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The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
BOWSer Leaves
His DonliCile
=, RI II ~ 49,
1t Was Only For One Night.
81 However, and He Was
Glad to Return.
WAS ANXIOUS TO BOARD
Thought 1t Would Be an Improve
ment on the Way His Wife
Managed the House.
WAS ANXIOUS TO BOARD

copyright, 1906. by Eugene Parcells.l
Mr.. Bowser had been good for
whole week. While Mrs. Bowser had
asked him for only S. to buy a pair
Of shoes with, he had insisted on her
taking $40. He had puttied in two
panes Of glass, fixed the knob of door
and made DO complaints about the gas
bill or the way the range coal was
nwindling away. Not once during the
week had he referred to his rheuma-
tism or threatened to buy a new milk
cow or a fire escape, and Mrs. Bowser
was becoming alarmed when the blow
fell.
An hour before leaving the office
Mr.. BOwser felt wave Of badness
sweep over him. He wanted to find
fault and blow around He wanted
to give somebody a blowing up. He
wanted to kick and find fault and feel
that he was martyr. This feeling
was strong on him when he took the
car for home. 1t was increased by the
conductor trying to work off a lead
nickel on him and by fat woman sit
ting down on his knees and then call
ing him an old masher. He was nearly
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
A Daisy Luncheon.


white. Drop into boiling water add
teaspoonfui of salt. one small onion
sliced and a bit OF mace and simmer
for twenty minutes. Drain, trim. ar
range on platter. cover and press
with light weight until cold and firm.
Dip each in slightly beaten egg. roll
in fine stale bread crumbs and immersc
in smoking hot fat until golden brown
Drain on soft paper and when on the
platter dust over them the hard boiled
yolk Of an egg rubbed through a very
fine sieve, Bake eight large potatoes;
halye carefully, scoop the potatoes
into hot bowl and press through q
ricer. Beat lightly, adding three table
spoonfuls OF melted butter. two table,
spoonfuls OF hot cream. salt and pep
per 10 taste and the stiffiy whipped
whites OF four eggs Heap In the shells,
dahble the top of each with little
beaten yolk and brown slightly I'm 4
hot oven.
Take one quart ~ sheiled green
peas. Heat in Il saucepan two table
spoonfuls OF butter, one tablespoonful
of sugar. one scant teaspoonful OF salt
and a dash Of pepper. Drop IN thts the
washed peas, cover and shake over n
hot fire for five minutes. Add three
tablespoonfuls of boiling water. draw
hack and cook slowly about twenty
minutes longer. II necessary add a
little more water To- keep them from
burning but the peas should be quite
dry when served.
Boil eight eggs for three quarters OF
an hour. Shell them. chill ana set
aside. Wash two heads Of lettuce.
using only the perfect blanchCd leaves.
Arrange two on each plate. Cut the
eggs in halves lengthwtSe. remove the
yoiks without breaking cut the
whites in long strips and arrange on
I the lettuce like DAISY petals. In the
centre of each ring place the halved
yoIk, rounded side upward Just be-
: fore serving eprinkl" with 4 French
j dressing
I ITO a Philadelphia cream cheese add
! sufficient Stin mayouais" To slightly
; soften it and mold in tiny balls. Ar
/ range these in nest made of long
! round crackers and use as an accom-
paniment to the salad.
Remove the eyes from 4 large pine
apple then CRATE or chop very fine.
Add one pound Of sugar and pound
we'll with 4 wooden beetle. Add the
/ juice OF two lemons and one orange
and one quart of water and let stand
| for two hours. Strain and freeze to
! a mush. Stir in a meringue made by
whipping the whites Of three eggs and
: three tablespoonfuls OF powdered su-
! gar 10 a glossy. stiff froth. Finish the
! freezing, repack and let stand for two
! hours TO ripen.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
ROIrED THE AUDIENCE
A Mining Camp Meloirama With an
Unexpected Climax.

Joseph jefferson used 10 say that
his career came very near being nip
ued in the bud in a small western
town. He at that time was member
of a small pioneer company which,
progressed by means of three bull
teams from one mining camp TO an
other. They always heartily re-
ceived by the miners and cowboys,
who readily paid the s. in gold re-
quired TO witness their performance.
Mr.. Jefferson was the traditional mel
odramatic william and in the third act
was supposed 10 kidnap the child
The supposed mother, hearing its
cries, rushed upon the scene just rs
he is about TO escape and fires a fruit
less shot from revolver.
Upon this particular OCCASION all
had gone we'll until this scene was
reached, and the audience, many OF
whom had never before seen any kind
of theatrical performance, sat as il
spelllbound At the crack Of the
mothers revolver, however, the spen
was rudely broken.
by heavens. she missed him!" q
red-shirted miner in the front row
shouted, drawing his own six shooter
and leaping To his feet. Round TO the
back door and head him off, fore hs
can get a boss boys." he yelled and
following him, half the Audience
stampeded for the exit.
The excitement was finally alleged
by the "mother" and the william ap-
pearing hand in hand before the cur
tain and the managers explanation OF
the situation When the performance,
had been concluded. the audience IN
sisted ON paying another admission
price and having al immediate repe-
tition from beginning 10 end-Succesa.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
(Cornelia e. Bedford.l

