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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25
Brand Cook As ImpOster.

DIR. Frederick A. Cook, who was
proclaimsS few months ago as the
discovered of the North Pole, has
cen declared a fake by the Denmark
officials with whom his records were
placed for examination. The rector of
Copenhagen University says the degree
conferred upon the explorer may be
withdrawn and he practically declares
that the papers convict him of being a
swindler The Commission says the
documents presented are inexcusably
lacking in information to prove that the
astronomical observations therein re-
serred to were really made. They also
Untain no details concerning the practi-
II work of the expedition and the
edge journey which would enable the
Anmittee to determine their reliability.
The committee, therefore, is of the
opinion that the material transmitted
or examination contains no proof that
y. Cook reached the pole. The report
--yned by six members of the COM
.ittee who were assisted in their in
uiry by Knud Rasmussen, the explorer.
,eary says, Three months ago, fru.a
e Labrador Coast, sounded an
splicit and deliberately worded warn
ig to the world based on complete and
ccurate information in regard to the
Dok claim. said that he had given
> world gold brick" Mr.. Bradley,
0 backed DR.. Cook in his expedition.
DR.. Cook has deceived everybody.
a the king Of Denmark down to
self. Nothing has been heard from
Cook. He is hiding somewhere, it
.2posed, in Europe.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25

Grandma Sanderson is wonderful
woman. She is in as good health to-
day as ever in her life, although she
is over one hundred years old.
In a letter to the Peruna Drug Mfg.
Co., she gives the highest credit to Pc.
runa for her excellent health and ex-
IRENE old age. Read what she says
Surely the evidence presented by
such cases as these ought not only to
dispel prejudice against Pernna, but
inspire confidence in it.
II will send you picture that was
taken few weeks before my hun.
dredth birthday.
II am a true friend of the Peruna
Company. ! have derived great ben
eft from Peruna many times. / can
say ] regard Peruna very great med
icine. ] found out the merit OF it e
good many years ago.
"A little more than two years ago /
contracted a very severe cold, which
resulted in la grippe. Owing to the
severity Of the disease, and my ex.
IRENE age. my case was considered to
be very critical. ! employed no doc
tor, but Peruna was the remedy l
used, and to-day my health is as good
as it ever was in my life.
However, I still continue to take
Peruna, a spoonful every night before
retiring.
Perpna is an ideal tonic for old
people. 1t is a compound Of herbal
remedies that has been known to the
medical profession for many years.
Peruna operates as tonic by cleans
ing and invigorating the mucous mem.
branes. This explains why Peruna
has become so extensively known as q
catarrh remedy. Catarrh is simply q
condition Of depraved mucous mem.
branes. Peruna changes this deprav.
ity into healthful vigor.
Agreat many old people use Peruna,
and would not be deprived oft for any
consideration.
People who object TO liquid medi.
cines can now secure Peruna tablets.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25
Scientific School For Negroes

The cornerstone for the new science
hall at Howard University. Washington,
d. c., which is being erected at cost
of $50, 900, the amount appropriated by
Congress, was laid November %. The
occasion was significant in that this
will be the first institution intended for
the advanced training in physics. chem
istry and biology ever erected in con-
nection with college for colored peo-
pie. 1t will be devoted to the instruc-
ton of not only the largest body of
Negro students in the world, but also
for the more careful training of the
400 colored students in the school of
medicine of the University.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25
OFFICIALS FOR
LEGISLATURE
Democrats Slate For Annapolis
Seems To Be Practically
Made Up.

