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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12
APPOINTMENTS HELD UP
In Senate Committee-BIackburn's
Fight Against Rollins and Bradley.

Washington, D. c., January 9.-The
nominations of Postmasters Rollins.
at Asheville. and Bradley. at Gastonfa.
have been held up by the chairman
of the Senate committee on Postofices
and Postroads in order that charges
supported by affdavits may be pre-
scented with the view of preventing
confirmation in both instances. This
action was taken at the instance OF
Representative Blackburn and L. con-
young CONGRESSMAN has not
peace with the organization.
Senator Simmons. who is a member
Of the committee. did not know that
there was to be a contest over the
confirmation of the nominations I'M
til he returned from New York this
morning. He at one urned over the
records in the Asheyille case. which
were referred to him.. to the commit
tee clerk without a recommendation
one way or another. He Will take no
part in the fight. leaving the facts to
speak for themselves. when the COM
mittee finally takes action.
\ telegram from former State Sena
tor Anderson. addressed to Senator
be made against Postmaster Rollins.
on the ground that he was a party
to the West Asheville ~postoffce scar
dal. Anderson telegraphed the Sem
ator if he had any doubts as to Roll
lins's connection with the West Ashe-
vile affair to summon h former post
master, Heron, before the Senate
committee. Mr.. Blackburn has not in
dictated what move he will make.
IT is presumed that the Gastonia
nomination is held UP in order to in
torduce the charges OF non-residence
against Bradley, and that tax receipts
in South Carolina will be produced to
support the charge.
In view of the fact that the nomi-
nations are being opposed by Republi-
cans who are ack by a member Of
Congress. it is likely thai all evidence
introduced before the committee will
be carefully cOnsidered.-ThOmas j.
Pence in News n Observer.
There's a pretty girl in an Alpine hat,
A sweeter girl with a sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you'll ever see
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
,n4-:1 TO-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

Beautiful eyes and handsome face
are eloquent concentrations. Bright
eyes are windows to a woman's heart
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
makes bright eyes. 35 cents, Tea OF
Tablets. r. r. Bethany.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

Tt is probable that the physicians are
really ready to certify that illness OF
most of those witnesses who failed to
testify before the life insurance invesS-
eating committee was caused by "ex-
posure."-Washington Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

One Minute Cough Cure contains
mo- an atom of any harmful drug. and
it has been curing Coughs. Colds.
Group and Whooping Cough 50 lonti
that it has proven itself to be q tried
and true friend to the many who usa
IL. Sold By II. II. Be1lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

A reasonable amount of food thor
oughly digested and properly assimi-
lated will always increase n strength
IF vour stomach is a little off, Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure will digest what you
eat and enable the digestive organs to
assimilate and transform all foods into
tissue-building blood. Kodoi relieves
Sour Stomach, Belchfng. Heartburn
and all forms Of Indigestion. Palatable
and Strengthening. Sold by R. r. Bel
kamvAf
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

In Louisburg. it is said. the peo-
pie want one person for postmaster
while the organization wants another.
Pity that the organization a have its
way and the people can't. Doesn't seem
democratic worth a cent.0reensboro
Telegram.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

Two courts in Tennessee have de-
clared as unconstitutional the anti.
betting act passed by the last Tennes-
see legislature. The case now goes to
the Supreme court of the state
Greensboro Telegram.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs of dyspepsia. No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At
any drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

Terrible plaques. those itching. pet
tering diseases of the skin. Put an end
to misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At
drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

The president may be irritated at
the senate but it will not. do him a
bit of good to show it.-Durham Her
aid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

Impossible to foresee an accident.
Not impossible to be prepared for 1t.
Or. Thomas, Ecletric Oil. Monarch
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-01-12

There's a pretty girl in IN Alpine hat,
A sweeter girl with a sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you'll ever see
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
Mountain Tea.
r. r. Bellamy,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
THE WOMEN'S CORNER
PICTURESQUE HOUSE FR0CK

