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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13
NEW TYPE OF ROAD.
Combination Of Brick and conersss
With Sand TO Distribute Prsssurs.

With contract work about 70 begin
on millions Of dollars worth OF new
roads In New York state there Is natu-
rally much curiosity ms to whether or
not any new IDEAS In construction win
be tried The state engineers recent
report indicates that the ordinary mac.
adam does not last well under the I'm
pact and friction Of automobile traffic,
which Il rapidly increasing. and roads
well suited for the demands Of a dec
ade ago fail 70 give satisfaction pro-
portionate with their cost under mod.
ern conditions.
II Is improbable that the IDEAL form
OF construction has been discovered,
although the building methods are very
numerous. A Brooklyn inventor claims
10 have embodied scientific IDEAS In
form Of rord for which he has been
granted patents and for which he makes
strong claims II has n surface Of paw.
Ing brick block Joined with cement
and supported By large blocks Of con.
crete Through each block run several
vertical holes. and IN these. according
10 the inventor. lies the virtue OF the
Idea.
The holes are filled with sharp sand.
and between the brick surface and The
supporting blocks 10 placed m Inch
layer OF sand. This road, Il Is held.
cannot be broken down. The sand dis
tributes pressure upon the surface
against the sides OF the holes instead
Of vertically. Drawing moisture from
The ground. Il viii present q sprIngy.
elastic base. for which a life OF many
years Is anticipated. The new road has
many other advantagcs-in theory. At
least. n Is probable that an offer win
be made TO give an actual Illustration
Of its value 20 those interested IN the
construction Of new stnte highways
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Every child that comes Into 40
American home has the right, all too
seldom realized. Of being well born.
privilege which most farm owners see
IL accorded TO the pure bred stock
which Is reared on the farm. There
IN n suggestion here which Is worthy
Of n great deal more thoughtful ccnsid
Grafton than II Is usually given.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13
Highway Seven Hundred Mile. LONG.

4 highway stretching IN n direct line
n 100 miles from Atlanta 70 Washing.
ton Is now the subject Of promotion on
the part OF the Good Roads club Of
Georgia.
As result Of the rather short po-
tato crop Of last year there has been
considerable transportation Of the TIA.
bers from Ireland. As rule. the stock
i shipped IN sacks holding fGs pounds.
somewhat less than three bushels.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13
AUTOMOBILE ROAD TEST.
kerristewn. Pa, TO Find Out How No,
tor Cars Affect Highways.

In resenting the imputation that an
tomobiles are more harmful to I'm.
proved highways than horse drawn We
hicles Assemblyman Rex OF Norris.
town. Pa. at the annual convention Of
supervisors the other day suggested
that a practical test be made to dem
onstrate the relative wear and tear Of
both classes Of vehicles on public
roads.
He offered to contribute to the con-
struction Of such road. which win b.
composed Of two parallel highways ex.
actly alike. Over one Of these roads
horse drawn vehicles are to pass and
over the other the automobiles.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Oats cut green in the early dough
stage and properly cured make
roughage that is not appreciated to the
full. Such oat hay is nearly as good
as timothy and much to be preferred
to millet. When cut early in the above
manner the land may be sowed to rye
or some other crop which will furnish
good feed during the fall and winter
and give good supply Of green ma.
nure to pillow under in the spring for
corn.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13
THE WILD RICE LEGEND.

