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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11

THIS Little balsa is riding the waves
i on top of the world. It is one Of
the strange sailboats which the In
dams use for fishing and transporta-
ton on Lake Titicaca. South America
the highest naviga5le lake in the
world. lying Is. 500 feet above sea level
between two chains of mountains. the
loftiest of which are almost 1000
feet high. The Indians. by an in
g%enious method handed down through
the centuries build their balsas by
binding together the reeds and rushes
found along the shore and f%ashioning
them into a canoe-shaped craft topped
by a graceful reed sail. These boats
are exactly like those in which the
meas sailed across the lake to the
sacred Island o. the Sun in the days
when its streets flashed with silver
and its tempe End palace glittered
with gold and precious stones.
AS e concession to modern times a
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11
Cardui Helped Lady
For Nervousness and
Run-D Down Condition

ST have taken Cardui several
times for weak, rundown condi-
ton and it has helped me-" writes
Mrs. Walter M. Coulon, of Forsyth,
Ga. 81 was nervous and suffering
from a weak condition. There
were days when I had to lie down
during the day. I sent for six bot
ties of Cardui, as it had helped me
before. Cardui gave me strength,
stopped the nervousness and helped
me in every way."... Cardui may
be just what you need. It can't do
you any harm, so why not try it?
Thousands of women testify Car
dui benefited them. If it does not
benefit YOU, consult a physician.
81 a bottle, at drug stores.
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"Yon are better. Keep quiet, old
man, nc one k"oWs bnt your MOTH
er."
of the mist in them and she saw
Roddy, half dressed sitting on the
edge of his bed, reaching for one
of his boots.
II don't mean to make a mes:
here for Richard-he's been pretty
white to me-" he said bitterly, 'P'n
going out to kill myself
Nancy went over and sat dowr
on the edge of the bed beside him
Rod" she said under her breath
with something like a gasp, 'hav'
doing it again?"
He turned and looked at her, ut.
erly uncomprehending.
'W'hat the deuce do you mean
INance?"
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11
18TH INSTALLMENT

'Nancy Virginia." he said SOL
emily, 1--WE love you and we know
it isn't true. But there's a story
about you; to fight it, to put it
down, we've got to know the whole
truth. Will you trust an old
man? Will you tell me?"
Nancy seemed to grow limp.
~What is the story, MAORI" she
asked.
He told her. "I'm an old man,
child, forgive me-Angie wouldn't
repeat it. | had to. You've got
to tell me the truth SO 1 can put it
down."
She opened her lips with an eff
fort. "I can't!" she said in a
smothered voice.
The old man stood staring in
grave surprise.
Il can't say anything she said
brokenly, ga woman can't save
herself can't tell you, major-I
can't!"
Then Morgan must!" said the
major.
ooh, no, no! Not that-never
that!" she walled, clinging to his
arm, promise me-never that"
She had only one horrible
thought. Richard had cast her out
and left her to this. She would
not appeal to him again.
Major Lomax drew her hand
through his arm; he said nothing
more. He led her, against her
will, up to his own house and
opened the door.
"Angie!" he shouted, "Angie-1
Nancy is here to see you-keep herI
all night. I'll phone to herl
mother" Il
But before his telephone message
reached the Gordons somethingl
had happened there which wiped
out its significance. Mr.. Gordon
was away; he had gone to Rich
mond on business for the bank, and
sweuld sscarcelNbe back for twol
~ been absent
.aleIson ,n,ll. Only Mrs.
6rdon and Amanda were at home.
MIS-. Gordon was busy.
she was startled by Amanda's
voice at the door.
mis- Gordon!" she called x
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11
Poisoned Wife, 7
Children, He Says

Sapulpa, Okla.-County autho-
rites held the signed confession of
Chester Barrett, thirty-two-year-
old unemployed painter, that he
poisoned his wife and seven of his
eight children to prevent their
starving. Three children died.
81 just thought hat if we could
all go to sleep and never wake up
God would forgive me-" read the
statement of Barrett, who is held on
a charge of murder.
The fatal doses were administer
ed in the guise of medicine after
Barrett had made two unsuccessful
attempts to kill his family and
commit suicide, the confession said.
aid.
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.aleIIson ,n,ll. Only Mrs.
Gerdon and Amanda were at home.
MIS-. Gordon was busy.
she was startled by Amanda's
voice at the door.
mis- Gordon!" she called ex-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11
Game Warden
Points The Way To
Better Fishing

