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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-25

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southwest Of town, on the Ocala and
Southwestern Railroad and the Ocala
and Dunnellon hard road. Land is al
most cleared and beautifully located.
For terms and prices, apply to F. ".
Ditto, Ocala, Fla.
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rheumatism, weak and lame backs In
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instantaneous Death

Beattie's death was instantaneous,
according TO the prison surgeon The
utmost care had been taken IN the
setting of the electrodes. and in pre-
pairing the straps and clamps to with
stand any strain.
There was no slip. The murderers )
exit was as painless as modern science
could provide.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-11-25

II do not believe there is any other
medicine so good for whooping cough
as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes Mrs. Francis Turpin, Junction
City. Ore. This remedy is also un-
surpassed for colds and Group. For
sale by all dealers.
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FOR SALE-Kentucky mules and
horses Cash or credit. Come around
and lets talk il over. Inquire Veteri-
nary Stable, HarreIl Johnson & Co.
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The warden raised his hand. In
stantly Beattes body stiffened with
such violence that the straps creaked
with the strain. the clamps ratified as
though they were castanets in the
hands of death. and then that which
once had been Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
relaxed. It was just 7:23 a. m when
the shock was applied. One minute
later he was dead
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

IF THE legislative season is dull,
the rumor crop is very large, and
1t has been what might be called a
season of denials In the capitol. Re
Gently whisperings Of changes in the
presidents cabinet were afoat, and
they multiplied so rapidly and as
sumed such distorted shapes that they
led to vigorous denials from the white
house authorities. The two in parti-
cular that were whispered around
were the resignation of Secretary of
the Treasury MacVeagh and the ele-
walton of Mr.. Taft's secretary, Charles
D. Norton, to the place, and the ele-
walton Of Congressman James A.
Tawney to the position now occupied
by Secretary Of the Interior Richard
A. Ba1linger. Both called forth the
most vigorous denials.
Aside from denying rumors, Presi-
dent Taft's chief work has been along
the lines of the Panama canal zone,
which he intends bringing to the at
tention of congress very soon. The
president has recommended and is
preparing to urge legislation appro-
priating large sums for the fortifica-
ton of both entrances to the canal
zone, and this in itself will cause
struggle. In addition there is pend
ing before the senate a bill, already
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Living Expense Doesn't Effect Army

sale of commodities not used, sufi
cient to keep the mess table supplied
with Injuries.
A few years ago at western posts
the commissary could easily contract
for beef at cents pound, half the
price now demanded The skyward
tendency of lifes necessities is OF
merely passing interest to the enlist
ed men, though it is real tragedy to
the young officers. Those of the ju.
nior grades draw very low pay con.
sidering the incidental expenses their
position requires. For a second lieu.
tenant the salary of $116 a month,
particularly if he be stationed at some
eastern post, is forever falling short.
These young officers live in a mess
real mess-these days when the
cost of living Is twice as much as 1t
used to be, and 1t never did fit the
salary.
Friends of young army officers
sometimes exert themselves to have
them detailed for duty in Washing
ton. If he has money outside his pay
account this may not ruin him. If he
is dependent on his pay, such detail
is tragedy.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

M UMEROUS complaints are coming
~ daily to the postoffice department
at Washington caused by the losses
Of packages and money. Mails are
easy to rob, but few postal thieves
ever escape detection. They are sure
to be caught and punished in the end.
No thief is harder to catch than are
those who rob the governments mail.
Their methods are skillful and the
plumber is easily hidden or destroyed.
Postoffice thieves are not arrested ev-
cry day, although valuable letters and
other articles are stolen almost daily
and an army of sharp inspectors are
on the watch. Positive proof of guilt
must be in the possession of the in
spector before an arrest is made. Cir
cumstantial evidence does not go at
any time. In almost every case an
arrest means conviction.
The postoffice employee never
knows when he is being Swallowed.
Outside of business hours. even. he
may be watched, when not under sus-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Postal Thieves Reported Plentiful

