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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-05-27
AUSTIN FLOOD TRIALS MOVED.

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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

lier part of my visit, about this Won
derful little dog. so one afternoon he
borrowed the dog for a squirrel hunt
in the woods near town.
I went along more to please my
brother than because / expected much
success, for l did not believe we
could find any squirrels so near town.
Beside | did not think the wood
was very good squirrel hunting
ground, even If 1t had been at a dis,
lance from town, for the land was fiat
and poor, covered with a growth of
post oak and blackjacks.
Then 1t was somewhat near the
prairie, where / knew there were no
squirrels. There were no hickory
trees. nor chestnuts, nor pecans, and
did not see what squirrel could live
on in that fat, uninviting reach o.
scrub timber and thin clay soil
But before we got two hundred
yards from the home OF the boy who
owned the dog that little flee" began
to distinguish himself He threw him.
self into the woods and began liter
ally to tree squirrels as fast as We
could shoot them out of the trees.
A few sharp 'yip yipping' barks
and the squirrel was freed, and when
we shot it out the little dog hardly
noticed 1t but dashed of after another
squirrel. And he would simply stand
and watch rabbit run away from
him and never show the least inclina-
ton to chase It.
We were in those fiat post-oak
woods not two hours, and we got
twenty-six squirrels, and had to take
the little dog by the collar at last
and carry him home to make him stop
hunting.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
PECULIAR FEATURE OF VIXEN
They Do Not Disturb Game Near
Breeding Haunts.

There is a very peculiar feature In
connection with all predaceous crea-
lures, both furred and feathered.
when breeding. and it is that they do
not. appear to interfere with gams
near their breeding haunIs.
Even a vixen will leave the earth
containing her cubs, pass right
through rabbits feeding near. and
never make an attempt to catch one:
although half mile distant she Will
chase down an unfortunate rabbit
and return with it to her youngsters.
This habit of the fox is pointed out
as a proof of the animals cunning.
and her desire to curry favor with
the owners of game and poultry near
her nursery, for were she to commit
extensive depredations there the loss
es she occasioned would be resented
and she and her youngsters would
soon be destroyed.
However, the vixen's motive for
leaving things around her earth IN
touched is not that with which she Is
credited; were she to make cie2r-
ance there little would be left for her
cubs when they commence to hunt on
their own account, and it is untouched
for their benefit
When the cubs are able to wander
a little from the earth there is \
speedy disappearance of the rabbits.
ETC., near. rendered all the more rapid
because the vixen has passed among
them and they have grown to ignore
foxes.
The active cubs give them rude
awakening. 1t is the instinct Of moth
er love which induces vixen to re-
serve provender close by for her
cubs.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
FAMILY SECRETS.

The case had reached a critical
stage. Even the judge seemed to
awaken to live interest in the pro-
ceedings, for the most important wit
ness was about to be cross-examined.
so you are the lady's maid2" began
the relentless barrister. Yes, sir. 4"
And where were you at seven o'clock
on the evening In question:" II was
In my lady's room, sir" For what
purpose?" Il was dressing my lady's
hair, sir" The barrister leaned for
ward and spoke slowly and impress
sively. NOW, think" he said, II
want you to be very careful In an
swering this question: Was or was
not your mistress in the room at the
time ?"--Argonaut
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
RIDDLES

Why Is an amiable and charming
girl like one letter in deep thought.
another on its way towards you. an
other bearing a torch. and another
singing psalms?
Because she is Amusing, Becoming.
Dlighring, and N-chanting.
What is the difference between q
bell and an organ?
One rings when it's told ttolledl.
but the other will be blowed first
Why ia love like potato?
Because 1t springs from the eyes.
Why are young ladies so partial to
sunset and twilight?
! Because they are daughters OF Eve
When is a schoolmaster like man
with one eye?
When he has vacancy for a pupil.
What kind Of a robbery may be said
to be not dangerous?
A safe robbery.
What is the difference between 100
and 1000?
Q tnaught).
Those who have me not do not wish
for me, those who have me do not
wish Z, lose me, those wno gain me
have ME no longer.
A lawsuit
What brakeman IL most inatten-
tive to business?
A tailor. because he is always .-eut-
ting oslt-"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
TROTS IN LlFELIKE FASHION
Legs and Head Of Beast Made to
Move as Jockey Seems to Urge
Him-Operated by Crank.