Better sport fishing would be
brought within reach of every
North Carolina angler, if John D.
|Chalk, newly appointed game and
INLAND fisheries commissioner, is
successful in prosecuting the pro-
gram upon which he is working.
With the hunting seasons over
until fall, Mr.. Chalk is %centering
his attention on fishing activities.
Finding the source of support of
the inland fisheries program, the
collection of license fees, tagging
the commissioner has instructed
wardens throughout the State to
renew their efforts along this line.
Funds from this source are the sole
dependence of the hatcheries for
operation and support of all &C
|tivities for the protection and i'm
provement of sport fishing. The
fee is described as the ang-
|lers investment in his sport.
Licenses are required of all pr
sons fishing in counties other than
those in which they reside and nom
residents. This fee, in the case of
residents amounts to $40. In ad-
dition, county licenses are required
|of all persons fishing in about a
score of the counties in the State.
During the last few weeks a sharp
increase in collections has been re-
ported.
Although the regular closed sea-
son for fishing for warm water
species is now in effect, the dates
being May l to June IL, some form
of angling is permitted for certain
days in each week during this period
in all counties. Fishing is permit
ted on specified days in counties
having only warm water fishing
during the May June IL period,
and the trout season is under way
in Western North Carolina.
One phase of the inland fisheries
program which the new commits
sioser is planning to stress is the
constructor of fish ponds on every
farm in the State where facilities
are available. Each new pond, it
is pointed out, will provide new
opportunities for fishing and other
recreation and will afford an op-
portunity, if proper cultural meth
DDS are followed, for a continuous
supply of appetizing and wholesome
flood.
ThegU. S. Bureau of Fisheries has
long pointed out the advantages of
|pondfish culture, and the State
conservation department has joined
heartily in this movement by fire.
|quently calling the attention of the
public to the desirability of pro-
7iding new fishing grounds.
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Icitedly, "Mis, Gordon, heah come
Mist Roddy, yes MN sho's yo'se
|born-Mist' Roddy hisse'f!"
With a little cry of rapture
Mrs. Gordon ran to the door.
"Roddy!"
He stared at her, his arms hang
ing limp, and when she embraced
him he lurched away from her.
"Where-whersh father?' he
asked thickly.
Hes in Richmond, DEAR" she
caught at his arm, looking up into
his face. 'Why, Roddy, you re
ill, your eyes are all bloodshot-
take off your hat, dear!"
He laughed foolishly, starting
away from her again and catching
at the >door-post for support.
"Whatsh tn matterish with my
'hat?" he demanded, taking if of
and smiling at it i~diotically, mice
old peach of a hat he spun it
around on one fingr, giggling sud
lenly. Then he began to sing
oudly.
"Where did you get that hatsh?'
"Where did you get that hatsh?'
"Roddy!' his mother gave a lit
tie cry of horror; she seized his
arm and shook him. look at
me, Roddy, don't you know me?
It's mother!"
Roddy looked at her, his eyes
still vacant and watery. Then he
laughed wildly, keeping his feet
with a lurch, and chuckled her I'M
der the chin.
eth owl ish a bakers daugh-
he gurgled, reeled, lost his
balance and sat down suddenly
and heavily on the floor.
Mrs. Gordon uttered a sharp cry
IF horror and dismay, and ran to
the Kitchen door.
"Mandy!" she cried, MANDY
Come quick. II think Mr..
