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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
AN DEATH.

in the columns of this paper a few
days & was an item to the effect
that d man had died in North Caro-
lima at the early age of 1O5 years,
n that his premature death was
caused by drinking coffee. It is q
sad thing to see a man cut down in
the bloom of his youth and beauty by
the use Of coffee, and no doubt the
anti-cofree drinkers will use this as
a horrible example and warn the
young people il they wish TO live
TO a mature old age they should cut
out coffee and show hat this young
man who died at the age OF los from
the use OF coffee might have lived to
be as old as Methuselah II he had cut
1t u His early death might we'll
be used by Postum and other MANN
~facturcrs of substitutes for coffee a.
a why coffee should ha cu,
out and their preparations usea n.
stead in order 10 prevent an .Ar,X
i6eath.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
A LESSON IN BECKER'S con
VICTION.

The conviction Of Becker is 4 no
table event and is greatly to the cred
It Of the administration Of Justice in
New York city. The truth il. with
Ill Its failings, big criminals have
less chance to escape punishment in
the city Of New York than in a small
city.
Becker md big influences and stood
high. yet he has been sentenced to
the electric chair. Position and pull
could not save him. 1t is often the
cas- that IN small communities where
the people all know each other well
end where there are go many per
sOnal relationships. criminals escape
more easily than in big cities where
personal influence does not count *
much.
Tho selling OF indulgence to violat'
the criminal law in the big cite
ought to give \ hackset to such prac
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
Is Attracting Unusual Interest
in That Section
DEFENDANTS PROMINENT
And Judges Ruling in Mur.isr
Case is Said to be Unusual.
Killing About 4 Dog

Clinton, Oct. 7S.--Supcrior court -
in session for a two weeks term. \
greater part Of which will be con
su1ned in the murder trial OF w. ].
.MeCullen and his son. Jim McCullcn.
who are being tried for the killing
Of Jonah Simmons July 80. a Nenirs
OF $50 men was drawn from the box.
and the trial began Thursday morn
ing. Friday night the jury had been
selected. and tho first witness for thc
State had been examined. a new
lection OF jury has caused much in
terest to be taken in the case, rutsid.
the prominence OF the parties in
vOlved.
When the first juror was called the
State announced 10 the. court that It
desired that the juror be sworn SO az
TO ask him some questions exclusively.
and asked him if he was related &.
the prisoners. The defendants coun-
sci said, Cause admitted" but tho
court refused to allow the juror to be
stood aside, and he answered that his
Was no kin. The result was that thu
State was Flowed to ask the Questions
70 ascertain the bias or airnesS OF the
Juror, without being shut of by an
admission OF cause by the prisoners,
The State might not wish to chal-
lenge the juror at all. When the
challenge was made general, then an
ADMISSION Of cause on the part of the
prisoners stood he juror aside. %
course. the prisoners excepted to this
ruling, and il they are convicted the
supreme court will probably be asked
to pass upon it,
iho prisoners are well-to-do farm
eTs and country merchants, and the
ueeeaseo was a tenant on the senior
prisoners land. The State contends
that prisoners became angry with tho
deceased for killing their dog, which
mad hurt his hogs while in the pris-
oner's field; that they came up to his
mouse at night and as he went out on
the porch for a drink of water the
young man shot him. kneeling behind
some bushes in the yard with his gun
through the crack of the fence. Tho
ae1ense has not yet put on any tes-
tlnony n their exact defense had
not been disclosed to the court. The
are represented by Fow-
ler Crumpler, John D. Kerr. OF
Linton: A. +. MePhail, OF Rocking
NAM; %. Il. Wilson, Of Mount olive
ana f1tzhugh Whitfield. OF Clinton,
inc solicitor IS assisted by G. f.. But
Ter and taison and Wright, of Clinton.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29

