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The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

He Got It-He was a poor man but
a cOntentcd one. Santa Clans came
TO him and said:
What do YOU want my friend.
Nothing he replied.
And Santa Claus was so pleased
that he gave it TO him and passed on
Judge
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

Program changed daily-Bi1ou.
Tho the earth with Jack Frost shakes
Not a man will have the aches.
every night dose tie takes
OF Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
r.. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24
His Mistake.

"Failed? Why, I thought he wa
getting into the very strongest inap
cial combine in the street"
$50 he did, bu. 1t seems it got int
him."-Houston Post.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
causes a free yet gentle action OF the
bowels through which the cold is
forced out of the system. Children
like it. Contains no opiates nor mar
cotfcs. Sold by X. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24
OFFICERS OF j. D. c.
Annual Election Was Held
Yesterday
MRS. WILLARD PRESIDENT
Arrangements for Celebration of
Lees Birthday

Reports of several Committees Heard.
Dinner TO he Served Veterans in
Masonic Temple on Lees Birthday.
Orator for Exercises to be Held an
the Academy Not Yet Choscn-Va-
riouS Committees Appointed.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

Take DeWitt's Kidney and Blad-
der Pills; they are for weak back,
Inflammation of the bladder. back
ache and weak kidneys. Sold by
r. r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24
DETAILS OF BANK TRANSFER
Will be Decided After Eyamina-
tion by MIR. Null

The National Bank Examiner, Who is
Rxpected TO Arrive Here Within tha
Ncxs Day or Tuo-Au Local BAnks
Tn splendid Condition, Their Record
Being Ahead OF That q Ranks o(
Other Southern CCeS
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

Trial Catarrh treatments are be-
ing mailed out free, on request, by
DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests
are proving to the people-without a
penny's cost-the great value OF thi-
scientific prescription known to drus-
gists everywhere as DR.. Shops Ca
tarrh Remedy. Sold by r. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

You grow strong. blood pure, nerves n
steady, cheeks red and rosy, ycI a.eN
well and happy again after tak!nSN
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Give
a trial. 50 cents tea or tablets
r. Beilamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

Mr.. Squiggs-He made his money in
automobiles and football
Miss Jones-He doesn't look like a
sporting man?
No, he is a doctor.-Chicago Daily
News.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

Oriono Laxative Fruit Syrup, tho
new Laxative, stimulates. but does
not irritate. It is the best Laxative.
Guaranteed or your money Dack.
J. Hicks Bunting Drug Co., JOS. =.
SheDard
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24


told me that he even had an eye on his
wife. How do know where you go:
You tell OF going down to bargain sales
You speak Of going to evening prayer
meeting. You say you went to visit "A
dying baby. Do I know that you did
these thingsT
Mrs. Bowser was indignant, but at
the same time she had to laugh
Mr. Bowser giared at her and took
one more look from the wtndows-
Same catS-same boys.
"If you are going to keep this up
III telephone the doctor to come here
and examine your head 1t must have
wheels In It, For heavens sake, don't
90 sleuthing around the street or you'll
be taken for an escaped lunatic"'
"But that's precisely what propose
to do, madam" he replied. There are
plenty Of suspicious things In this
neighborhood that need investigating.
I haven't the slightest doubt that rub
bed elbows with a member OF the
Black Hand band when got off the
car this evening"
"Boshr'
and am quite sure passed muir
derer just before I reached the gate.
Then you'd better go out and arrest
them"
She didn't believe he would go, but
he did. He went on tiptoe. He had
his hat cooked on one side and one eye
screwed up to disguise himself. 1he
cook saw him go from the dining room
window, and she went upstairs to say
to Mrs. Bowser:
"It must be an awful toothache he's
got to put such a face on him, and If
there's any danger I want to get out. ,
Bowser Plays Detective.
Mr.. Bowser walked softly up to the
corner and leaned against the fence.
The Black Hand man had disappeared,
but in his place there was young man
with little mustache and little cane.
There was no doubt that he belonged
to a gang of child stealers and was
waiting around to pick up an infant
He was carefully watched for ten min
utes, and then Mr.. Bowser stepped for
ward and said:
You skate out Of this or III give
you '.e co''"' '' 'A ~
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The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24
Here's Good Advice.

