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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
RATloNs FOR A LAYING HEN
experiments IN West Virginia show
Fowls Given Nitrogen Feed
Increased Most.

The use Of carbonaceous and 4 nj
Ioeenous ration for laying hens has
Osen studied by the experts Of the
west Virginia experiment station. The
result OF two years experiments has
SHOWN that fowls fed with a nitrogen
ous ration increased in weight more
lnan ten times as much as those fed
me carbonaceous ration, which con-
sisted largely of corn. They laid near
y twice as many eggs and give about
lour times as much profit, although
the cost Of food consumed was slight
" more.
It was also found that eggs Matched
rom SIX to twelve hours earlier, that
me chicks were stronger and more
vigorous, also the fertility Of eggs
was much greater than corn-fed hens.
Another important effect was that
the eggs from the corn-fed hens were
smaller, but the shells were darker
colored. particularly of Light Brah-
mas.
These facts are well worth know
ing. AS rule the majority Of farm
ers feed their poultry mostly on corn
throughout the year, which is an ex-
pensive feed. Where fowls are kept
On an exclusive corn diet the year
round the production of eggs can near
~ always be increased by the judi
cious use of some "egg food"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

how to take the proper precautions
there is little or no danger. Anar
chists, as matter of fact, do not us@
dynamite in bomb-throwing, and mel
Their do burglars use it in Cracking
safes. What they use is nitroglyver
inc. There Is an erroneous and
widespread impression that dyna
mite cartridge will explode If dropped
on the ground or thrown against the
body of a person. The efforts Of the
government and the leading railroads
to perfect plans and methods fol
draining the vast area Of swamp now
covering millions Of acres Of rich
verdant soil have directed the atten
ton Of the general public toward the
Importance Of increasing the cult
waited area of the country.
The Importance Of any farm, coun
ty, state or nation, varies almost dt
rectly in proportion to the extent OF
it's cultivated area. Many southern
states can be doubled in productive
area by proper drainage Of swampi
and clearing of cut-over lands. Thu
area Of swamp and cut-over lands II
this country is greatly in excess Of
the total cultivated area. Hence any
means of bringing these lands into
cultivable shape is of the highest i'm
portance.
If often happens that swamps and
marshy lands are caused by hard-paI
underneath. There is no outlet by
which the water can run OH and al
it cannot sink into the earth it stands
there, rendering the land useless and
breeding disease. BY using dynamite
these conditions can be removed.
The hardpan is usually only few
feet below the surface Of the marsh
top soil. With an extension auger
hole is bored to the bottom Of the
hardpan. Into this hole several dyna
mite cartridges are lowe ed and
"tamped." The top cartridge II
primed with blasting cap.
In ditching with dynamite the first
thing done is the locating Of the pro
posed ditch. Then the width and
depth are decided on. Holes are
punched at intervals Of about two
feet along the course of the center Of
the ditch. In each Of these holes
cartridge is dropped and "tamped'
in with some mud. A row Of ten cart
ridges is made $50 or 200 feet long
and only the center cartridge u
nrimed with a fuse and blasting cap
This method of blasting, where only
the center cartridge is primed, II
only used in damp and compact soil
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

