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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27
THE HOME COMING OF NORTH
CAROLIEIANS.

The more one thinks of the proposed
Carolina at Greensboro next October, the
more he is impressed with the value Of
the meeting and every citizen of the
State will feel grateful to Greensboro
for its enterprise in taking steps to make
the reunion possible.
The Governors Message was happy and
the Joint Resolution Of the General AS
sembly was cordial and unanimous. The
Governors Message was published in
Fridays News and Observer.
The resolution passed by the General
Assembly makes the Home Coming at
Greensboro a State affair. 1t is as fol-
lows:
Whereas, The City of Greensboro,
through it's chief executive and its IN
duStrial and immigration Association and
Young Mems Business Association, has
planned a re-union of nonresident native
sons and daughters of North Carolina to
be held at Greensboro on "North Caro-
lima Day. October 18th, 1908; and,
Whereas, it is eminently fitting that
on a day set apart by the General As
sembly as one devoted to fostering pa
triotic love Of commonwealth and people,
all sons and daughters of the State
should meet together on the soil that
gave them birth and there renew the
bonds of love and allegiance to a common
mother:
Therefore, be it resolved by the Sen
ate, the House of Representatives con-
curing, That in hearty concurrence with
his expressed purpose of our City OF
Greensboro, the State of North Carolina
unites with its appointed committees OF
invitation in extending to the absent sons
and daughters of the State a cordial in
vitation to visit again the home of their
nativity, and in assuring them of a well
come both hearty and sincere
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27
The STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Tonight (Friday) this society will hold
its third annual meeting.
Much has beer accomplished by this
organization in the three years of it's
existence. It was the originator of the
celebration each year of a North Caro-
lima Day. The schools are taking hold of
this celebration with zest, and the chill
dren in the State are growing up with
greater familiarity with State history.
This society also took an active hand
in the establishment of rural libraries,
and we think it safe to say that no
measure recently adopted by the Legis-
lature has done more good than this one.
In addition the society through its
reports and active interest is stimula-
ting research and encouraging the publ
cation Of able books. 1t stands for work.
The meeting tonight promises to be
largely attended, and we hope that every
citizen of the State may cooperate with
the society in it's efforts to advance the
best interests of our State.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

If q senatorial primary had named the
Senator, the legislators could have de-
voted all their time to legislative busl-
moss Besides, when the whole people
speak directly, there is an acqolescenc'
that is more cheerful than when lesis-
1.+ors do the choosing. Give US a
legalized primary.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

Democratic party 20 enact such lee
islation n is now suggcstcd vt,t
out the fear that the vote of I..
900 egroc would he used hs
dissatisfied element 20 dctc.t eli.
party. That fear has pasxca.
danger no longer exists, III.
threat no longer disturb.
There Is no danger TO the Brm-
cratic party in passing ~.ad.an,-t
effective temperance icEislaticu r.
there IS. it is n thousand tim
better to lose votes than to ,ra
the dictntion of distillers nul
loon men. or any other class of me-
who put their profits abovc tr.
best interests of the youth Of %.
State. But-men and brcthrrn
the General Assembly: The NC,
conscience of this commonwr,ln
is aroused. 1t Is determined th..
the liquor evil shall be miniuf,.5.
and that the liquor power shall
not stand in the way of their re,,
luton to take the tcmrtation
drink away from their children II,
YOU enact effective Legislation t
close the country stills and ss-
looms, and open the way for Oh.
people of the cities to ~reEulatc H..
matter rs the majority may d..
cide.-if you do this wise and rrs..
thing, the Democratic party mo
lose some votes and it's supreme,
may be endangered in some clos.
counties, but for every vote lost hy
advanced temperance Legislation
there will come aid and d~clivcran,.
from other quarters. The anti
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ha,c,
in 1884 was n monumental succ,..
compared to the movement that O.,
few distillers and saloon kccp,1.
may inaugurate to punish tho
Democratic Legislature for DOM
the right thing.
Once the late Chief Justice Nor
rimon-one of the greatest md
noblest names that add lustrc il,
North Carolina's glory-was nsl.-3
by n friend: Don't you think add
vocacy Of prohibition will iniurc "a
mans prospects for political uin-
fermcnt?"
The great man paused n momcu
before replying, and then said: 1T
depends altogether upon Via Of
flee you are n candidate fer. II
you are n candidate for TOWNSHIP
constable, it would probably dc
feat you. If you are n candidate
for a position calling for ability of
a high order. I do not think go"
And then Judge Mcrrimon spoke
a parable, as his after career IL
Illustrates. When he was "a cardi-
date for Associate Justice and at
forwards for Chief Justice, what
vote did he lose because he had
bravcly and nobly espousad thr
cause of prohibition when he knew
that it would not command the
vote of a majority of the people,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

