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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09
HON. w. L. SHAW


Winton. Dec. 6.-Hon. " l.. shay.
one OF Hertford count@s most useful.
most distinguished sons died II has
home in Winton on Thanksgiving Day.
Fol near a half century he has been
foremost in the religious. social. bust
ness and political life OF this North
eastern section. He was born in
Iiertford county ~seventy-one years
age He has always made his home
there. His parents were William
and Sarah Jordan shaw. a strong
Cody couple. They were true types
OF our citizenship of the early days
OF the last century.
Before reaching his majority h.
answered his States bugle call TO
arms in her defense. His enlistment
was III Company D., 18th Regiment
n. c. Cavalry Troop. He Was sec
ond lieutenant of his company. His
record as a Confederate soldier was
brave and honorable. He SAW ser
vice in bloody battles, Brandy Sation.
Upperville, Petersburg. Gettysburg.
AppamattoX. He did not surrender
with Lees army. He and several
comrades escaped on that fateful day.
II fought for a cause he knew was
right He was very happy in re
unions of his comrades.
The most beautiful trait Of his long
life was his love for his fellowman.
No person ever heard him say d harsh
or unkind word of any one. His
hand rested in confidence in the hand
Of a friend. He never betrayed a
trust; he never disappointed any one.
No one has ever said, or could So
Il did not think Judge Shaw would
do that" He loved the good causes
s and supported them. He followed
/ the eternal ruths Of life. truth, viz
s tue. honor. honesty. industry. temper
ance and made them parts of his be-
ing. For half a century he was a
faithful and an earnest christian.
0 holding membership in the Missionary
: baptist church where he lived. Here.
too, his life was beautiful. Many
q times he was moderator Of West
( Chowan Association. He presided
: with inpartiality and capacity. As
chairman of many important com
: mittees Of his association. he sub
mitted able and comprehensive re-
ports, and supported them with III
structive and eloquent speech. He
r was a trustee Of Chowan College al
g Murfreesboro. He gave that glorious
e old institute his loving service. Forty
one years have gone since he mar
d ried Miss Mary Askew, daughter o
John q. Askew. They lived in per
feet happiness. She and their nobl,
and worthy children weep for hin
now. No man was more kinder ant
e loving than .he. Wife and childrer
can and do call him blessed.
Simple funeral services were helc
in his home. Rev. Charles W. Scar
IT boro read suitable passages from tn
scriptures. He and Revs. d. Z. Har
ris, c. L. DoWell and Mr.. Brinson Dor
testimony to his high character an,
,e Christian life. John r. Nann an
t Francis d. Winston spoke strongly o
4 his career as a citizen and Of his pub
In lie service.
The Is in the family bury
n ing grouI- the John q. Askc,
ia farm at Pitch Landing. Rev. -. !
Of Harris conducted the service. Friend
ID from distant places joined ~neighbor
to and riends in sad, silent tributes ;
ii this excellent citizen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09
HULLER
DIXIE