At last the American farmer has
found new way of raising better
crops. He has put dynamite to an
agricultural use. With dynamite he
can blast stumps and boulders from
his land, he can drain marsh land and
make it disable, and he can improve
the earth so by shaking it up and max
ing it porous that trees, grain and
vegetables grow with phenomenal ra-
pidity.
This new agricultural science has
been used extensively for only two or
three years. At first the farmer was
dubious and afraid of dynamite. He
considered it dangerous explosive.
used only by anarchists and safe
breakers. But the more progressive
members Of the agricultural frater-
nifty tried the "new-fangled scheme"
and found it good. Crops were doubled
to the acre, trees planted in dyna-
mited ground spread their roots
through the loosened earth, drank in
the moisture and nourishment and
thrived wonderfully.
Experiments were made with corn
and other vegetables planted at the
same time in fields side by side, one
of which had been dynamited, the
other only plowed. The product in the
dynamited ground soon outstripped
the other.
Last year 100000 American farm
ers used dynamite. This year the ex-
perts tell us 100000 farmers will use
it. knowledge is growing. Conse-
quently new profession has sprung
up-that Of the professional plaster.
Many farmers want their fields dyna-
mited, but don't care to handle the ex-
plosive themselves. They would rath-
er employ an experienced man, skilled
in the use of dynamite, to do the work
for them, even II it does cost little
more.
The professional blaster is man
used to handling dynamite, who knows
how to explode it in the way that
it will do the most good and no harm.
He frequently goes about the country,
advertising his coming beforehand In
rural newspapers. Often the branches
out, becomes contractor and has
several crews Of experienced blasters
under him. : There are q great many
more young men learning agricultural
blasting in this country today than
there are learning to build aeroplanes.
Dynamite, while dangerous explo-
sive, is not half as dangerous as most
persons think it. Handled by skilled
person, who is used to it and knows
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Tallor's Cutting Retort.

A newly elected Australian labor M.
T. returns his occupation as ..tailor's
cusser-an avocation rarely repre-
scented In parliament. Some time ago,
says the London Chronicle, Australia
nad remarkably eloquent and witty
tailor. who became not only an M. p.
put minister of the crown. To him
new governar made this maladroit
remark: Il hear. Mr.. Jones, you were
once tailor?" Yes, my lord, I
was. And how are you engaged
now! Taking your excelIency's
measure"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
SUFFERED
EVERYTHING
For Fourteen Years. Restored
To Health by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Elgin, ILL., "After fourteen years of
suffering everything from female COM

plants, l am at last
restored to health.
:" I employed the
best doctors and
even went to the
hospital for treat
ment and was told
there was no help for
me. But while tax
ing Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound I began
to improve and !
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
MAKES CLOTHES WHITE.

The troublesome problem of wash,
Gay solved by RED CROSS BALL
BLUE. The blue that is all blue
SOLD package; no liquid to leak OF
spill. NO adulteration Made for 20
years and used everywhere.
large package only 10 cents
Makes the clothes snow white. Less
bother, less waste. More satisfactory
results and practical economy. ASK
YOUR GROCER.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Free to Our Readers

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
SPACE illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
as to the Proper Application of the Murine
Eye Remedies ia Your Special Case Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for Soc
Try 1t in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyelids and Granulation.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
.slnterestsn In 1886.

A power has risen up In the govern
ment greater than the people them
selves. consisting Of many and vari-
GUS and powerful interests. combined
into one mass, and held together by
the cohesive power of the vast sur
Mus in the banks-John G. Calhoun.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

One Of Lies Best Pleasures Missed
or all the things that make liIs
worth living friendship comes nea
the top. But friends are rare De
cause we are too busy.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Italian Winters.

The people of Florence, Italy, have
a dislike for heating devices in their
houses, although the weather In win
ter, especially when the tramontane
is blowing, is uncomfortably cold.
None OF the houses have f1replaces,
and the man who warns himself by
means OF the "scaldino,s a pan Of
glowing ashes, is considered e1emin'
ate.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Fly ThrIves In Alfalfa.

A professor of the Washington state
experiment station has discovered
that the common house fly multiplies
and thrives in the alfalfa fields. This
discovery has caused a great deal Of
interest in the west and Investigations
by scientists are now being made to
ASCERTAIN just how the fly breeds in
alfalfa and how the pest may be over
.ome
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Four Crops for Bees.

In some parts of England farmera
convey their bee hives to the heathers
in order that the bees may gather the
honey from the bloom. In that coun-
try there are four crops for bees.
Fruit blossoms in the spring, clover
a month later, lime trees in July and
the heather in September.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Elephant Lived for Centuries.

When Alexander the Great con-
Quered Porus, king of India, he took
a great elephant that had fought gal
lantly for the defeated king, named
him Ajax, dedicated him to the sun.
placed upon him metal band with
the inscription, Alexander, the son
of Jupiter, dedicated Ajax to the sun"
The elephant was found alive $50
years later
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
One Little Sin.

