people
that they be at all times submissive
Ito the authorities, civil and military.
| Close to the graves in Calvary ceme-
}tery three masses were celebrated for
Holy Cross church.-San Francisco
dispatch.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Social Paradoxes.

what a direct contradiction there
often is in our ordinary social Gus
doms''
What are you thinking about now?''
''When a man in his own house prac-
tically makes another man take seat
on the floor it is a 'knOckdown insult,
isn't itY'
well, rather"
''Rut when he does the same thing
publicly III legislative hall he in
tends it as Il standing hOnor."-Balti-
more American
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Nothing Serious,

Stern Parent-See here, young lady,
your mother informs me that you are
engaged to three young men. What do
you mean by such conEuct?
Pretty =. >-,'.--> :, It will come
Out al r:".s.. ..cpa. Celr. They are all
baseball -. ..,s ,:ai V.len the season
closes Il. ~" the survivor. if there
is one.-CL.c;,. g ,<evs.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Where 1t Came In.

"Do you intend to have a garden
this year, Mr.. SubbubsY
mo; I've had fairly good luck in
business during the past six months,
my wife has recently developed a most
lovely and gentle disposition, haven't
been fooled by any get-rich-quick
schemer for long time, and
But what has all that to do with
the fact that you are not going to do
any gardening"
well, you see, / have no grudge
against myself. lf."--Chicago Record-Her-
aid.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

Living indoors 50 much during the
winter months creates a sort of a
Istuffy, want-of-ozone condition in the
blood and system generally Clean up
and get ready for spring. Take a few
Early Risers These famous little pills
cleanse the liver, stomach and bowels
and give the blood a chance to purify
itself. They relieve headache, sallow
complexion, etc. Sold by r. r. Bel
Ilamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

Don't drug the stomach to cure a
cough. One Minute Cough Cure cuts
lthe mucus, draws the inflammation out
of the throat, lungs and bronchial
tubes, heals, heals, soothes and cures.
A quick cure for Group and whooping
cough. It's constantly increasing use
for many years tells Of the fact of its
absolute usefulness. Sold by r. r.
IBellamy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

Don't tie cough or cold in your
system by taking a remedy that binds
the bowels. Take Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. 1t is different from
all other cough syrups. 1t is better.
opens the bowels-eXpels all cold from
the system, relieves coughs, colds,
Group, whooping cough, etc. An ideal
remedy for young and old. Children
like it. Sold by R. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Too Polite.

One day a little boy came to school
with very dirty hands, and the teacher
said to him:
Jamie, l wish you would not come
to school with your hands sOiled that
way. What would you say if / came to
school with dirty hands?"
II wouldn't say anything" was the
prompt reply. I'D be too polite."-
Judges Magazine of Fun.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Her View.

Yes" said the young man. my ears
are rather large, / must admit, but
large ears are sign of generosity, /
believe"
That's right rejoined the fair
maid. They indicate that nature has
been quite generous" us"-Detroit Free
. Press.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

What good does it do you to eat if
your stomach fails to digest the food?
None. 1t does you harrn-causes
Ibelching, sour stomach, flatulence, etc.
When the stomach fails a little Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure otter each meal will
Edigest what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. R. r. Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
A Chicken Party.

First Chicken-Are you invited to the
surprise party tonight?
Second Chickeu-Yes. My invitation
reads. please furnish salad"
First Chicken-I was asked to make
croQuettes.-Judge.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
THE sun At One CENT
Is The Cheapest High-Cl Paper Tn
The United States

The Suns special correspondents
throughout the United States. as we'll
as in Europe. China. South Africa. che
Philippines, Porto Rico. Cuba and In
every other part of the world. mako is
the greatest newspaper that caiI be
printed.
Its Washington and New York bu-
reaus are among the best in the United
States, and give The Suns readers the
earliest information upon all important
events in the legislative and financial
centerS of the country
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
THE FARMERS PAPER

The Suns market reports and COM
fnercial columns are complete and re-
liable, and put the farmer. the mer-
chant and the broker IL touch with the
markets Of Baltimore. Norfolk. Char
lesion, New York. Chicago. Philadels
phia and all other important points In
the United States and other countries.
All of which the reader gets for one
cent
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Information Wanted.

The Tramp-Excuse me, ma'am, but
I'm looking for information.
The WOman-Well, what is it you
wish to know?
The Tramp-What time will youse
have dinner ready?-Puck.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Nothing will relieve Indigestion thai

Nothing will relieve indigestion that
is not a thorough digestant. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat,
and allows the stomach to rest-recup-
erate-from strong again. A few
doses of Kodoi after meals will soon
restore the stomach and digestive or
gans to a full performance of their
functions naturally. Sold by R. r.
Bellamy
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Bitter.

81 wonder why Miss Passay acts so
kittenish?" remarked Miss Ascum.
Probably" replied Miss Speitz, Ito
conceal the fact that she's cat
Philadelphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
His Shortcoming.