gone crazy
Amanda came pulling down her
Roddy was still Sitting
on the4floor, his feet spread out in
front Of him, and he was orgling
them and laughing foolishly. His
face was sickly and pale, and the
long lock of his hair hung down
between the CLASSY eyes.
Hello, Mandy!" he said, still
thickly, "hello! Where dish you
get two heads? Haven't any bust
ness to have two heads, mus'n get
drunk-they'll ares you! Man
on tn car had two heads, didn't
know where he'd got 'em either
must have been drunk-thass
awfl!"
But poor Mrs. Gordon was
wringing her hands" He's crazy!"
she sobbed, MANDY, he's crazy
they've worked my boy to death
in New Work
Amanda said nothing; she seized
Roddy suddenly by the arm and
propelled him toward the lounge.
"Yo'-all lie down." she said
soothingly, "yo' lie righ' down
honey, Mandy'll git yo' a cup of
coffee, yessuh, yo' lie down."
Roddy yielded to her propelline
touch partly because he could moi
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car around to the Gordon's back
door, Roddy, whose condition
seemed to get worse all the time,
had to be coaxed into it. Richard
and Amanda managed it.
Richard drove the car straight
into his garage. By that time
Roddy had sagged over and gone to
sleep. Richard called to his man.
Sam! Here-you go up and
tell Nanny Polk she can visit her
cousin tonight. Send her packing.
Then you come back here and help
me get this boy into the house and
into bed"
Sam went, and. half an hour
ater' Roddy GordolHsgas asleep in
the room next to Richards. He
slept heavily lat first, but toward
midnight, he became violently i'll
and Richard fought a hard battle
; with a touch of deliriuns in it.
"Must have been soaking him
self and got some wood alcohol,
|%too," Richard thought, sitting up.
At two o'clock in the morning,
, Roddy was really ill; it took all
! Richards time and skill to turn the
l tide in his favor.
1t was five o'clock now and
broad day. Richard went down
= tairs and made some strong coffee.
; When he went back to his patient,
Roddy was awake and terribly So
Der. He choked down the hot
!, coffee and wanted to kill himself,
"How did | get here?" he asked
!, blankly.
Richard told him, feeling his
! pulse. "You're better. Keep quiet
= old man. No one knows but your
{ other"
v my mother?' Roddy groanee
= turning his face to the wall.
Richard quoted him. He wa:
using almost all his power as a doc
o tor and an older man to keep him
quiet when old Sam called him from
~ the stairs.
Somebody down heah, Mist
Richard!"
Is In the hall stood Nancy. She
was bareheaded and she still wore
the frock in which she had gone
y to the Lomaxes.
IS Richard, where's Roddy?
r must see my brother!"
o Then, as he hesitated, she broke
out angrily.
"He hasn't diptheria! Mama
told mel must see him, I've go1
le a right to see him-where is he?'
= Richard turned to the stairs
HES up here-he's sober. 70,
It may see him.
That was all; he did not ever
look at her as he led the way up
n stairs.
= At the door of Roddy's room
Richard stepped back for Nancy
: to enter. The girl stood still ar
instant, her hand pressed against hel
: breast.
It Don't let Roddy brighten you,'
d Richard managed stiffly, his voice
sounding harsh. "He's been under
is the influence of too much liquor
d He's come out of it with a head
ache and the blue devils. Dom
e ct it brighten YOU
VI Nancy's head went up; sh'
y thought he felt that they heapee
/. their troubles on him-she and he
brother.
Richard opened the door and sh'
lwent in. She heard him close i
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11
Boy 5, Victim
Of Rare Malady

