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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Wilson Will Resign March 4.

Trenton, n. J.. Feb. 25.-wood-
row Wilson resigned the Governor
ship of New Jersey at / o'clock to-
day, TO take effect at noon on Satur-
day. March !. The Governor wrote
his resignation in his own hand and
sent 1t by Secretary Tumulty to Da-
vid S. Crater. Secretary OF State.
At the same time he sent a message
to both Houses of the Legislature
notifying them of his act.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

These onions are not uniform In size
but the quality is excellent. Some
growers assert their punches, put
ting some small ones in with the
big fellows for the convenience Of
the housewife.
snap does not hurt them except to
retard growth and we find that the
sets must be placed in the ground
and pushed along for the market at
the earliest possible date to meet
the first demands, which, before town
gardens begin to bear, are brisk.
Our onions are placed on the
market as soon as the bulbs begin
to show slightly rounded bottoms and
our customers prefer them at that
stage rather than when the bottoms
are nicely rounded and the onion
flavor more pronounced. The extreme
tips Of the bunch only are clipped to
give q heater appearance and they
are tied well down onto the tops that
tt| string may not cut into the tender
part.
AS our orders are usually sent In
the day before, the onions are pulled
In the evening and left standing bot
toms down in tubs of water over
night. The water 1oosens the rotten
outside skins, which may be easily
slipped down and the roots clipped
(uot too closely or the cut ends will
curl back with stout sharp knife.
The soaking over night is a valuable
labor-saver especially when large Or
ders must be delivered for the early
morning trade.
Our onions are sent to market In
lots of a dozen punches each, wrap
ped IN plain wrapping paper and tied
loosely with stout cord, to prevent
dust from settling on them In tran
sit. The yellow Danvers variety is
our favorite for green onions. BE-
cause of their quick and uniform
growth, fresh white color and mild
flavor.
PROFESSIONALLY 1t pays to be parti-
cular when preparing vegetables for
market for those of the freshest and
neatest appearance are always sought
for while the careless peddler, who
brings in half cleaned, uneven
punches. sometimes none to fresh
and covered with dust, has some to
take back.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

human system, which stimulates the
flowing action of the blood through
the veins, especially at the pont where
the vibrator is applied.
The system Of imparting this vibrs
tory action to buds and blossoms has
been worked out and patented by
Herman L. Darling of Delta, Colo. II
comprises the installation in the tree
of a small electric motor having q
trembling rotary motion and con
nected by transmitting wires to an
electric current.
During the months Of April and May
when the orchard is subjected to sud.
den freezes, by means of this system.
a vibratory trembling motion Is i'm
parted to all limbs of the tree, trans
mitted to twigs and bulbs and this
motion starts the sap to circulating
invigorates the buds and strengthens
them against the killing effects of the
frost
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

Preferable to Keep Animal 40 Near
0rass or Vegetable Diet az Poe
aibIs-Roots Urged.
Dy r O. wEATHrRsrosE,

By p o. wEATHEEsTOgEl
Grass and vegetable matter are the
most natural foods for pigs. although
they viii eat and can digest a great
variety OF things. The nearer o. SOW
can be kept TO grass or vegetable
diet the healthier she will be, and this
system La preferable TO dry, rich foods
consisting mainly Of grain, barley or
other meals.
Bran Ia most useful when grass ia
not available, but where 1t Is not pos
sible TO give sows grass run, lucerne.
tares and other green forage crops can
sometimes be substituted.
Roots, except that mangels must not
be given at all freely as narrowing ap-
proachee or the pigs are almost GER
tain TO be bern dead, are useful and
where there is large garden 1t will
provide a. great deal OF vegetable stuff
that can be advantageously employed
FOR in-pig sows~-stuff. too, that would
be otherwise wasted. Large quantities
OF dry grain. and especially corn and
barley, must be avoided as too heat
'"soJ 0AAN AiStCl Il
slaughter-house refuse-indeed animal
matter in any forEn-are also bad, and
may, 1t is said, be an exciting cause
Of cannibalism.
When at grass or getting green
forage or garden stuff, few old beans
or some dry corn may be given once
or twice a week.
The food for the in-pig SOW for the
last week or so of her time should
be as nearly as possible that on which
she will be fed for three or four weeks
after she is narrowed. A well-known
breeder says:
I'VE have ceased to give barley or
other meal to our sucking sows until
the pigs are at least month old. Our
newly narrowed sows are fed sharps,
or what is locally termed thirds, mid
dlings, etc., and varying amount Of
bran, determined by the richness Of
the sharps, the number of the litter
and the age Of the sow, also condi-
ton" His recommendation for feed
ing the in-pig SOW is: vegetable food,
with little dry grass, beans, peas or
corn until within a week of farrow-
ing"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Planting for Future Seed.

