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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08
UNCLE WALT

W. all desire approval, and hope
that when We die our premature re-
mOyM will cause a public sigh; and
while Oh earth We
POPULARITY linger, We hope that
DANES and gents will
AZ W. point the finger OF pride and
confidence. IL 50, to gain indOrse-
Mlent, We try al kinds Of tricks; some
strive for law enforcement, some enter
politics: some try to heal disease by
making purple pills. some deal in
moral wheczcs, and others pay their
bills. some cultivate ~politeneSs, or
wear a manner great; some AVE an
airy brightness that ought To capti-
waite. Some hand out elOcutiOn. the
verbal flight that thrills; some plug
for revolution, and others pay their
bills. some dress i'm gorgeous raj
menL with bonncts rich and glad,
while tailofs shrek for payment, and
millincrs 90 mad. In one way or an.
other we always strive to gain the
plaudits OF Dur brother while we On
earth csnain. One method is n win.
ncr: with happiness 1t fills the brcas,
Of air or siuncr-the paying up Oi
hills. There is no plan that's better
nO method that's more M. because tls
chronic itbtor can't hope TO make
hit.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

New York. April 4.-The following
statistics on the movement OF cotton
for the week ending Friday. April 4.
were compiled by the New York Cot
ton Exchanges:
This YsAr.
Port receipts. 1l2.S4a
overland to mills and Canada 1929
mill takings Clcsti-
mated) =. :. 40, 0U"
Losso Of stock at interior
towns. :. =. :. 80, 74T
Brought into sight for week 1Ss.3Sl
Total crop movement:
Port receipts. -. E. -. S.26S.S45
overland to mills and Can
qua. -. :. =. S4S.19y
Southern mill takings fEsti-
mSted). :. =. . :. ;. 2,2.5.o0a
Stock at interior towns in
excess Of Sept. list. .... A30.S2o
Brought into sight thus Tar
Tor season. =. ..12.32&Gt1
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08
ALL FOR S1.7O

There has never been offered In
North Carolina so much good reading
for 80 little money as We arc Offering
under the following propositions: For
$40 we will send the following Tor
q
The Weekly News and Observer, an
tight-page weekly newspapers.
The CommOner, an weekly
Journal. published by William Jcn'
nings Bryan.
TIE Farmer and Mechanic, sixteen
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weekly Journal.
Thus for One Dollar and Seventy
Gents YOU can get all these papers
one year.
V. &. MOORE, Manager.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

North Carolina should raise all its
feedstuff at home. There is no need
to send money to other States when
the i,nportations are things which as
easily can be grown in North Caro-
lima. The farmers can stop the drain
upon this State.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

The English sunraeettes. with th.;r
fore the English Statesmen and people
a hard proposition. In this mi
peaceful methods are found nv ~.
women 70 be the best way To oh.a;.
the ballot.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08
Walt Mason
The Poet Philosopher.

The Red Cross is again showing TO
the world what splendid work its
trained forces can do when disaster
befalls. The flood situation in the
West has been most admirably ham
died by this great relief organization
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

Now the time for the plant
ing OF the crops. The wise thing for
the of North Carolina to do
" to diversity. Raise hog and hom-
my at home as a rule, and diversity
so as to meet all emergencies.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08
TUESDAY
Weekly Tonic

G.InerSon.)
wy hen =; mar lives with God his
M voice shall be a. sweet as the
w murmur Of the brook and the
rustic of the corn.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

The Boys Corn Clubs Of North Car
Dina are showing up In splendid shape
for work. Now. let US hear from the
Girls Tomato Clubs,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

4 woman is satisfied if her cb;Ian.
are nappT. but 9 man warts snna ~
happiness himself. Int OF
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08
His

am inclined to suspect the So
ofis.E Of INC last student in our class
Why so?"
"h@h asked him what were his
favorite studies in ornitho,oxv ~ -.
piled. Swallows. bats and Isrksl'"
Judge.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08
COTTON

NtN 1OIK, April THE TOllowing
are the total ret re~ceipts Of cottoo At
all ports since September list:
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

II YOU are at all busy, you cant
cirque everything with everybody.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

that this is a matter In which a real
and genuine reform is the aoso'ute
need.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

Total today, At all ports, net s1.e7s
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-04-08

April 3. 1s1:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
new Rail RULINGS
Movie Films Considered Dan
gerOuS and Inflammable.
No Passes for NurSeS-Te1e-
graph Rental Order.