House frocks are made in the most fss-
cinatlng ways this season, and silk crepe
de chine has done valiant duty as ma
terial for their making. Simple elegance
Is portrayed In this house design In chrys-
anthemum white silk crepe, having tho
skirt cut In circular shape and laid In
plaits equally separated but grouped In
two's STITCHED upon the front are two
large lyre-shaped medallions In silk gauze
embroidered In empire green, dark brown
and pink silk threads. The skirt is fin
ished with a deep hem and a scroll stitch
ings OF chine bands combined with fancy
silk braid.
A bertha OF tho same material edged
with heavy lace forms the principal
trimmings OF the bodice which has also
an inset yoke OF baby Irish crochet com
bined with fine Brussels net. The jointure
OF the two trimmings is effected by means
OF delicate brown and pale green en-
broldery. A crushed silk crepe girdle con-
fined the waist the ends being draped
upon the front OF the bodice and secured
by dull gold and enamel buckles.
Finishing the costume is a hat of black
beaver with a scarf OF white maline about
the crown and a number OF large black
ostrich plumes arranged at the side.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
WORTHY OF THEIR HIRE

Every line Of business has increased
the wages OF employees during the Last
quarter OF a century except the postoffice
department. 1t has kept the old scale In
spite OF the fact that rents and living
expenses have increased 25 per cent dur
ing the last generation. The demands
upon the letter carrier have increased In
all directions. His bundles are heavier.
so are his private burdens. and IL is evil
IDENTIFY proper that his pay should be ad-
vanced as has been suggested by the
postmaster general. Congressman Greene
OF Massachusetts, has introduced a bill
providing that letter carriers In cities
shall receive 1920 year and In smaller
places $1,000.
Such an increase would relieve the
strain OF insistent economies while II
would not tend 20 make letter carriers
rich or avaricious Every congressman
should vote 10 make that bill a special
order and put Il through II would have
been a very acceptable Christmas present.
but even though II cannot now do any
good for the holiday season II cannot
come at an inconvenient season.-Jersey
City Journal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
A NEW ONE

novelty IN the vanity line is an cleo
trical hairbrush. which differs from the
ordinary electrical hairbrush attached
by cords TO a battery In that II has
small storage battery attached to the
back OF the brush, doing away with the
wires and separate battery and thus re-
CURING but one hand 10 manipulate. says
the philadelphia Bulletin. The battery is
detachable and may be used for massage
movements for rheumatism, neuralgia
and the other ills which electricity Is be-
lieved by some TO allay. II also has n
sponge attachment for concentrating the
current on any part of the body. The
storage Battery is In a small nickel tube.
easily handled, and has to be recharged
every three months IT comes In a leather
box with its hairbrush and sponge at
tachments and suggests a nice Christmas
gift for the woman who likes to expert
ment with all the new aids to perpetual
youth and beauty.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
THE COMPLEXITY
OF CIVILIZATION

Not long ago while travelling / chanced
to stop at village on the river Rhine.
where / found an astonishing nnmber of
old people. There were a dozen over a
hundred years OF age and many from
eighty years old up TO the century mark,
yet straight and vigorous One woman
nearly hundred years old was earning
her living by picking hops. Her grand
children were middle aged. II was quito
wonderful. But there was no mystery
about IL. IL was merely the effect OF n
simple life spent largely in the fields,
with plain diet, consisting OF few vege-
tables and fruits. little meat and native
beer and wine for beverages.
Nothing can be more obvious than that
the very complexity of our modern civill-
zation is shortening our lives. But OF all
the evils that affict us the worst and
most destructive are hurry and worry.
Hurry drives the body machine beyond
it's capacity, while worry racks II inward
ly. OF the two worry is probably the
worse. This might indeed be called the
age OF worry. Because OF the intense ner-
vous strain TO which we are subjected we
do vastly more worrying than did our
forbears. The average man OF today is
continually surrounded and pursued by
phantom troubles, which, though few OF
them ever materiallze into realities haunt
him continually, running his peace of mind
and injurng his health.-Reader Maga-
zine
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
WISDOM POINTS

