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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
PLAY FOR WINTER EVENINGS
Much Amusement May BE Obtained BY
Use Of Ordinary Dinner Plate
Covered With Lamp Black.

Prepare a plate by covering the
bottom with thick lamp.biack. Then
when your friends arrive, tell them
you are able to perform a great trick
Your are an expert magnetizer. You
may sey:
Il do not often perform in public,
but among friends ! do not object to
giving a proof OF my skill. The only
point upon which I must insist Is per
feet gravity and quiet among the az
dicnce. will now see II can select
a subject who is susceptible TO the
magnetic influences"
You now pass from one to another,
making passes, and looking steadily
into eyes of several OF the company.
feeling the pulse OF one and another.
tin finally you select one individual
whom you declare to be the man for
the experiment
Yen now clear one end of the room
and place two chairs. face to face,
some three feet apart. In one OF these
you seat your intended victim and ask
for two glasses of water. standing in
two plates. This produces the black
ened plate. and clean one, upon each
of them glass OF clear water.
Handing the blackened plate to the
subject who is to be magnetized, you
take the clean plate and say, seating
yourself in the vacant chair:
Fix your eyes steadily upon mine.
and make exactly the motions that |
do"
You now proceed to make several
motions with your open hand, keeping
your eyes fixed upon your victim. till
you have his undivided attention.
You then dip your finger In the water
and drawing II across the bottom OF
the plate make q cross upon your fore
head: the subject does the same; n
second pass over the bottom of the
plate and the face draws a long black
streak down the victims nose: third
smears one cheek: a fourth the other.
When the victim resembles black
amoor the operator gravely rises and
says the subject has proved that his
will is too strong to yield to that Of
another man. and he must try new
one.
Then lead him to mirror.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
GROWING POTATO
UNDER. a @asaEH
Straw Keeps Soil Cool and Moist,
Right Condition for the
Best Field.

Potatoes may be grown under straw
as well as in the soil. The straw
keeps the soil cool and moist, Just in
the right condition for best yield.
The following method of culture Is
given by a Maryland farmer who has
followed this system for several years
He says: MY ground was plowed in
the fall Of 1911. Last spring. when the
ground was dry, the land was well
two inches in depth. Early Rose po-
tatoes, cut to one eye and busted with
plaster. were dropped ten inches apart
In the furrow and covered about two
inches in depth with the fine soil.
Two weeks after planting the en-
inches OF partly rotted wheat straw
and chan. The shoots pushed above
the straw three weeks after planting
and made a strong growth. No culti-
walton was given. The vines were
busted with plaster and paris green
as soon as the bugs appeared Two
applications were made. as worms
we're pretty thick in midsummer. The
potatoes were ripe and fit to eat by
the middle of July. When boiled the
flesh was dry and we'll favored, and
when roasted in the ashes the potatoes
when broken open we're OF fioury
quality From the two bushels plant
ed ! obtained PIN bushels OF good
sized and two and n half bushels of
small potatoes. This was not a large
yield. l am satisfied that the yield
could have been increased by the use
Of a good kind OF bone fertilizer The
ground was not MANFRED or fortified
for the potatoes. as the ground had
been heavily dressed with yard ma
nure the year before for growing
truck. This is a good way to grow
potatoes for family use by those hav-
ing plenty OF straw. Rotted stalks
may be used il straw cannot be had.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
FERTILIZER MIXING
u AEASILY MASTERED
H0fk Can Well Be Done in Late
February or Early March
Equipment Needed.
dHY NJ ROBERTS CoNovER)