The position Of the News and
Observer, Senator Simmons and
Governor Aycock, We are persuade
ed, is approved by the great mass
There is nothing radical in the
suggestions, but there is positive
progress and a long step forward
in a direction that is greatly need
ed in North Carolina. If h Gen
cral Assembly will enact a Law en-
bodying these five suggestions out
lined in this paper in November, it
will deserve and receive the ap-
prevail and the plaudit well done
from the people of North Carolina,
Those suggestions are:
/. No distilleries except in incor-
porated towns where there is
ample police protection.
g. No saloons outside OF incor-
porated towns having sufficient
population and police protection.
3. All towns and cities given the
privilege of voting on the question
of establishing a dispensary.
4. Wherever prohibition prevails
the anti-jug law is to be put in
operation.
5. No legislation to disturb any
prohibition OF dispcnsary terri
tory.
It is to be hoped that the advo-
Gates of temperance will all be OF
one mind with respect to all the
provisions of suggested legislation
for if any legislation is enacted
that gives substantial progress in
the fight against the liquor traffic
all must work together to secure st
Those who wish total or qus!ifed
State prohibition will naturally
wish an act granting it. Those
who wish a State d~ispensary sys-
tenn (and there are more of these
than is generally supposedly will
not be entirely satisfied without
it. But nc advocate of temperance
need hope to secure at one bound
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

The Senate will win commentator
from Cherokee to Currituck if it will
unanimously pass the Fuller bill before
Tuesday night. All over the State the
neonJe favor it. because the principle is
a sound one.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27
THIRD CASE OF BLOOD POISON.
MIR. William strong is the New Case--Lit'Ie
hope fer Mcleod.
Especial to News and OBS

Especial to News and Observer
Charlotte, n. G.. Jan. 23.-The Ih.-.
case Of blood poisoning at the Nor.
Carolina Medical College at Davidson 90
reported this afternoon, the third vlct r.
beng Mr.. William Strong. a brother %.
Dr.. G. NJ. Strong, Of this city.
This morning Mr.. Strong was talser
with a violent chill and his symptom
UP to four O'Clock this afternoon at.
identical with the cases Of both Boye.
and Mcleod. Mr.. Strong had been a..
tending the two young mon who arc #
sorely afflicted. In carrying some WOO
to the room he knocked a small portion
Of skin from his hand, and it is srppoap.
that 1t was in this that he contracta.
the fearful disease. Strong was brouehr
to Charlotte tonight and was taken 10
the home Of his brother, No. ., East SIKH
street. Early this morning Mr.. Boy.
regained consciousness and at times b
condition seems more hopeful. As to NJ
Mcleod there seems to be but little hope.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

Davenport's cartoon, printed elsewhere
by the courtesy of Hon. w. r. Hearst, is
the strongest temperance lecture IN
America since the death of John B.
Cough.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

TIL record of North Carolina in the
past year in the literary field has been
one that gives gladness to all good citi-
Zens. Prof. d. Il. Hill gives it in detail
in today's News and Observer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

Three men were killed and three SER
ously injured in the eastern end Of Wa
bash tunnel, Pittsburg, by an explosion
of dynamite, due, it is said, TO some one
turning on the electrical current without
receiving the proper signal.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