''lY,r time has come" the walrus
ssid, Ito talk Of many things; Of shoes
and ships. and seal
StE IL Ing wax, Of cab
baecs and kings
This happened in the good old days
wien walrus folk could preach and
carpenters had naught to do hut ram
BILE or the beach. 1t happened in the
xOUt1 old times when birds and beasts
Of prey could talk Of more uplifting
things than politics all day. IL we
could find q Wals1ls now that's blessed
" cursed with speech, Of income tax
and ] and II. the tiresOnle brute would
preach. And IT, would roast the plu-
tnsrots and give John ID. a Jolt, and
we would all bc bOrcd TO death ere 1t
had shot its bolt. How i regret the
'1car old times Of which the poet sings.
when animals and men could talk of
cabbagss and kings! For nowadays we
hear Of aught but politics.; Of
orators and managers and all their
threadbare tricks. You hear about
them In h street, and in the ~srocer's
store: DO matter where you chance to
stray, you'll meet some windy bore
who throws a havpO,n at the trusts;
you hear h tariff dashed; yea, ever
In the ey1lAgOxueSI the same old
straw is thr8sl1ed. And so 1 long for
ancient days, AMI ancient ways by
3lnge, when Colonel Walrus talked 4
whShe VI cabh~gcs and kings.
Walt Mason
Peet PkiissoDtW
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
PRESIDENT G. II. HIN.

The Norfolk Southern Railroad au-
thorities have shown wisdom in tho
selection OF MIR. {. r.. iix as presi-
dent of hat system, and h road,
as we'll as the people through whose
section of the country the read passes.
are to be congratulated.
Mi. Xix leave the position Of vice
president and general of
tho SeAboard Air Line TO become
president OF the Norfolk Southern to
succeed Mr.. f. +. Lamb, who resign
ed some time ago to become general
manager for tho receivers OF the At
lanta, Birmingham and Atlantic Rail
road. He is q railroad man who
knows the business from The ground
up" for his career is that OF & man
who has steadily risen by merit and
by the capacity which he exhibits.
Be ends 8 service OF twelve years
position.
Mr.. 4iix began his. railroad career
ss clerk Of the Saltsile freight, depot
OF b Norfolk and Western and there
learned telegraphy. Their $ ncces-
svely be became agent, train, dis
patcher, chief dispatcher and yard
master at Roanoke. Later he was
made train master there ana in 1901
came to Ea,eiFh az superintendent
OF the nrs1 division Of the Seaboard
Air Line.
He continued To develop in his
work, and at the same time made
rnany more friends. After while h G
was transferred 70 Richmond and in
September, 1905. was made general
superintendent OF the entire system
In 1909 he was elected operating head
Of the road with the title Of vice
president and general manager.
That briefly is the railroad caree,
of President Hix, and it is one which
there has been work. lie takes up the
duties OF hts new position with a
thorough knowledge of railroad bus
mess and the success hat beer
his augurs well for the Norfolk
Southern. He knows railroads and ne
knows men. He believes in NORTH
Carolina and will endeavor to max.
the Norfolk Southern an ever-jncreas
ing factor in development. Mfr. Xix
election is one that will be approved
everywhere the Norfolk Southern ha.
business. and the people. KNOWN,
his ability. have a right TO expec
greater and greater things for tina
railroad.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
Weekly Tonic

,IIenry Won Dyh~.t
II - She part OF wisdom to spend
little Of our time upon thing. that
vex and anger you. and much Of Your
time upon things that bring you
4niebicss and confidence and good
cheer.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
A SUPERFICIAL ATTEMPT.

Wiseman-"I SEQ Enelishmen ave
fesoming the habit OF wearing whis-
kern" ~
Cyn1cus-YeSt A superficial at
eTnp to revive the ancient %virilitv OF
thu nation."-Judee,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-10-29
ALL FOR Sl.7O

JlHsp has never been offered In
North Carolina 80 much good reading
for 80 little money a. we arc Offering
under the following propositions: FOr
$40 We will s1zsd the following for
one yeAf:
The Weekly News And Observer, an
ejGht-page weekly newspaper.
The C~On1niOne1, m ablo weekly
journal. published by william JcD.
The Farmer and Mechanic, sixteen
page North Carolina homo and farm
weekly journal.
&c as you can get all these papers
fne year.
Y. G. MOORE. Manager.
Nings Bryan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
WILL TEMPT ANY APPETITE
Dinner Table DeIcacies That Are Just
Little Out of the
Ordinary.