o. S. Woolever, one of the best
known merchants of LIE Raysvilie'
N. Y, says: ''If you are ever trou-
bled with piles, apply Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve. 1t cured me Of them for
good 20 years ago." Guaranteed for
sores. wounds, burns or abrasions.
CSC at r. r. Bellamy's drug store.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-24

My daughter is going to marry
millionaire
Who is he and when is the wedding
to be?
don't know yet. She has just join /.
Cd the sho<ua-Dstroit Free Press
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

at the Hotel Tacoma, Tacoma. The
a-er parties, excursions on Lake Wash
ington, trips about Seattle and ball
at Fortune park have been arranged
for the following week. The conven.
ton will probably adjourn July 81.
Head CONSUL, |. /. Boak, of Denver
reports that the present membership
of theh Pacific jurisdiction Of the
Woodmen of the World is 105,OO, be
ing net gain of almost $4,000 during
the preceding two years. The reserve
fund is now $1,50O,0 900.
The present officials Of the order
are I. |. Boak, Denver, head consul;
A. E. Sunderland. Fresno, Cal, head
adviser; J. c. Latshaw, Denver, head
clerk; F. E. Snodgrass. Eugene, Ore.
head banker; F. p Bertschy, Denver
head auditor; F. e. Connor, Seattle
head escort; A. F. Argall, Everett
Wash; head Waterman, and Charles
Rainier, Laramie, Wyo., head sentry
Headquarters OF the jurisdiction are
in Denver.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
. $50 - $50 . ssss
: NEWS FORECAST
FOR WEDNESDAY.

: New York, July 23.--Among the :
. important events scheduled for .
. tomorrow are the following: .
: Third quadrennial meeting of .
: the American Union of Swedish :
= singers opens at Moline, Ill .
. Pacific jurisdiction of Wood >
: men IT the World begins head .
= camp session in Seattle, Wash. .
. Final hearing of claims will be .
: held in Chicago in the matter of .
. the reorganization of the Union .
Traction Company. .
. United States League of local .
. Building and Loan Associations .
meets for two days session in .
Chicago. :
Nineteenth annual exhibition Of =
Long Branch Horse Show Associ- =
alton opens at Hollywood Park, .
. Nj. Z
ees 80 - $50 - :
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
CRACKER FARMERS
HOLD CONVENTION
United Press Associations.

Atlanta. July q. -Horney-handed
sons Of toll from all over the state are
gathered today in the Peachtree Inn,
where the annual meeting of the
Georgia Farmers Union will be held
during the next three days. 1t is stat
ed that only the routine business of
the union, including the election Of
officers. will be transacted. President
Duckworth reports that practically all
the leading farmers Of the state are
now organized, and as result are
more prosperous than ever before.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
TEXAS FARMERS
HOLD CONGRESS

Bryan, Tex, July 23.--Hundreds of
farmers from all over the state as
sembled today at the Agricultural and
Mechanical college. where the big an
nual congress of agricultural, horti-
cultural and live. stock interests will
be held during the next three days.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
ST LOUIS MAcNATEs
WILLED SPY 900 EACH.

st. Joseph, Mo-, July 22--Mathew
Stanley Robson and Frank De Hass
Robson, owners of the st. Louis Ma
tional League baseball club, are be-
queathed $4,000 each by the will of
James H. Robson, their uncle. Robi-
son, hardware merchant, died July 8,
leaving an estate valued at 5000 900.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
SCOTTISH RITE
MASONS meet
United Press Associations.

Houston, Tex, July 23.-One of the
most notable reunions in the history
Of the Scottish Rite Masonic bodies
of this jurisdiction commenced today
and will be continued Tomorrow,
Thursday and Friday. Degrees will
be conferred on number of candi.
dates.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
VAR VETERANS
HOLD REUNION

Nephi, Utah, July 23.-Men who took
part in the numerous bloody battles
with the redskins in the early days Of
the west are gathered here in large
numbers for the reunion of the Indian
War Veterans association to be held
during the next three days.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23
. TO PREVENT
"a COAL FAMINE
ked Press Associations.

led Press Associations.
Mimi, July 23.-Plans to
repetition Of the disastrous
les which have prevailed in
and the Dakotas during
IS will be discussed at the
Prn Retail Coal Dealers
which opened this morn
SESSION Of three days. Near
members of the association
.ttendance.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-23

We get you a position free If you
will insert your wants III the Daily
News Want Column.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
A Knitting Needle Case.