Tor many years the Legislature of his
State have step by step narrowed the
limits in which liquor could be sold and
manufactured until at the present time
this business cannot be carried on in
half of the counties of the State, while
more than tWo-thirdS of the counties
have either by county or legislative &C
ton restricted the sale to Incorporated
towns. No good reason is apparent why
the Legislature should not in all the
counties apply the restriction which to-
day exists in more than two-thlrdS OF
them. This hould be done for the rea-
son that in the country there is no police
supervision of the conduct of the bust
ness. Those who live in the country
nave no protection from the evil results
growing out of the manufacture and sale
of liquor. In many places the laWleSS-
ness due to this business has driven
good people who preferred to live on
their farms into the towns for safety. L
recommend, therefore, that a general law
be passed prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of liquor throughout the State
save in incorporated towns. The manu-
facture of liquor even in incorporated
towns should be subject to the same re-
strictions that now apply to the sale. If
your honorable body should pass this
law believe that you would see good
results from it in the near future and
your action would meet with the APPROX
al of the best citizens of the State. In
passing a statute on this subject care
should be tGk0n to avoid restoring the
manufacture OF liquor whore it is now
prohibited by law. Stringent provisions
should be made to prevent the operation
OF blockade stills. The State should no
longer depend upon the Federal Govern
mont 10 sunnreSS this evil huSiEcSS.n
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

About the first of December. the
Washington correspondents Of the
North Carolina papers published
an interview with Senator Sim
mons in which our able Senator de-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27
fined his views clearly and f~orcib1y.
It is as follows:

There is no greater evil in the state
than these little copper distilleries scat
tered about through the country where
police regulation is impossible General
~ speaking. they exert a demoralizihS
influence upon the community in when
thew are located. debauchIng the morals
and tho politics within the radius OF
their Influence. Besides. many Of them
have become recruiting stations for the
Republican party. In a large measure
they are undOing the work OF the schooiS
and the churches in these omrnunllles
"If LIQUOR is permitted TO be manuiac-
tured only in incorporated W the us
tilleries can be subjected to rIgld ponce
regulations and the evil of the business
would be largely diminished Al any
rate they ought to be a~dequateF taAeu
by the State and no retail Establishment
ought to be allowed in connection with d
distiIlery. for a large part OF the eNli
of these concerns grows out OF the retail
house which is almost universally IN
connection with them.
IF the Legislature shall determine to
conffne the sale and manufacture OF
wbiskev to incorporated towns, each
town should, by a general law, be given
an onnortunitv :, vote upon the ques-
tiOn OF DrOnlDlNlOn Oil ulSptuodi ~ 1NoS
the continuance of the traffic III each
community would be made to depend
upon the majority vote OF that m
tv. OF course this general law should
be so framed as not to require a vote IN
towns where prohibition or dispensary
already exists.
Senator Simmons expressed the hope
and opinion that the Legislature would
give these questions earnest and mature
consideration, and he added If the manu-
facture of liquor was confined to the in
corporated towns and the usual bar
room accompaniment, it would greatly
diminish the work of the Federal courts
and might in the near future make it
possible to dispense with one of the Fed
esal court districts in the State as we'll
as a large part of the revenue force now
necessary, and relieve the State of the
odious political activity of so many
revenue officials when the Republican
party is in power
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1903-01-27

When the Legislature assembled,
and Governor Aycock sent in his
biennial message to h General
Assembly, Il noble Governor
treated of the matter OF temper
ance legislation in this c~lear-cut
and wise declaration:
SALE AND MANUFACTURE OF IL
DIOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21

Written for The Evening Star.
The day of kin and pumpkin. or turkey
and ties-family ties-is almost here, and
many hostesses are anxously looking Tor
something novel with which to amuse and
entertain their Thanksgiving guests. The
festival dinner, with it's regulation menu, no
doubt has been planned with the national
bird, pumpkin pie and plum pudding hgur-
ing pieces de resistance. The good
housewife who cherishes early associations
always finds herself weakly sympathetic
with reference to these latter indigestibie
dishes. She knows they are not hygienic,
but argues with pleasant logic that "a
holiday season is the time for mild indul-
gences."
Before describing the Thanksgiving frolic
just word more concerning the dinner. A
heavy table laden with all the time hon
ored viands is decidedly out" Tastes are
SO esthetic nowadays that people no
longer appreciate a table grooming under
its wealth of good things They do not
want to be sickened by an endless success
sion of courses. Consequently the correct
Thanksgiving menu will be the one which
consists of a few well thought out coui ses
eXquisitely served. Here is menu which Is
appetizing without being heavy:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
THE NEW BRAIN FAC.
Fashionable Disease - Weak Organs
Are Quickly Wearied.
From the New York Herald