picion of theft, to see If he is spendin,
more money than his salary will al
low
1t is wonderful that there are al
few thieves among the many thou
sands of clerks who handle the mails
for great temptations surround them
as they handle millions of valuable
parcels. These clerks soon learn te
tell by the very touch of a letter
whether it contains money. It would
be an easy matter for the dishonest
clerk to slip letters into his pocket
and open them in some private place
But the cases of dishonesty are COM
paratively few.
There are but two successful ways
to catch postohice thief and these
are by constant watch and by decoy
letters. With these and large sup
ply of patience the game will be
caught. It often requires months and
sometimes years to accomplish this
1t is one Of the most annoying and
difficult lines Of detective work a man
ever engaged in and requires the most
earnest labor. Not a single thin,
must be overlooked
But few arrests have been made In
Washington where there is powerful
army of postof1ce employees. They
seldom go wrong, yet inspectors are
no more numerous there than in othey
cities.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

III ASHINGTON.-The vanities, fol
w lies and eccentricities of states
men are brought a trif1e further into
the lfmelight through the secretary of
the senate's annual report, made pub
lie in congress. It discloses the little
odds and ends of luxury and comfort
near senator's heart, when it can be
obtained at government expense
From May to June % there were
232 cases of appoliharis splits fur
ntshed the senate, costing S1,S56.
Taxicabs for taking senators home at
the close of sessions cost $110. Twen-
ty-six boxes of lemons were used du-
ring the month Of July last year. They
cost more than $175. 1t required two
barrels of granulated sugar. costing
1858, to sweetep them.
Five gallons of witchhazel cost
1925. One dozen bottles soda mint
and pepsin tablets to cure indigestion
were purchased for $442O Three
large bottles of bromo settler were
worth So. Nineteen dozen of assorted
hair brushes cost 1920. Ten cases of
soap were obtained for $3.50. Twen-
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

an acre or more Of land, COW, some
sheep and few hens, and he makes
the most Of them. Butter and milk
and eggs keep the family from want,
and the wool from the sleeps back
provides the clothing.
All this means work for the wom-
en-, and right willingly do they go
about it. When they are not digging
up the peat to dry for fuel, they are
on the potato field. Early morning
finds them milking the cow or feeding
the hens; at night-fall they are bend
ing over the spinning wheel In be-
tween times they are knitting :.
knitting-you never see Shetland
girl without her knitting All the
world knows her beautiful work
scarves and spencers and soft Shet-
land shawls. But not all the world
knows Of the labor entailed, of the
washing and spinning and winding and
knitting. For one moment come to
Shetland and see the fsher-girl at
home on the peat isle. 1t is quiet and
dull and very cold. But the air is
beautifully clear and the Shetland
girls cheeks reflect the transparency;
her figure responds to the healthy
glow. Very poor are the people
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
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Omelets Galore

Omeiets Galore
10 make an omelet. you must flrst
break eggs
An omelet that is tender. puffy and
we'll seasoned and cooked is not An
easy thing to prepare The cook who
is able by practice and skill to pro-
duce the edible variety Is certainly
worthy of praise.
The French cook says that no LIQUID
should be added to the omelet In
America some add milk, others water.
1t Is generally accepted that water IL
better than milk, as 1t makes a more
tender omelet. Use as many table.
spoonfuls Of water as eggs, separating
the yolks from the whites and beating
the yolks until thick and lemon.col.
ored. Another secret of a tender ONE
let Is in the whites Of the eggs. i,
they are beaten until dry, the omelet
will not be as tender. Stop beating
when the egg stands up we'll.
A steel frying pan is best In which
to cook the omelet. See that the pan
is perfectly smooth, as a little rough
ness will often catch and spoil an ONE
let. A good plan is to scour out the
pan with salt before using.
Have the pan smoking hot and add
a tablespoonful of butter greasing the
sides Of the pan well. Combine the
whites and yolks with seasoning and
pour into the pan. Slide a spatula
around under the edge as II is cook.
ing, SO that the center will have a
chance to cook When well cooked
on the bottom, set moment In the
oven to cook on top. then fold and
serve
Chopped chives and parsley are
added to omelets for flavor.
A sweet omelet is a favorite with
many for luncheon Just before pour.
ing the omelet into the pan, put a
handful of blanched almonds into the
pan, and pour over the egg, cook care
fully not to scorch the nuts. Set in
the oven as usual, fold on the plat.
ter and pour over the omelet half
cup of hot maple strip.
Tomato may be spread over the
omelet Just before folding. or little
apple jelly or any sweet jelly or pre-
serves, too small in amount to use
otherwise In fact, almost anything
eatable may be used in. on or around
an omelet.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Senatorial Trifles Cost Much Money