Crate a large potato and then mix
It with enough creamy milk to make
a flowing batter, add an egg yolk and
white beaten separately, two table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar and a
pinch of powdered cinnamon. Bake
covered until solid and soft through,
then put meringue on top and brown
this in the oven.
To make another simple pudding
take the weight of two eggs in butter,
-four and sugar; melt the butter and
sugar and then add the flour. Divide
the yolks and whites, beating the
yolks and adding them first and the
whites afterward. Put in the rind
of one lemon and beat all we'll togetn-
er. Then pour the mixture into cups
and beat all well together.
Sliced stuffed olives and Philadel-
phia cream cheese between thin slices
of rye bread makes a palate Die late
supper sandwich.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
THE PEEVISH CHILD
NEEDS TREATMENT

When child sulks drowsily, or is
fretful, it is usually cue to some slight
disorder of the digestive organs, and a
mild laxative is very often all that is
necessary to restore cheerfulness and
buoyancy of spirits.
In cases where the use of a gentle,
effective laxative stimulant is indi-
Gated, many of the best physicians are
now prescribing DR.. CaidwelIs Syrup
Pepsin. This preparation is admitted
ly the perfect laxative, being mild, yet
positive in its action on the bowels,
and far preferable to violent cathart-
les and purgative waters. 1t is very
pleasant to the taste and is an ideal
remedy to regulate and strengthenythe
stomach, liver and bowels. rs easy,
natural action makes it especially de-
sirable in the case of children, a dose
at bedtime being sure to have the de-
sired result next morning, with no at
tendant unpleasantness or discomfort.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is sold
by druggists everywhere in SOC and
$1.00 bottles. If you have never tried
this splendid remedy, write to DR.. w.
B. Caldwell, 201 Washington ST., Mon
ticello, ILL.,, for a sample. He will be
very glad to send a trial bottle with
out any expense to you whatever.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
TASTY DISH FOR BREAKFAST
Will Prove Desirable Change From
the Staple Preparations So Long
in General Use.

When the usual fried, boiled and
scrambled eggs have become tiresome
try this for simple breakfast or
luncheon dish. 1t is easy to make,
pleasing to both eye and taste. Put
small piece of butter on little
earthenWare ramekin; allow it to
melt, then add the crumbs from a
slice of either fresh or stale bread
well moistened with a couple of
tablespoonfuls of milk, and either one
or two eggs slightly beaten Stir all
the ingredients for moment, then
sprinkle over the top from one to two
tablespoonfuls of grated cheese; sea-
son well and cook either on top of
the stove or in slow oven. AS soon
as the mixture begins to puff up and
slightly brown, remove from the fire
and serve in the ramekin at once.
The ramekins either with or without
lids can be purchased for very rea-
sonable sum, and will be found most
convenient for individual dishes OF
this description.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
FOR HUBBY TO PONDER OVER
Innocent Answer of Quiet Little Wife
Got Him Started on Train
of Thought.

The husband and wife were on their
way to the theater when the husband
began kicking because his wife took
such long time dressing.
What delayed you this timer" he
growled.
Seeing the children to bed" she re-
sponded. quietly.
What's the nurse for?" snapped the
man.
"The nurse is for our convenience.
yours and mine, especially NINE" she
answered. But the boy certainly takes
after you. He asked the same kind of
a fool question just as I was kissing
him good night"
Fool question, eh? Well. what was
it,"
81 asked him if he had said his pray
eTs- And he said no. And l asked
him if he didn't want God to take care
of him during the night. He answer
ed: What's the nurse for?'"
For the remainder of the way the
man pondered on this answer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Convenient Code.

Frank I.>Cobb used to be reporter
In Detroit and knew intimately for
mer governor of the state of Michi.
gan, who was renowned among other
things for his ability as a free-hand
swearer.
One night Cobb was dining with the
ex-governor and his family. A mes
senger came in to tell the host that
one Of his pet political schemes had
Just been defeated through the bun
Cling Of ieutenent The old man
ripped out a string of dark blue ones.
Now, pa" said his wife, you prom
ised me you would quit cursing."
Marie" said the ex-governor, I'm
not cussing-this is just the way I
talk!"-Philadelphia Saturday Even
ing Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Misunderstood Gator.