Longfellow's "Hiawatha" relates an
Interesting legend Of the origin Of the
corn plant. A legend Of similar charm
has been handed down telling Of the
origin Of the wild rice which is rel
ished not only by myriads Of wild
fowl. but is staple article Of food
with many northern Indians. The.
story is that long years ago the Indian
tribes lived In the sunny south, but in
course of time they increased, cover
ing all lands, except the north. In
order to prevent the extinction of
game many tribes became cannibals.
One tribe. whose chief was Babomwa-
giwiskung. thought this was wrong.
Wandering one day far from his haunt
in search of game. he became exhaust
ed from fatigue and hunger and lay
down to sleep. In vision he saw a
beautiful white spirit, which told him
to gather his tribe together and take
them to the northland, where they
would have peace and plenty. On his
journey he would come to a great lake,
on the shore Of which be would find
q birch bark basket containing seed
which he was TO sow upon the waters,
and this would grow and produce a
food that would prove everlasting.
The only condition exacted was that
his tribe should always live in peace
and harmony with the white race. The
directions were carried out, the seed
planted. and wild rice grew, furnish
ing a nourishing food for the Indian
and proving great attraction for
wild fowl.
The existence Of this legend Is cited
TO the present day to explain why the
Chippeway Indians have never been at
war with the whites. Wild rice still
forms a staple article Of >diet with
many northern Indians. while the ex-
tensive fields Of 1t are the gathering
place for wild fowl, some Of them
flying hundreds Of miles to reach them.
The plant thrives In ponds or flowing
streams. varying In depth from few
inches to four feet. The seed is often
sown In game preserves and private
ponds and seems TO do well under a
variety Of soil conditions. though IL
seems to flourish best where the bot
ton IS soft black mud. The seed
may be sown in spring or fall. prefer
ably the latter. and may be secured Of
several northern firms. Where wild
rice grows the ducks viii come to feed,
and the hunting in many a locality
where there are suitable ponds or
streams could be greatly improved
were some wild rice sown.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

The idea Of cooperative laundry
located at the creamery. where the
waste steam and heat could be used
in operating Il. Is said 20 have been
preached a number Of years ago by
Secretary James Wilson before a west.
ern farmers institute, and the objec.
ton urged against II By the farmers
wives present was that they didn't
care 10 have anybody outside their
own homes see how dirty their clothes
were. While there Is little question
that country clothes do get dir'ier
than city clothes as n result Of dust
and sweat and heat. squeamlshness In
this particular has 70 quite an extent
disappeared with city folk with the
advent Of the city laundry. Could the
good wife u the farm home b. re-.
lIeyed of the drudgery Of the Monday
wash for about six weeks her fastid.
iousness would likewise disappear.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Every boy who has chance 20 70 TO
school should make the most Of II and
not squander the best opportunities b,
ever has By foolIng away bis time with
things that are not worth while. The
reason why 10 many boys make a mis-.
take at this point Is that they don't
see the connection between schooling
and success IN after life. But. whether
they see II or not. the connection Is
there just the same. The difference
between the fellow who goes through
life merely cIodbopper and ignora.
mus and the one who succeeds IN what
he undertakes II largely the result Of
the use which n made Of the years In
school. Many a man looking back f.
able TO see the mistake be made when
he quit school for no good reason and.
metaphorically speaking. kicks himself
soundly. but 70 no purpose, for II d
too late. The time for the boy TO give
this matter " schooling effective ron.
siderution Is when kicking win ID
some good.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

A ten-year-old boy we have in mind
IS spending many Of his spare hours
evenings-he plays and ought to be-
tween and e-reading entertaining
books OF hiFtory. adventure and travel
instead OF gadding O. nights and en-
countering all kinds Of degrading In
fiuences. It's mighty hopeful sign
when boy OF this age gets the read
ing habit More boys should develop
Il and possibly would II little more
pains were taken TO make the home
the pleasantest as well as most inter
esting place In the neighborhood and
were the boys self respect awakened
by a little more sympathy and com.
panionship.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Experiments in egg preservation
conducted by nm eastern experiment
station show that eggs keep the best
which are laid and put away during
April. May and June. During this In
terval the prices are usually rcasona.
BILE. and the eggs are most likely 10 he
fresh aud temperature conditions IA.
vorable.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

OF the meat consumed in France 11.2
per cent is horsefesh. In Paris there
are 255 butchers who sell horse meat
or ''mulet" mule meat exclusively
Mulet is viewed as luxury by some
classes and is INDUCED In only on Sum-
days or holidays. When the, weary
cab horses Of London and Paris have
outlived their usefulness as motor pow
er they are no longer allowed an In
terval in quiet pasture and a decent
burial. but after hauling the rich must
furnish food for the poorer classes.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