A most suitable present for = lover
OF knitting is case in which the dif-
ferent sizes OF needles may be kept
and preserved from rust when not in
use.
The outer cover, composed Of any
pretty material, may be as elaborately
worked rs you like. 1t must be cut n
little longer than the length Of the
longest needle 1t is to hold, and about
three times as wide as II Is long. In
making the case you Will be guided by
your own or the recipients usual re.
quirements in the way Of knitting nee
dies, as one or two sizes may be pre-
ferred to the entire ''set.'
The lining should be Of wash leather.
Choose a piece with not too aggres-
sive yellow tint and not thin" in
places. Cut 1t TO the size Of the case
and allow half an inch over to be
pinked out and show over the edges.
Before fixing In, place moderately
wide piece Of leather down the center
piece and make as many runnings
across 1t Az will correspond with the
number of knitting needles the case is
destined to hold. IL desired, the leather
lining need only meet the edges OF the
case, which may be bound with ribbon
The case can be rolled up when moi
In use and tied with ribbon from the
outside. These cases can be adapted
for various uses by regulating the size
Of the center runnings, into which can
be slipped embroidery silks as well
a. knitting needles, and such . case
lined with oil silk would make an ad.
mirable brush holder for q student in
water color painting.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14

as red roses and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS, tied prcttily with long ribbon.
When the paste is thoroughly dry. an
edging OF heavy paper or tape to finish
the pieces at the top should be added.
At the bottom or about an inch from
the edge of each two holes should be
made, one OH either side. for through
these openings ribbons that tie the
pieces together are run. The ribbons
are made into pretty knots and help
decorate the holder. Through two
holes at the top Of the large piece OF
cardboard ribbon is fastened with
bowknots. so that the holder may be
attached TO the wall or desk-wher-
ever 1t will hang conveniently.
Quite as serviceable rs the holder
and equally appropriate for man and
woman Is a bIotter for a desk. 1t IL
made Of a square piece Of cardboard,
over which light blue or delicate
pink blotting pad is placed. This is
held down by four decorative corners
made OF cardboard covered with Grape
paper in pretty floral designs. These
corners are made like right angled tri-
angles TO fit the square edges OF the
bottom and are attached TO the latter
by fine wires.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
For the Girl Who croehst..

The girl or woman who crochets lace
will appreciate bag made OF fifteen
cent linen handkerchief with wide
border. Use the hem as casing and
run double row Of baby ribbon
through It 80 as to be able to draw 1t
up. Make tiny bows at the corners
and draw the bag up. Three yards Of
ribbon at 3 cents n yard will be
needed for this. making total cost
Of "a cents. A large sized linen hand
kerchief should be chosen to make the
bag.
quarter OF yard Of natural col
ored linen at cents will make pretty
bag by inches when finished.
A yard OF red ribbon at cents will
be sufficient TO draw it. Inside may be
placed small ball Of heavy and one
Of lightweight twine at 3 cents each.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14

on broad shoulder straps for the bib.
This is trimmed with vnienciennes lace
insertion about an inch wkie and lace
edging 10 match. An extra hnfnness
Is given by rune Of the material out
lining the bottom and finished with IA
lace edge.
The busting apron may he carried
out either In white or colored handker-
chief linen, trimmed with insertion and
edgIng of embroidery. The panel ar
rangement Of the insertion on the front
sosr of the apron and outlining the
slop3ng tucks at the bottom just above
the ruffie OF the material tx most ef
fective. The suspender shaped bib
with crosspicce. is made entirely Of
the embroidery and edging.
Much more inexpensive and even
more charming would be knitting
apron Of pale pink handkerchief linen
This requires nothing bat n few yards
of the material and some white mer'
cerized cotton. The bottom OF the
apron and the circular collar OF the
bib are finished In scalIoped points
dona In buttonbole stitch. with u very
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
Anin.xnsnsixa Dali.