An amusing toy in the form OF
galloping horse has been designed by
a Kentucky man. 1t is particularly
appropriate these days when mechan-
ical toys are absorbing the youth OF
the land, The body of the horse is
fixed to a standard rising from the
case. but the forelegs and hindlegs are
pivoted to the body and at their mid
die joints. The tail and neck are also
pivoted to the body and the body OF
the jockey is pivoted at the hips. The
horses feet are fastened to swing
ing shafts that operate in the base by
means of a rotable gear. AS one shaft
backward each carrying with it
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Darkiy Hlnted.

Somebody was talking to 8 newly
married couple who were spending
their honeymoon at Scarborough.
You mustn't leave Scarborough un-
til you've seen the cemetery" he said;
its well worth visit"
They said they would CO. but for
got about 1t until too late. Then the
young wife reproached her husband.
George" she said, you haven't
taken me to the cemetery yet
We'll, dear was the reply, that
is pleasure l must have in the fu-
ture!"-Pearson's
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Growth In Grace.

The Christian life is and must be a
growing life. an ever increasing growth
In grace and in the knowledge OF
Jesus Christ our Lord. Only as we
live in. him and seek to know and do
his loving viii can we mark real prog
ress In character and life. mot any
kind Of life," says one. should be our
aim; not just breathing and working,
but to SO live that God is pleased with
us; to SO live as to 1T into his plan
for men; tc worl. together with him,
that il life.n
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
erieved. but Polite.

Dorothy was so homesick at her
first party and cried SO bitterly that
the hostess mother suggested that it
would be better for her to go home.
Dorothy accepted the idea, but few
minutes later, upon answering a timid
ring at the door, the hostess found
Dorothy bathed in tears.
Well. Dorothy. / am glad to see
you again. Did you decide to come
back to us?'
"No'm'm; forgot ito say 1 h-h-had
such a nice time!"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
) - 81 ~
Gathered Smiles.
Far From II.

A temperance lecturer displayed to
his audience two geraniums. The first,
watered in the usual way. was beau
tiful and vigorous plant. But the 9th
er had been dosed with alcohol, and
its foliage was shriveled and sparse,
its stem twisted and its vitality de-
cayed.
Now, ladies and gentlemen" cried
the lecturer. what can you say to a
demonstration such as this?"
Its all right and IL l were a ger
anium," said a shabby man in the gal
lery. I'D stick to water exclusively,
but I'm not a geranium."
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Why She Hurried.

Dorothy had heard her mother talk-
ing OF Lent, and frequently noted the
word fast. but 1t conveyed an entire
ly different meaning to her from that
in which it was used. Dorothy's
mother observes Lent by fasting. but
evidently her daughter has not come
to understand the meaning of the
word%
On Ash Wednesday morning she
was doing little washing and iron
ing for her doll. and was going about
it in such hurry that her mother
inquired the reason
well. mother she replied isn't
this the day you have to do every
thing FAST"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

For decades aft
er Luther's refor-
nation, in Eng
land after the Wes-
ley revival, and in
this land and
Great Britain just
after the Moody
evangelistic cam
paigns, it would
not have been diff
dcult to answer
the que s t / o n:
What is 1t TO be
saved ?" for the an
swer would have
been uniformly:
ITO be redeemed
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Not Lone to Walt.

Little Max was SO restless and
fussy when his mother took him
downtown that he caused her no end
OF bother. Finally the mother ex-
claimed impatiently:
: We'll. young man, 1t will be cold
day when l bring you downtown with
me again"
Looking up into her face with per
feet innocence the youngster said:
Pretty soon 1t will be winter. won't
It. mamma"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Qisnracad.