It Is astonishing how soon the whole
conscience begins to unravel II a
single stitch drops: one little sin In.
dulged makes a hole you could put
your head through.-Charles Buxton.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
y GyIS 81, 90 lY3IHE[ 31aElll7a
Nothing to Worry About.

Are you not afraid that some OF
your children will fall into that open
cistern?" asked the nervous boarder,
looking over the picket fence IN the
back yard. ooh, no, num-" came the
complacent reply. Anyhow, 1t amt
where we gets our drinkin' water.
Hampton's Magazine.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Prevent Bitter Rot.

The roman stem apple Is very easi.
" affected. with bitter rot, but this
may be prevented by spraying with
Bordeaux mixture or lime-sulphur so
luton before the apples are full
grown.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

New York City MIX Supply.
In New York city the milk supply
is under strict municipal surveillance,
and it is said upon excellent author
ity that the common milk sold there
is equal to the certified milk OF Chi
cago, which sells for 20 cents quart"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Champion layinu Hen.

Champion Laying Hen.
The champion laying hen at the
Maine experiment station laid PSI
eggs in year. This record has lately
been surpassed at the opposite end
of the country, by Plymouth Rock
hen at the Oregon experiment farm,
With record Of 259 eggs.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Birds Nests as Food.

Millions Of birds nests are found of
the islands of the coast of Siam and
are In great demand by the Chinese as
food. The prices range as high as
SIS or even $40 per pound. The nests
consist almost entirely of the salivary
secretions of these birds and are used
or making soup.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Fault.

Nothing can work me damage e1
cent myself: the harm that I sustain
carry about with me. and never 2"
a real sufferer by my own iault.-
st. Bernard.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
To Breal. in New Shoes.

Always shake in ALIENS Foot Ease, powder
It cures hot, sweating, aching, swollen feet
Cures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. At
Ill druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't accept
my substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Green Feed Helps.

Don't forget the green feed. sprout-
ed oats, cabbages. turnips, etc. All
help keep biddy's singing voice In
tune this time Of year.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Avoiding scab in Potatoes.

Avoiding Scab in Potatoes.
By treating seed potatoes and not
planting In land in which scabby POI
tatoes were grown, It is a notorious
fact that clean vegetable may be
grown. Clean land and clean seed
means clean product.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

Making Recovery an Object.
The Eskimo gives his doctor 2 zee
As soon as he comes. II the pattern
RECEIVERS, it is kept: If not, It Is 70
turned.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Right Mating.

The right mating now is like buds
that gradually unfold in the spring
time and ripen into richness Of fruits
he coming fall.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

Mothers win find Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their chtldrel
during TIE teething period.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26

Blood poisoning is o ten caused by slight
cuts or Waunds. Death may result. Ham
Inns Wizard Oil will draw out the poison.
heal the wound and prevent serious trou-
IL
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Place ef the sublime In Art.

FtdCe OF tHe OuUIItHe III =
The beautiful is the most useful u
art but the sublime in art Is the mos'
helpful to mortals, for it eleVates ina
mind.-Joubert.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Hoods SarsapariIIa

ne spring Medicine par excellence
permanent cures. sA'ia
yet II today in usual liquid form or
cnocolated tablets known as Sarsatahs.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-04-26
Spring Hunors

come to most people and cause many
troubles pimples. boiis> and other
eruptions. besides loss Of appetite, that
tlred feeling. biliousness, Indigestion
and headache.
Inc sooner you get rid Of them the
oe..er, ana the way to get rid of them
ana 70 build up the system is to take
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12
"CLARENCE V. +. RICHEsoN.'

Now we read thai Russia has
aiarcreu It's armies into Persia and is
aold,ng carnival of blood in slaught-
err 9 iuoGensive citizens, and helpless
women and children. Iris invasion
Of the l, sritory Of a feeble government
that had giveL nojust cause for offence
was done with the approval of Great
Britain, who is 10 share the spoils.
Morocco was invaded by the French
with the encouragement of Great
Britain, who was to reap diplomatic
advantages Morocco had given no
real offence. Tripol was invaded by
the Italians, who had been assured of
the approval of Great Britain, who
wac 80 secure trade concessions. Gresst
Rntain or d the Boer republics
OF oOui-i At.sca, iaughtercd its people
ana made the land desolate, all for
spells. There may be day of fear
full recf oning in store for Great Britain.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12
eaed way 10 Help Camp Chase.
Associate Members to r. E. Lee
l,hapter Solicited.