San Francisco - Five-year-old
Eugene Bennett of Jackson was a
patient at Children's Hospital here
and doctors tried to find a cure for
his strange malady, which causes his
skin to react like a Photographic
film to the suns rays. Exposure
to the sun causes Eugene's skin to
break out in deep blisters. The
rare disease is known as hydro aes-
tivale.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11

A modern bathroom is a very
fine thing, but one parent remarks
that junior would squeal just as
loud Saturday night, even if put in
1.-THE most beautiful tub.
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behind her and she seemed to hear,
too, his footsteps going downstairs.
They sounded heavy, final, like the
footsteps of a man who had too
much to do to bear other peoples
burdens! Then her eyes cleared
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11

Chased Runaway Train Ten
Miles to Avert Disaster. Story of
heroic action of a railroad crew
told in a thrilling article in the
American Weekly, the magazine
which comes with the BALTI-
MORE SUNDAY AMERICAN.
Issue of May 10.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-05-11

:
III can't say auytbing,'' she sai'
|brokenly-'T can't tell you ma
jor."
Morgan, Mandy, run! Tell hin
what's happened. Tell him m,
poor boys lost his mind. Brin;
him, don't let him walk-it'll b
his office-hours-it doesn't matte
bring him quick-quick!"
Amanda, running across tn
gardens with her apron over he
head, gave way once to laughter
ind once she knuckled tears from
Ter eyes.
"Fo' de Lawd, his mother ain.
gwinter believe tiff de doctal
tells her!"
Then she saw Nanny POLL
weeping the back porch and slow,
ed to a walk.
II amt gwinter let on ter dat ole
imp OBJ Satan!" she mumbled tc
herself, "she's too big fish niger
anyways reckon my folks a
leap bettah den hern. Mis- Polk
she said aloud, NTH dignity,
where's de doctah at?"
Richard had just dismissed a pa
lent and was standing by his desk,
ooking tall and thin in his white
office coat. He thought it was
Nanny Polk and did not look up
instant he dil lot recognize hsi'
and, when he did, his face hard.
ened in spite of himself.
"What is it Amanda?"
She courtesied, folding her hand:
into her apron. mis- Gordon sen:
ne fo' yo,-all,, sub. She SEE Mist
Roddy done gone plumb crazy
yessuh, an she wants yo' to come
quick"
Richard frowned. "Crazy? Roc
lGordon2 What do Won mear
Amanda"
Amanda edged closer, pleatine
her apron demurely; then she look.
ed up sideways and gave him
wink-as one man of the world t.
another.
He amt crazy, no sub, he's jes
drunk, but his mas takin' on an
his pa amt home-I reckon it's les
as we'll anyways, Mist Gordon
amt gwin ter stand no foolin', NJ
suh!"
Roddy drunk! Richard coult
not remember that the boy had eve
, had the failing of drink. A THE
!, and a drunkard. Unconscious
the shock it penetrated even tn
iron of his reserve.
"You go ahead, Amanda. II
follow" he said, as they left tn
house together.
Mrs. Gordon had been on he
lknees beside him, but she stumble
to her feet as Morgan entered.
Richard took her shaking hand
in both his. "Don't be brighten
Ied," he said gently.
"Ain't frightened" said Rodd
thickly, "dry-thass it, dry a
|dust-an she's got water-wate
+" he began to sing, rocking t
and fro.
Mrs. Gordon tore her hand GU
|of Richards and covered her fac
sobbing. "My boys crazy" sh
said in a whisper, II can't bear it
can't!"
Richard drew her gently GU
nto the hail.
"He's not crazy, Mrs. Gordon,
he said kindly, someone has give
him some kind of strong drink
and it's gone to his head, that's all.
She gazed at him Mortified, in
credulous. MY boy naver drank!
"I know it-that's why it's at
|fected him SO badly. He'll &c
over it. Don't worry" Richar
twas sorry for her.
She turned very white. ell
|father!" she gasped in a frightene
|mhisper.
MRS. Gordon, I'm going to tax
him home. My cars outside m
own door, 1"n get it. Nobod
ineed know, not even your HUSBAND
He'll be all right tomorrow"
Without another word, Richar
went out. But when he drove h
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keep his feet. He dropped vio-
lently upon the lounge, rolled over
and lay face downward.
His mother caught hold Of Am
anda with shaking hands.
Don't trust to the telephone, .
she sobbed, 81 can't talk over it
now myself-you run to DR..
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09
CIVIC INTEREST NEEDED

Wrangell today presents curl
Gus contrast to Wrangell year ago.
Then the forthcoming town elections
were of paramount interest in the
community. Today there seems to
be a complete lack of interest.
A year ago papers for nominal
tions to be filed for the various Of
fices were flying every way for the
necessary accompanying signatures.
For three weeks the front page of
the Sentinel was mainly taken up
with letters from citizens. They pre-
scented opposing views and were a
credit to the community, for there
was little OF vague criticism and
baseless prejudice. They showed that
Wrangell men and women were
thinking along constructive lines!
that they had strong views as to
what should and should not be done
for the community's best welfare.
By no means did the Sentinel en-
dorse all that was written but we
welcomed the interest shown in
town affairs and we believe that it
was far better than the apathy
which exists today as manifested by
the fact that not one filing has been
made for any office.
There are still ten days more for
the nominations and we hope that
when the filings close on March 10
we shall see a goodly list of substan-
tial citizens who are willing to share
the responsibilities and duties of the
community's government. Just now
more civic interest is needed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09
MISSING PERSONS

Inquiries have been received by
the office of the Governor of Alaska
regarding the following persons sup
posed to be in Alaska:
Mrs Theron Leland Roger, abo"t
Sc years old, lived in Juneau during
1912 and 1913.
l. Delbert Bell, about 45 years
old; light hair; blue eyes; stocky
build height. feet inches; com
plexion fair; index finger on right
hand partly off; veteran; last heard
when he lived at Anchorage two
years ago.
Anton Overgard. about so year,
old: feet tall; athletic build, not
seen since 1881 where he was living
at Ketchikan: fisherman and pros
pector.
Abel Bou" hard, supposed to 10
living in mining camps in ALASKA
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09
THOSE POOR SYMBOLS