Mixing ones fertilizer is a distinct
advantage as IT insures a proper pro
portion OF ingredients as well as pur.
ity Although there are reliable fer.
tilizer dealers who will mix up the
desired quantity of fertilizer according
TO given formula at very reasonable
prices. knowing ones soil and how to
augment its plant-growlng properties
by contributing the right elements OF
plant food lifts the farmer above the
grade of the blind. haphazard struggle.
to the level OF the scientific worker.
Although the proper proportion OF
ingredients for certain crops is the re.
suit OF experience and research, the
actual work OF fertilizer mixing is sim
pie and easily mastered
The work can wei! be done ia late
February or early March for the mix
lures needed early and on rainy days
later in the season for the later lots
The least experienced OF hired men
can do the work il one sets the ex.
ample and superintends the process
The needed equipment is a dry
floor. a reliable platform scale. a wire
screen of halfinch mesh. a scoop. a
heavy implement for breaking up
lumpy ingredients and some bags to
receive the mixture
Dried blood. ground bone. acid phos-
pbate, tankage. sulphate of ammonia.
nitrate of soda. cottonseed meal. etc
present no unsurmountable Difficult.
ties. Nitrate OF soda and other In.
gradients inclined to be lumpy are
easily crushed They should be sifted
before adding them TO the other ma.
terials.
IL is easier to work up the fertilizer
In half-ton lots First spread upon the
floor the proper proportion By weight
OF any one ingredient and spread the
others upon 1t in layers
Portions of any ingredient used in
much larger quantity than the others
should be interspersed through the
heap in several layers. For instance
finely ground bone. being very light
mixes much better when layered In
small quantities between the other in.
gradients.
AFTER the heap il completed shovel
IL over three times. shoveling down
into the mess TO insure thorough mix.
ing. AFTER mixing screen Il BY shovel.
ing through the inclined screen
All OF the nitrate OF soda required
by any formula need not be mixed
into the fertilizer but reserved for ap.
piica,ion TO the crop upon the surface
OF The soil after u is growing well
II Ia really better TO mix the fer,ili.
ser nj least two or three weeks before
" is NEEDED than to apply Il freshly
mixed
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

Bobbie and Little Willie had been
given orders by mother not to &c
swimming alone. Once in a while
however. they INDUCED in their Sc
cret pleasure without telling their
fond mother.
One day they were returning from
a swim and both had entirely forgot
ten about the necessary excuse. Lit
tie Willie bravely entered the house,
but iBobbie prudently turned the cor
ner and waited outside on the cellar
door.
The first question mother put to
little Willie took the little one un
aware. Where have you been. WI
lie?" asked mother sternly. Willie
hesitated. looked at the door iongingly
and finally replied. Wait till go and
ask Bob National Monthly.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Department

the silk two or three piece costumes
are the new and dainty checked and
finely striped taffeta heavy corded
surah or silk serge, bengaline or pop
lin or tussore.
The dark, soft tartan taffetas are
cleverly used with dark blue or black
wool, and the one tone taffetas are
still much in vogue for tailored ef-
fects.
The fine French serges are much
used for the one-piece frock. This
material is extremely popular In
cream or ivory white, beeswax. cham
oils, blue and biscuit color.
The practical and attractive one
piece frock shown is Of navy blue
French Serge. The blouse bodice is
madeI with long sleeves, trimmed at
the wrist with pipings Of white and
buttons of blue, with rims Of white.
There is large, round crepe collar OF
blue satin, piped with white. Blue
buttons the sides of the blouse 'front.'
at the opening and also the upper
part Of the skirt. The lower part
Of the skirt IL attached to the up
per parta which is a shaped affair. the
Joining nne shown by cord or piping
of white.
Another model is made of striped
wooden material and is trimmed with
plain, one-tone silk and silk buttons.
The skirt Is made with the new short
hip yoke, with the stripes running
diagonally.
One simple, One-piece frock OF soft
wooden material Is made with tunic
skirt. which slants away toward the
back. The underskirt and front OF
the bodice are trimmed with large
buttons. There is a guimpe of tulle
MARY DEAN.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

The place selected for the hotbed
should be well drained and, IL possible,
on the south side of barn or other
protecting objects. In middle ATTITUDES
where the ground Is not likely to be
frozen much after the bed is made, II
should be excavated a foot deep. but
In the far north where the ground is
very cold. it would do better to make
all above ground and inclose with a
frame OF boards.
II an excavation is made, throw up
the dirt on the north side and use a
narrow board on the south side. while
several wide ones are used on the
northwall to hold the dirt.
A foot of fresh stable manure
soon as this begins to heat add four
inches OF loose soil of a sandy nature
II II can be found. The temperature
will rise quickly, too hot to plant in
for few days. As soon as the cool
ing begins and II reaches a tempera-
ture of about so degrees. which will
be the third or fourth day, plant the
seed.
II sweet potatoes are to be bedded
for slips they should be covered to a
depth of an inch or more, as the roots
OF the slips will be too short II COW
cred shallow. A hotbed should be
made about three feet wide and as
long as needed.
Such plants as tomato and pepper
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
RIDDLES.