Mrs. Tinkle-They say that Mrs.
Keaurich is becoming more popular
every day.
Mrs. Dimple-Yes, indeed, you
should have seen how mortified she
was a while ago when she learned
that her husband owned common
stock in railroad
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
TYE
CHILDREN
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rzas1.se' N-lESa. ]
VALUE OF WELL-TRAINED DOG
Beagle Hound, Not Much Bigger Than
Big Rat Terrier. Distinguishes
Himself on Hunt.
1Ry ISAAC NOTES

Last summer when on 3 vacation
trip to the old home / had a never
to-be-forgotten Saturday afternoon
squirrel hunt, which opened my eyes
to. the value of well-trained dog.
dog trained on one kind of animal
A neighbor boy owned one of these
beagle hounds. not much larger than
big rat-terrier
My youngest brother had had &
good deal to say to me during the ear
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Grammar as a Burglar Alarm.

Mrs. Hubb-1 allow my husband no
latch key. He rings and 1 ask who's
there; then he says: It's l." and I
open the door.
Mrs. Kawler-But suppose a thief
should ring and say the same thing
you'd be in fix.
Mrs. Hubb-Oh, thief wouldn't an
swer "it's 1; he'd say: TITS me-"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

Hes marrying you for your mon
ey," she sneered
Possibly" she retorted. IF you
only had million or two somebody
might propose to you some day"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
A Demonstration.

What's become of the old-fashioned
gentleman who used to say that he
was seventy years young'?"
"Oh. nowadays that type of old boy
doesn't say he is seventy years young
He proves it by dancing the tango"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Good Adv;nee

My son." said the old hunter, ''you
are starting out to earn your living as
a guide. Remember that some people
will want to see bear, while others
will want to see bear tracks"
Yes, dad"
IF they're satisfied with tracks,
don't try to show 'em bear"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Conversations.

isn't 1t horrible this scientific
proposition to kill idiots in their in
fancy?"
"All wrong. of course, but then
there would be none left to rock
boats"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
A Theory.

How do you suppose Steggins ever
came to write me such an deliberately
sarcastic letter about so slight mat
4er?"
Very possibly" replied Miss Cay
enne. "he has just employed a new
stenographer and is trying to show
on"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
SETTING an Example.

What made you name your infant
son John?'"
II want to simplify the city directory.
/ don't believe in encouraging people
TO give children the kind of fancy
names they give sleeping cars and
apartment houses"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
A Different Kind.

When William took dinner at the
home of his aunt one day he greatly
Felished the dessert.
What is it, Aunt Marie?" he in
CURED
"Suet pudding replied the aunt.
That's funny" he finally observed,
''aIl the SCOT we have at our house is
black"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
underestimatinu HlmseIf

That's valuable dog of yours
Yes. but he doesn't know he's a
valuable dog. Look at him scratching
yonder in that cheap dirt when he
might as well be up the boulevard
scratching in ground worth $500 front
foot
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Double Blow.

Young Mani should like to ask
your advice. sir. as to whether you
think your daughter would make a
suitable wife.
Lawyer-No. l don't think she
would. Five dollars. please!
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
GaIIopine Toy Horse.

foreleg and hindleg on the same side
of the animal The gear is operated
by means Of a crank and the faster
the crank is turned the faster the
horse trots, bobbing his head and wav-
ing his tail. while the jockey seams
to urge him.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Enceuraaement.

Dcbbs HAS the widow given you
any encouragement"
Hobbs Rather. When I-asked her
how long her husband had been dead.
abe said he'd been dead about long
Anough.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Heard at a Party.

Hostess-Won't you sing something
for US. Clara?
Young Woman (,nodestly) well,
III try.
Hostess-Yes. do try. at any rate
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Number Of Hairs on The Head.