With the Presidency of the State Sem
ate settled in favoe of Arthur p. Cor
man of Howard and with Adam Peoples
of Cecil as the pick of Governor Croth-
ers for Speakers Of the House. interest
on the part of the politicians now cen
tiers in the probable completion of the
organization. While the situation seems
to be practically drifting. nevertheless
the tendency at this moment is believed
to be decidedly as follows:
STATE SENATE.
President-Arthur P. German, of
Howard.
Democratic Floor Leader-Peter j.
Campbell, of Baltimore.
Secretary Max Ways, of Baltimore
city.
Reading Clerk Walter r. Townsend,
of Baltimore county.
Journal Clerk w Trickett Giles, of
Baltimore city.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
Speaker-Adam Peoples. of Cecil.
Democratic Floor Leader Carville ID.
Benson, of Baltimore county.
Chief Clerk Albert j. Almoney. of
Montgomery county.
Reading Clerk Humphrey d. Wolf.
of Howard county.
During the last session Emerson
Crothers, the Governors nephew, was
the journal clerk. but he is now the
Governor private secretary. so new
man will have to be found for the place.
The position is laborious one. so the
applicants for it will not, it is supposed.
be so numerous as to embarrass those
making the selection.
The Republicans must also select some
member in each legislative branch to
marshal their forces. In the House are
80 Republicans of the whole membership
of l0l, while the Senate has six of the
27 members. Robert j. Beacham of Bal
timore city is a receptive candidate for
the leadership in the House, while this
honor in the Senate will probably go
either to State Senator Matthias of
Frederick or Washington Wilkinson of
st. Mary's.
With the forces organized in this way.
the Legislature will settle down to the
business for which it was elected. Party
platforms promised pure food law. in
creased legislative representation for
Baltimore city and public utilities COM
mission. Members will disagree, in all
probability, on just how these pledges
are to be kept. and the fights will be
waged with as much zeal over the de-
tails as they might have been if the
pledges had never been made Inability
to decide on the details and the dispo-
sition on the part of many to emascu-
late the bills may result in the adoption
Of some Of the promised legislation in
such a way that many will regret the
promises were ever made.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25

do you use an atomizer in treating
.sal Catarrh? II so you will appreci-
; Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. the quick
and surest remedy for this disease.
III curative properties it il identical
THE solid Cream Balm, which is so
ous and 50 successful in overcoming
.rrh. Hay Fever and Cold in the head.
e ID relief in the first dash Of spray
4 the heated sensitive air-passages.
druggists 75c., including spraying
ii o. mailed by Ely Bros. 56 Warren
New York.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25
children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
9 a 9 . RIA
N. {. Church Notice.

December 18th, Preaching at TO- A.
NJ. and 7.30 P. NJ. Sunday-school at 2. 30
P. NJ. Young peoples class Monday,
TOO p. NJ. Prayer meeting Wednesday.
7.30 p. M. Epworth League Sunday
at GAS P. NJ. Official meeting the first
Monday night in the month. John T.
Taylor's class will meet Sunday morn
ing at 1l.30 o'clock.
C. w. PRETTYMAN, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25
N. P. Church Notice.

Preaching, 1890 A. NJ. and 4 30 P. NJ. !;
Sunday-school. 200 p. M. Christian
Endeavor Sunday, $50 P. NJ. Prayer
meeting Wednesday, 7.30 p. NJ. Glass
Saturday. 7.30 P. M. Junior Christian
Endeavor Saturday at 800 p. NJ. You
are cordially invited to all of the above
services, L. A. BENNETT, Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-12-25
100 YEARS old.

Cyaa1wa .Ssndeyson. Of DeHiH. No..
Has Liued a Long and Useful Lift.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
A,ROADDMAHs
11fpa1KE%&.
.,S%.
KING ROAD DRAG IS SIMPLE
One Of the Most Important lmproveFs
Ever Made-Lasts Longer with
Steel Face.

The King split log road drag 10 one.
Of the simplest and most important
lmprovers ever invented. BY using Q
drag Of this kind after each rain, tn
road may be easily and cheaply kept
In good condition all summer. The
most successful road masters com,
mence when the tops Of the frost hobs
begin to get dusty in the early spring
months. and before the ground gets
hard enough to form clods. II must
be dry enough on top so the mud VIII
not stick to the steel scraperS. Is
Ii one mans business to watch the
condition Of the road and use the
Scraper when the time is right
The drag is easily made from q LOG
split In two In the middle. The LOG
should be eight feet long and the
halves pinned together with two-inch
rounds as shown In the cut A board
Is placed on these rounds for the driv.
er to stand on, as some additional
weight usually Is necessary to make
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
PROPER DIET FOR THE BABY
Simple Bill Of Fare Is the One Most
Adapted to the Juvenile
Stomach.