The decorations for a daisy luncheon
should be yellow and white, the centre
piece being composed Of daisies and
maiden hair ferns. under which might
be circle Of boiling cloth bordered
with an embroidered wreath OF daisies
Use white candles with shades cover
ed with daisies: name cards of white
bristol board cut in daisy form and
tinted with water colors. For favors
have cups of crepe paper topped with
daisies filled with white and yellow
dragees,
Cream OF Chicken Soup.
oyster Poulette in Cases.
Fried Sweetbreads. Green Peas.
Stuffed Potatoes.
Lettuce and Egg Salad.
Waters. Cheese.
Pineapple Sherbet, Angels Food.
Coffee
II the hostess will plan 10 have boil
ed chicken for dinner on the day pre-
ceding this luncheon the first course
will be provided without any apprecia-
bic cost. The luncheon is presumably
for eight covers. For this number
heat a quart of the chicken broth
skinned free from fat. Prepare sep
arateiy a smoothly thickened sauce,
using three tablespoonfuis each Of hour
and butter and one pint Of thin cream
or rich milk. Gradually dilute with
the hot broth, season TO taste and SIM
| mer gently for ten minutes. In serv-
| ing drop a spoonful of whipped cream
| in each plate.
For those who live where oysters
| cannot bc had in the freshest condition
| it will be best to omit the fish course
as oysters are really out of season
now: at the same time they make a de-
| lightful course. Prepare a sauce cook
| ing together two tablespoonfuls each
| OF butter and -four; when bubbling
| gradually stir in one cupful Of oyster
| liquor which has been boiled and
| skinned very thoroughly then one
| cupful of rich milk in which a pinch
| of celery seed has been stepped then
| strained out. Stir until smoothly
| thickened and keep hot over water.
| When soup is sent in TO the able drop
| into the hot sauce fifty medium sized
| oysters which have been rinsed and
] dried. AS quickly as they swell and
ruff1e stir in the yolks of three beaten
| eggs with one tablespoonful of cream
| and take from the fire. Add one table
| spoonful of chopped parsley and fill
| small paper cases with the mixture.
| With this course serve brown bread
| sandwiches out in fingers.
| Soak four pairs of sweetbreads in
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
New York a City of Islands.

No large city of the world has so
many islands within its municipal
boundaries az New York Some or
these islands are mere dots. Others
are large enough 10 have almost The
dimensions Of cities.
Governors Island, with an area Of
20 acres, is the property OF the Feder-
al Government and Is assessed at s5,-
100000 by the city which is $50, 600
an acre, and as land values go within
New York that figure is low.
Blackwells Island, which covers 12f
acres, is valued at s12. 900, 900 which is
at the rate of s97 900 an acre. Wards
Island is valued at s. ,000, 900 and RAN
dall's at 5000. 300 North Brother
Island is valued al $4,000. Ricker's
Island at s537, 100000 and Hart's Is
land at $350,000.
The most important OF the islands
included within the boundaries Of the
Greater New York is, OF course, Man,
haitian Island. the value Of which ia
practically incalculable. Il Is 1t least
S., ,000, ,000, 600; how much more fs con-
ject1Iral.
The Borough Of Brooklyn includes
Ooney Island. The whole Of the Bor-
ougn Of Richmond Is an island valued
by the city for tax purposes at about
$50, ,0O0, 900. The area of Staten Island
is 81, 900 acres, which il almost three
times the size of Manhattan.-Ex-
change
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
4 VOICE FROM THE PAST
One of New Bern's Ministers OF
Years Ago Still an Active Preacher.