When a woman shows a disposition 70
be disagreeable she knows how TO make
4. most effective.
To some men there never comes a time
when they feel satisfied with what they
have done.
A woman ever so much likes 10 feel
that she has a capacity for guiding others.
Men show how kecnly a disappointment
affects them.
Women take pleasure In dilating upon
the failngs OF other members of their
SEX
Some men are entirely oblvious OF the
value OF the time of others.
The woman who goes into the business
world wants To be considered above the
average I'm shrewdness.
Men know how To invent excuses for
neglect and 10 give them a plausible as
pect.
woman hercey resents being re-
garded as set I'm her ways and opinions
Most men are inclined to regard them
selves as blessed with a large stock OF
good nature,
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

The Presbyterian church in the United
States Of America has now 1,l5S,662 MEM
bers. gain OF 1900 for the year.
The Rev. Clifford Dorey who has been
In the active ministry for nearly 90 years,
is the oldest minister OF the Wesleyan
church OF Great Britain.
Rev. +. NJ. Abbelen, chaplain OF the
mother house or the Notre Dame sisters,
Milwaukee has been appointed vicar gen.
eral OF the archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Rev. John March, rector OF the Roman
Catholic cathedral of Harbor Grace, n.
f, has been chosen bishop OF Harbor
Grace diocese, succeeding Bishop Mac
Donald, who recently resigned owing 10
Ill health and advanced years.
Mrs. Nellie A. Reid, the only woman
pastor in Connecticut, is stirring relig-
ious circles in South Manchester as they
have not been moved in many years. .Ns
pastor of the John Wesley Pentecostal
church she is not only winning the hearts
OF her parishioners. but is saving the
souls OF many unbelievers as well.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
A PARTISAN VIEW

Editor News-Democrat:
I have known something about poll
ties in this state for number or years,
and although / have not taken any
active part In campaigns very recently,
! still have an interest IN what Is going
on around me politically and among
other things ! have noticed Is that on
the few occasions when the Democrats
have been successful In this state,
those elected to office crave to prac-
tice -partisanship In politics and
re-elect all the Republican office
holders to the offices that perhaps they
have filed for years.
The Republican party ever since !
have known anything about II has al
ways gone on the principle that
none but Republicans should hold of
fee, and when they are beaten they
still go on that principle, but they say
the Republicans who are I'm ought not
to be put out and thcir places given
TO others. because they have done well,
and in the interest OF non-partlsan
want to conduce. they should be re-
electd TO office,
The Democrats are easily worked at
this game, and it looks as III IL VIII be
worked again successfully.
Gross wants 20 be reelected a police
commissioner. He does not want TO let
outrage TO elect the chairman of the
great Republican machine again 10
office The people in the last cam
paign spoke in no uncertain way about
want TO elect the head and front Of
that machine to an office that the ma
chine wants control Of Anyone would
imagine from the way Gladding and
the others with him are advocating the
re election OF Gross that Gross was the
only man In town qualified for the
office
THAT is about as preposterous and
absurd an idea as ever got into the
brains Of sane people. VI Gross wants
TO be a police commissioner why don't
he resign as chairman of tho Republi-
can state central committee? No, he
OF the machine aud a member OF the
police commission also. II this is not
taking politics into the police depart
ment / do not know what is There are
many men In this city who would make
equally as good an official as
Gross and who could draw the salary
while touring Europe equally as well
as he.
This talk about non -partisanship I'm
politics Is rank nonsense, Just the same
as it Is rank nonsense that Gross ought
TO be reelected. When Mr.. McCer-
thy was elected by the people OF Provi-
dence they did not expect that he was
going 10 fill the offices with Repub-
llcan machine politicians. They ex-
capable men from his own party and
a Democrat for the police commission
who would try TO help keep the city
clean, and 10 he could not do as much
as Gross his party would blush for
half the stories about the police COM
mission are but true, the whole com
mission ought 90 be tipped out, bag
and baggage. Tho only thing 10 do Is
TO nominate decent man for the
for the best Interests of the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
IN WANT OF FARMERS.

