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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03
JUDICIAL SALE OF LAND.

Under and by virtue of a decree of
sale made July oath, 800, by the Su-
perior Court of Wake County, in spe-
cial proceeding No. 1890, entitled
Nellie M~arshburn. administrator of
j. A. Temple, deceased, against Lena
r. Johnson ct ais, heirs at law of J.
A. Temple, deceased, and ST. Angus
tines School. (m~ortgagee)," l will, on
Monday, the 9Th day Of September,
1909, at IL o'clock m, at the door
of the Court House of Wake County,
in Raleigh, N. c., expose to sale, at
public auction, to the highest bidder
the following described tracts of land
belonging to the estate of the late j.
A. Temple, to-wit:
o. A tract of land adjoining the
lands of r. +. Temple, Mrs. Jane
Crabtree and others and bounded by
a line beginning at a corner rock in
Crabtree's line, thence west along said
line to Crabtree's corner; thence north
along said Crabtree's line to Temples
corner, a stake; thence west to a
corner tree on j. A. Temples line3
thence south along Martha Pools
line to a corner stake in said Pools
line; thence east along said POOLS line
to a corner rock; thence north along
r. F. Temples line to the beginning,
containing %fifty-nine acres, more or
less.
CD A trac- Of land adjoining Mrs.
Crabtree and others and bounded as
follows, to-Wit: BY a line beginning
at a stake, Mrs. Crabtree's corner;
thence S. 4 IL degrees w. $40 chains
to a stake; thence N. SS IA degrees
W.. 1865 chains to a stake III the
Smithfield road; thence along said road
N. Z 81 degrees 1865 chains N.
Al "a degrees E. / IL chains to d
white oak on the East Of said road,
Upchurch's corner; thence S. 81 IA
degrees E.. 2.S5 chains to a stake;
thence S. 1 81 degrees E. 3.15 chains
to a stake: thence S. 50 81 degrees +.
9.13 chains to a stake, Upchurch's
corner; thence N. 1 81 degrees r.
40 chains to a stake, U~pchurch's cor
ner; hence S.. So 81. degrees Z $50
chains to a sweet-gum stump, IT,
church's corner; thence S. 8 IL de-
grees w. 13 chains to the beginning,
containing tWenty-siX acres, according
to survey made by w. P. Massey, coun-
ty surveyor, on the 7th day of May,
1908.
Terms of Sale-One half Of the pur-
chase none to be paid in cash on
day Of sale and the remainder to be
paid six months from date of sale. With
interest at six per cent, the deferred
payment to be secured by note with
approved security.
r. T. GRAY, Commissioner.
July 26, 1909.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03

without intending to rub 1T in on
our prosperity friends at all, but now
amt this Taft prosperity just a little
slow showing up?" says the Madison
Record. But you must remember the
Republicans have been in full power
only thirteen years and have been so
busy making millions they haven't
had time to think of the folks who
pay the taxes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03
Get out of the rut: A correspond

Get out of the rut: A correspond
net Of The Troy MontgOmerian says:
The farmers institute was very well
attended, but we believe that SO per
cent Of the attendants will go home
and get in the same Tut that their
parents and grandparents brought
them up in" Oh, no; most OF them
will get out Of the ruts and improve.
The man who does not improve up
on his fathers ways is unworthy or
his father.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03