From the New York Herald.
GRAIN fag'' is the new term for what
people called nerves, ana
is inst now attracting attention because 1t
is thought to be a novel malady. To over
work a brain implies primarily the exist
ence of the organ, and hence the disease
which attacks the thinking apparatus Is
quite likely to become fashionable. There
is always ready sympathy for the victim
whose active brain runs away with him
and whose brilliant genius so soon wears
its setting. 1t is pitiful, indeed, Tor the
poor man who cannot help thinking too
profoundly at all times and in all places.
Intellect then becomes an actual curse
rather than a blessing. To be spared the
inhiction should be the cry of evoluting hui
mainly
The hard hearted medical experts. how
ever are very skeptical regarding any spe-
ciaI danger from the flag" The brain may
tire at times with the other parts of the
body. but such exhaustion is physical rather
than mental. We must not blame the poor
brain for everything. even for too deep
thought. No one has been known to have
been hurt by the latter, but. on the con-
trary, countless numbers have been bene-
fitted when the thought was worth any
thing. There is really no proof that the
brain can be overweight by legitimate
work of its own Eliminate physical strain,
worry, hustle and hurry, and the more the
brain has to do the better for it's fortunate
posseSsor.
All weak organs tire quickly, and to
knowledge the flag for what 1t really is
places the unfortunate sufferer beyond the
pale of ordinary sympathy. There is no
measure of brain ability in quiet. we'll
ordered work, and the one who attempts to
fix a standard of endurance is plainly an
incompetent and a shirk. 1t is always the
fret rather than the work that lands the
tagged one where he belongs. Mere nerve
tire is one thing and real intellectual tire
is quite another thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
The Club" Waist.

The tub waist will be worn right
through the winter by the woman to whom
hygiene is an all important consideration.
Aside from healthfulness, the wash waist
worn during the cold weather has a dis
tinction sadly lacking in the summer
months. The new merceriZed materials
almost reproductions of the summer
fabrics except in weight, many of the new
cottons being as stout as mems vestings
The tailor girl clings to the shirt waist
which is plain almost to severity. A box
plat down the front and three unstitched
single plaits on each side of the neck give
the necessary fullness. The back has a
pointed yoke. The sleeves are only mod
erately full, with additional spring at
the elbow for comfort. The waist fastens
down the front with four pearl buttons.
There are exceptions in the deliberately
tucked and strapped waists which some
firms are making popular
The old-fashioned canvas used for sam
plier making comes in lovely coloring and
is being used for the embroidered waist
worked in cross stitch. These waists are
perfectly plain and broad across the
shoulder, with a little fullness gathered
into the waistband. The plain waist gains
distinction from the handsome handmade
stock and natty belt which accompany it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Bed Hangings in Favor Again.

From the London Express.
Bed hangings are again in fashion The
dantiest and lightest of colorings are used
for them, from white madras nets. tam
bour muslins, soft Indian silk, to brocades
In all their exquisite pastel shades. There
are also the esthetic and quaint colorings
both of design and dye, or the more conven-
tional patterns that will ever retain a need
of popularity. The textures for the hang
ings are beautiful. Tambour sets are de-
Eghtful with draperies of the same The
French white work is exceedingly decorat-
i've. with curtains of a much thinner ma
terial. Japanese fabrics are always pop
ular. and can be had In pure white with
knotted fringe, or In tan or tea-colored silk
edged with lace of the same shade. Bed
spreads and pillow shams of lace over COL
oIed Innings tone with the hanginss
Spreads of old handwoven linen with Dor
ders of antique lace are being used again
by those who are fortunate to possess
them. Many shops are showing entire
spreads of renaissance and Marie Antoi-
nette lace. which go well with the flow
cred chintzes. But these are costly. There
are countless other pretty and inexpensive
designs to be seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
For the IT thanksgiving Dinner.