Washington, April 16.-Moving pic
ture films are placed by the interstate
commerce commission in the category
of dangerous and inflammable articles
and shippers are hereafter required to
pack them in Spark proof metal cases
enclosed in strong and tight wooden
or fibre board boxes or pails.''
Some other rulings of the commission
today were equally important to the
general public. 1t was held unlawful
for telegraph company to pay to the
firm or house in whose building
telegraph office is located any com
mission on its own business. TIE order
of the commission requiring companies
in the central passenger associa ton
territory by May 1, 1913, to bring their
passenger tariffs into harmony with
the long md short haul provision of
the law, has been extended until May
1, 1914 Nurses may not be considered
as members of the families of rail-
road employees who are entitled under
the law to free transportation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16

derstood to be aimed at the admins
tration features of the proposed law.
Some of the countries are more con-
cerned, however, about the duties
than about the administrative features
Brazil opposes the countervailing
duties imposed on a few of her
products. fostered by that government
through the payment of an export
bounty.
Russia is aggravated at the discrin-
mating duty of 10 per cent. on goods
imported in ships other than Ameri-
can unless provided for by treaty.
This will injure Russian trade because
of the announcement a year ago of the
treaty of commerce and amity with
Russia and the fact that no new treaty
has been negotiated.
A number of Latin-American repub-
lies of South America are said to be
uneasy lest they suffer through the
failure of the Democratic bill to con-
tinue the broad reciprocity plans of
the Republican law. Other countries,
particularly Great Britain, are con-
cerned lest the new provisions in the
Underwood bill granting per cent
discount all articles shipped in
American vessels shall operate to re-
peal existing treaties with this country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
CALLS HIM A WART
Member of Illinois House An
gered at Speaker Mckinley.
Rushes Down Aisle Waving
His Fist at the Officer.

Springfield ILL.,, April 16.-Proceed-
ings in the Illinois legislature today
were enlivened by an attempted per-
sonal attack on Speaker William Nc
Kinley of Chicago, by Representative
Lee O'Neill Brown of Ottawa, during
a debate in the lower house.
Brown rushed down an aisle from
his seat toward the speakers rostrum
waving his fist and shouting threats
at Speaker Mckinley.
Speaker Mckinley unavailingly call
ed on Sergeant-at-arms Gus Klein of
Ottawa, a Browne appointee, to force
Browne to take seat. But for the
interference of Representative J. J.
Mclaughlin, Democrat, of Chicago and
Representative Frank J. McNichols,
Republican, also of Chicago, Mike Glib
lin, Brownies secretary, and several
other men grouped at the foot of the
speakers rostrum Browne would have
succeeded in his efforts to reach the
speaker. AS result of the affair
Speaker Mckinley refused to further
recognize Browne during the debate
and stated that he would demand the
Immediate removal of Sergeant-at-arms
Klein because of Kein's failure to obey
the speakers order.
Called Him a Wart.
You wart, you dirty little shrimp,
house, shouted Browne as he ran
down the aisle from his seat.
you're not teaching school out in
the Iowa brush now continued
Browne, land I'll show you that you
can't handle this house in this man
ner."
AS Browne neared the speakers ros-
trum Mclaughlin, McNicho1s and the
others surrounded him and prevented
him from ascending to the speakers
chair. Speaker Mckinley stood at his
desk throughout the row, pounding his
gavel for order and calling on the SER
geant-at-arms to carry out orders. The
trouble started during debate over the
Ryan resolution for a general investi-
CATION of political and business affairs
during the last two years in connec-
ton with which had been rumors
of corruption.
Representative I. Butts of Peoria,
had the floor, and was submitting ar
guments against the Ryan resolution.
Browne without getting recognition
from the speaker, interrupted Repre-
sentative Butts several times and con-
tinued a rapid fire of questions.
Speaker Mckinley sharply directed
Browne to refrain from further inter-
ruption without first obtaining recog-
nition-
Brownies reply to the demand from
the speaker was an unexpected rush
down the aisle and the scene which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
National Progressives Gather
to Map Out Campaign.
Roosevelt Not Present but Is
Expected Later.
MURDOCH And Stubs THERE
Kansas Leaders CIaSSed Among
Bull Moose Heads.
Party Situation for Next Fall
Was Chief Topic.