and the views and estimates printed
are as accurate and as reliable as
could be gathered. They are present
ed with confidence that they will be
read by every man interested in farm
ing, business or manufs turing in the
State.
The reading Of these letters will show
how difficult it is to make any esti-
mate. Conditions vary so that we'll
posted men in the same county differ
in their estimates. In the southern
part of Wake, for example, the crops
are better than ever before known,
in portions, of the northern part Of
the county the crop has been severely
injured. In one county the conditions
are good; in an adjoining county the
crop EOutlOOk is most diScOuraging.
The Commissioner of Agriculture and
others who have been over the State
have found that these varying condi-
tons make any estimate difficult. In
most counties the crops have been in
jured by heavy rains, and taking the
good and the bad together, the letters
clearly indicate that the most that can
be hoped for from the State as a
whole is from tw~o-thirds to three
fourths Of a crop. This estimate is
based upon fair seasons in August and
a late fall for the gathering Of the
crops.
This crop has been an expensive one
~ VIOLA ", - -1-,- 1900
and supplies of all kinds has been I'M
~precedently high, and unless the
prices are governed by the law Of sup.
ply and demand and are therefore
high this year the farmers will reach
the end Of the year without realizing
Those farmers who have. suffered
most will find it a disastrous year UNI
prices are very high.
A careful reading Of the letters
again demonstrates the old saying
'there.i is more in the man than there
is in hi land No industry or in
telligent cultivation can withstand the
ravages Of storm. flood or drought.
best farmer has had his fertilizer
washed away and seen his bottom
float away on the flood or shrivel
n the blasting sum-. But, with all
equality loss, the fall will find
one farmer with a better crop than
another siilarly circumstanced. This
Inference as a rule will be found when
his years crop is harvested. The
and most Industrious mar will
ose by the bad season, but not SO
much as the man who, becoming dis
outraged because Of the untoward
fails to redouble his work
apply himself with renewed dill
and wise effort.
Another thing that a reading of
.hese Illuminating letters will show
S that there is a more widesnread
eellhg IN favor Of growing grain and
lay II home supplies than ever be-
ore. II the loss IN money crops this
ear should cause every farmer to
'aise his own hog and hominy. there
YOU'D be compensation in the present
mailer money crops that will af1ict
1im this fall.
mere IS a world of information
l~lu1n1natlon into conditions in North
-arOlIna, and wise Omment in those
etters. This paper has NOT rendered.
III state a better service than in pre-
'enung these letters without boiling
mem down, for the enlightenment of
Us readers and the State at large.
~--s~ ,%.-- ~
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03

Don't let anybody persuade you to
go back on the hoe cake because the
disease pellagra comes from rotten
corn. Old fashioned corn meal ground
from good corn is the best diet in the
world. It has saved the life Of many
a dyspeptic.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03


New Bern's S12,SOO Illuminating
clock, obtained by Congressman
Thomas, on the public building is Civ
ing great satisfaction. A similar clock
should be placed on Raleigh's Federal
building. This is a mere hint to Con-
gresham PCI.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03

Some daily newspapers in
prohibition States get large revenue
from advertising whiskey. The Mont
gOmery Advertiser says it received
.$3,425.22 from this source the first six
months Of this year. 1t pays well.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1909-08-03
ALL FOR $1.7O

There has never been offered in
North Carolina so much good reading
for SO little money as we are Offering
under the following propositions: For
one year:
The Weekly News and Observer, an
eight-page weekly, newspaper.
The COmmOner, an able weekly
journal, published by William Jcn-
nings Bryan.
The Farmer and Mechanic, sixteen
page North Carolina home and farm
weekly journal.
Thus for One Dollar and Seventy
Cents you can get all these papers
one year.
v. c. MOORE, Manager.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

NOR ten minutes i'inckney. sup
81 pressing his anger and surprise.
managed to talk casually IN the
Office. Then be excused him
self on the plea OF work and. leaving
Sommers. hurried out to see whether
Smith had followed directions.
"Ill be out 10 IL few minutes my
SELF" said Sommers as the general
manager left Expect there is plenty
Of time. though"
"Oh. yes" Pinckney assured him
from the door. There's plenty Of
time. Don't hurry. We have our most
responsible man in charge Of the job"
Out In the furnace room Pinckney
found Smith moving about In leisurely
fashion. as though he had all the time
In the world ahead of him.
"Have you taken out the Sommers
gun yetr' demanded the general man.
eyer eagerly.
Smith Jared up.
mo. ! can't do everything at once.
What do you think am? Wen get to
It In a few minutes"
tits got to come out now" declared
Pincknpy angrily. "Sommers Is here
In the ONCE. He thinks we aren't
able to run this job. and he's come to
see his gun 80 into the bath"
The drunken foreman's face con-
vulsed with rage.
"Oh. he has. has he:" be yelled.
"Well. II he comes bothering around
me you know what he'll get? He'll
get what O'Leary got. That's whatIl
be coming to him."
Pinckney shook his head.
mo. that won't do, Smith," he com.
manded sharply.
Out In the works where be was
practically boss the foreman could not
be so easily controlled.
"Oh. 1t won't do, won't IT." he yell.
ed. "I'll show you whether it'll DO or
not"
He doubled up one OF his big Gsts,
shaking 1t menacingly. And now
Pinckney let him rage without check.
A daring idea had come to the des.
perate schemer. Perhaps. ufter all. II
Smith attacked Sommers 1t might not
be 10 bad. II would be up TO Smith,
He would suffer; no one else. Al any
rate. SomDers must not see thut GUT
so into the temperinR bath. iinckney
decided to irritate his drunken fore
man little more.
"better be careful, Smith. He's II
4 position 10 make trouble for VA ail
He's ON ofacer Of tho navy, you know
has right to inspect the work, We've
got to treat hin, well. BESIDES, THU
sommers IL a pretty bud fighter him
self. He's got an idsa ha can iici
anybody around those works."
That was enough, Smiths fury wal
keyed 10 the fighting stage now, 1
only needed the presence of kemmegy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