II you desire to give baby pleas
ure, do not fall into the mistake of in
Producing variety into his bill Of fare.
While the simple diet enjoined by ma
ture and common sense agrees with
and satisfies him, be you likewise con-
tent. Neither is 1t kind to create In
him desires for what may be an un.
lawful indulgence. Up to the age OF
three or four years give him little
meat-rare beef, steak or roast, ten
der roast mutton and roast chicken.
Prohibit fried foods Of all kinds, also
stews and rich soups. Broths-well
skimmed-will not hurt him, but he
ought not to know the taste Of gravy
Plain buildings may be holiday lux
ury, also custards, blanc mango and
Ice cream in small quantities. Ripe
fresh fruits, partaken of In modera
ton. should take tie place of most
sweets, but these he should not cal
Until after his weaving is some
months old. Make haste slowly with
all innovations.
Thomas Carlyle called the human
stomach that most diabolical of al
machines" 1t depends largely upor
the mothers Of the rising generation
to decide whether In the next century
the biting epigram shall be truth OIL
falsehood.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
VARIETY IN THE SWEATER
Garment That Has Become Indlspen.
sable Is Capable Of Many
Variations.

Sweaters are indispensable In the
autumn outfits, whether one intends
to 90 motoring, to sit on the verandas
of mountain cottages or hotels or to
hunt moose and deer in the wilder
ness, and though the limitations of
these garments are somewhat circum.
scribed, designers have succeeded in
securing variety and originality in the
garments.
The most striking sweater develop.
ment of recent seasons is the increase
In length. We still have the short
sweaters, but we have, too. coat sweat
ers, reaching to the knees or below,
and in all lengths between this and
the ordinary hip length.
These long sweaters are an out
growth Of the long coat fad, being de-
signed to<replace the long coat. but
the extreme lengths are less desirable
than the half length models.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26

posed that my preliminary harangue
implies that we women of modest
purse must 90 poorly dressed.
We must only avoid the pale tissues
and fine silks and flower-tinted cloths
which call for an equipage of some
sort. We must avoid headgear too big
and striking, and wraps suitable only
for one gown or too fine for any except
the dressiest wear. In other words,
we must CHOOSE soft woods for our
smart street gowns-wools soberly
hued and trimmed modestly and pref
tily with braids Of silk or stitching.
Our hats must be chosen primarily for
their becomingness and, next, for the
grace with which they match the
gown. And If only one coat can be In.
dulged in It must be Of a sort to go
with everything.
When 1t comes to the house dress
and odd bodice, a good deal Of range
may be given individual tastes, for,
after all, the home Is ones kingdom,
and there we may all defy even that
naughty autocrat, Dame Fashion.
The pretty checked dress shown In
the illustration with its odd yoke is .
semi-prinCess model, which means,
mainly, that the down running bands
Of the back and front Of the bodice
prevent the look Of the garment being
in two pieces. The dress is suitable
for young woman or youthful ma.
iron, and, in proper materials, II
would be entirely appropriate for
mourning wear. AS illustrated, the
dress is made Of a brown yelling
checked with a silk stripe in a darker
shade, and 1t is trimmed with bases
Of the same piped with brown silk and
decked at intervals with tiny brown
buttons In groups Of three.
AS the gown stands it makes very
/ good best dress, but the style permits
the use Of any pretty figured silk OF
chiffon cloth, as well as an effective
passementerie for the bodice.
For the medium figure the waist will
require Sh yards of material "a inch
es wide, and seven-eighths yard Of al
over lace for the yoke and cuffs. The
skirt calls for nine yards of goods IL
the same width, or AZ in 44-inct
width.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26

the scrapers cut deep enough. Some.
times the logs are used without steel
facings. but an old piece Of steel wag.
on tire, saw blade, or some other
suitable material may be picked up In
the blacksmith shop and pressed into
service. The drag does better work
and lasts longer II faced with steel.
One chain is longer than the other
to permit the earth to slide along the
face Of the scraper towards the center
Of the road. The use Of the drag
Smooths the road and rounds II so the
surface is even and the water runs on
quickly after q rain. These are the
reasons for the good work accomplished
BY tool 30 simple and cheap.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
Mice Gnaw Trees,

Mice are attracted to an orchard in
winter by covering Of dead vegeta.
ton on the ground. II the vegetation
can be plowed under in the fall 1t will
destroy their nesting and hiding
places. Some farmers burn the dead
grass and weeds in their orchards In
the fall, but this is not good practice,
as there is danger Of killing the trees
by fire, and the dead vegetation is
needed for a mulch and to supply hu.
mus.
Wrapping the base Of the trees with
tarred paper, to the height of one to
two feet will prevent mice and rabbits
from gnawing them In winter. Fine
wire netting wrapped around the base
Of the young trees will answer the
same purpose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
Black Neckties Popular.