ty-four dozen whisk brooms aggre
gated $50.
One bag of ground alum salt cost
81; two ounces of ounce seed, 20
cents;s one quart of castor oil, AZ
cents; one drahm oil rose. 81, and two
bottles of salhepatica. 80 cents. Two
thousand quinine pills we're bought
The small items of the pharmacy and
toilet cost $215.47. One pound OF
snuff, to replenish the two boxes just
within the senate chamber cost 81
cents.
When a senator wants to look real
ly dressed up he must have pair OF
costing $3.50, is one senatorial ex.
pense item. Some senators like their
Offices to look nice and coy for old
home visitors, so twenty-three velour
sofa pillows figure in the list
The items In the report, printed in
fine type, cover over more than 700
pages. Any one who has lurking
suspicion that senators don't imbibe
water freely should glance at the
record of 1884 spent for apollinaris
water. More than $4,000 was expend-
ed for other mineral waters.
A number Of senators drew practf
cally nothing against their annual al
lowance of 1925 for stationery. and
they are given a refund of the amount
Others were heavy stationery users.
the amount of their Communication 40
count being small.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

around; they depdnal fishing. If II
has been poor, thesd1 he in hope for
the next, and maybe run into deb
with the grocer.
Then is the truck act set at naught,
for beautiful Shetland shawls pass
over the counter to be sold IN Glas-
gov and London for piices that would
take away the breath of the girl who
is worried over tea and sugar. The
Shetland girls have no market for
their work. and the middlenan reaps
the benefit. Providing for immediate
wants, preparing for the future need.
the winter wears away. The summer
brings the fishing. Then the Shetland
girls go down to the fishing stations
and the Scottish girls cone up. They
all live together in the little wooden
huts which the curers have built for
them. Just room is sll the hut con-
tains, a room with two beds.
The fisher-girls do not live indoors;
they only sleep beneath roof. New
ertheless, they make their temporary
homes comfortable. They bring wall
paper and their own hardness with
them; their Exists" hold pictures
and photographs. 1t is remarkable Of
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Crop of Capital Rumors Is Abundant

passed by the house, replacing the
canal commission by director gen.
eral at the head of a civil govern
ment, the details of which are being
worked out by the president.
Moreover, there is the question of
canal tolls, which on the recommends
ton of the president, is being worked
out in bill by Chairman Mann of the
house committee on interstate COM
MERGE He is also anxious that the
tolls to be charged be decided on at
this session, so that there will be time
for the worlds commerce to adjust it.
self to the proposed rates.
In order to embody some of the
presidents recommendations in the
pending bill Senator Flint has secured
the recommitment of the bill in the
senate, SO that the committees can In
sert such changes as the president
decides. 1t is likely that at every
stage Of the legislation bearing on the
canal there will be opposition. The
transcontinental railroads opposed the
canal at the outset, and they are ex-
pected to fight vigorously against tolls
so low as to make the ocean liners
real competitors of the railroads
On the subject of terrifying the
canal there has already developed op-
position, and though both houses can
be counted on to vote for fortif1ca-
lions, many long speeches will be
made on the other side either by peace
ly hostile to the expenditure of money
on the canal. The election of United
States senators by popular vote IL
also looming up.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

e OLDIERS of the regular army read
, of the high cost of living and
smile. 1t is not matter of particu-
lar interest to them, for the commits
sary is bound to- issue the regular
ration at regular intervals, regardless
of what the cost may be.
In the war department. the situation
causes some concern, for it means go
ing before congress with a plea for
more money for the army, incidentally
for funds to make up large and
growing deficiency now amounting to
$1,125,000.
Uncle Sans are the best-fed sol
diers in the world. The ration pro-
vided for them insures plenty of the
best of food three times a day and the
army ration intelligently handled soon
produces n company fund. from the
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Breakfast Dishes.