The few Organized Southerners in
Columns. Ohio, are trying to carry
out a plan to provide means TO care
properly for the 2,2o5 graves IN the
cemetery there of men who died as
nrisoners in the sixties Mrs. Leroy
Rose. president of the r. e. Lee
Chapter, and Robert b. Harrison,
Secretary OF the Publicity G mmittee,
send ont an appeal for associate mem
bership, the annual fee Of which Is 81,
while Is crgslit 'e life zen bersh p.
Mr. MahIon Brow is Chairman Of the
Membershp Committee, to whom APP
nIicstion ould be made with remit.
lance. Mrs. E. T. Sells, SO Cleveland
Avenue. Chairman OF the Associate
Membersh,p Committee, also make
earnest plea. These good friends
should not only have cooperation but
the gratitude of Southern people in
their worthy work. 1t would seem
especially fitting that every one who
has a loved one in that ce netery and
can respond should do so. The dead
there are from the States named as
follows; Alabama, 43l; Arkansas, So;
Florida. 81 Georgia, 265: Kentucky,
1853: Louis %, 81; Maryland 8; Miss
issippi, %. ''issouri, s; South Caro-
lima. IS; Tt -ssee, 239; Texas, %; vir
ginia, 887; unknown, $50.
The fond love and affection of dear
ones at home that could not reach
these valiant soldiers who died in the
enemy's prison can now do much TO
help beauty their last resting places.
Loving hands and warm hearts cannot
show their appree alton more gener-
ously than to help in this cause.
Robert E. Lee Chapter, No. $40, U.
D. G., OF Columbus, Ohio, is d DING
in its power to beautify
Camp Chase Cemetery, but it has
membership of only thirty.six.
The LEGAL Chapter desires to raise a
'und sufficiently large to peretuate this
work, and through the veterans, the !
IONS and the daughters of veterans,
md the press generally solicit associate
members to further this end. Kindly |
interest your newspaper in giving this
work publicity If you can do SO.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12
Uncle Sans Sea, farm.

The SuIzer bill giving effect to the
fur-seal convention OF the United
States, Great Britain, Japan and
Russia last July will carry Federal
control of sealing TO its logical con-
clusien. The Government will raise
the seals and market their skins.
The act prohibits "pelagic" (sea)
sealing by citizens of the United States
subjects of the other countries are
also prohibited-though Aleut Amos
and other abOrigines may still take
seal for their own sole use with their
little UNDECIDED boats and without fire.
arms.
The seals thus protected are expected
TO multiply, as the nations concerned
already guard them in their rookeries"
on shore. Provision is made in the
treaty for apportIoning between the
treaty nations the skins taken, and
the United States sells it's catch in
London through the Secretary of Com
merce and Labor, the contract with
the commercial company having ex
pired.
1t is the stupid persistence of the
seal in his breeding habits that MAKES
1t necessary for four nations to protect
him. From July to May tthe great
man seal pulls out to sea aud 40 man
knows his path" as Kipling says. In
May he .omes back to the Pribyloff or
Commander Islands to breed, and be-
fore the young are nearly grown the
adults put to sea again.
For years in their rooEeries in the
late Arctic springs seal were butcnered
by men with clubs, the killing in
theory being limited to ssbachelorn
seals. When this slaughter was stop
ped or regulated, poachers took to the
oPen sea, shooting males and females
alike on their way to the breeding
grounds. AS the seals never take the
hint TO go elsewhere, and as the ocean
three miles fiom shore is any mans
highway, the herds which In 1S70-80
mum bered some 100000 specimens
would become extinct IL the Northern
Pacific nations did not combine for
their preservation. Since the discovery |
of the herds 5000, 900 skins have been
source of wealth which |
the nations concerned cannot ahordto |
neglect.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12
A Decent and Prosperous christmas.