Even the unobservant must have no.
ticed the recurrence Of black neckties
on smart costumes this summer. With
the Dutch collars are worn fiat pump
bows Of black velvet or silk. Black
ties also give cachet to colored and
even white costumes, often one of
these crisp black ties being used with
dangling Jet earrings and a huge black
hat. The touch Of black just beneath
the chin is most becoming and fire..
quently makes dead white frock
possible to even a woman of sallow
complexion.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
Make 2 more pattern rounds.

Make 2 more pattern rounds.
18th round.-'Knit /, purl IL, re.
peat, end with knit /.
goth round.-'Purl 1, knit IL, re-
peat, end with purl 1.
Continue 18th and goth rounds for
30 more rounds.
For the heel:
Take OF exactly at back rs stitches
on two needles, u on one and 10 on
the other; knit the rs stitches in 1
plain and purl reversed, but always
knitting l plain stitch at each end for
IS rows.
Work 4 plain rows Ito make two
ridges).
(fhe right side Of the work should
now be on the needle to be worked.)
Knit II, turn, knit 9, turn take 1
stitch from the side s, knit II together
with the first l Of the 9, knit Z, knit
next stitch together with the first
stitch Of the other s, turn, knit 9, turn,
take In 1 stitch at each end as pre-
yiously, then work a plain row. Con.
tinue till all the side stitches are
knitted In. From the right side Of
the work knit the 9 stitches, pick up
II stitches down the first side Of the
heel, knit them plain. Knit the Il
stitches across the front in plain and
purl stitches reversed; take up u
stitches on the other side of heel,
knit them. Keep the whole Of the
sole stitches in plain knitting, and
the IA across front to be reversed In
every stitch; this is to be continued
now until the boot is finished.
Work 16 rounds.
Then for the toe:
First decrease round at sole, knit
knit 2 together, knit 10, knit Q togeth
er, knit 5, then knit the IA reversed
stitches.
Work 3 rounds, not decreasing.
9Th round.-Knit 5, knit 2 together
knit II, knit together, knit S, ther
knit the IA reversed stitches.
In each decreased round there will
be 2 stitches less.
Make altogether 9 decreased round:
with three rounds, not decreased be
tween each.
Now at the sole take 3 stitches from
each side, and put them each side Of
the top stitches.
Turn the boot inside out, put the
sole stitches fiat at the back of the
top stitches, and cast them Of, takinl
two from the top to l at sole, ex
cepting at each end, when there mus
be 3 at top to from sole.
Crochet round top of boot.
LIST round.-0ne double in every
stitch.
End round.-Three chain, doubl,
in back Of every stitch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
FARM NOTES.
Keep the harness oiled.

Keep the harness oiled
Weed out the scrubs and breed for
type; but be sure you have definite
idea as to what type you want and
, why.
The growing Of legumes In older
settled agricultural communities Is no
longer q matter Of choice; 1t Is q ne.
cessity.
II the cows teats have a tendency
to get hard. keep bottle Of vaselins
handy and use II occasionally to soften
the parts.
Germany's acreage In potatoes
reaches the enormous number of
100000. The production varies from
lO,OOO.O0o to 100000 tons during q
season.
II the farm Is 100 acres in area II
will be found more profitable to sell
sheep for mutton rather than to sell
them to other people to get ready
for the market.
There Is nothing like plenty Of good
fresh air in living and sleeping rooms.
whether the rooms be for the occu-
pancy Of man or for animals. This
holds good for both winter and sum.
ner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
RuHes on Collar.

II ones face Is thin and the chin
too pointed q thick ruche put in the
collar Of q silk or wooden gown or q
tiny rufle Of valenciennes fulled in ct
the top Of a lace stock or the collar
Of a lingerie shirtwaist, always proves
very becoming.
Two rufles run across the front Of q
corset cover improves the fat figure
vastly, and II what is sometimes called
the "sachet bow" that is, a long bow
with the two loops padded lightly with
cotton sprinkled with sachet powder.
is worn in the corset It gives q more
rounded form
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
Clean the Chicken House.