Most housekeepers will agree that
breakfast is the most difficult meal to
provide variety. Here are a few I'M
usual dishes which may suggest 9th
ers and thus furnish change
Bacon Scramble.-Fry several slices
of bacon until about half done: drain
of part of the fat, and add six eggs
we'll beaten: stir constantly until we'll
cooked. A little grated onion may be
added for favor. Season while cook
ing. :
Southern Buckwheat cakes.--Four
cupfuls of buckwheat flour sifted. one
half compressed yeast cake dis
solved in a little lukewarm water. one
teaspoonful of salt and one tablespoon.
full of molasses. Mix with enough
warm water to make thin batter and
set to rise over night.
For breakfast fruit, grape fruit is
one that is both appetizing and me-
dicinal; fresh apple or one baked
and served with cream Is another good
dish Stewed prunes, or few dates
steamed with the oatmeal are another
favorite combination.
Goldfish Balls.-Take a cup of shred.
ed Goldfish, after soaking. two cups Of
mashed potatoes, one beaten egg. one
and a half teaspoonfuls of butter, pep
per to taste. Mold into cakes three
fourths Of an inch thick and saute In
bacon fat. Serve a poached egg on
each and garnish with fried bacon.
The omelet is breakfast dish that
should have a chapter to ITSELF as
they are legion. However. all omelets
are only variations of the plain ONE
let.
Beat three eggs. whites and yolks
add three tablespoonful
Of water to the beaten yolks, season
with salt and pepper. cut and fold in
he white and turn into a smoking-hot
omelet pan that has been well but
.ered. Lower the heat at once, and
when the bottom is Drowned, set In
he oven to finish the top Cut the
edge on opposite sides and carefully
old and roll on the heated serving
platter. Garnish with parsley.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

/ I is very great privilege to know
| the Scotch fisher-girl, and only a
/ very special introduction at Var
mouth will open the gate to a
somewhat exclusive land. Thought
less journalists and Jealous photog-
raphers have tried in vain to enter.
Were not wild beasts to be stared
at" sent the photographer sorrowful-
1y away, and the journalist lost caste
for ever.
Both the intruders mistook the peo-
pie with whom they had to deal. They
Judged the girls by their work. They
did not know-how could they?-that
not merely girls who can gut fish are
here, but whole community is rep
resented with all it's intellect its tai
ent and its pride. Whole villages go
to the fishing from the Moray Firth
But they are the f1sher-people, and
each member of the family takes a
part in the industry. AS naturally as
duck takes to the water do the chill
dren turn to the fishing 1t is a tradi-
ton, the mantle falling from Elijah's
shoulders. In the winter the girls
are engaged in mending the nets
which have been destroyed at the
fishings during the year. Each man
may have half mile of nets to re-
pair, and the girls are experts at the
work They join heart and soul with
their fathers or brothers in the task
Of preparing for the fishing. That is
what they live for. The talk in the
winter is of what has been at the
fishing, to be presently replaced by
what may be at the next.
Meanwhile their hands are busy, If
not with the nets, then with knitting.
for fathers and brothers and hus-
bands want thick hose and new jer-
seys; they themselves have soft, thick
stockings to replace, and probably new
Jerseys for the fishing. Some OF the
girls go to service, but not many. And
then it is only for the winter months.
At the call Of the fishing, tradition re-
asserts itself; the fisher-girl is born
again. She may bind herself to do
mestic service for while, but blood
Is thicker than water. Her lain folk
are going, and nothing short of a pris-
on would keep her back.
There is story of Highland girl
who was brought to London to serv-
ice. 1t was hoped that she would
adapt herself to circumstances. In
the morning crowd gathered round
the door, The Highland lassie was
adapting circumstances to herself
Clad in short gown and petticoat, with
bare feet, she was swilling the steps.
A leopard cannot change its spots.
Associated with the Scotch fisher
people are those from Shetland Meet
ing at the Shetland fishing, which is
the first great fishing of the year, the
Shetland men go forth with the boats
to earn living for the winter; the
girls follow the herring, so they, too,
may provide for the barren months. |
In the Shetland isles there is nothing |
else for the people to do; they have !
no other means Of making money. |
During the winter they live on the
earnings of the summer, with the help
Of the farm produce which each cottar
can call his own. He possesses half
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