glad acclaim, peace on earth. and
good Will to men," A renewal Of
FORMER association, in the fraternal
spirit OF q true Odd Fellow. will bring
lt a new inspiration to press onward
10 greater achievement. | wish that
every one OF US might learn to more
fully appreciate the value Of cultiyat-
ing the spirit of fraternity. odd Eel
1oWship, in the true sense, does not
permit OF strife, or bitterness, be-
tween brothers., and no lodge can
succeed that is afflicted with warning
~factlOnS, or mischief makers of any
KIND. Nor can one expect the best
results without putting forth some
effort to expand. / would admonish
you, brethren, that Odd Fellowship is
a good thing, and we should all find
pleasure in pushing it along,-not by
any red fire effects" but in a quiet,
determined and u~nassuming way. And
we should not be content with secur-
ing new applications. There are
~ndr Of former members who
may be induced to return to the fold.
1t is a safe guess that mighty few
genuine d Fellows who have drop
ped out Of the order in the past have
ever felt exactly right about it. I
verify believe that many Of this class
are today waiting for an invitation
to return. The glad hand and a kind
word may accomplish wonders in
causing the wanderers to return
home.
The request for a special meeting
OF every lodge in the State on the
evening Of Thanksgiving was enc
ally observed and the outcome Of the
event in many sections has been most
gratifying. Of course, each lodge ha6
to be governed by the conditions an6
circumstances which confronted it a.
the time and it was not c%Onvenien
for a few of them to participate il
the simultaneous meetings suggested
In these, the regular meeting nigh
was made an occasion for manifesto
lions Of the true revival spirit ant
a desire to press onward in the for
ward movement, with renewed ;-ctivi
ty. Let the meetings Of all the lodge
during Christmas week be Of Xix
character and significance-on tn
regular meeting nights. And let u
remember, again. u big family q
orphan children at the home. A free
will offering should be taken in ever
!: lodge and forwarded to the superin
| tendent. For, after all, Odd Fellow
? ship is helping the "other fellow.
Our order has a great deal for Whic
it should be thankful this year an
expect to enumerate some OF tn
l more important accomplishments j
{ a future issue Of our paper.
In conclusion, l desire to expires
= my sincere appreciation of the &C
: operation given me in the effort
strengthen the order numerically an
for the interest manifested in TT
:. forward movement generally. 1t
gratifying to note the genuine frs
ternal spirit which appears to be a
tuating the brethren all over Mort
Carolina. 1t is, indeed, a great priv
\ lege we have Of connecting ourselv'
= with an order which has done
= much for the uplift Of the race.
IL
~ Anticipating results most hopef
= from the efforts now making for II
advancement of ODD Fellowship
- our midst. and with best wishes
g all for a happy Christmas seaso
- I am,
~ F~raternally yours,
- M. L. SHIPMAN.
~ Grand Master.
Raleigh, December 1, 1913.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09
ATTORNEY GENERAL
OF SOUTH CAROLINA
KILLS BY ACCIDENT
nv the Associated Press.l

Columbia, S. c., Dee. 6.-Thomas
II. PEBBLES, Acknowledgement OF South
Carolina, accidentally shot and killed
Robert Marshall, a negro at a CLUB IN
Columbia tonight. The Attorney-Gen-
eral was exhibiting a revolver to some
friends in the cafe, and as he was
about to pass the weapon to a com
panion the Hummer struck a n
and the revolver was discharged, the
bullet striking the negro who had just
entered the door. The negro died IN
a. few minutes. the bullet passing
Through his head. Marshall was che1
at the club cafe. An inquest Will De
held tomorrow. MI. PEBBLES is IN the
custody of a deputy sheriff.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09

Vera Cruz, Mex.-The British nag
shin Suffolk left here today for 1uA-
nan The transport Progreso SAIL
ed from Progreso with Zoo N
fantry and 800 conscrlpts 10
reinforce General Mas operating
against General Aguliar in the Oh
! region.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-12-09

Washington.-The purchase OF ad-
ditional land and enlargement Of the
~postoffice at Norfolk, Va. at
total cost Of sS25.OO0 would be pro
vided for in bills introduced IN the
Senate today by eSnator ant
in the House by Representative Hcl
lard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Winter Exercises.
rom the Cincinnati Times-star

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
This is the season of the year when
many a man goes into his chrysalis and
does not emerge again until the first
warm spring day. After a summer Of
tennis. golf. walking and other forms of
exercise. he decides to hibernate. as II
were, until the great outdoors again calls
him. He seems to think that an active
summer strikes a fair average for the
year and permits him to dispense with
winter exercise. A mans system re-
quires a certain amount Of exercise every
day, II 1t is to retain normal health. BY
this assertion violent exercise is not
meant. But your organs and muscles
demand that you indulge In sufficient
physical culture to send them the good,
healthy current of blood which Is essen
tial to their work in your behalf. and that
is what sitting In an Office chair and then
riding direct to your home In the even
ing will not do. Walking to your Office
in the morning or to your home in the
evening requires, as rule. but an addi-
tioral half.hour. II such exercise is not
attractive or 10 inconveniept, fifteen
minute classwork at a gymnasium will
accomplish even more because of the
greater number of muscles that are
scientifically brought into play. Squash,
hand ball. pin ball and other indoor
games offer attraction to those who de-
sire more ardent sports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
"Honoring" the Canal Builders.