New York, April 16.-Leaders of the
national Progressive party gathered
here today at the call of the execu-
tive committee to discuss plans for
fall election in states and perfect or
ganization. Theodore Roosevelt was
not present when the meeting was
called to order but was expected later
The party situation in New York, New
Jersey, Massa chusetts, Tennessee and
virginia which are among the states
holding fall elections, was the chief
topic.
A quorum of the executive committee
was present and had vacancies to fill
IN the national committee owing to the
death of Henry Cochran, of Arkansas
and the resignation of Mrs. ISABELLA
Balney, one of the four national COM
m1ttee women at large.
Those present included: George w.
Perkins, chairman, Walter F. Brown,
of Ohio; o. K. Davis, of Washin gton,
d. c.; Medill Mccormick. of Chicago;
George Priestly, of Oklahoma; William
Finn, of Pennsylvania; Charles p
Thompson, of Vermont; Mathew Hale,
of Massacl- -usetts; Victor Murdock and
Ex-Governor w. r. Stubbs, of Kansas;
f. B. .ibson, proxy for Judge Ben B.
Lindsey, of Colorado; Miss Frances A.
Keller, proxy for Miss Jane Adams, of
Chicago, and Edwin M. Lee of Indina.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
State Auditor Would ApprO-
pirate 100000.
To Be Used by Executive Coun-
Gil as Emergency Fund.
STATE HAS OWN INSURANCE
Saves $125,OOO in Annual In
Surance Premiums.
But 90 Million Dollars Worth
of Property in Danger.

State Auditor w. E. Davis would
urge upon members of tie 1915 legisla-
ture the necessity of creating a per-
manent emergency fund to be used in
such cases as the recent Lansing peni-
tentiary fire. Last winter Davis ad-
Vanced his theory, but members of the
1913 session declined to provide this
fund.
In the last two years the state has
suffered a number of heavy losses by
fire. During that time fires occurred
in the Winfield and Parsons hospitals,
the Hutchinson reformatory and the
state penitentiary at Lansing. AS the
state carries it's own insurance, there
were no funds available Cor the imme-
diate reconstruction of the buildings
lost by fire. Probably the state prison
plant will be the only one to rise above
the fire and restore its buildings with
out the necessity of legislative assist
ance.
Under the plan advanced by Auditor
Davis a fund of 100000 or 5000, 900
would be provided by the legislature to
the rebuilding of state properties de-
stroyed by fire or storm. This money
would be at the disposal of the execu-
tive council and the auditor believes
would be Of great benefit to the state
institutions.
Twenty Million State Property.
At the present time the state owns
insurable property approximately val
ued at 20 million dollar. Insurance
on this property, it is figured, would
cost the state in round figures not
less than $125,OOO a year. Taking the
insurance cost for ten years, it would
aggregate $1,250.OOO. or more than dou-
BILE the state loss in that time Even
the records of the last few years are
property in two years has been far
greater than at any time since the
admission of the state into the Union.
But even with these figures, it is quite
clear that the state has probably saved
thousands of dollars by carrying it's
own insurance. Added to this fact. is
the apparent legal difficulty regarding
the placing of an insurance policy on
any state property.
Now Davis proposes to relieve the
condition by providing an emergency
fund.
IAN emergency fund in my opinion
will some day save the state the ex-
pense of a special session of the leg
islature'' said Auditor Davis today in
his new plan. "A fund of
S1O0 900 or 5000, 900, placed at the dis
posal of the executive council to be
used only in such cases as the prison
fire, would probably prove amply suf-
ficient and would relieve the state of
MANY complications and difficulties L
wanted SOME such law passed by the
last session of the legislature and rec
it in my report, but the
bill never passed. The matter is worth
1 think, and / fully be-
ieve that some future legislature will
make some such provision"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
RED CROSS WORK
Funds for Ohio Alone Amount
to $1,6OO,OOO.
Relief Work Has Brought
Money From Every State.