Virginia is appealing for farm hands. She
says, in a circular sent out from Richmond, that
she needs an army of agricultural workers, and
can offer them satisfactory return for their labor.
According to this circular the state has 1900 900
acres of farm land lying idle, and the commissioner
of agriculture is making an effort to attract immi-
grants from other states in order that this land
may no longer remain unproductive.
That he is meeting with considerable measure
of success is indicated by the further statement
that during the year 24oo settlers from the north
and west arrived in Virginia, and that in the past
half decade property values have increased
The assertion is made that every acre of land
now untitled can be made to pay profit to man
who engages in simple, practical farming. This
may be true, but it is probable that money as well
as labor will have to be expended before satsfac-
tory results are obtained
That is to say, scientific methods will be
necessary to overcome the wasteful methods Of
the old-time Virginia farmer by which the land
was sapped of practically all its vitality, and
rendered almost sterile. These old-time agricu-
turists seemed to believe the fertility of their
land was inexhaustbe; that they could go on, year
after year, raising crops without taking any
scientific measures to maintain its strength and
productiveness.
In time Virginia became largely state Of
worn out farms To some extent the same thing
is true of farms here in the north. There are
thousands of farms that have for generations been
titled not wisely but too we'll The process of
taking everything possible out of the land, with
out putting anything into it to maintain its pro-
ductveness, has been continued until the inevitable
exhaustion has resulted.
However, it is not improbable that northern
farmers who yield to the alurements OF the cir
culars sent out from Richmond and who 60 in
search of more fertile fields in the Old Dominion,
will not leave all their troubles behind them
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
NOTHIN' BUT A DOG

Nope, I'm nothin' but a dog
A mongrel. so they tell
don't hive on tn East Side.
Consequently amt no swell.
I've stood "A lot OF cuffs I'm life;
But never did much harm.
So tn council and tn aldermen
Has caused me much alarm.
Amt got no home To mention
A doorway does. you see
An now they got warrant out,
For lot OF purps like me.
It's hell To be a dog, you know,
If you amt got nary home.
An has ter hustle fer your grub
An be compelled to roam.
But when you amt done nothin' wrong
When you mind your bloomn' biz.
IL don't seem square TO treat US So
Ask yourself now, II IL is?
/ never bit an alderman
Councilman? Don't know one;
But pears 10 me they're mighty hard,
To put us on the run.
Perhaps you think I'm kickin',
Only just TO kick, you see;
But, geel IL you were but a dog
You'd feel tn same as me.
/ reckon there amt much difference,
Tween tn dog an tn man what's down;
TIL rest Will keep right at 'em,
Till they drive i'm from tn town.
SO IL want TO save my life,
I'll have TO do quick skidoo;
But 10 persecute us don't seem fair,
Does It, honest, now TO you?
George Lockhart Darte.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
RUBBER

Ten years ago we got along very well
with S15.500,000 worth OF India rubber.
This year our bill will probably exceed
$50. 100000. Part of this increase is rep
resented by quantity and part by price.
The cost OF the commodity decade ago
was about "a cents pound, as compared
with an average OF about II cents for the
year 1906 Measured I'm quantity, the in
crease In importation is about 60 per cent.
our receipts for the year will be some
where near 65000,0C0 pounds. In addition
to this, we are buying about one-half that
quantity OF old and scrap rubber, and q
substance called gutta joolatong. which rs
used as a mixture I'm certain Industries.
on the export slde out Of total sales OF
81. 500. 900 our sales OF rubber boots and
shoes alone Sl,500.0o0, a little exceeded our
sales OF rubber In all it's forms I'm 1898.
The expansion OF the industry is due
mainly to the demand for rubber trCS
and for insulating appliances used IA cle,-
trcal equipment.-New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
Smile with the w World
A Deep Thinker