tUutIcVutUt.
very valuable man, one OF the best
I've ever known. I'd hate to lose him
lie is thoroughly competent, even
though he seems drunk. Liquor only
makes him qunrrelsome and impprti-
neEt. II doesn't affect his ability MS
n workman.
He was just the man for this Job
That's why put him in charge ana
let him stay on even though drunk.
You can depend on IL. he'll do the
work all right"
Sommers accepted the explanation
with shrug.
well. you're the general manager,
Mr.. Plnckney." he said. "lf that gun
is ruined in your place the Durant
works will be responsible Personally
I think. valuable as Smith may be, II
would be good thing to lay him OF
until he sobers up"
Pinckney nodded.
II understand your feelings" he
said, but III stay out here myself to
see TINT the gun goes through all
right. Smiths nasty now. 1t might be
as well II you didn't stay any longer
1t upsets him to have outsiders about. II
For the first time u real suspicion of
foul play took hold Of Sonlmcrs. They
We're all too obviously anxious to set
him away.
Don't worry" he said shortly to
Pinckney. I'm take care OF myself.
I've got time to get into my working
toys. haven't ~"
He turned away and started back to
the Office just In time to meet Marsh
approaching, He had sixed up Marsh
Tor an honest, we'll meaning fellow. 90
he didn't hesitate to stop him.
"Oh, say, Marsh, what time did
that gun 90 into the fire."
The head draughtsman looked up
and down and every where but ut Som
mers' face,
IL don't know, MIR, Sommers. ex.
actiy," he hesitated
Don't know" exclaimed tina officer
what's going on here anyhow? II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

and a little provoca,on to start real
trouble.
thinks he's tighter, does her ne
roared. Let him come fl here-lll
show him who's Il tighter. don't
have to treat him we'll don't have
to treat you well. rinckney. l don't
have to treat anybody well. I'm indie
pendent. l am. don't crawl for no
body"
Smith, you're drunk" declared the
| general manager you're drunk OF
you wouldn't talk that way"
IL know I'm drunk" roared the fore
man. But I'm the best man In the
outfit. drunk or sober just let that
ma. duck show up"
Inside Pinckney was smiling. well
pleased. but he kept u straight. stern
face.
Il know you're the best man. Smith,
he confessed. But why do you want
to fight with me-
WHO'S Hghtin .th you|' buster
ed the bully. There wouldn't ne
enough OF you to carry away II was
fighting with YOU"
Pinckncy laughed powerfully
"All right" he said Now. remem
bcr Sommrrs must not see that CUR
come out of the furnace. He's sore or
us. aud he'll make bad report on the
job II he gets Il chance. You know
what would happen To you then
HE tried to get my job roarcd tht
/ .'Crv. IN fpEn honest
mans living away from him: III
show him"
He turned to the workman near the
furnace, -~'liny. Here. take that Som
mers gu.
rinckn aught the foreman by the
arm.
Wait minute: wait. Smith" HI
commanded. Here's Sonmers now.
The naval lieutenant was coming
down the long furnace room. shiedin.
his eyes from the terrific heat ant
glare Of the furnaces us he passed.
Smith lurched out to meet him JUS
rs he stopped in front of the furnace
quick look assured the navy man o
the foremnns condition.
How soon do You take the gun out
Smith," he asked.
The foreman lurchci up. ,hruSlin,
his face close to the officers.
None Of your business" he retort
ed. II take 1t out when | get goo'
and ready. Maybe nj one time. AM
then again It may be another
The answer was enough. Ever
muscle in Sommers' powerful fran
set for action. Already he had tn
foremans protrudng jaw measures
for his right hand, aud Plnckney'
voice checked him
II say. Sommers, come here please
will YOU"
The naval man turned without
word and walked over to the genera
manager.
Perhaps you can explain this. MI
Pinckney?' he demanded sterny.
Pinckney smiled alphabetically.
II hope you won't mind Smith. Yo
can see he's been drinking"
The officers eyes narrowed. Th
fighting look was still on his face.
And that's the kind OF a man 20
allow to be In charge Of importan
work." he demanded
Pinckney was still apologize
1T doesn't often happen. I'm glad t
say" he explained. But Smith Is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