Few farmers feel that they have
time to give to an elaborate corn
breeding plot, but none Of them Is SO
busy that he can't take time to select
the best hundred ears in his supply OF
seed, and, after testing to be sure of
its vitality, plant in plot on the south
or west sides OF his main field.
Doing this viii not only simplify the
matter Of selecting the seed ears next
fall, but the location of the best and
most thrifty type of corn In the posi-.
ton mentioned will mean that much
OF the remainder of the field will be
fertilized by the tassels on these bet
ter stalks.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Destruction of Rats.

There are three methods which may
be employed in the destruction OF
rats: ID Hunting, (2) trapping. (3)
the use of poison or rat virus. There
is not much to be said about the first
of these methods. Most residents in
the country are acquainted with the
rafting instinct of terriers, and with
the employment OF ferrets and a
knowledge of the practice can better
be obtained by experience than by
description. AS regard traps, the
spring trap which kills the rat ar once
when the spring is released is the
best. Another good kind Is the wire
trap, on the eel basket principle.
which the rat can enter easily when
attracted by the bait, but cannot
leave.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
UnfavorabIe Soils.

Clay soils are unfavorable to vege
tation because the soil is too close and
adhesive to allow the free passage OF
air or water to the roots of the plants.
It also obstructs the expansion OF the
fbers of the roots. Sandy soils are
unfayoravle because they consist OF
particles that have too little adhesion
to each other. They do not retain
sufficient moisture for the nourish'
ment of the plants. They allow too
much solar heat to pass to the roots
Chalk soils are unfavorable because
they do not absorb the solar heat, and
are, therefore, cold to the roots of the
plants.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
PROTECTS BUDS FROM FROST
Colorado Man Conceives Idea of PIac-
ing Electric Motor in Tree to
Cause Vibration.

A recent invention relates to a new
system Of motor operated tree vibra-
ton for saving buds and blossoms
from frost.
The new system aims to create In
fruit trees a movement Of the sap to
the buds and blossoms that tends to
vitalize them enough to resist the at
lacking blight Of frost. This move
ment Of the sap might be called
capillary action, and can be likened
to the gentle exercising action of an
electric vibrator instrument on the
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

this the screen door is placed It Is
then sprung down in the center and
held in place with a wooden clamp.
slipped over the door, and the table
top or board.
The wire cloth is tackled to one end
Of the door, and pulled al tight as
possible with the hands. and tackled
to the opposite end, the clamp 4 IN
then removed, and the door allowed
to spring back to its normal shape.
A little experimenting will soon
tell how wide the pieces BIB should be
20 properly stretch the wire. For the
screens over the windows they will of
course not be SO wide. This method
is easy.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Necessity for TESTING Seed.

Good seed corn Is the key to getting
good stands Of corn. A good stand Of
corn Is necessary to secure good
yields Owing to the wet fall OF 1911
there Ii now much doubtful seed corn
In the country.
One cannot afford to plant corn any
year. much less this year, without
testing. The singie-ear method of
testing soed corn II the only practical
method
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

lighted In the story. nor why IL has
touched the palate of modern fiction
readers. Neil Twoney has stuck
faithfully TO the text OF Mrs. Por-
ter's story; every character has been
brought out In bold relief in the
play, and where the picture was in
the minds eye OF the reader. IL will
now be in the actual line OF vision.
The great "Limberlost swamp" in
which "Freckles" takes hold OF life,
and forms his nature friendships, in
realistically shown. IL is a beautiful
stage picture with the thickness OF
the swamp forming a dark massive
background below, while above tog-
er gigantic trees. A knowledge OF
perfect stage lighting makes this ef-
feet possible.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
TO RECOVER SCREEN DOORS
Carpenter Has Method That 10 Not
Only Easy, but Very Quick
Stretches Wire Tight.

The man In the country finds 1t Is
a rather difficult job to repair screen
doors and windows, as the wire is
very hard to stretch tight. The car
penter, however, has a method that is
not only easy, but very quick as well.
and 1t never fails to stretch the wire
tight.
The illustration shows two carpen-
ters' horses, which Of course are not
absolutely necessary, as the work may
be done on a work bench, table. or
even on the floor.
Two Pinch or 3-inch pieces Of board
are set on edge as shown at BIB. On
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Makes the Nation Gasp.