Number Of Hairs on The Head.
German psychologist who counted
the hairs on different human heads
states that taking four heads OF hair
OF equal weight. the number s,f hairs.
according TO color, was as follows.
Red. $4,000; black. los, 900: brown.
los, 900; blond, 10000
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Thelr Ruslness DRAWBACK.

Il wouldn't invest In real estate in
m earthquake country"
why not?"
Because 1t is ali subject to ground
rents"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
RIaht: Of sunraoe..

Maggie in favor Of votes fer
wimmin. II it's only fer de ride!
ChimmieWot ride?
Maggie-Vv'y. I'd make EN- send
buzz wagon fer me. tsx take me ter
de polls, Puck
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Woman.

She may lack sense of hunor
AS some men seem glad to boast,
But we've never known her yet 10
Send brick by parcel post.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

Mrs. Smiths she lacking in tact!
Mrs. Jones-Why, if she had law
yer to dinner, she'd most likely intro
duce the subject of theology.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
Hope.

''Oh, may we hope?" the lovers say.
The silly geese! OF course they may!
There's nothing In life's horoscope
That's half so cheap as hope. sweet hope
Judge.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27
The Kiss at the Gate.

He kissed me at the gate" said she.
In speaking OF her lover.
Il never told OF it. but he
Repeated 1t twice over"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

TExT-Rev. 5:s-For thou vast slain
and hast redeemed us to God by thy
blood.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-05-27

Wifey-You know never have q
thing to wear.
Hubby-Why don't you try to get
position to play "Salome?"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-01
All. build 'Fsixes' -
but Cadillac.
Why?

Suppose you put that question to the
man who wants to sell you a 'Fsix." He
dare not say the Cadillac can't build a
good "six." You would laugh at that.
He will have to admit the public buys
all the "fours" the Cadillac can build
$4,000 this year. Then you natur-
ally ask, eff the public will buy so
many Cadillac Ffours,' why not other
tfours'?" Think that over. $685.: .
Most makers have changed to e'sixes"
to "get the business" They~haye help
ed in creating a mistaken demand
among. an unwise but getting-wise pub
lie. But the Cadillac has an assured
market for all the F''fours" it can build
and doesn't need to smother its judg-
ment for temporary gain. With its
two-speed rear axle the Cadillac has
all the fexibility and freedom from vi
bration which is true is a good "six."
On top Of that it has reliability, econ
omy and reliability that cannot be
built. into a six"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-01

allure, however, the gasoline In the
carburetor refused to vaporize
Naturally, no explosion could be Sc"
cured from the motor.
For the advantage Of the motorist
who occasionally finds himself in q
temperature arond zero, several tests
were made, the gasoline readily re-
spending to any external application
of warmth. The most effective, as
we'll as the most simple plan was to
place a rag, soaked in hot water, over
the intake. The car had been left
over night in the cold storage apart
ment, with the temperature at ~ be-
low zero. In the morning the rag
was applied and the motor starte@
promptly on the first turn Of the elec-
trio cranking apparatus.
This test also calls attention to the
fact that, by improved carburetion
supplemented by the electric starting
system, engineers have fully kept
pace with the steadily lowering
grades Of gasoline, generally on sale.
The motorist Of former times, even
with his advantage of highest gaso-
line. found winter starting more or
less trouble. On the other hand, the
modern improvements have reduced
cold weather starting to absolute sim
plicity, despite the vastly lower vapor-
izing point of the fuel.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-01