HE certainly is an adept in the art
of conversation
"Yes, but what pity he isn't more
adept in the art of saying something"
Baltimore Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

Chairman Taggart predicts the next
congress will be democratic-which is
the chief function of being demo-
cratic chairman.-KansasC City Star
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

| So long as the milk of human kind
ness holds out-and, thank God! its
flow is still abundant-San Francisco
shall want for no necessity Of life that
money can 5uy.-Philadelphia Record.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

| It's the little colds that grow into
lbig colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death DR.. Wood 5
Norway Pine Syrup.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01
Was This Slang9

"John, wake up! There are burglars
In the house"
"Ratsr' responded John, turning over
sleepily Ledger.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

In view of the work of the United
States troops at San Francisco, even
Boston may admit that a standing
army car nave it's uses.-New York
World
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

The operators do not appear TO want
to avert strike and the miners can't.
Press
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

A lazy liver makes lazy man. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters is the natural,
never failing remedy for a lazy
liver.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

All Subscribers in District OF Column
bia. Virginia. North and South Carroll
ma, Pennsylvania. Delaware and
Throughout the United States Can Get
The sun by Mail at / Cent a Copy.
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PRICE | CENT!
THE sun
baltimore. Md

Now Sells for I Cent. and Can be-
Had of every Dealer. agent or News
boy ut that Price.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

The 3ferman-The baby seems to be
good barometer
The Mermaid-Yes, she generally lets
US know when a ,squall is coming
Philadelphia Press.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-05-01

contracts agreements, privileges and
estates therein conveyed and intended
to be conveyed hereby.
All of the said timber trees and
property described in each and all Of
the deeds hereinbefore mentioned and
recited are situate in the said County
of Onslow except the timber trees and
property described in and conveyed
by the last mentioned deed, that is the
deed from James II. Bats and others
to Bacon & Griffin. dated May 1st. 1900
which is situate in the County Of PEN
der, in the State of North Carolina.
All the right, title. interest and estate
OF the said Jesse III. Griffin and Julia
F. Griffin. his wife in all of the said
timber. timber trees. property, rights,
powers. contracts. agreements. privi
leges and easements, which were con-
veyed to the said Jesse III. Griffin by
the said last mentioned deeds. so. as
aforesaid. executed to the said Jesse
H Griffin and Samuel Bacon. and to
Bacon & Griffin was conveyed by the
said Jesse II. Griffin and wife. Julia F.
Griffin to the said Samuel Bacon by
deed bearing date the sth day OF Au-
gust 1900 and duly recorded I'm the
office OF the Register of Deeds of said
County Of Onslow in Book No. IL.
page 487. and also in the office of
the Register of Deeds, of the said
County OF Pender in Book No. -, page
$40. to which said deeds. reference is
directed and Is to be had.
And also all the timber. timber trees.
property, rights. powers, contracts,
agreements, privileges and estates
which were conveyed to the said
Samuel Bacon by Arthur A. Everett
and Annie H. Everett. his wife, by deed
dated November 26th. 1901. and reg
istered in the office of the Register Of
Deeds OF said County Of Onslow In
~ -
deed reference Is hereby directed and
is to be had for description of the
timber timber trees. property. rights,
powers, contracts. agreements. prfvi-
leges and easements. which were con-
yeyed in and by the said deed. and are
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-06-23
CABBAGE.

The month of July is the time all varieties of cabbage
seeds, early and ate commencing about the 9Th and continuing
to until the Ist of September
The early the Jersey Wakefield, Henderson, Early
Early Flat Dutch natures from days if July,
heading about the last of acknowledgements brings good
price that time Of the year.
Late Flat Dutch Sure Head Drumhead and other late vari-
cites, head in December January and February.
For the spring crop sowing seeds from the 18th
of November to the 9Th of January heading April May and
June The market this part Louisiana be supplied with
cabbages from November As regards preparing the
SOIL separate articles will be that subject
The raising of cabbage plants this of the year very
difficult of the heat and insects However that
be overcome by proper attention.
To seeds a small scale family. Get box,
about four feet above ground fill with dirt the seeds
with sprinkler with pulverzed dirt shade from three
five days, and after the plants upuncove
To drive off the cabbage ea tobacco dust
the morning when the dew is
To seeds large scale open ground make bed
feet wide and long for the quantity seeds be-
sown, following direction in box The sowing of cab
bag seed follows the rule that applies caufower Wei
would advise readers who interested gardening cp
these articles and them tor future reference
When the plants about thirty days old
planting makes difference whether the dry,
take the plants the seed bed carefully with garden owe
For the early stretch line three feet apart between
the plants IS inches distant the owthe late feet dis
tant Immediately continue every morning until the plants
we'll rooted about days after setting
should begin with hoe in the morning when the due
plants should be examined morning and evening green
worms Pick them off with the hands That about the only
way you pet rid of them.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-06-23

enough water for cooking. Put the
spinach in a stewpan and on the fire !;
cover and cook for ten minutes. Press
down and turn the spinach over seve.
raj times during the cooking. At the
end of the minutes turn the spinach
into chopping howl, and minue
rather fine Return Hot the stewpan
and add the seasonings, allowing for
half a peck of spinach two generous
tablcspoonfuls of butter and tea
spoonful of salt Simmer ten min
utes; or if very tender five minutes
will he sufficient.
Spinach cooked in this manner will
retain all it's salts. II will more lax
alive and the flavor stronger than
when blanched (boiled i'll water In
yuong, tender spinach this is not OBJ
jectionable. but when the overgrown
vegetable is cooked in it's own mois-
ture the flavor is strong and somewhat
aCrid
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-06-23
John T. White,
Real Estate Agent.