Which is the largest room in the
world!
The room for improvement.
When can you drink out OF a flag
stat,
When IL holds a flagon.
How high ought lady to wear her
dress?
A little higher than two feet.
Why do little birds in their nests
agree?
Because they are high men (Hy-
men).
Which is the most dangerous bat
that flies in the air?
A brickbat
Why is a Irritation like plate pow
der!
Because II brightens up spoons.
How long did Cain hate his brother?
As long as he was Abel.
Why is a bad cold great humilia-
toni
Because Il brings the proudest man
to his sneeze this knees).
Why Ia a tumbler like a pugiiist!
Because he can't get his living with
out some assaults (somersaults).
Why Is ivy climbing a tree like \
watch,
Because it's a stem winder.
when are roads like corpses'
When they are men-ded
Why Ia cold cream like a good chap
erony
Because Il keeps on the chaps.
When 10 . blow from a lady vel
GOMEZ
When shs strikes you agreeably.
What snuntaker 10 that whose box
Ssts fuller the moro snuff he takssf
A pair of saaffers.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
NEW FEATURES IN PARAS0LS
Distinctive ldeas Mark the Dainty
sunshades That VIII Be In Vogue
This Summer.

One Of the new parasols has an in
laid piece of different colored silk In
each fold set in like cores. The
sticks are plain. Hemstitching Is also
a feature. But comparatively few are
yet in the market. and these merely
as concessions to the curiosity OF
seekers after novelties. They look
nice with summer fabrics. and now
the display of the less expensive thin
goods. such as women like to make
up a: home during Lent. is at the
full.
The new madras is not very differ
ent from that Of former seasons. but
some Of the better ready-to-wear
shirtwaists have plaits. very narrow
indeed, but decided, on the fronts.
Plating is positively In evidence on
the summer skirts, accordion plating
especially. An accordion plated gown
of aeolian silk with a waist of cream
colored chiffon over silver net was
something the gaze fingered over at a
recent exhibition.
Silver and gold lace are very fash
ionable, but 80 very unsatisfactory on
account OF their furnishing quality
that they can scarcely be worn out OF
doors. A touch Of gold Is frequently
seen on the new turbans. however.
often as the sole bit Of trimming on
simple Turkish sort OF hat that is
almost an exact reproduction OF a fez.
imitation can 20 no further.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
tF0rMePNl
.UT1UEA
ONES E
CARD SERVES AS DIAPHRAGM
Interesting and Instructive Expert
rreut May BE Tried with Any
Talking Machine.

Here is an amusing and instructive
experiment that may he tried with
any talking machine. Heretofore 1t
has been supposed that the needle
and sound box were necessary to
transmit the words or music etched
IN the disks or rolls used as records
on these machines. You may be sur
prised to know that an ordinary visit.
ing card. or any similar card. will be
quite effective as "A diaphragm. As
the disk revolves push aside the
needle and apply the corner of the
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
A Future Guaranty.

Farming without crop rotation of
some sort. in my opinion. is most I'M
profitable. On my farm my rotation
consists OF wheat. followed by oats.
then barley and corn. Rotation tends
10 produce bigger yields and keeps
the land clean. says a writer in an
exchange Corn is almost necessary
TO a good rotation, as IL increases the
yield Of the crop following. In pre-
pairing my ground for seeding, I pillow
as early as possible. then work the
sail into good condition with a disk.
I have a set time for seeding. I am
governed by the weather.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