One Of the most interesting as well
as beautiful species Of the duck family
is the green winged teal. which, though
OF small size. Is viewed as a dainty
morsel by the sportsman who is for
tunate enough to bag it. To coun.
terbalance extreme agility in rising
from the water and speed in flight the
little fellows are very sociable when a
number Of them are assembled, the
trill-like whistle Of the drake and d.
minutive squawk Of the hen betraying
the presence Of flock TO the hunter a
quarter Of mile away.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

In view Of the existence OF condi.
lions which make possible the bulling
OF the wheat market by one individual
grain SPECTATOR from 81 20 Sis per
bushel and the resulting Increase Of
the price Of bread from 8 TO Z cents
loaf. II would seem 10 be high time
for our national legislators TO get into
action and put this poor mans staple
food supply on the free list, 80 that II
cannot be cornered and manipulated
with such ease. Common justice and
deccncy and not party considerations
should determine the lineup on this
bread tax proposition.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Not the least OF the advantages Of
locating IN the mountainous regions
Of the west. especially TO one who II
fond Of outdoor sport. are the iin.D,fsh.
ing and hunting which are TO behad.
Large game In not as abundant ms II
used TO be. but small game Is stIIl
plentiful, and the clear, cold mountain
streams are stocked with several spe-
cies Of trout and other game fish.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

The newly set orchard will do much
better If it is given careful cultivation
during the first few years, In which
interval potatoes, beans or strawber-
ries may be grown. II the cultivation
and removal Of a crop leave the ground
too bare in the fall light mulch Of
straw scattered along the tree rows
win furnish cover which will serve
to catch the snow.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

The ready adaptation Of plant Life to
environment Is nicely shown In the
roots Of trees from which the earth
has been removed. exposing them to
the air and sunlight In a short time
they take on the appearance Of trunk
and limbs. Again the germ shoots Of
plants destined to be branches readily
transform to roots II covered with soil.
Helpless seemingly as these creatures
Of the vegetable kingdom are. they are
nevertheless endowed with a marvel
Gus capacity for looking ont for their
own welfare.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

The purple martin. both during its
northern and southern sojourns. Is one
Of the most valuable birds from the
standpoint of the service which II rem
ders the farmer and gardener. During
the winter In its southern home It
wages war on a great variety Of inju-
rious insects. including the big cotton
boil weevil beetle, which works such
havoc on the cotton plantations. On its
arrival In the northern states In the
latter part Of April or early May the
martin continues Its beneficent work
Of insect destruction. II is an molten
sive bird, Of most interesting habits
and on every account should be pro-
vided with nesting places and pro-
tected in every possible way.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

In 1880, 255 per cent of the farms
Of the country were leased to tenants;
in 1900 the number had increased to
1858, while today the PROPORTION is
placed at about 40 per cent. The trend
is one that does not bode any good. as
the owner cannot farm by proxy as
well as he can first hand.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

The married man who tries to cult.
vate care free mind and takes one
fourth Of the exercise he did when
a boy will quite likely find his wife's
cooking as appetizing as his mothers
was years ago. 1t isn't SO much the
cooking as the fellow and his appetite
which have changed.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Professor BoIIey II the North Ia.
kota Agricultural college has been
conducting extensive experiments IN
the use Of 4 spray Of Iron sulphate
for destroying mustard 10 grainfelds
Such good results have been had with
this new weed exterminator that one
firm &C Fargo, n. d.. has put In a
stock u thousand tons Of iron sui.
plate. while many farmers who have
tried II buy the chemical In ton lots.
Some " the larger farmers are spray.
Ing thousands Of acres for mustard
and. IN addition 30 destroying the
weeds. have secured an Increase IN
wheat yield u as high M Eve bushels
per acre. While this method Of weed
destruction was developed primarily 20
destroy the yellow mustard. II has
been found very effective. IN killing
many other varieties. including false
far, wormseed. mustard, shepherds
purse. ball mustard. corn cookie.
chickwecd. dandeiion, Canada thistle,
bindweed. plantain. rough pigweed,
ragweed and cockiebur.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Further study into the habits Of
birds leads to the generally accepted
view that II there Is any one who
ought 10 be their firm friend Il Il the
farmer and gardener. who Is especially
indebted 20 them for keeping In rea-
sonable check the myriad insect enc
mics Of his growing crops on this &C.
count he should arrange 10 reserve
somewhere about the place. along the
road IN front Of the house or In the
corner OF the pasture or wood lot. a
plum or shrub thichet where the birds
may nest and make headquarters for
the season. Many a farm does not
have as many birds about as Il might
simply through lack u convenient
nesting places. This bird business Il
coming 20 be dollars and cents prop.
ositiOn. and every husbandman can
well afford to give IL serious thought
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