Fine residence, corner of French and st. Pete,
streets.
Nice cottage, corner Leo and Charles streets
Nice farm ~ miles from town, 40 acres, all IN
cultivation, good dwelling barn, orchard. Easy
terms.
Small plantation of 1870 acres, all in crop, cane
and corn, dwelling and four cabins 8 mules tools
near Central Factory, fronting Bayou Teche 5k
miles from town, includes crops Price SIC, 900.
Terms.
House and lot, No. 8is Fulton street, eptirsly
new and commodious, nice home. Price 81 900
Easy terms
Fine property In Lee addition, acres or more,
with large house, 10 rooms fine lawn, shrubbery
orchard, garden, stable, carriage house liberal
terms.
lots in Lee addition, fronting Bayou Price
$1,000, easy terms.
80 acre farm, ~ miles from town.
500 Arpents, 3 miles from town, improved
House and lot, Lee St, room cottage, $500.
acres on Iberia street, we'll improved. $4,000
Nice farm of 70 acres. miles from town. well
improved. variety of fruits.
House and lot No. AL st. Peter street, 81, 900
House and lot, corner Of Main and Chestnut
streets 3 rooms, in good order, ", $50.
$50 acres, cane farm, with mules. tools seed
cane; Oh miles from town, west side of Bayou
Teche, o acres front dwelling, barns laborers
houses, IL acres woodland,
House and lot on Duperier Avenue. running to
Hortense Avenue. 96x232 IT, Price 81 $50
House and lot on bsughlin land, very cheap.
Lot 55r100 feet corner Vine and Main street,
$500
TAT acres In St Martin Parish, good new house
80 acres In cultivation, all high land Price, $40
per acre.
Lots in Lee sddltlo1, 5000.
Lot on Madison at, near Bank Avenue 10000.
House and lot AL st. Peter st, near Corinne.
House and lot fronting Jane street
200 arpents. well improved, fine sandy land,
all under fence and In cultivation situated 3
miles from Youngsvile, Lafayette Parish, good
dwelling and out houses stables cribs etc four
houses for laborers. Price. So, 900, half cash.
House and lot on Hacker street, e6I2b0 feet
large roomy house, So. 100
Two lots on Lee street, 50x200 feet under
fence with fruit trees, 81 900
Plantation of 1880 arpsnts, situated on Bayou
Teehe, between two central factories, well i'm
proved, fine high land 900 cultivation. Price on
application.
Fine two story house, corner French and Rob.
ertson streets 10 rooms all finely finished, large
stable and out buildings, lot l00KlpO. Price
AZ, 800, very liberal terms.
large body Of fine sugar lands, improved and
ditched near central factory in lots Of 80 arp
ents. Price $50 per srpent, y cash, balance to
suit purchaser
Improved farm, miles from town Of ,s0
acres, central factory, fronting Bayou Teche
good improvements. Price $12, 900, e.sy terms.
~ arpents of fine land, just outside Of the
City limits, east side Of Bayou Tecbe, on Du-
perier Avenue and Boreauvi1le road. Price on
application.
% acres good high wood land, fronting Bayou
Teche, IL miles from town
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-06-23
HOW TO COOK CABBAGE.


Cut small hend of cabbage into
four parts, cutting down through til,
stock. Soak for half an hour in q
pan of cold water to which has beer
added Tablespoonful OF salt; this is
10 draw out any insects that may be
hidden Ia the leaves. Take from the
water and cut slices. Have a large
stewpan half full of boiling water
put in the cabbage. pushing IL under
thc water with spoon. Add one
tablespoonful of salt and cook from
twenty five to forty. Ave minutes, de-
pending upon the age of the cabbage.
Turn into colander and drain for
about two minutes. Put in chop.
ping bowl and mince. Season with
bnfter, pepper and more salt IL ID re-
quires 1t. Allow tablespoonful of
eAtter to generous pint of the cook
q vegetable. Cabbage cooked In
Wis manner will be of delicate flavor
tAd may be generally eaten without
Mattress Have the kitchen windows
~ 1t the top while the cabbage Is
Wiling, and there will be little If
~ odor Of cabbage In the house.
ABBAGE COOKED WITH PORK.
FoT a small head of cabbage use