There is an evident desire on all sides to
heap honors on Col. George w. Goethals,
Col. William c. Gorgas and those men
closely associated with them in the con-
struction of the Panama canal. 1t Is a
proper desire and all the honors sought
to be conferred have been richly earned.
1t was reported in The Star recently that
Representative Adamson, chairman Of
the committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. will recommend to the Presi-
dent that each officer who has served
as a member of the isthmian canal COM
mission be appointed governor Of the
Canal Zone in succession, beginning with
Col. George w. Goethals and including
Col William c. Gorgas. sanitary expert:
Lieut., Col. H. F. Hodges. Lieut.. Col.
William L. sibert. Lieut.. Col. David Du
B. Gaillard and Commander II. H. Ros-
seau, U. S. N
This has very pleasant sound, but
the waiting list OF governors-apparent
would be too long and age might dull
some of the officers appreciation Of the
honor. 1t is recognized that the honor
Of having actually participated in the
cleaving of the isthnus. the honor OF
having planned and brought to. finish
this stupendous enterprise. is far great
er honor than being appointed governor Of
the Canal Zone. an administrative ONCE
of no higher Importance than numerous
other administrative ofices. OF course.
1t will be very conspicuous office while
it is new. and the first Canal Zone gov
ernor will have q big spotlight shining
on him until the honeymoon of the At
lantic-P Pacific union wanes. Then he will
be merely an ordinary governor. and no
doubt many man will be appointed to
the governorship of the Canal Zone by
future Presidents as a reward for faith
full political service either in rounding
up convention delegates. influencing
votes or making handsome coptribu-
ton to the national campaign committee.
The honor Of being q creator OF the
canal Ia far above tho distinction Of b.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Always Reliable.

Oh. ives had a heap o talkin' bout de
tariff an its ways,
An dey say dar's goin' to be some mo
next year.
De white man is complainin bout de
taxes dat he pays
In a way dat's mighty sorrowful to
hear.
Dey tells us dat de money dat ives usin'
ism right
An dey's allus tindin' sumpin' new to
blame.
But Yves keepin' up our courage an
a-lookin' fob de light,
An wes g'inter hab Thanksgivin' jes'
de same.
Deres botheration loose on every corner
of de map;
De rumors is a-hyin' thick an fast;
De ladies is a-votin' and dey doesn keer
rap
Fob de clothes dat dey was wearin' in
de past.
It's cold up dar in Canada an hot in
Mexico,
An de way some folks is talkin' Is a
shame.
But de troubles, dey ain muffin to de
blessin's dat We know,
An ives g'inter hab Thanksgivin' jes'
de same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Executive Department Clubs.

The news of the day has it that Sec
rotary Lane of the Interior Department
proposes the formation of club, the
membership of which will be built up
from the working force of the depart
ment over which he presides. The plans
SO Tar as agreed on are to call this the
Home Club, because the Interior Depart
ment was formerly called the Home De-
partment to open the membership of
the club to employees of the department.
and their families, to lease building of
adequate size and equipment and to pro-
vide therein for dancing, moving pic
lures and other diversions which make
for good feeling and good fellowship
This department club idea if followed
out by the other government depart
ments would enrich the social life of the
capital, and no doubt be an admire BILE
thing for the department employees
Nearly everybody III Washington is a
member of a club or clubs. some for the
purpose of recreation some for intellec-
tual Improvement. but most in obedience
to that normal desire of modern men to
get together
Very often clubs composed of men and
OF women who work together all day do
not prosper. The members have had
enough of each others company by the
time the days work ends There is
often strong tendency to talk shop or
the gossip of the shop, in which it is ac-
counted good manners to manifest an in
terest even if it bores. But the govern
ment departments are big enough to
maintain clubs for recreation and i'm
provement associations which would be
an excellent thing for those of the en-
ployes who have clubable dispositions or
natures susceptible of development along
that line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25