Remnants of American Army sup
plies taken over by the French gov
eminent at the end of the war, are
reported still to be on sale in some
Paris shops. The intrinsic value Of
these goods must have suffered sub
stantially during the last fifteen
years, but it is almost time for them
to take on a eurio value.
These poor remainders are at the
very least symbolic. A khaki blan-
ket marked "U.S.A.," even though
patched and worn; knives forks,
spoons and trench spades, carrying
the rusty imprint of high emprise-
all these things means something in
the way of remembrance.
They are also symbolic from
another viewpoint. This war ma
terlal, which cost the United States
several billion dollars, included
docks, warehouses and communica-
ton lines built by the American en-
glneers as we'll as locomotives and
Irelgnt cars, barracks, food sup
pIies. clothing, bedding and medical
goods. The entire lot was sold to
the French government for $4O7,-
100000, to be paid for in ten years
with interest. The payments are
now in default, along with the larg-
er item of the French war debt.
The French have a grand and
glorious tradition which they pass
down from generation to genera
ton. But their dealings with the
United States since the war and in
suits which they have heaped upon
the American contribution in that
conflict have been and remain a
blemish on their escutcheon. 1t is
not a proud heritage for the sons of
France to contemplate -Philadel-
phia. Ledger.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09

the bureau have worked out half
a dozen recipes using beef and those
recipes are given below. In every
case you can substitute meat lett
overs for the canned beef. The same
directions will apply.
RECIPES
Planned Cabbage and Corned Beef
Heat tablespoons of fat in
large pan, add 8 quarts shredded
cabbage. cover to keep in the steam.
and cook for 10 to Is minutes. STIR
ring frequently. Add l pint canned
corned beef, separated in small
pieces, and heat thoroughly Season
to taste with salt, pepper, and a lit
tie vinegar.
Drowned Hash
To l quart mashed potatoes, add
l pint chopped canned beef, l finely
chopped onion, and seasonings to
taste, and mix thoroughly Mold into
flat cakes and fry slowly on both
sides until crusty. Or spread the
mixture in an even layer in a
CREASED frying pan and cook slowly
until well Drowned.
Hot Beef and Onion Sandwich
Cook l pint sliced onions tender
in cups boiling sailed water.
Thicker with flour mixed with cold
water and cook several minutes
longer Stir in l pint cut-up canned
beef and heat thoroughly. Season
to taste with salt and pepper. Use
as the filling for hot sandwiches
with bread or hot biscuit.
Beef and Turnip Pie
Cook l quart diced turnips ten
der in l quart boiling sailed water.
Thicker with flour mixed with cold
water. Add l pint cut-up canned
beef, and pour into shallow pan
or baking dish. Cover with dough
and bake in a hot oven
Beef Scallop
Cook l cup rice and mix with it
70 to cups canned tomatoes, l pint
/ cut-up canned beef, and sliced on
ion Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Bake slowly in a shallow
pan until the mixture thickens. Or
in place of the rice use cooked hon.
my, hominy grits, macaroni. spag-
miny, hominy grits. maearoni. spag-
hetti, noodles, or cracked or whole
wheat.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09
Canned Beef as the Center
Of a 0ne-Dish Meal

The most economical and most
satisfactory way to use canned beef,
says the Bureau of Home Economics
of the U. 5. Department of Agricul-
ture, is to make it the center of a
one-dish meal. Here is one good
reason:
More canned beef will be eaten
in the United States for some
months to come than in many a
long day past Many farm families
will eat canned beef because they
have put up their own beef for the
purpose. City families will buy it as
usual-canned corned beef, theirs
probably is, for this is the kind of
canned beef chiefly sold in the gro
Gerry stores. Then there are thou
sands of other families, in the cities
and in the country, who will have
canned beef now because the Gov
eminent is providing it for distri-
button through state agencies to
needy people. This beef was bought
by the Government from cattle
farmers, it was canned according to
quality specifications by the Gov
eminent, and it will be given free to
families on the relief rolls.
So there is reason for talking
.a,,, about tho ,,eac Of nonuod haaf
Canned roast beef, by the way, is
the trade name for the product
when 1t is not corned. 1t is Govern
ment inspected fresh beef which is
cooked, canned. and sterilized under
steam pressure by the most APP
proved canning processes. You don't
see much of this in the stores
the commercial packing houses sell
their output chiefly to the lunch
room and soda fountain trade, foI
sandwiches. If you ask for canned
beef in your corner grocery, you
are likely to get the canned corne6
beef mentioned above.
There is this point to remember
about the one-dish meal when yoI
are using canned beef: Because you
meat is already cooked, you cool
your vegetables first. Then add th'
canned beef, heat the mixture
thoroughly, and serve it piping hot
The meat cookery specialists o
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09

whic was attended by 25, of her
little friends.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09
THE MARKET BASKET

III of Home Economies u S Department of Agriculture
The Wrangell sentinel., 1934-03-09
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