Dressing small sized doll is not
half SO much of an undertaking AZ
people often think 1t is. and an hour
or two a few evenings will accomplish
great results In the first place. the
average child prefers q doll dressed
as simply as real live boy or girl
would te.
doll that gave great deal Of
pleasure last Christmas had the sim
psest possible underwear. made by
/Snd. to be taken on and put on at
w,h The dress was made Of pieces
Of bYe linen. the whole thing cut in
nm. nd the waist part laid in box
nlai,. sinost t@fthe knees. The belt
~ Nh. Imp had tiny buckle and eye
lot. worle, in it. and this was slipped
through s1aps sewed to the waist, Civ
ing the r,shionable long waisted effect.
m. slippers and socks were bought
tho .orIner being pale blue and the
i...er white. This present cost only
q trine, hut gave unlimited happiness.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
ENVELOPE HOLDER.

practical and artistic models can turn
out Just as acceptable articles as those
made by experts.
In making paper gifts the amateur
must remember that, though the actual
work is easy, consisting only OF cut
ting and pasting. this must Ike care
fully done or the materials will be
spoiled and the labor wasted. For
this reason the simplest kind of models
should be decided upon as gifts TO be
made in n hurry, for the easier they
are to fashion the less dinicnlt the task
will be.
II an envelope holder should be
chosen as u gift, the work on 1t would
require but n short space OF time and
really no skill for It can be made OF
three or four pieces of cardboard cut
square. round OF with the upper edge
In scaliops. One OF these pieces
one that is to form the back-shouid
he at least ons.third wider than the
other two. while the second piece need
not be more than two inches deeper
than the last or third one. The width
Of all three must OF course be the
same.
When cut 10 please the fancy, paste
OH decorative csspe paper IN light
shade OF tan, blue or pink on which
there are bright colOrssi howers. such
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
croehsted opsrs Bag.

Since the Fad for knitting and cru
cheting has taken such hold on the
feminine contingent the fashion for
knitted and crocheted articles has
gained greatly in popularity. One OF
the prettiest gifts imaginable for the
woman who goes out great deal IL
a thea ter bag of crocbeted silk that Is
eapacious enough to hold all OF the
small articles that she may need.
Crochet rings very loosely in single
stitches or make squares by crochet
ing solid stitches and connecting them
by chains of four stitches each until
a long piece has been made, which.
when folded over and the edges Joined.
viii form bag. Line this with pretty
silk OF contrasting color. Cover ten
brass rings with the silk crocheted I'M
single stitch, fasten them In a row
nm inch below the top and rin cord
through these rings to draw the top
together.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
HOMEMADE PRESENTS
Dainty Aprons Make Charming
And inexpensive Gifts.
MATERIALS THAT ARE USED.
Dimity, Lawn, Fiowered Fabrics In
Silk and Muslin, Are All Suitable and
Attractive For This Purpose-Trim-
minss Of Hand Embroidery.

w !: @as: s',':'''ss ss' .ss: ss:'.;%:: ss::
gifts, did you ever think
of dainty apron: Such
present has much TO recommend
1t novelty, charm. ineNpenslveucss
and. better yet, downright usefulness.
The materials are quite inexpensive
sheer dimities or lawn. fiowered mus
lin and the soft French handkerchief
linen. These are combined with lace
insertions. embroidery insertions and
edglngs or even with bottonholed seal
lops and embroidered designs.
A very fascinating apron is OF sheer
blue dimity or, lawn, with the front
bread,hs tucked and sharply pointed
and two pointed revers turned back
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
CONVENTIONAL HOOK oovKR pssIoN.

a contrasting shade in darker tone
than was used for the decorative en-
broitery, black, dark brown and dark
green and red all being excellent used
I'm this way when the cover is'Of brown
or dark ecru linen, the flower form
being done in old rose. dun reds or
yellowish tones, with the leaves In
soft grayIsh greens. When there Is
n background worked M shown In the
second design a darning stitch may lie
used or a seeding stitch-that is, two
stitches taken in the same place.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
,/Novsi Pineushlen.

A. i2fncushion is a very necessary
adjunct to the average woman's dress
ing table, and she Is apt to be special
ly appreciative II the one bestowe$
upon her at Christmas is made Ill
some novel form.
Brooches that are worn often are
generally kept somewhere within easy
reach, and they arc preserved In pet
ter condition II their ordinary resting
place il a wash leather cushion IN
stead Of china or metal pin tray.
To make this brooch pincushion. use
y round cushion covered with wash
leather for your center and sew to
this four faps Of velvet. heavy SIX or
any other material that you choose
lining each nap with the wash leather
Stick your brooches into the center
cushion and fold the daps over. The
two that fold on top are tied together
With ribbon.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
Tobacco Poueh.. Away. Acceptable.