The winter afternoon was like June,
and, taking tea under palm on the
lawn of the Royal ,Poinciana at Palm
Beach, sportsman said:
This morning l photographed an
alligator My boy, to get him, stripped
and waded into the water up to his
chin. The boy felt about with his
feet in the mud till he found big
gator. Then he ducked down, grabbed
the gator by the nose and dragged
him slowly ashore to the waiting
lens"
But" said girl in white, wasn't
it dangerous?
mot a Bit
"But I thought alligators ate you!"
mo, no." said the sportsman. you
are confusing the alligator with the
crocodile. The Indian crocodile eats
men and women, but the Florida ALI
gator is as harmless, literally as
harmless, as cow"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
italian Sandwiches.

Cut bread, and butter very thin but
1ot thin enough to curl, and put
slices together with mixture made
by chopping very fine half pound
each of cold boiled ham and the
white meat of chicken, then rubbing
to a cream with the yolks of two hard
boiled eggs, one sweet pepper scald-
ed then chopped after removing the
seeds and stem, a teaspoonful OF
cream and celery salt to taste. Trim
off crusts, then cut in oblongs, small
squares or triangles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Remarkable Bible Verses.

The eighth verse of the third chap
ter of Zephaniah contains every let
ter, including the finals, of the He
brew language, while one will find in
the twenty-first verse of the sew
enth chapter of Ezra every letter OF
the English alphabet except j. The
verse reads as follows: And |, even
/, Axtaxerxers the King, do make
decree to all the treasurers which are
beyond the river, that whatsoever
Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law
of the God of heaven, shall require
of you, 1t be done speedily. YOUTHS
World.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
To Take a Different Route.

"Sistern and brethren" exhorted
Uncle Abraham, recent promotion
from the pillow to the pulpit. ION de
one side er dis here meetin' house is
a road leading to destruction, on de
udder is a road gwine to hell and
damnation Which you gwine pur-
500? Oar is the internal question:
Which is you gwine pursoo?"
Law, Brer Abraham" spoke Sis
ter Eliza from the back pew, Il speck
I'm er gwine home too de woods!"-
LippincOtt's.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
New Scrambled Eggs.

The member of your family who
scorns scrambled eggs may enjoy
them in new, glorified form. Cut
thin slices of ham in strips like
matches. Mince an onion. Fry both
In butter seasoned with salt and pep
per, and when nearly done add three
Or four slices of mushrooms. Make
a circle of the ham and onions and
place the scrambled eggs in the cen
ter, garnishing with parsley.
Another variation is to spread round
croutons with layer of sweet red
pepper cooked, then the scrambled
eggs, then a sprinkling Of truffles. All
scrambled eggs must be served at
once, and must not be tough.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Medical Genius.

An old doctor, seeing young one
who was going along the street with
half a dozen shabby-looking men and
women, called him aside and asked:'
who are all those people, and where
are you going with them?"
II will tell you In confidence" was
the reply, that I've hired them to
come and sit in my reception room.
expect a rich patient this morning.
and 1 want to make an impression on
him, Judges Library.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Ham Balls.

Into double boiler put one-half
cupful of milk and two tablespoons OF
fine, dry bread crumbs, cook, stirring
occasionally, until it is a smooth
paste. Add one-half cup of finely
chopped parsley, ten drops of onion
juice and the beaten yolk of one egg.
Stir until thickened, then turn out
and set aside until cold. Form into
small balls, dip each one into slightly
beaten egg and roll in fine dry
crumbs Place in frying basket and
plunge into smoking hot fat. When a
golden brown drain for moment on
unglazed paper, pile on dish on a
napkin and garnish with parsley.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
EaaIess Pancakes.