The awful list OF injuries on q
Fourth Of July staggers humanity.
Set over against IL. however. In the
wonderful healing. by Buckien's Ar
MICA Salve. OF thousands who suffer
ed from burns. cuts. bruises. bullet
wounds or explosions. It's the quick
healer OF bolts. ulcers, eczema. sore
lips or piles. twenty-five cents at
all druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Harvesting Alfalfa Early.

Some experienced alfalfa growers
claim that harvesting before the new
shoots for the following crop are suni-
GENTLY strong to Withstand the sun
shine, which Is suddenly allowed 10
come upon them when the former
crop is removed, viii result In the fol-
lowing crop turning yellow.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
How 70 KIN crsssboooer

Since live grasshopper win eat q
dead grasshopper a Missouri farmer
mixed Paris green and bran together
and let a grasshopper eat it II died.
and 20 ate II up and they died: 400
ate these 20 and they died; 5000 ate
those 4e3 and they died; 10000 sts
those 5000 and they died and khs
eArmsr was troubled no morsI
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Draft Horses Scarce.

A. B. Afford, transfer man or
Philadelphia, states that while sta
tistics show a larger number OF
horses in the United States than ever
before, 1t is harder to get hold OF a
good draft animal at a fair price than
it was fifteen years ago when he could
buy all he wanted for from 800 to
s125 and today he cannot get horses
of the same kind for $2ea or $3.50.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
AGENTS WANTED.

We waat agents - represent Tha
Caucasian In every county whore No
are not already represented. writs
u for sample copies and terms 20
agents. Our terms are vsry liberal
and you can make good money by de-
voting your spare time % the work
Address. THE CAUCASIAN.
Raleigh. N.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Poor Seed Unnrofitahis.

The loss from planting neglected
seed corn reduces or destroys the
profit on the corn crop Of each indk
vidual farmer, and In the aggregate
Il an annual loss to the country ok
many millions OF dollars.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
THE
THE
international Correspondence Schools

THE
international Correspondence Schools
OF SCRANTON, PA.
New i. @. S. Course TO Qualify q. o.
Civil Service Post-Onice Inspectors.
Because OF the Importance and re-
sponsibility OF the position OF Post
ONCE Inspector the Department In
constantly on the lookout for persons
qualified to take the examination.
The examination Is non-competitive.
so that 10 secure appointment IL In
only necessary TO pass with credit
able rating.
An allowance of $500 a day In
made for expenses while travelling.
Enroll In the Civil Service. Special
Course to prepare for the position Of
Post-office Inspector.
For full information. fill out the
coupon below and mail IL to our Raj
eigh Office.
James ID. Cassidy, Manager, l. @. C.,
Hotel Bland. Raleigh, n. q.
Dear Sir:-Please send me infor-
nation as TO how ! can become a
--- mention posi-
tion) b. spare time study without
leaving my present work until ] am
qualified.
Ny name Is.
Street and No.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Beet Cron Shortage.

4 shortage of "a per cent In report
ed In the European beet sugar croR
German authority says the yield wm
only show SIX million tons.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27
Chance for Better Farmers.

Chance for Better Farmers.
There is a chance for Us all 10 be
better farmers than We are. The need
is great, and the road Is not blocked
with traffic 1t does not as rule 20
that way.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

tion) b. spare time study without
leaving my present work until ] am
qualified
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1913-02-27

Dear Sir:-Piease send me infor-
nation as TO how ! can become a
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
A TASTE OF WINTER.
Afforded Yesterday When Blizzard Came
Out of the West.