The live officials Of national bank
in a progressive western town are this
season offering a series OF cash prizes
10 the landowners living within a ra-
dius Of fifteen or twenty miles for the
stretches Of road OF mile or more In
length leading TO the town which are
kept IN the best condition during the
season. Judges who have been ap
pointed are to inspect the roads at IN
tervals. and at the end Of the period
prescribed the awards VIII be made.
The best piece Of highway viii fetch
its owner S100 and the second and
third best smaller but substantial
amounts. In towns where there Is no
bank whose officials are disposed TO be
thus alert II would result in dollars for
the municipality II the city councils
would offer such prizes.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1909-05-13

Weeds, like bad habits. are most cas-
fly and effectively eradicated when
they are just getting started. In both
cases it means less grief later on.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25
Complete Line of Collins,
Caskets, Funeral Robes, Etc.
TELEPHONE 265 FRANKLIN, LA.
FRANKLIN, LA.

Miss Alice Brady is visiting at the
home of her uncle, Mr.. l.. B. Tarlton.
Messrs. Earl and Frank Sigur are
at home for the holidays.
Mr.. David Smith, who has been alb
sent in New Orleans for several
months, is visiting at the home Of his
parents, Judge and Mrs. Harry D.
Smith.
Mrs. J. L. Block and babies. of Jen-
n ngs, are guest at Arlington,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Labauve and
baby, of Abbevillc, came in Thursday
and are guests of Mrs. "A. Thiel for a
short stay.
Mr.. w. Prescott Foster, who is at
tending the University of Virginia at
Charlottesville, Va, is spending the
holidays with his parents, Senator
and Mrs. NJ. j. Foster.
Mr.. Gus. Drews, one of the most
prominent business men of Morgan
City, spent several hours in Frank
lin on Wednesday on business. His
many friends here were pleased to See
him.
Mr. Archie Kappel, who is studying
medicine at Tulane University. arriv-
ed home yesterday to spend the holt
Gays with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Kappel.
Mr.. Gussie Loustalot, who is going
to school at Tulane University. will
spent the holidays with relatives in
Franklin.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25
FRANKLIN l. iBBElILLE RAILWAY COMPANY
TINE TABLE.
Lv. 40 a. m. Ar. 5 100 p. m.
A POIiCeman'S Testimony

J. N. Paterson. night policeman of
Nashua, Iowa, writes: 'Last winter
| had a bad cold on my lungs and
tried at least half dozen advertised
cough medicines and had treatment
from two physicians without getting
any benefit. A friend of mine re-
commended Foley's Honey and Tar
two-thirds of bottle cured me. |
consider it the greatest cough and
lung medicine in the world For
sale by all druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Dewitt Milling arrived home
Sunday from the Louisiana State Uni
versity to spend the holidays with his
relatives. Mr. and Mrs. r E. Milling
Mr.. J. Y. Sanders, of Baton
Rouge is on visit To his grand
mother. Mrs. Bessie Sanders, and will
remain until after the holidays.
Sen. Murphy j. Foster has arrived
home from w ashington, D. c.. and
will remain with his family until after
the holidays.
Mayer Chas Wise, of Morgan City.
was a business visitor to Franklin
Tuesday.
Mr.. C. z. Simms, of Adeline, was
transacting business in Franklin on
Tuesday last.
Mrs. c. F. Borah spent several
days in New Orleans this week.
Mrs. Fl. w. McNulty and son have
returned from a two weeks visit to
Mrs. G. Gonsoulin at Patterson.
Mr.. E. N. Pugh. of Donaldsonville,
was in Franklin several days this
week on professional business.
Mr.. Gabriel Martel, of Jennings.
visited his parents here the fOrepart
of the week.
Mr. Jas. r Parkerson left on Satur-
day for Lyons, Iowa, to spend the
Christmas holidays. 81
Mrs. r. E. Keenze and children re-
turned home on Saturday last from Ell
Paso, Texas. where they have been for
several months.
MIR Frederick Besse left Wednes-
day for Rayne where he will visit his
parents for several days.
Messrs. Charlie Frost, Will Smar-
d,n and Joe Schwartz came home
during the week from New ORLEANS.
where they all attend school, and will
remain for a short stay.
Miss Margaret Stirling, who has
been attending school in Lafayette,
will be the guest of her mother for
several days.
Miss Jessie Proctor is at home to
spend the week.
Mr.. Will G. Frere, of Jennings. is
the guest of his mother this week.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild action,
and pleasant taste makes it prefer
able to violent purgatives, such as
pills. tablets, etc. Cures cohstlpa-
ton For sale by all druggists.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25