The most unobservant cannot well
have failed to note the comparative
freedom from drunkenness and the pre-
valenee of law and order in Charles
Town during the holidays.
There were few cases Of "jags"to be
noticed here and there perhaps (fhere
will be fewer from now on since light
ming has struck some of the bootleg
geTs,l but on the whole the conditions
were such as 10 make our streets de-
cent and safe for the hundreds of wom-
en- aud children that thronged then
without fear of covert insulvor mole--
taton.
The stores-notably soue of those in
which last Christmas, booze Was dit-
pensed-were crowded by eager shop
fe'S, nsny of whom, for the first time
IN years, found money III their pocket.
books instead of III the saloon tIlls.-
with which to fill the Christmas stock
IN. 5 Of 4eir little ones
The merchants with few exceptions
report a splendid holiday trade-in
many cases the increase being remark
abe-and altogether all but those who
live on others misery have had good
reason TO be devontly thankful that
civic conditions have been inmeasur-
ably bettered uy lie 1usiiug the ~
loon, and that Charles Few. las EEL
herface to the morning Charles Town
Free Press.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12

Boston, Jan. 6.-The Rev. G. V. T..
Richeson, formerly pastor of the I'm
manuel Baptist church, Cam bridge, to-
day made written confession to the
effect that he poisoned his former
sweetheart, Avis Llnnell.
The statement was given into the
hands of his counsel, who made the
confession public at p. M.
The full text of the confession fell
lows:
"Boston, Jan. 3, 1912.
John Il. LEE, Esq.
"WILLIAM MORSE, ESQ.
"PHILIP f DUNBAR, Esq.
Deeply Lenitent for
my ain, and earnestly desiring. as far
AS in my power lies, to make atsne-
ment, l hereby confess that | am gull
ty of the offepse of which 1 stand in
dicted.
~ am moved to this course by no in
ducements of self-benefit or lenieney.
Heinous as is my crime, God has "a OF
wholly abandoned me, and my con-
science and manhood, however de.
; PRAYED and blighted, will not admit OF
my still further wronging, by public
trial, her whose pure young life have
[ destroyed. Under the ashings Of re-
morse, have suffered and am suffer
ing the tortures of the damned. In this
| find measure of comfort.
"In my mental anguish | recognize
that there is still, by The mercy of ths
Master, some remnant of the Divine
Spirit of goodness still lingering witt
me. / could wish to live only because
within some PRISONS walls might in
some small deem my sinful past, hell
some other despairing soul, and, a
last, find favor with my God.
"You are instructed TO deliver thii
to the district attorney or to the judg'
Of the court.
"Sincerely yours,
"CLARENCE V. +. RICHEsoN."
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12
This is the Southern View

The reiteation after reiteration that
the prohibition law can't be enforced
grows tiresOme. 1t is so scant of truth
The law can be enforced and is enforced
where arresting officers and the courts
stand back of it. Enforcement is the
apprehension and punishment of vio-
lators.
Another statement that some people
believe because of it being often repeat
ed is that the presence of blind tigers is
an accompaniment peculiar to prohibit
ton. 1t is not true. Witness Jefferson
county, Alabama, with 900 blind tigers
under local option and high license.
But, Notwithstanding all these con-
sideralions, the prohibition law svio-
lated more in Atlanta than it should
be, and out of the confused mass of
suggestions as to how it may be stop
ped comes the definite, specific plan of
Recorder Broyles' Its simplicity and
directaess are refreshing:
"Let council but give me the power
to sentence liquor law violaters to the
stockade for twelve months instead OF
thirty days as now, and / will assure
the people of Atlanta that within 6
short time blind tigers will be as scarce
here as hen's teeth. 1 mean every
word | say"
There's nothing doubtful or wabbl,
about that.--Atlapta Georgian.
Martinsburg statesman-democrat. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1906-1921, 1912-01-12
FOR Sale.

Pair good black mules, both good
leaders work any place single or double
Sound, safe and warranted in every
way. Cheap. See
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