It's your one chance of q lifetime
your one chance. Marsh. to amount to
something In this world and"-he end
ed most persuasively-"and you don't
need to have anything TO DO with this
affair. I'll attend to It."
The little man looked up with the
gaze Of helpless child.
"What-what do you intend to do?"
he asked
Pinckney smiled. wei satisfied.
"Do?' be- said. Nothing. | won't
do anything" His look became shrewd-
~, terribly malevolcnt as he ended,
smith will put that gun in the tenn
rering bath before Somncrs gets
here"
The little mans eyes grew wide
With fearful understanding.
Put 1t in ut too high temperature
and kill IT." he gasped.
Pinckney laughed cruelty
Smith has charge Of that. If he
kills the gun we don't know anything
about It," he said.
The little man shivercd.
This is horrible!'
Pinckney's laugh was cold and mon
acing.
Horrible" lie snepred. What did
you invent your gun for but to nur.
der men and disrupt nations: Now,
nobody asked you to do anything
Marsh. JIst you go out there and
send Smith III to me. Attend to your
work and don't notice anything that
Smith does"
Marsh looked up weakly.
Yes. sir" he said. and l'inckney
clappcd him on the back with real
heartincss.
Nov. remember. Marsh. it means
your fortune and your future. BE
quiet"
When Marsh had gone iinckney
stood thoughtful for moment.
What n pity he's such a weak fool.
he muttered to himself, Then another
thought made him smile with more
satisfaction. perhaps it's just as
well he Is such fool. | couldn't have
! got away with him so easy otherwise
Smith came lurching in a little
fiercer than before. but Pinckney or
occasion knew how to manage ever
Smith in his hercest mood.
See here" he exclaimed sharply
that gun must go into the bath before
l O'Clock. No foolishnpSs now. You're
fighting drunk. but don't want any
thing out OF you. Understand, yor
get that gun In before 1 o'clock Il
you're ever going to do any more
work around this place"
Smith. drunk though be was, recog
nized that now Pinckney was not the
man to fool with.
It's gong In In fifteen minutes" he
said
Let no one interfere With you, you
understand?" ordered the general man
nger.
The drunken foreman leered at him.
You saw what that fellow got thai
did interfere. didn't you: Well. they'll
all get that II they fool with Smith"
Pinckney nodded acQuiescence.
You're responsible. Remember. IF
teen minutes. that's ALL"
II know my business" retorted the
foreman. "l'll do the job" and ht
lurched for the door as fast rs ht
could 60.
Pinckney looked after him, with ,
laugh.
well. when that fresh navy duck ar
rives he will find his gun IN Il thou
sand gallons OF oil. / guess | fixed hin
all right"
He was turning away when tn,
street door opened and Sommers. coo
and collected as ever. lounged in"
Hello. Mr.. Pinckney."
He smiled at Pinckney's startled
look. "Guess I'm a bit early. Ddn'
expect me so soon. did you? III JUS
hang around here till my gun is taker
out Of the fire."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04


pINCKNEY TAKES TIE LEAD.
iris who grow up around the
steel works do not develop
ny into the faiDting kind. Lucy
dii not shrek nor even cry
ut loud Instead she rushed TO her
over. put her arms about him and
helped 20 hold him UP. begging ten
1erly:
"Joe. is 1t bad? How did 1t hap.
penn
The blood was streaming over the
mans face, and only his great courage
Kept him up as. resting In her arms.
he gnsped out the story.
"Smlth--he hit me with n hammer
when wasn't looking-hc got me. But
don't mind me-I'm-all right. Find
Sommers."
"Sommcrs?" the girl asked. sur.
priscd. She could not imagine what
Sommers had to do with it.
YES" he insisted. find Sommers
There's something crooked going on.
] must get Sonmers quick. They hit
Ce because I'm on the level. and
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04
CHAPTER X.

TURNING a DIRTY TRICK.
NlNCKNEY started ut first. toe
~ amazed to speak. Finally he
III managed to pull himself to.
gether.
Frances. What are you doing
here?" he exclaimed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04

tue s'r's reply was q contemptuous
sheer,
~ don't Java to ask what you are
doing here"
"YOu known
Yes" she cried, u know you are
trying to ruin Mr, Sopmers' gun. ana
that's why I'm hereto prevent IT."
Her hatred Of dishonesty, her ,evs
for Sommers, her pride In the houor
of the Durants. had all combined to
drive the girl into a fury Of passion
hat Pinckney had never seen before
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-04
CHAPTER IN.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT

NOR ten minutes l'inckney. sup
pressing his anger and surprise.
managed to talk casually IN the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-01
He Remembered "Ro,ie. ,,