The situation as to Mexico and the re-
ported position of the European powers
in the premises amply justify the an
nouncement that President Wilson is to
reaffirm the Monroe doctrine in terms ap-
plicabIe TO the present case.
At the same time, declaration of the
Monroe doctrine principle in application
TO Mexico will involve certain responsible
tiles which il is to be understood the ad-
ministration is prepared to assume. The
United States cannot. of course, warn of
all the other nations without standing
ready TO discharge the obligation involved
of restoring order in Mexico should the
situation require an application Of for
eign force. In other words. the United
States cannot merely affirm the doctrine
Of non-intervention by Europe and per-
init the turmoil in Mexico to continue in
definitely. resulting in the destruction of
foreign interests and the imperilins of
the lives Of -MeSicans.
\ note of inlpatience is observable in
some of the English press comments re-
garding the policy of this administration
toward Mexico the observation being
freely made that President Wilson owes it
to the European governments directly in
assurances of some distinct course of pro-
cedure looking to the restoration of or
der. The President, of course, cannot be
FASTENED in his handlin4 of this matter
by such comments. 1t must be assumed
that he is in the best position to judge
as to the state of affairs in Mexico. not
withStanding the personally undenied
though officially repudiated declaration of
the British minister at Mexico City that
the United States does not understand
the Mexican situation.
On the eve of the elections, which take
place tomorrow, there is no way to de-
termine the probable outcome That these
elections will constitute a universal test
of public sentiment or result in a full
free choice by the people for the fed
eral offices is not expected. They are
virtually discounted in advance by
Huerta himself, who in a formal state
ment has pointed out that errors may
occur in the balloting-'which are un-
avoidable when a people such as ours ex-
ercises the highest prerogative of citizen
ship and who notes the condition of
public excitement due to rebellion which
makes it impossible for the executive to
assume responsibility for the results
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
From the Philadelphia Press


Gov. Tener has selected a very strong
commission to carry out the idea of the
law passed by the last legislature to
plan the development Of the Philadelphia
suburbs. In the course Of time the in
corporation of these suburbs with the
city Is inevitable Even as 1t is they
are part of the metropolitan district,
their interests and associations are with
the city and 1t is only sensible that the
city plan and suburban plans should
match and supplement each other. An
attractive city invites residents and
keeps them. The planned city is not a
fad. 1t Is a science that has taken
Arm root in America and good results
have been manifested from it in older
countries. England is building many
model villages. In Germany cities which
few years ago were dump heaps Of
grimy industrialism have been trans
formed without the least interference
with business activity and to the bene-
fit of the public at large Boston. Chi
cago and New York have caught the
artistic spirit as is seen in the magnifi-
cent approaches and terminals recently
constructed. Philadelphia is behind none
of these In its civic vigilance. and the
opportunity to make the greater me-
tropolis second to none in its green and
spacious aspect Is before us.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Mr.. Bryan in New Jersey.

Surely no anti-Bryanite, democrat or re-
publican, will longer question Mr.. Bryan's
absolute loyalty to his chief. The visit
TO New Jersey and the speeches made are
proof that Mr.. Bryan has full confidence
in Mr. Wilson, and is iaboring and wish
ing FOR the success of the administration
Eulogy of Mr.. Wilson as a man was
high Appreciation of what he has done
In Office and what he has i'm mind to do
was warm. II the Jersey democrats-out-
side, of course. the Smith Nugent circles
were not thrilled they must be a cold
lot unworthy of a thrilling.
Mr. Bryan would not have been human
if he had forgotten while standing on
jersey soil speaking for democratic vic
tory under another his own experience in
the state when he was the party leader.
Three times Jersey voted against him
overwhelmingly. The local democrac y
would not accept him on any Of his plat
forms. but rejected him particularly on
his championship of free silver coinage
at 10 to /.
This paragraph is taken from press
report of Mr.. Bryan's speech at Camden
Thursday night.
Mr.. Bryan said he would have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Finance and Agriculture.