Indianapolis. April 16.-Ernest p.
Bicknell, national director of the
American Red Cross, continued his
conference with Governor Ralston to-
day relat to relief work in the flood
stricken cities of Indiana and the
amount of money to be allotted.
1t is probable 100000, including the
funds raised by the governor and by
the Red Cross will be available in In
diana and will be distributed by COM
mittee to be composed of Governor
Ralston. Noble c. Butler, clerk of the
federal court for this district and
treasurer of the Red Cross of Indiana
and Hugh Dougherty, treasurer of the
governor dnd. The work will be un-
der the direct supervision of Mr.. Bick-
nell, who, however, will continue to
have his headquarters in Columbus, o.
Mr.. BickneIl said today that Ohio
would have a fund of about 81 600, 900
and that it would be distributed solely
by the Red Cross which has taken
complete charge of the relief work
in that state at the request of Cover
nor Cox.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
TWO CENT MEALS
Colonel Roosevelt in Favor of
School Lunches.
Recommend States Provide for
Cost Price Food.

New York, April 16-Cost price
lunches in all public schools will be
one of the slogans of the Progressives
in the next municipal campaign, Col.
Theo Roosevelt intimated after lunch
ing in one of the seven schools now
providing this convenience for pupils.
The meal cost him two cents.
''I feel that we ought, by law, to
get every state to provide that the
school boards should furnish meals to
the children at not less than the cost
price of the raw material and I hope
this will be made a plank of the Pre-
eressive municipal platform in IT,
fall" said Col. Roosevelt.
The tour of the schools vas made ~
him under the guidance of Mrs. ErneN
Poole wife of the author playwright
The form er president had his lunch at
public school No. at Varick and
HoU ston streets. 1t consisted of a cup
of bean soup for one cent and an egg
sandwich for the same price.
"One amateur Vanderbilt had a seven
cent lunch" said Col. Roosevelt. "in-
cluding three plates of salad at cent
each Some of the boys said that
they used to get their lunch out Of
push carts. green pickle for a cent
and a stick of candy for the other
cent. The cost price lunches are nee
essary to keep the children well and
get the best results of the schools"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
BURNED JAIL AND SELF
Illinois Man Successful in Fifth At
tempt at Suicide.

Morrison, Ill, April 16.-A fifth at
tempt at suicide by Michael Sellers
resulted today in his death, the de-
struction of the Whiteside county Jail
by fire and the serious injury of Sher-
iff J. Frank Wahl The sheriff was
burned while trying to rescue Sellers.
The other prisoners were taken out in
safety.
Sellers was to have appeared in court
today to answer to criminal attack
on a 16-year-old girl. Tuesday he at
tempted suicide four times but was
thwarted by the sheriff in each in
stance Wahl then placed the prisoner
in a padded cell but Sellers obtained
matches and set fire to the padding.
The flames communicated to Sellers
clothing and spread rapidly through
the structure.
Sellers was so badly burned that he
died shortly after being taken from
the burning Jail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
TO STUDY 1T OUT
President Wilson COnferS With
Officers on Jap Trouble.
Alien LandhOIding Bill in Cali
fOrnia Is a PuZZler.

Washington, April 16.-The alien
landholding bill as passed by the lower
house of the California legislature is
regarded by the officials here as much
more difficult than the original meas
ure for the Japanese government to op-
pose successfully. The bill now closely
follows the lines of the alien owner
ship act which for the last decade has
been strictly enforced in the District
of Columbia and the territories of the
United States without objection from
any foreign government. To lodge an
objection to the measure, based on
strict equity, it probably would be nee
essary for the Japanese government by
decree to extend to America residents
in Japan the right to acquire property
in fee simple, a privilege which, though
intended to be conferred by treaty, has
so far been withheld in general appli-
cation.
The attitude of the administration
and of the Japanese embassy here in
spite of yesterdays action of the Cal
ifornia assembly must continue to be
one of observation at this stage be-
cause a generally similar bill, though
different in detail, remains to be finally
passed in the California senate. Then,
there must be a conference to recon-
cile the differences between the two
houses. and back of it all is the ac-
ton of the governor of California.
Secretary Bryan conferred with Pres
ident Wilson today about the develop
ment in the California legislature. The
president arranged also to see Secre-
and Houston of the agricultural depart
ment. Mr.. Lane halls from California.
Mr.. Houston has given much study to
the alien land question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
Man Who Drew Up Last Tes-
lament of Leo XIII
Has Been Called to Bedside of
Pope Plus X.
PONTIFF MUCH WEAKER TODAY
Doubtful How Long COnstitu-
ton Can Hold Out.
Absolute Rest Is Ordered by
His Physician.