Mabel docking at bare trees)--Mamma,
will the leaves ever come out again?
Mamma-Yes, dear: next spring they'll
be all about as there were before.
Mabel--And have the trees put away
their summer clothes in their trunks
mamma ?-Boston Transcript.
In tho Morning
Officer-Is your brother. who was so
deaf any better?
Bridget-Sure he'll be all right in the
morning.
Onficer-You don't say so?
Bridget-Yes; he was arrested yesterday
and he gets his hearin in the morning
Terrible
A certain uncle came across his young
niece one day sitting all by herself and
weeping bitterly
''why, Iyottie. what is the matter?"
questioned he. lifting her on his knee
Tell uncle what all these tears are for
"Oh, cause Uncle Ralph I'm-1m such
an awkward age" sobbed she I'm too
I'm too big 10 take pennies an amt old
enough to get marriedr'-Brooklyn Life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
A FEW GOOD RECEIPTS

To make the croutons cut pieces OF
dried bread in inch pieces, spread on
plates and brown crisp in the oven.
SPLIT PEA SOUP.
Wash one pint split peas thoroughly in
cold water. drain and put in a kettle,
with two and one-half quarts cold water.
Add two ounces fat salt pork, cut in
pieces or, If preferred. the same amount
OF bacon instead OF pork, or a hambone
Add one onion, quartered. with three
cloves stuck in IL, a small carrot and a
bouquet OF herbs consisting of sprig
each thyme celery, parsley and bayleaf
Failing these. use even more conveniently
one OF the little spice bags sold by first
class groceries, but only leave In the
soup for an hour. AS soon as the soup
comes to a good boil, push back where it
will cook slowly, season with salt and
pepper. and when the peas are cooked
soft, strain and serve, with a slice of
lemon in each plate.
BEAN SOUP.
Beans make a fine cold weather soup.
Wash one pint dry white beans and put
to soak over night I'm cold water In
the morning put into a kettle with two
and a half quarts cold water. an onion,
quartered: a piece OF a hambone or little
piece of salt pork, small bunch of par
sley. four sticks OF celery. sliced. Cook
until the beans are quite tender. take out
the meat or bone and press through a
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
THE SENATORSHIP.

The News-Democrat published on Saturday last
the statement of a strong Wetmorc adherent, and
today publishes the opinion of a gentleman who
ought to know whereof he speaks, and who gives
the unqualified opinion that Colonel Colt will be
the next United States senator, early expressed
in the columns of the News-Democrat, in the event
of Colonel Goddard's failure TO secure the thirteen
votes necessary to his success and for the
heretofore given The News-D Democrat expects to
see its prediction realized when the general assem-
bly, is called upon vote for senator the week after
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31
THE STREET CAR
TEMPERATURES

King Solomon's task to decide the own
ership OF a child between father and
mother was a cinch. compared to the diff
ficulties experienced by a street car COM
pany In this or any other city to keep
heir cars at a temperature that will suit
all patrons. The ordinary person on Il
winters day muffles him or herself up to
the neck in warm clothes and furs and
gets on a street car.
They would not dream OF keeping those
clothes on in the house where the tenn
perature was up to 20 or more, but insist
that this temperature be maintained in
the street cars, After half-hour's ride
with clothing tightly buttoned perspira-
ton has been induced; when they get out
into the cold air again the inevitable chill
follows, and TO this is due lot of colds
and pneumonia. To solve the question as
to the exact and proper heat of cars In
cold weather would tax the wisdom OF
the wisest man that ever lived.-Boston
Traveller.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-31

pointing Colonel Gross, thus nsuring 10 Providence
continuance of police administration the most
efficient and fearless the city has ever had
If Colonel Gross is reapponted it will not be
because he is Republican or the chairman OF the
Republican state committee but because as man
and as police commissioner he has abored
honestly, efficiently and courageously to give the
city adequate and satisfactory police adminisra-
tion and with Chairman Luther has steadfastly
resisted all attempts of the Republican machine to
make use OF the department to further its sinister
and shameless political plottings.
No citizen has any fear that, difficult as is the
problem that confronts him, Mayor-elect Mccarthy
will fail to solve it TO the satisfaction Of the
thoughtful, decent and law-abiding and to the dis
comhture of the machine that by nether-world con-
spiracy and secret chicane is still striving to COM
pass the defeat OF Colonel Gross.