Mrs. S. 10, ce, Claremt
writes: about a year d
two bottles of Foley's Kid
It cured me of a severe
ney trouble of several vel
1t certainly is a grand,
cine, and l heartily req
For sale by all druggist
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25
NOTICE..

To the Public:
Any one found hunting or tres
passing on the following property
will be punished to the full extent
of the law:
Bijou. Susie, Francis, Garden
City, Alice c., Moss, Anderson,
Shady Retreat, Stewartfield and
VIM Rice plantations.
j. w. FOSTER.
Sept. 20, '09.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25

FOR SALE.
Fine White Leghorn Eggs.
1925 per setting Of fifteen.
WILLIE LATHAM,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25
Mrs, Andre Francois
Furnished Room:
1895 lberyille Street
Between Royal and Bourbon
NEW ORLEANS.
FOR SALE.

The old Johnson pro
on First street, near tt
Mary Sanitarium. Fo7
and particulars apply
w. H. LATHAM, z
Fran
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-12-25

CYPNEMORT BRANCH.
Lv. i: 10 p. m. Ar. $3.50 a. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1909-10-16
Capital News in Error

In an interview with G. K.
Corker of Glenns Ferry, who
was here Tuesday of this week,
his attention was called to the
Capital News story of his con-
templated contest of the elec-
zion held in his home town on
the 9th inst, wherein Mr.. Mich
OILS of Boise is made to say that
Mr.. Corker officiated in various
capacities, all of which the
latter emphatically denied. The
only capacity in which Mr..
Corker served his country on
that memorable occasion was
to swear in the election board
he neither caused any one to
swear he was a legal voter, nor
did he challenge any person
offering to vote. He, however,
believes it more than probable
that votes Of shady character
were permitted, but that to
make of what he and others
would believe a basis for an ex-
pensiye contest, is in his opinion,
unwise, undesirable and
wasteful of that energy more
proftably employed in other
directions; and also because, as
an added reason, by the time
such a contest could possibly
accomplish its purpose another
legislature will have been elect
ed, through and by which all
our ills ard woes can be either
abated or made worse. There's
nothing to tie story Of a con-
test altho Mr.. Nichols is not
alone in the statement and con-
victions that as many as he is
alleged to have declared voted
illegally at Glenns Ferry on
ele tion day but to gather the
proof would consume much
valuable time anil energy bet
ter otherwie directed.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1909-10-16
N Nunber 4
Painfully Injured

W. L. Wilson, the we'll known
farmer and stockman on Ben
nett creek, suffered the misfor-
tune of severely INFRINGING
two fingers of his left hand early
this week. He was threshing
for Mr.. Ross, a neighbor of
his, when in some manner the
gear of the threshing machine
got out of order and he stepped
behind the horses to ascertain
the cause, and while his hand
was on the gear the horses sud-
denly started drawing his hand
into the cogs and stripping the
flesh off to the bone. Mr.. Will
son Immediately came to town
and had DR.. Hawley dress the
wounded fingers, but the ex-
tent of the injury can not yet
be ascertained, as the fingers
may have to be amputated.