There was an incident in Cheraw, :.
c., last Sunday which may be of local
interest here although the circumstan-
ces attendant upon the incident 0c-
CURED many years ago. Rev Angus
Johnson, VINO attended the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian church
at Greenville occupied the pulpit of
the same church in the first mentioned
city where 70 years ago he preucheI
his ordination sermon.
Rev. JOhnson's home is in Dallas,
Texas and he is probably one of the old
est if not the Oldest preacher in active
service in the United States. He is 81
years OF age and native of North
Carolina.
The account of the portion of his life
in which New Bernians may be inter
csted We clip from the Columbia State
and shows that the aged man OF God
was once a minister of the Presbyte-
rian church in New Bern.
The call to preach the Gospel came
early in life of Rev Mr.. Johnson.
Born in Robinson county, n. c. in
1909, he received little education up 10
his fifteenth year, having been ap
prenticed to a tailor At that age,
however, he moved with his parents to
the historic Cheraw District, liv Ig
just outside OF the old town. Here he
was able to commence his education
for the ministry and the gentle words
of he elder ThOrnwell, who at that
time assisted in the instruction Of the
men in that district had much 10 do
with the decision he formed 10 enter
the ministry. He Joined a small church,
now in Harmony PreSbytery, and n
1859 attended the Columbia Seminary
for a year. His previous instruction
served him we'll and he obtained
his license 10 preach q year later. Go
ing back TO Cheraw he served a short
time, but his first direct charge was
the New Hanover church in New
Bern n G. He relieved the venera-
BILE John B. Tate of much Of the ardu-
Gus labor the latter had performed
among the people of that district fer
several years. Later he took charge Of
the Pholad elphia church near Charlotte
and in 1916 he went 10 Mississippi
where he had heard there was a gr,at
need for Presbytery workers. He or
ganized a church at Water Valley,
Miss, and several others in the imrn.-
diaIe territory, and, after leaving them
in trusty hands, went TO Germantown.
Tenn, the Presbyterians of that city
being very anxious for this man who
had made such a reputation NOT only
for eloquent appeals to those outside
Of he church but for hard work that
brought results and resulted in much
good for the religious community whsr-
ever he labored.
His sermon of Sunday was a dis
course OF great power and one which
was listened TO with marked attention.
It is indeed rare TO hear a man who
has been engaged in the ministry or
any other profession or business for
nearly three quarters Of century and
nearly thre quarters Of century and
for that reason and for that fact that
ne was a resident Of New Bern We
publish this sketch.-New Bern Jour
nal
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08

run over as he stepped off the car, and
as he reached the sidewalk he fell
down. and Il boy and man doubled
up with laughter.
There W,,s one more happening to
YeX his soul lie found the front gate
open. Thousands of front gates were
stanLin2 Ci,eu at that moment, but this
WAS no eAcu5e for his being in that
condition. ILr kicked il shut opened
the front Covr with bang, and the
moment M"s HJWser appeared he said:
Il lave tad you 30 less than a
million tlucS 10 keep that gate shut,
but / come home to hnd it sprawled
wide "9en a2oin.'
The a4rhagC man must have left it
open. She replied.
But did yOu cuution him to shut it
as he went CGt:"
Il don't think | did"
"Of course you didn't. What did you
care how many hogs and cattle came
into the yard and wreaked destruction z
Mrs. BOwser, l want to tell you right
here and now that there has got to be
d mighty change around this house"
She saw that be was veXed and made
no answer. At the dinner table he
found fault with the coffee. the steak
and all else and declared that the cook
didn't know enough to pound sand. He
waS red clear back to the ears when
they went up to the sitting room, and,
though Mrs. Bowser hoped that his
evening smoke might soOthe him, he
would not turn to his cigar. Instead Of
that be walked up and down for awhile
and then said:
by thunder. there isn't a board
ing house in this whole town but that
is run on a better system than this
hOuser
will you kindly tell me what IS
wrong about my way of running the
house?" asked Mrs. Bowser.
cts all wrong from head to heel.
My bed is as hard as stone slab. My
meals are not half cooked. My front
gate is left open. There is waste and
extravaganza everywhere. There is
nothing homelike here. By James, but
when I think of some Of the boarding
houses I used to stop at it makes me
wish for old tines"
at is very easy to bring old times
back" quietly remarked Mrs. Bowser.
"How do you mean"
''There are a dozen boarding houses
around on Clinton street. Suppose you
try one of them for week or so? In
fact, I think it would be good move
on your part
"Woman, do you mean divorceT'
"Oh, no! You are dissatisfied with
your home. 1t is not up to the average
boarding house. Just make a change
for week. It won't be divorce, but
only a temporary separation. can
manage to live here for a week or 80,
bad as It is."
eDo you defy meT' asked Mr.. Bow
der as he glared at her.
t'No; advise you"
syery well, madam. will astos.sh
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08
Progress of the Dry Dock Dewey