Detroit, Nov. Formal announce
ment Of a number Of important
changes in the Studebaker line was
made from the local headquarters Of
the corporation today. While the al
t~erations are not Of a sweeping nature,
they embody a number of extremely
interesting features.
The line for next year will be COM
prised OF two chassis types-a four
at $1,050, and a six" at $1575. Both
cars are fitted with left-hand steer and
center control. Each model carries a
two-unit electric starting and lighting
device as standard equipment. The
same type of full-1oating axle employ
ed on the six" is supplied with the
-four"
In both cars the gasoline supply has
been placed in the dash, permitting an
ideal feed to the motor without air
pressure, by means of gravitation.
Increased efficiency has been
throughout the keynote of the chas-
sis design. To get the maximum of
service out Of eac gallon of gasoline
has been the obvious endeavor Of the
Studebaker engineers.
The motors are Of the small-bore,
Jong-stroke type, of dimensions similar
to those of the remarkably successful
six of the past year. Considerable
attention has been given to improved
Carburetion. The position of the gas
oline tank permits the Studebaker-
Schebler ~carburetor to be mounted we'll
up on the side Of the motor, allowing
the use Of a very short intake manifold
n assuring plenty Of warm air for
the mixture. There is a dash adjust
ment, by means of which the operator
~ fIn n nv rnnSTr rArf41 -~l,,~
tor conditions at all times without
leaving his seat.
No less than thirteen Thinker roller
bearings are used to support the shaft
ing and axles Of the car, reducing fric-
ton and permitting adjustments so ac-
curate as to make gear operations al
most noiseless.
The Improvement in the electrical
equipment is marked and to a great
extent original. The electric motor
for cranking is connected to the front
N Of the drive shaft by a roller
chain, which W only while the
starting operation is in progress. The
generator is on the opposite side of
the motor and drives silently by a
shaft connected with the camshaft
gear. Shortage is in a six-volt battery
under the front seat. The battery also
furnishes current for ignition, timed
through a Remy distributor and raised
in tension by a coil at the front of the
motor.
In both cars brakes are fitted with
large, silent equalizers, snugly fitted
into slots in the frame. Running boards
are clean and carry no equipment.
The four-cylinder a in touring car
form has a generous five passenger
capacity and a wheel base of 1903
inches. This model also has UNDER
slung full elliptic rear springs and
32x3h inch tires all round.
The chief change in body design in
the six-cylinder model is in the posi-
tion Of the auxiliary seats in the tom
neau, which, when not in use, fold
compactly out of the way into a re-
cess built into the back of the front
seat. The new six" in touring form
seats seven adults.
Both "four'' and six are now COM
ing through the Detroit factories in
gratifying style. Sample cars will be
on the floors of all Studebaker dealers
IN a short time. .-.-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-01

Erwin Stelzer as relief driver. They
started from st. Louis Sunday morn
Ing, Aug. 81, at 3 o'clock. AT Kansas
City they were checked out by W. P.
M. Stevens, representative Of the
American Automobile club, at 5 a. m.
Tuesday and away they went for st.
Louis.
When they arrived at Fulton they
found Sheriff Shelley there armed with
a telegram from Columbia, the majes-
ty of the law and a warrant for their
arrest for speeding through Columbia.
They were taken to court at once and
fined $28.40. Then they induced the
sheriff to give them a certificate show
ing the time lost and to officially start
them again for st. Louis.
They arrived at the st. Louis line
at 8 minutes after 6. making their
elapsed time thirteen hours eight min
utes. Under the general practice, the
delay caused by their arrest of exact
ly two hours, being classed as AN act
of Providence" although they did not
SO term it, is deducted, sothat their
elapsed time is eleven hours eight
minutes. which reduces the former
record by n hour and forty-seven
minutes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-01

Motorists living in the northern and
central states are looking forward
with some anxiety to the advent of
cold weather and its effect on the
manner in which the present grades
Of gasoline will vaporize when the
crank is applied to a cold motor.
Some up to date information on
cold-weather starting has been de
veloped during the past summer by
experiments made in cold storage, I'M
der the auspices of the Studebaker
engineers. These experiments were
based on the ordinary commercial
grade of gasoline and, while some al
lowance must necessarily be made for
the dead air incident to refrigeration,
the tests will, it is believed, come
close to the actual condition which
will prevail this winter.
It was ascertained that the lowest
temperature at which gasoline would
vaporiZe from a piece of waste, soak
ed in the fluid and dropped on the
floor, was five degrees above zero.
At this temperature the Studebaker
SIX used in the tests. started han
Oily on the first turn of the electric
cranking system. Below this temper