The weather man delivered his first
bona fide consignment of winter early
Sunday morning, when four-inch car
pet of snow came down within the space
of few hours. The storm came on the
heels of Saturdays spring like weather
and served for time at least to revive
the waning hopes of lumber men and
Others who are relying on runners to
do their winters teamng. A short re-
cess of clear atmosphere gave way to a
small blizzard later in the forenoon and
it was nearly twilight when the sun
made its second appearance. The snow
fell on icy sidewalks and during the
greater part of the day pedestrisnism
was precarious undertaking and a
number of falls of more or less se-
rious nature are reported Snow con-
cealed the icy spots and ii was hardly
an infrequent spectacle to see an m-
wary traveller fioundering to regain his
equilibrium, only to fall and take the
count
Thus far the only accident that called
for the services of physician occurred
on Highland avenue, where Sylvester II.
Barnes, resident at No Is on the
avenue, slipped and fell as he was GO
ing from his home to the sidewalk. He
to crawl into the house. where
a physician was summoned, The lat
ter was unable to ascertain whether
any bones had been broken, although Mr..
Barnes complained of pains in his side
and il was thought that a rib or per-
haps two ribs had been fractured. To-
lsv Mr.. Barnes was resting comfortably,
although he still suffered from the ef-
feets of the fall He viii be confined to
the house for several days.
Teamsters and farmers appeared on
the streets to-day with sleds and il /
seemed to be the general opinion of 1
al that few weeks sleighing would be |
IN order now. Not too much reliance, /
lowever is placed on the snow prophets, .
'or the weatherwise figure that the sun
5 warm enough to reduce almost any /
all of snow within a few DAYS.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. X. Hutchinson of East
Hill Given Genuine Surprise.

A genuine old fashioned surprise party
was perpetrated on Mr.. and Mrs. L. X.
Hutchinson of east hill Saturday even
ing when about IS of their friends and
neighbors took possession Of their home
to remind them that it was their 18th
wedding anniversary. After the FIRST
shock of surprised amazement had
passed, Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson re-
sponded nobly TO the occasion and made
the invaders welcome.
The evening was very enjoyable one
for all with music and games for en-
tertainment, f. $. Kent and Miss Hazel
Hack of the Cobble hill school sang two
duets in their usual pleasant manner
Refreshments were served, after which,
in behalf of the company present and
other friends, +. C. Bancroft presented
the host and hostess handsome library
table, two rockers and sum of money,
as slight tokens of remembrance and as
an apology for the uneeremonious visit.
Mr. Hutchinson replied feelingly and
expressed much gratitude and pleasure
for the interest his friends had shown.
The success OF the undertaking was
due to the effort of Mr.. and Mrs. i. L.
Perry and Mrs. L. Z. Owen.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
HARTFoRD's FINANCIAL STANDING
More Money Spent for Schools Because
of New Building.

White River Junction, Feb. 24.The
annual report of the town OF Hartford,
just issued, shows for the year 1912 a
total expenditure of Ss4,9lT.l6, with re-
ceipts of Sl0,93325, making a net ex-
pense of S73,9s39l The net amount OF
taxes raised is $67 ,340s4. The tax rate
has been 81. The total expenditure OF
the school department has been S46,-
720.lS which includes some Sl2 500 paid
toward the new school building in proc
ess OF erection at Wilder village. The
number Of pupils in the schools is al0,
The highway account standss At total
expense OF Sl9,s77 80, receipts Of S.
ACT 90; and net expense Of Sl6,4l050,
During the year there have been 81
marriage certificates issued, and there
are records of l2l births and 20 deaths.
The warrant for town meeting contains
IA articles One relates to the accept
ance and maintenance by the town of the
short span OF the Wilder bridge across
the Connecticut river above the dam at
Wilder and another article bears on the
purchasing of piece of ground near the
West Hartford school to be used as a
play ground for the pupils of the gram
mar school.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
REWARD OF 500 OFFERED.
No Trace of c. e. Hurley, Evarts Man
Last Seen Feb. s.

Evarts, Feb. 24.--No news has been
received of c. 4. Hurley, the missing
station agent and postmaster, who left
home Feb 8. The family has offered a
reward of 800 for information leading
to the discovery of Hurley, dead or
alive, such information to be sent the
family or Sheriff James H. Kiniry of
Windsor, VT.
Hurley who is 81 years old, had been
station agent since he was Is. He is
treasurer of the Building association and
treasurer of the Village Improvement
society, knight Templar and a mem
Der of Mt. Sinai temple, Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, of Montpelier.
The following is a description of C.
Edward Hurley; Weight, l75 pounds;
height, it. IL in; size Of hat, I;
gloves, 0; collar, l5h; shoes, ~; watch
gold hunting easel, No. 93l9, works
l.397,7l4; thin mixed gray hair, grayish
brown eyes; two goldcapped teeth on
left side OF upper jaw; two gold-capped
teeth on lower jaw; several scars on
right arm from elbow to wrist.
When he left home he wore dark
blue serge suit, black overcoat made at
White River Junction, high black laced
gold stickpin with stone.
Hurley was last seen leaving the train
at Northampton, Mass, Saturday night,
Feb. s. about 10 o'clock. His affairs
are said to be in excellent condition.
his accounts being absolutely correct
and all funds intact.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
PETIT JURORS DRAWN
For the March Term of Washington
County Court.