Tobacco Pouches Always Acceptable.
Tobacco pouches are always accepta-
bic gifts for men, and stunning ones
NAV he made from suede. A pretty
pouch In rich brown or dark green,
lined with a maroon silk. would be at
tractive when the edges are pinked
and n dra wsirlny OF heavy silk with
long tassels runs in near the top. It's
not the kid, the lining or the cord that
makes these bags SO unusual, for with
out the monogram or crest done In gfit
thread or In bright colored silks the
pouches. aside from being handmade,
would he quite the same as those
bought in the shops, but with an at
tractiye emblem or two or three In
itials prettily embroidered In one cor
ner the pouches are presents any man,
no matter how surfeited with gifts.
would he glad to receive.
Knitted or crocheted ties, though not
n novelty. viii be desirable gifts, for
they are serviceable and, being made
nv hand. are valuable accessory 10
apy wardrobe. In plain green, dark
On ardjpal or made OF a combination OF
two tone effects or Of two strongly con-
trasting colors, such as black and red
or orange and blue, they are striking
contrasts as neck wear.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
Dainty Prsssnts.

For the woman who can draw or
paint. telephone pad Is simple TO
make. A piece of strong cardboard.
about by . inches, in delicate gray
or pastel green, il especially attrac-
tive as background. This may be
decorated in stencil designs or painted
with tiny heads of pretty girls or any
thing one fancies. the tints being al
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
ENGAGEMENT RACK.
How This Useful and Popular Present
Nav Be Made.

An engagement rack has seven
white rather heavy cards. OH each OF
which Is printed the name of one Of
the days OF the week. On the ends OF
these cards narrow white ribbon Is
pasted. then the ribbon is pasted TO
long strip of white cardboard. To make
little pockets into which to drop notes,
memoranda, etc. These cards are tw"
inches apart.
A sofa pillow In the shape OF great
red tomato Is the newest thing IL
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
A Dainty H.tpin Case.

A pretty and useful little hatpin case
II toilet accessory that will be priced
by all who love to see things In their
allotted place. The case IL made OF
ipongee silk, gathered neatly at top and
bottom and tied with pretty fiuffy
bow. The inside, halfway up. is
stuffed with wndding for the reception
of the pins. A pretty ribbon loop
iwherewith to hang up this object com.
pletes a dainty apd useful accessory.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
noDKRN woRXBox.

made a. decorative as is desired.
Around it the small cardboard or pill
,bozss, eoveresl with satin or Whatever
eOoIiD u used on the base, are glued
in place. and between these boxses
spools of thread are tied into place
With narrow baby ribbon. On ffhe tops
Of the boxes slips Of ribbeh are at
tached SO that scissor. bodkin.. knit
ting needles, thimblss and emery bags
win have a plaSs On the workbo1.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14

simple conventional design In fowered
dots embroidered above it. A tiny
frill of the material is set on round
the scallops. Such an apron is lovely
in pale blue or white.
Extremely Frenchy is an apron OF
gay lowered muslin trimmed with
cluny lace insertion In coffee color and
rosette bows Of soft narrow ribbon
The ruffies are made Of the fowered
material.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
NesdIsesse.

A charming present the business wo.
man win appreciate Is an Individual
needlecase. 1t 10 20 small that shc
ean slip It in her purse and take It
down to the ONCE, where 1t Will NOT
occupy any space in her desk. 1t -
made just little larger than pack
nge of needles and is Of silk covered
cardboard. On one side is strap 10
bold the package, and there are, be
sides, three thin fannel leaves for the
loose needles.
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
MONOGRAM BOOK COVER.

book covers made of corded silk tiny
sparkling beads or spangles are sone-
times worked Into the design.
A very hne cord is also most effec-
tive for outlining the design. especial
iy when the book 10 bs covered 10
rather large one.
The prospective owners monogram or
initials used In the upper left corner or
In the center. as shown In the hrst
sketch. often add much 10 the effect.
the letters being embroidered In over
and over stitch after being padded. II n
often more effective to throw the net
tsrinE into more prominence by usanG
La Junta tribune., 1907-12-14
rxLruoM PAp.

ways kept low and refined in tone. or
II one is without knack with the pencil
and paint brush, piece Of wall paper
with a small nOrai design may be pro-
cured. and the flowers carefully cut
out and pasted on the cardboard
foundation. A small pad OF white
paper is then neatly pasted on. rib
bon hanger attached to the top. a pen
Gil at the end Of short ribbon fas-
tened on where the fastening Will not
he visible. and the telephone pad is
finished.