the fisher-girl that wherever she goes
she takes her individuality with her.
From the Shetland fishing she may
pass to Aberdeen, to Fraserburgh, to
Scarborough and to Grimsby, then on
to Yarmouth and Lowestoft But al
ways she is the Scotch fisher-girl;
pride of race is in her blood, the grace
of forefathers in her heart One can
never forget that they are a people,
these fsher-folk who go from fishing
to fishing, making food for the win
ter; they do not change color in the
different dyes in which they dip. The
diamond comes up, dimmed, it may be
but still diamond
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Rather May Be Useful

No doubt many uses can be found
Tor rattler's existence and yet when
you have your gun with you and you
find one within range, you kill 1t on
principle, not that you are afraid OF
1t biting you, but that there Is a
chance Of it biting the next thing, hui
an or otherwise, that comes along
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
IeEk@ ZA%,<s.<N-.
To Encourage the stork.

A rich resident of Paris with a view
TO checking the decline In the birth
rate, has left under his will $1,000 to
each head OF family in the neighbor-
hood where he resides who, having
been married within the five years
preceding his death, shall have five
legitimate children living.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Always Busy.

And you are really settlement
workers." Intercepted the housewife
as she handed each of the wanderers
a wedge of pie
Yes, num-" responded the dusty
spokesman. with low bow, I'VE work
every settlement we come to-"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Lies Varied Interests.

THE weather's rather bad, isn't 1t?
said the young woman.
"Yes," replied the nonchalant youth.
Lucky thing 1t Is. Helps converse
ton. It would be deadly bore to go
on forever saying It's pleasant
day"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
A Matter Of Sey

What is the difference between
hrmness and obstinacy?" asked o
young lady of her fance. "Firmness."
was his gallant reply, is a noble char.
acteristic of women: obstinacy is
Lamentable defe It In men."-Stray Sto-
ries.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
New StyIe In pincers.

Pincers that lock when closed and
which require considerable force to
open have been patented by a Cali
fornia inventor
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21

HE tender Waffle hearts are
set upon
Is either Crisp or Soggy and Anon
Like Maple Strip, made OF Corn and Cobs
Lasts but scant five minutes and 10
gone.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Alarming.

Were you very ill.,"
Pretty sick, my boy"
Have a consultation of doctors?"
Worse than that. There was .
of my creditors"
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Literal Satisfaction.

Jane, is the dessert in nice order
to put on the table,"
yes, ma; in apple pie order.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1911-01-21
Dr.. Jonnson's EIectioneering.

Southwark was once the scene of DR..
Johnson's electioneering energies. This
was in 1880, when Johnson's friend,
Ralph Thrale, was candidate for the di
vision DR.. Johnson wrote Thrale's adj
dress to the electors and on several oc-
casions went canvassing in company
with Mr.. Thrale.
One night, as Boswell records, an
excited burgess seized the doctors hat
and, slapping him on the back, ex-
claimed: "Ah, Master Johnson, this is
no time to be thinking about hats"
NO, no, sir" returned Johnson, hats
are Of no use now, as you say, except
to throw up in the air and huzza with"
And Selling his own hat again he
showed how the thing should be done
-Westminster Gazette.