Rome, April 16.-The pope had an
! alarming coughing spell this morning,
almost coughing to suffocation. The
attack was followed by such exhaus-
ton that L attending the pontiff
feared the worst. Subsequent to the
excess of coughing the pope had a
period of depression but after a rest
he appeared relieved. At this hour
the condition of his holiness is con-
sidered stationary.
Rome, April 16.-The lawyer Patri-
area, who represents the Holy See. was
summoned to the vatican this morn
ing The same lawyer drew up the
last testament of Pope Leo XIII and
the inference is that he has been
asked to do the same for Pope Plus X
The lawyer Patriarca was summoned
after Prof. Marchiafava, the pope s
physician, had had long conference
with Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal
secretary of state. Earlier in the morn
ing the pope's sisters entered the vatf-
can and were received by Mgr. Parolin,
the popes nephew, who held them
waiting in an ante chamber until the
doctors had ended their visit. Then
they entered the pope's chamber. Later
they adjourned to an adjoining chapel
where they heard two masses.
Private but reliable information as
to the pope's condition this morning
is to the effect that while he is with
out fever today he is much weaker
than at this time yesterday. If his
illness continues in it's present course
he will be weaker each day. Even If
the bronchial affection does not de-
velop into actual pneumonia, it is
doubtful how long the constitution of
the pope can hold out.
The pope was disturbed more than
usual by his cough this morning. His
tempera ture varied frequently during
the forenoon. DIR. Amici visited him
again Just before noon nd found that
an almost imperceptible rise has ta-
ken place since early morning.
The aggravation which occurred last
evening in the condition of the pope
reached its climax shortly before mid
night and then gradually wore off in
the early morning hours.
When Professor Marchiafava entered
the sick room this morning just be-
fore half past seven, the fever had en-
tirely disappeared.
The expectoration which had been
a bundant during the night was con-
sidered by the professor to be some |
what better, both in color and in SUBJ |
stance. The injections administered by |
DR.. Amici in the course of the night /
had produced the desired effect of |
keeping up the strength of the pontiff's
heart, although the general weakness
had increased.
The pontiff was able to take some
He greatly enjoyed some
yolks of eggs beaten up in Marsala
wine and old brandy, a concoction /
much liked by Italians. Professor
gave a fresh prescription
his morning aiming at facilitating ex-
oectoration The professor insisted on
complete rest and added:
Each patient must above all be his !!
own physician"
Italian Flag of Homage.
An Italian dirigible flew over St.
Peters and the vatican today. The oc
,upants of the dirigible waved the
italian flag as an act of homage to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
Big BANK IS CLOSED.
Comptroller Says Norwich National
Has InsoIvent Connections.

Washington, April 16.-The First
National bank of Norwich Conn, was
closed today by order of it's directors
and National Bank Examiner n. s.
Dean, has been placed in charge. Ad-
vices to the comptroller of the cur
rency say the bank was closed because
of the relations of its president with
an insolven commercial concern.
The Thames Loan and Trust COM
pany of which Franklin S. Jerome,
president of the First National bank
which was closed today, is also presi-
dent, closed its doors this afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
Tomorrow Will Be Fine, Too.

This is another delightful balmy
day with temperatures averaging 13
degrees above normal for this date.
The sunshine and moderate tempera-
istence with remarkable rapidity. The
sky is clear over the entire Mississippi
valley today. More weather of the
same brand is the prediction for
Thursday. The Missouri river stage
today is 21.9 feet the bankfull stage
is p feet. The stage of the Kaw at
Topeka is but SIS feet, below normal
for this season of the year. The wind
is blowing at the rate of II miles an
hour from the south. The hourly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-16
RUIN LAKE CONTRARY.
Missouri River Overlooking Into st.
Joe's Famous Summer Resort.

ST. Joe, April 16.-The Missouri riv-
er is overflowing into Lake Contrary
near here and the farmers in that
vicinity have begun to move to higher
ground 1t is feared the channel may
change its course and destroy the lake
for many years a popular summer re-
sort The river banks have been cut
to within 800 feet of the lakes banks.