Roast turkey stuffed with chestnuts-Shell
and blanch fifty chestnuts for a ten pound
turkey and boil for half an hour in water
enough to cover them. Drain off the water
and add to the chestnuts three tablespoon
fuIs of butter, an even tablespoon of salt
and half teaspoonful of pepper. Mix all
these well and stuff the turkey with the
mixture. Chopped meat and little parsley
and thyme may be added to make a richer
dressing. After the turkey is drawn, snged
and washed rub it inside and out with a
tablespoonful of salt and stuff it. Truss it,
rub it with soft butter and dredge thickly
with flour. Put the turkey on it's back in
the dripping pan, pour a cupful of boiling
water in the pan and place in hot oven.
Basic every fifteen minutes until it is done,
which will be in about two hours and a
half for a ten-pOund turkey.
Cranberry Sauce-Q One quart of berries,
one pound of graduated sugar and one
half pint of water Cook ten minutes;
shake the vessel; do not stir 90 One quart
of berries one pound of graduated sugar
and one pint of water bring sugar and
water to boil, add the fruit and boil till
clear-hfteen or twenty minutes CD One
pound of berries, one pint tSCanD of cold
water and one-half pound of graduated
sugar; boil together berries and water ten
minutes, add sugar and boil five minutes
longer; gently stir or shake to prevent
scorChing.
Cold Slaw-Shave cabbage into shreds,
mix one well beaten raw egg in half a
teacupful Of condensed milk, add teacupfuI
of vinegar, boil till it thickens. Pour this
mixture over the cabbage. Sprinkle with
salt. Some merely serve the shredded cab
bage.
Pumpkin Pie-One quart of stewed pump
kin pressed through a sieve, nine eggs,
whites and yOks beaten separately; two
quarts of milk, one teaSpOonful of mace
one of cinnamon and one of nutmeg one
and one-half cupfuls of white sugar Beat
all well together and bake in crust without
cover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
Cause of Sleeping Sickness.

Paris Cor. London Telegraph
No little interest continues to be taken in
the case OF the three negroes afflicted with
the sleeping sickness, who are now under
treatment in Paris. DR.. Brumpt who has
brought them from the dark continent, is
Of the opinion that the malady is caused
by the sting of a fly, and that II has some
resemblance to meningitis. Animals have
been inoculated with the human virus, and
it is hoped that a remedy will be found for
this peculiar disease. One of the patients
is in the last stage OF the complaint. He
was formerly strong and vigorous. but he
has been reduced to such state OF lassl-
tude that he can hardly move hand or foot.
He sleeps two out of every three hours.
When he is awake after a fashion he can
scarcely glance around him. and seems
quite insensible to everything that is going
on. In fact the unlucky negroes look as if
they were under the influence of a strong
sleeping draught all the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
EARLY WINTER PARTISAN COSTUMES.

dress scheme the value of which cannot
be overestimated by the woman who IS
obliged to make little money go long
ways.
Many women have good idea about the
Zines in costume, but aesthetic color
combinations are entirely beyond them.
Some who look best in vivid shades insist
upon wearing the dreariest drabs and
browns. which for them are nothing snort
of bad taste. Then too. colOrs should be
chosen with reference to skin tintS and
wear above or below the face Black Is
generally supposed to be becoming. but try
a dun black below the face and 1t VIII
bring on. the very worst points and add
ten years to ones appearance. On the other
hand, worn above the face the effect is
often refining and good. The plain girl
and the sooner she acknowledges her mis-
fortune the nearer will be the remedy
should dress more plainly than her fOrtu
nate sister. Fluffs and frills are not for
her; rather let her affect the tailor made
even In dTessy toilets. a smartly gowned
and groomed woman who studies heI self is
often more attractive than the pretty one
who thinks all is fish that comes to her net
Buy Few, but Wisely.
Although the clothes of today are expen-
sive. If we buy wisely we need not purchase
a great number. For instance every wo-
man. be she young or old. will long for one
OF the new supple velvet frocks for her
very best. This seemingly costly gown if
she has two waists, will prove friend in
need. The second velvet bodice should be
an evening blouse cut low with a trans