Oh. how our early days do rise up
and sting us now and then. In new
York right now there is very beau
.iful young woman who has gained
much vogue as an artist and an au-
Ihor, also as a wearer of faultless
gowns. Just a night or so ago this
iivinity was supping in a lobster pal
ice of Broadway and was surrounded
by admiring friends OF both sexes,
says the New York Evening Telegram.
She was. indeed. a most impressive
picture Diamonds. just enough, not
80 many as TO be ostentatious, fash
I'd here and there; her plumes were
long and snowy; her gown was a tri-
amph of Partisan art and the beauti-
full face, topped by mass of golden
hair, completed an artistic dream.
AT a nearby table a bronzed, long
mustached man, with the west stamp
ed indelibly upon his sinewy frame,
was dallying with the unaccustomed
food. He gazed upon the magnificent
creature in plumes and jewels and
then strobe across the aisle.
We'll, well, WE'LL" he beloved in a
booming bass. How We have changed,
Rosie. girl, And to think that We
ulster run around the mountains out
In our country barefoot. no clothes
'ceptin' a little ragged skirt and an
old jacket Of yer fathers, and nuthin'
hawg, Amt 10 wonderful to see We
now?"
Was she stung? Well, just little.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-01
Peasant Charity.

Havelock Ellis, in his Soul Of
SPAIN" has revealed intimately and
charmingly the temperament of the
Spanish people. According to him,
the Spaniard is still fundamentally
primitive. In proof of his possession
Of the primal instincts of hospitality
and charity he quotes the following
anecdote from an Aragonese newspa-
per of a few. years ago, at a time
when there was much distress in
Aragon.
A laborer out of work came on the
highroad determined to rob the first
person he met. This was a man with
a wagon. The laborer babe him halt,
and demanded his money.
Here are $50, all that 1 have" the
detained man replied.
There is nothing left for me but
robbery. My family are dying of hun
ger" the aggressor said, apologetical-
ly, and proceeded to put the money
in his pocket; but as he did so his
mind changed.
Take this. chico" he said, handing
back $29. "One is enough for me-"
Would you like anything have in
the cart?" asked the WAGNER, i'm
pressed with this generosity.
YES" said the man Take this
dollar back, too. l had better have
some rice and some beans"
The wagner handed over a bag Of
eatables, and then held out S., which,
however, the laborer refused.
Take them for luck money" said
the wagner. Il owe you that"
And only so was the would-be rob-
Der persuaded to accept.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-01
The Value of n siIo.

Siiage costs from 20 cents to 50 q
ION, according to the farmers facili-
ties for growing a large yield of corn
and for handling ii at advantage.
Some men claim they can grow corn
and put it into the silo for 80 cents
Ter ton, but supposing it costs the high
est estimate-s2 per ton-it is still
The cheapest feed that dairymen can
supply 1t 1t not only very valua-
BILE feed for the production of milk
Is palatable-the animals like it. 1t
Is a laxative, and this alone Is a val
liable feature.
You can almost pick out cattle at
4 glance that have been fed on silage,
because they look so sleek and healthy.
II is great satisfaction to watch
Bilage fed cattle when the silo Is
opened at feeding time. Hurry up
there, old man, you can't get the ST.
lage to rs too soon. We have been
waiting for you and we want you to
get hustle on" Silage is good feed
during the summer time, probably al
most as valuable during July and Au-
gust as 1t Is in winter, and the cattle
seem to like it almost as well in sum-
mer-at least they will leave good pas
ture readily if they expect a feed of
silage at the stable. Agricultural
Epitomist.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-07-01
Tuberculosis.

The authorities of New York have
adopted the Wisconsin plan of the
public Strengthening of tuberculosis
cattle and calling in the farmers TO
see FOR themselves what the disease is
ard what it does.
A demonstration of this kind at
the Delaware county fair at Delhi,
n. Y, was made, and 1t is said the
farmers who watched the slaughter
ing and inspected the carcasses for
the first time understood what is inn
piled by tuberculosis in dairy herds
A sight of the broken-down tissues
and the swarming colonies of the
bacteria of the awful disease impress
ed them with the dire possibilities in
yolved in the use of milk from di-
seased COWS. Similar Strengthening of
tuberculosis cows at every county and
state fair in the country would in a
year accomplish more in the way Of
great care to keep their cows free
from disease than will be accomplish
ed In the ordinary way in ninety
years. There are farmers who refuse
to believe that there are tuberculosis
bacteria. The sight of the bacteria at
work would compel them to believe.
There are others who insist that bo-
vine tuberculosis is no menace to hui
man beings. The sight of the di-
seased intestines, lungs and organs