Washington, June 5.-The navy de-
partment today received news Of the
progress, toward Manila Of the dry
dock Dewey, through the cabiegram'
under date of Colombo, Ceylon, june
5. from the commander OF the toWiu6
neet. Il Is estimated that the DeKe9
viii touch for opal and supplies af
Singapore abQ1 June u.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08

Men and women who eat fat meats
and drink strong coffee usually have
course, dorid skins. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea makes your skin soft
and fair 35 cents, Tea or Tablets.
Sold by r. T. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08

The Wadesboro lynching case is one
in which the defendants will hardly
attempt TO prove sed-defense or in
sanity, but some may try TO set up an
alibi
The semi-weekly messenger., 1906-06-08

A little life may be sacrificed to a sud
den attack of Group, il you don't have
DR.. Thomas Electric Oil on hand for
the emergency.
The Forrest City times., 1906-06-08
HYGEIA, Pure Malt Whiskey, T. c Folbre, Jr. & Co.

A line of ribbon, which includes all shades. widths and qualities at FuS- sell-Graham-AlderSon Company.
 r C Folbre, Jr.. X Go. merit your patronage by deserving 1t. You get your moneys worth at their place.
 White Oxfords of all description in Canvass and Kid Hose to match in lace and plain Tie ] W Beck Go.
 old Yannissee is our leader, but we have many other brands of good wAiskey Try us. r (. FoIbre. Jr & Co
 Nr. B1nton NeeFcame in Tuesday from Perdue diversity at Lafayette, Indiana. for l short visit with home folks
 LOST. Amounting umbrella neH. and &ItUelSei b'dez hand. I.ib- era reward for return ta Nfs- Alice l. Hece
 Jesse NJ ee WHi>.zie, are ab,3lutely pure. and none ar- superior for famlE y a,e. >-e I= ( t8.ara JF.. < Ga.ss9.e agents
The Forrest City times., 1906-06-08
and Kodak Supplies.

See the Big Sale advert isement ef Mrs. Warshayski. She has just re- turned from St Louis, and will in- augurate this great sale tomorrow. Don't miss it.
 Mrs. M. Warshavski returned Sat- urday from P0cahOntaS and St. Louis where she had been on business for several weeks. She was sick for ten days while away
 Mrs. Fenner Laughinghouse went to Fayetteville Monday to visit with her daughter. Mrs Jones, and take in the commencement exercises of the State tniyersitY
 Mrs Beard of Stuttgart, is visiting in the city and is q guest of her brother Mr Max Sansing. superin- tendent of the Choctaw Brick X Tile Compahy.s wards.
 Good appetite and cheerfuluess fol- lows the use of Prickiv Ash Bitters. It puriiies the blood. liver and bowels and makes life womh living J I. sanders. SpeeiaI Agent
 If yoa get a drink of bld wbiskey or warm beer at eur bar iu viii cost you nofhiHs Nea can't lose us, because We don t keep either. Try. aad be con- yinsei I. (. Fa.bre. IT. k C5.
 NJ W H. Adsidge left Sunday for I5ni0u City Tennessee. t9 have his eye, treated He has recently ' recoy- cred from 3 most distressing case of smallpox which effected his eyes
 Are y5a looking for anything white2 We are prepared to take care of you Gan it you up from head to foot with this season most fashion able fabrics The ] W, Beck Go.
 Miss Anna Elise Williams returned Sunday from Winchester, where she has been at school She had been quite ill for several weeks. but is much better now. We welcome her home.
 MT. W. Hicks Mallory, the genial cigar and tobacco salesman of the Continental Tobacco Company. of Memphis, was mingling with his friends and patrons in the city Mon- day.
 MT John NJ. C0Vey, who Is manag- ing the Wynne Light and Water Plant, was in town a couple of days this week packing his effects settling up his af fairs and removing his family to Wynne.
 Butchers Linen. Shirt Waists Lin en. Mercerized Linen. Handkerchief Linen. Irish Linen, Linen Suiting, Linen Lawn. or anything else in Lin en line may be had at The ]. w. Beck Cos.
 MT. Lee Dougherty came in from Narvice, New Mexico, Saturday night, to accompany his wife to that place, where he is employed, and they will reside for the present. May luck at 1 tend them.
The Forrest City times., 1906-06-08