1t is urged against the Presidents cur
rency plan that the Secretary of Asri-
culture and the controller OF the cur
rency should not be members ex officio
of the board of government managers.
For illustration, take the case of the
present Secretary of Agriculture.
Mr.. Houston was chosen for his Office
because of his knowledge of agriculture.
He had made study of the subject and
was so highly regarded in agricultural
circles the President felt safe i'll inviting
him into the cabinet.
Naturally, Mr.. Houston was unknown
N political and in banking circles His
appointment took the politicians and the
bankers of his own state by surprise.
Some of them. as deeply engrossed in
their spheres of activity as he in his, had
never heard of him before. :. A prominent
Missouri politician travelled to Washing
ton on the same train with Mr.. Houston
without a suspicion that the latter was
on his way to accept signal honor at
the hands of the new President.
Now. suppose the currency law now
asked had been in existence at that time.
Suppose Nj Wilson in consider the
agricultural portfolio had been obliged to
take into account the financial as well as
the agricultural aspect of the case
Would his choice have fallen upon Mr.
Houston, whose equipment was solely in
the line of agriculture?
But more than that. Where could Mr.
Wilson have hoped to find his man i?
Who would have filled the bill? Who
had SO distinguished himself i'm both
finance and agriculture as to insure
equally good service to the government
as member of the board of national
managers of the currency of the country
and as Secretary of Agriculture?
1t is hardly necessary to point out that
the two subjects do not as rule attract
counting room finds his whole work the e.
He who trains for the farm. and makes
a success of his training. learns very little
about the counting room. William NJ
Evarts the first lawyer of his day, tried
also to be a farmer. and confessed to a
visitor TO his farm that his sweet milk
cost him almost as much as champagne
The Agricultural Department has grown
In size and Importance until 1t has be-
come one of great interest to the whole
country. The man at the head of it
should know his business. and finds album
dant business to occupy him. Mr.. Hous-
ton is in Office upon the highest recon-
mendation, and doubtless appreciates, and
will rise to. his opportunities Why,
therefore, burden capable man in the
field of his choice with heavy duties out
side that field?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25

elected President years ago but for tht
power OF certain persons to terrorlze tne
people and aid in producing and bringing
about panic
Many of those terrorizers were demo
Gratis, members of the Cleveland wing OF
the party, who feared that free silver
would wreck the country They did MOI
disguise their feelings and act under
cover and in a corner. but stood forth,
and on election day. for the reason given,
recorded their votes against their party
ticket
Mr. Cleveland himself. after leaving the
White House, became a resident of New
Jersey and never halted in. or lessened
his hostility to Mr.. Bryan. His influence
was thrown against Mr.. Bryan as long
as he lived.
But Mr. Wilson not only ceased to be
hostile. but became disciple of Mr..
Bryan. The wish he at one time ex-
pressed. that Mr.. Bryan might be
knocked into a cooked hat" was changed
into a panegyric Of the man, who during
years of party strife and uncertainty had
remained true to the real principles OF
advanced and advancing democracy.
That panegyric. pronounced at public
dinner eaten In this town six months be-
fore the Baltimore convention was held.
paved the way for the nomination made
at Baltimore; and since then Mr.. Wilson
and Mr.. Bryan have been as brothers,
consulting together, acting together, and
in every way showing bygones to be by
cones. and settled purpose 10 90 on to-
gether. hand in hand
1t may have been eXcusable for some
men TO question Mr. Bryan's motive in
accepting a seat at the cabinet table.
Politics is a selfish game, and advantage
is often sought But Mr. Bryan IS en-
titled to the benefit of the record and
so far the record has shown him 10 be
square in all his dealings With the Pres
tdent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Imitation

limitation is the sincerest hattery,
said the ready-made philosopher.
We'll. replied the Unconditional per-
son, of course an imitation tive-cent
piece is an expression of admiration for a
regular nickel. But it isn't any compli-
ment to the innocent bystander it gets
passed off on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25
Keepinp Up Lies Interest.

This fact serves to lessen lifes various
cares
contain EN-:
The less a man knows of the nations
affairs,
The more willing he is to explain EN-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25

ing a governor of the completed work.
Canal Zone will be only list of names.
but the builders of the canal will live In
their work and all the generations VIII
pay them the tribute of grateful and re-
spectful thought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25

UIn order TO avoid DELAYS account or
PERSONAL absence. letters 10 THE STAR should
rot be addressed 10 any individual connected
With the office. but simply 10 THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
tenor purpose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-25

fering any advice on pending currency
legislation. Possibly it fears that some
enthusiast in enlarsing postal RESPONSE
bilitiss will advocate compromise by ar
ranging to transact the nations entir,
banking business al the stamp windows.