Sheriff Frank Tracy announced to-day
the petit jury list for the March term
of Washington county court, as fol-
lows:
II. X. Bush and w. c. Quinlen, Barre
City; w. W. BelviIle of Granteville and
A. G.. Coleman of East Barre, Barre
Town; George A. Lathrop of Montpelier
and A. II. Stewart of Northfield, Berlin !;
n. NJ. Bliss, Cabot; ID. w. Wilber of So.
Woodbury. and n. A. Smith Calais; A.
II. Graves of Waterbury, DuXbury; T..
d. Barton OF Montpelier and L. d. Co.
burn, East Montpelier; John Mckay of
Waitsfield and L. J. Nelson of More
town, Fayston; Eugene n. Buck and
Daniel +. McGovern, Montpelier; I. j.
Ferris and w. p. Gleason, Moretown;
II. J. Bullock and j. w. Mears, Marsh
field; Harry G.. Carr of Montpelier and
0rson limerick of Putnamsville, Middle
sex; George Denny and G. B. j. Ed
wards, Mortified; John A. Foss and
Edward +. Nye, Plainfield Harry w.
Tilden. Northfeld Emery g. Somerville
and Hiram f. Stoddard, Waitsfield; A.
n Buzzell and NJ. p. Goodspeed, War
rem; James T. Thurston of Waterbury
Center and b. Z. Wallace, Waterbury;
A. L. Benjamin of South Woodbury.,
Clarence NJ. Chandler and
Frank King, Worcester.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
WAITSFIELD.

James Taylor, son of Mrs. Mary Tsy'
lor, from Texas, is visiting his sister
Mrs. Walter Moriarty, and leaves Tues.
day for st. Albans.
Miss Ruth Joslin, Harold Joslin. Harry
McAllister, Lena Bettis and Dwight JOS
lin have the measles.
A. II. Bowen, who has been home from
Windsor. recovering from bronchial
pneumonia, is so far improved that he
hopes 10 return this week.
NJ. J. Waterman attended the ice races
in Montpelier last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Bigelow were in
Warren last Thursday.
Supt of Schools Robert Palmer of
Waterbury was in town last week, visit
ing schools
Miss Alice Bushnell viii conduct the
teaehers' examination. to be held Thurs
dsy and Friday. Feb. q and >, in the
grammar room Of the village schools.
Leon and Lena Fisk Of Northfield
visited C. A. Reed and family last week.
The friends Of Mrs. Grace Fielder
Schaud vii be glad 70 hear she Is gain
ing At the Massachusetts, state sana-
torium for tuberculsT patients, at Rut-
land. Mass
Nrs Rowland Russell has been suf-
fering with an absoess on her face.
Merritt Bragg. who had an operation
on his knee in Burlington last week, is
doing well
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-02-24
YOUNG WOMAN A SUICIDE.
Attended Dance Saturday Night and
Went Home and Took Gas.

| West Concord, n. H., Feb 24-Maiia
Walkila, aged Fl years, Finnish girl
committed suicide some time late Satur'
day night or Sunday morning by gas
She was employed as domestic at the
home of Walter Darrah of AZ Perley
street and her dead body was found by
Mr.. Darrah Sunday morning. The med
ical examiner was summoned, and he
pronounced the case one of suicide.
Previously Sergeant Wallace and Officer
Silsby had viewed the body.
The story of the tragic death of the
Walkila girl, recounted in chronological
order, shows that she went to Finnish
dance Saturday night and returned to
her home about 80 o'clock. 1t has
been learned that there was some sort
of disturbance at this dance. The
girl went with local young man, but
he states that there was no trouble of
any kind between them.
She went to her room in the Darrah
house, then went down to the kitchen,
where she turned on all the gas jets
in the gas cooking stove, as well as
those on the lighting fixtures. She then
lay down on the floor in the position
in which she was later found.
Mr.. Darrah was awakened by the
smelling of gas, and on opening the
kitchen he found the girl dead. note
found in the girls room, addressed to
another Finn woman in this town, stated
that mo one was to blame but herself"
that no one cared for her and she didn't
care for anybody, and in general it ap-
peared to be case of disappointment
with life