Mix the night before one heaping
cupful of flour, scalded with a cupful
of boiling water, two cupfuls of -four
and sweet milk, one tablespoonful Of
shortening, one tablespoonful of mo-
lasses, one teaspoonful of salt and half
a yeast cake dissolved in tablespoon
full of warm water Beat hard and set
to rise If too thin sift in a little
flour and let rise fifteen minutes be-
fore baking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Queens Toast,

Cut thick slices of bakers bread
into rounds or squares and fry to a
nice brown in butter or lard. Dip
each piece quickly into boiling water,
sprinkle with powdered sugar and Gin
namon, and pile one upon the other.
Serve with sauce made of powdered
sugar dissolved in the juice of lemon
and a little hot water.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
sawdust for CLEANING.

When you clean house have few
quarts of sawdust on hand. After you
lift carpet or mating, damp the saw
dust with tepid water and sprinkle
around the edges of the floor and
sweep toward the center. This takes
up all the dust.-Home Department
National Magazine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Ravarian Cleanliness.

There are so few flies in Bavaria
that they can in no way be regarded
as a pest. This is perhaps due to the
extreme cleanliness of Bavarian cities.
Coartyards, alleys, vacant lots, etc.
are kept clean, and the Railways and
entrances to the houses are as fresh
as soap and water can make them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
In a Hurry.

Magistrate-What is the charge
against this old man?
Of1cer-Stealing some birthstone,
your honor He was caught in the act.
Magistrate Ito prisoner Only aged
friend, couldn't you have waited few
years longer?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
SAVING His Money.

Owens-Say, lend me a flyer, old
man.
Bowens-If you'd save your own
money you wouldn't have to borrow
from your friends.
Owens-But it's because / want to
save my own money that borrow
from my friends.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Last hut Not east

THE five greatest women" says
Prof. Renk of Cincinnati, ARE your
wife, your mother, your daughter, your
sister and your motherin-law.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Superficial Impression.

"a detective is a mysterious per
sonage."
Eyes," replied Mrs. McGudley. "And
one of the most mysterious things
about detectives is that their arduous
literary labors should leave them any
time to detect"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Old Pofa<oAs

When cooking old potatoes they
are apt to turn a dark color. This
may be prevented by adding a table
spoonful of sweet milk to the water
In which you boil them.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

There are men who see that dignity
nay be disgraced, and who feel that
disgrace may be Misunderstanding
broke.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Rats.

Jim-Do you think Mamie is taller
than Susie?
TIM should say that she is just
about one rat taller.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Poor EeIIowI

He has no control over his limbs"
You wouldn't if you had had your
leg pulled as often as he has.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
She Knew.

Miss Gusher-Oh, please tell me!
Do you think poets have to be born?
The Poets Wife-Yes, borne with.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Lightweight.

"He hasn't much head"
That's a fact; If he were standing
upon it you could say that he had no
visible means of support"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

Better a strong prejudice than a
weak conviction.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
Why Should Chicken
Lay a Soft-Shelled Egg?

Because Willie the chicken eHed egg uess
it has somef food lime in
broken shells
other form Of mne.
the ndh its food and behaves seiby
upandfe stuff lacking lime and the ar otshIed
step homc chickens to human
Why is child backward" and why does o have
hadon ban-ag2 may a 0
the foods in Of Potash in the
cells broken
activities of yesterday.
of most Nature demands
nndwat to maeg matter
food is in o Potash In dighbe
encantaEw it food but thoughtful select
able food for his andh himself
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

The man who argues with his wife
is one kind of an idiot.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17

First Dutch omedian-Necessity
vas der murder of convention.
Second Dutch Comedian-Yaw-und
invitation is der sincerest fattery.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-04-17
CHOSEN BY VOTERS
Roosevelt and Clark Win in Illinois
Preferential Primaries.
SWEEPING VICTORY FOR BOTH
Enormous PluraIities Rolled Up by
the Successful Candidates-De-
neen and Dunno for the Cover
ship-CuIIom Loses Toga.

Chicago-The Illinois preferential
primaries of April 10 resulted in
landslide for Roosevelt. He defeated
President Taft for the state indorse-
ment by a plurality of $4,000 votes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-02-29

Get out of the rut, they tell you,
Get into the thick of the fray,
But they're careful not to tell you
That bull-con is the game they
play.