Mrs. Annie Yerzley Allen and chil- dren, Linda, Anna Mai, Alfred and Louis, arrived Monday evening on a visit of ten days to Grandpa and Grand ma Yerzley.
 No man can work we'll with torpid liver or cenStipated bowels. \ few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters will quickly remove this condition and make work a pleasure. ]. T. Sanders, Special Agent.
 Mrs. V R. Wilson left yesterday morning for Caldwell to visit her rela- tives, the Foggs She will also visit at Brinkley for a few days. and then go to Texas where she wit remain during the summer
 Nothing equal to Prickly Ash Bit ters for removing that sluggish bil- i0us feeling, 50 common in hot wealth CT It creates strength. vigor, appe- tite and cheerful spirits l. T. San ders, Special Agent.
 Subject for morning service at the Christian church next Lords Day: The Weakness of the Old Covenant. " and at night shadows and Reality The members are urgently requested tO be present and the public k cor diallg invited sunday school at 10 |. n. |. r. S. C. F. at r. IT..
The Forrest City times., 1906-06-08

Did you see ehe Oriental line of Back Combs. Side Combs and Comb Sets at The J. w Beck Ce's2 If not. you must.
 Don't he selfish if you are satisfied that Old Nolmer Whiskev is the best tell your friends T. C. tolbre. Ir., & Co. sell it.
 Nothing gives mother SO much rest and eaSineSS of mind aS "Nadakin'sa Infant ExerciserS. Get one at The Newsstand
 Go to Russell HGraham- A lderson Company for ladies skirts. shirt waists, and dress goods New lines correct prices.
 Mrs. Cobb. daughter and son. and Mrs. Edna Croney, of Widener, were Tn town Wednesday guests at the American Hotel.
 T. C. Folbre, Jr. & Co, only handle the best goods, and the very best they carry Is Old YannisSee Try 1t once and be convinced.
 Miss Underwood, of Clarendon, who had been visiting friends in the coun- ty, was in the city Sunday and regis tered at the Marion.
 Master Edwin Thomas, of Helena. was here few days this week on his way home from school He has grown to be quite handsome young man.
 F'oR RENT-Three office rooms, con- yenientiy located. close in-particular- ly good for offices. Write or inquire of
 F.. K. FOGa & Co
 Shirts for men? We have the finest line imaginable, and will be pleased to show them to you. Call early. ulease. Fussell-Graham Alderson Company.
 Fans Fans! Fans,! Our fan stock takes in large territory. The pret- tiest designs on the market. Prices 5c to S2.00 each. The ! W. Beck Co.
 Messrs ChaS Kelley and ] F. Adams, of Pine Tree, were in town Wednes- day on business and mingling with their numerous friends and acquaint- anceS.
 MT Gay Hawkins. the handsome ana genial cashier of the Bank of Haynes, Was i'll town "Wednesday on business. and took in the ball game. lie reports prosperous business. and that Haynes k rapidly coming to the front
The Forrest City times., 1906-06-08

NIT. F. A. Short went to Hot Springs Monday
 Phone 66 for fresh vegetables \. E. Ingram.
 Nr l. W Rarnhardt went to Hot spring, Monday
 EditorI | Hawk and wife were in Memphis sunday.
 our Saui1r celebrates his Steenth birtbd44 June llth.
 TF4 4ae af those Gin Fizzes at T. ( F55rt. Jr., x G0'e.
 Fl- sale Ia.o03 Bunch Yam Pata- t0 PaHf~ N. F.. Ingram.
 Nr-. F G NeelY and the baby visit ed fFitnj-5t Nheatlet yesterday.
 Al Pare Linen Embroidered Hand kershief, IT The J W Beck C5-S.
 Sewing machines repaired Leave orders II Times office. Shell Ezell
 All kinds of swell drinks at the Magnolia bar Courteous attention
 haze several second hand show cases for saie cheap. J. T Sanders
 Nr. and Mrs A. !. Naccaro went to Hot springs Monday for short visit,
 The season for out door sports is now. Get | Croquet set at the News stand 73e up
 Tli+, Nloi. N,rI;+o .,a.,o White Albetross for Skirts and Suits at The J W Beck Cos.
 MT. ]. H Draper of Haynes. was q geniai visitor in the city the latter part of last week.
 Mrs Ed Berry, of Madison came over Tuesday to visit relatives and numerous friends.
 MT F C Pettus left Monday for Hot Springs 10 recuperate and take Tn the convention.
 Mr ' Kimber. of Springfield. Illinois ~a> in the city Thursday of last Week an business.
 For>a.e \ good young mileh cow -Att Jersey stock with 6rst cali App.2'9 E. 0.BrieH X e..
 Nr, T w PaslaV and two lovely eat.1ran sHatf1 Malvern yesterday t8 yls-. ,-ee Mrs Lieper .b-# HrBougal and Capt. ] r. attf -f0hus Il township. were III t8@# & H'1E, aud weat to Hu- NBfi'i5- tend the state e51yen- tiHn