The dropping boards should be
cleaned at least every other day. and
then they should be sprinkled with
coarse sand. or even sifted hard coal
ashes. If the droppings are allowed
to accumulate and the fowls are forced
to roost over them, inhaling the dead
ly gases that escape, weakening their
constitutions and making them prey
to roup and other ailments.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26

city streets, and so every garment
which carries with 1t an air of su-
periOr elegance must pay the toll Of
carriages and taxicabs. Ladies, gor.
geOusly attired, are seen riding with
the glory Of Solomon every day of
the week, but the woman or miss Of
modest means must perforce train her
tastes to 90 in more modest directions,
and buy the gown, hat and coat which
suit themselves to street cars.
In the matter of both materials and
cuts, there are stylish choices every
where at inexpensive prices for the
Eenteel purse, so 1t is not to be sup
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
DEVICE FOR LOADING FODDER
illustration Herewith Shown Of One
Where q Large Amount Of
Shock 10 Handled.

There are a large number Of con-
trivances made for loading shock iod.
der onto a wagon, some better than
others. o
The illustration herewith shown 10
one that is in use in some localities
where a good deal Of fodder is cut up.
The rear ladder is substituted with
Z stout post. well anchored to the
rack, on top Of which Is q pole 90 ad.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
PIoW In Fall.

Where you intend to SOW oats next
spring or plant corn very early it win
pay to pillow the ground this fall. It
is especially valuable to fall plow
where the ground Is heavily covered
with weeds, During the wintst the
soil will have plenty Of time to settle
down firmly upon the trash and be
come a good seed bed next summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
Ietted Buttons.

The newest touch in button adorn.
ment on coat suits is the cloth or vel.
vet button that has a heavy jetted or.
nament in the center.
These are used on the rough cloths
that are fashionable for all short
skirted suits. The button mold is COW
cred in the old-fashioned way with the
material and the thick. bold Jet de-
sign Is sewn to the center.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
Saving Chair.

At my sewing machine use a type
writer's chair, the kind which turns
around and has a comfortable back.
This allows me to turn to my cutting
table without rising, my materials are
always within reach, and do not tire
myself BY jumping up and down as
Il the case otherwise.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
IN KNITTED WORK
INFANTS BOOT TO BE MADE IN
LEISURE HOURS.
BY Following Directions the Little
Foot0ear May Be Turned Out In
Absolutely Correct Style
and Shape.

Materials required: Y OF. 4.ply
yarn, l yard %-inch white ribbon,
set plated needles, size IA.
Commence at the top Of the leg.
Cast on 80 stitches, /. e., II, 10, and
IA on each of three needles.
One round plain.
LIST round Of fancy-Cast on 7, cast
on Z, knit 3, repeat. Ito east on,
knit the stitches on to the left hand
needle; to cast of, when two stitches
are knitted, slip the first one over the
second.)
End round.-Plain.
Bird round.-Plain.
4th round.-Knit IL, pick up the
stitch at the end Of the point Of the
Z stitches Of the LIST round, knit II to
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
chahns.

Hold pieces OF new red flannel in
the blaze Of a fire or candle until
burned to q crisp. Then powder It
until fine as -four. sprinkled on the
tender parts Of young children that
are chafed will soon be soothed and
It will quickly heal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
A Fodder Loader.

justed as to be able to reach out to.
one side for the fodder and the other
with proper leverage. A rope or .
chain attached to the short end Of
pole is thrown around the shock about
half way up, and a fork handle thrust
through above II so It will stay there
and the whole shock is lifted on the
rack.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26

An easy travelling or walking coat
with raglan sleeves. to slip easily over
another garment, with skirt partly slit
at back to allow plenty Of spring
when taking exercise. II Is trimmed
with leather buttons and patch peck
cts. The motor cuffs can either be
turned back on to sleeves or buttoned
close around the wrists In windy or
stormy weather. The coat Is lined
with silk to the waist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-11-26
DRESSING IN TASTE
SOME coLoRs AND MATERIALS
TO BE AVOIDED.
Seasons Styles Are Such That Much
Care Must Be Exercised II
Proper Appearance Is To
tss., Be Made.

II is no use to deny the fact that the
smarter Of the new styles are beyond
the possibility Of the average woman
and young girl, for If materials are
not splendid, the cut is too marked to
stand muster with anything but an ap.
propriate setting.
The finest gown will seem In poor
taste II 1t trails itself aloof through