should be grown where one has hot.
bed. and as soon as large enough be
transplanted to coldframe, where
they may stand two inches apart until
ready TO put in the open where they
are TO grow. These plants cannot
stand cold ard should not be exposed
to cold, damp weather even II several
degrees above frost.
Melons and cucumbers may be start
ed in the hotbed by taking old ems
from which the ends have been melt
ed and planting the seeds in them in
the hotbed. When ready to transplant
them, take up can with the plants
and dirt in 1t and put in the hill that
has been prepared. The can may
then be lifted up leaving dirt and
plant. n the side seam Of the car
has been melted 1t will have to be
held in place with a string tied around
IL.
Cold rains should not be allowed to
fall on the hotbed. though a light
shower will not cool it. Warm well
water should be used for watering
Boards will do for covering till the
plants are up. then sash or muslin
should be used when too cold to leave
open. The plants must have air and
the top sash should be left open dur
ing the middle OF the day.
have been successful without
other covering than boards. as the
sun Is warm at that time of year
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

card to the surface. II will receive
and transmit the sounds perfectly
clearly. OF course, such a primitive
transmitter has neither the volume
nor the expression OF the regular ap-
paratus. but Il is most interesting as
scientific experiment and will az
ford great deal Of amusement as
we'll as furnish food for thought.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Modish coiffures.

Fringes both straight and eurled
stIlI persist. but only few strands OF
hair are cut upon the forehead. Puffs
and curls are arranged from back to
front. instead of following the line Of
the brow. and the dressing IL done
very softly and with strong bias in
favor OF the side parting
There are no longer any coils show
ing on the top OF the head. but the
back is covered with pans SO soft and
fat that they look like usv0.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
LINES LITTLE CHANGED
NEW TAILORED COSTUMES SHOW
NO RADICAL DEPARTURE.
Choice Of style Largely Left to indi-
vIduaI Taste--serge Among the
Most Popular Of the Materials
to BE Worn.

Spring costumes OF a conservative
type do not show very decided changes
OF line. A woman may have almost
any sort OF coat that Is most becoming
to her and yet not be conspicuously
out OF style.
Generally speaking, however, Gus
omary lines prevail. Coat fronts
are sharply cut away anywhere from
the bust line to below the waist
line. Coats with fronts cut away from
the bust line and revealing chic little
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
To Hold Buttons.

When sewing buttons on. II a mar
row piece of tape Is threaded through
the button and small hole pierced
through the article and the tape
drawn through and the ends OF the
tape stitched down fiat or the wrong
side. the button viii be found to last
as long as the article
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
TEST WITH MAGNETIC MOTOR
Experiment illustrates the Principle
on Which All Electric Nc
tors Are Based.

This experiment illustrates the
principle on which all electric motors
are based. All that IL needed is five
needles, a cork, a bar magnet and a
small piece Of wire.
Magnetic four OF the needles and
stick them into the cork so that every
other one will have a north pole pro-
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

desert Another thing which makes
IL irresistibly attractive is that IT.
smart trimming may be made at
home aud that extra five or ten dol
lars-according TO ones taste and
limitations-which would have gon.
for plume or aigrette may be put back
In ones purse for other uses. Puck.
cred bits Of satin ribbon and little
silk cords are cleverly arranged to
form the green leaves. aud fiat pieces
OF satin ribbon in different shades
OF delicate pink make the rose.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Not to Be Caught.

Teacher-What is tina stun heroee
are made OF. Tommie,
Tommie-Youii have to excuse mo
teacher. but I'm not booming any pay
ticuiar breakfast foodi
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

10 the head and
turns back in q
white brim about
"a crown OF white
silk beaver. Only
at the front Is the
toque trimmed
and that most In.
conspi c u o u s | y
After the series
Of hats whose
feathers wave
wildly In many di.
rections." a hat OF
this style has the
refreshing effect
nj nm aQia In m
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
A Magnetic Motor.

truding. Then push the remaining
needle through the cork for an axle,
making a support from the wire as
shown.
To operate. bring one end OF bar
magnet between needles A and B.,
then A will be repealed and b at
tracted by the bar magnet and the
wheel turn. quickly lower the magnet
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

He had handed the child a banann
and the latter. in his delight. forgot
his customary Thank you"
But what do you say. Harry"
For a moment the child was pug.
lied. then with a smile he handed Il
back
Peel it!"-Harpers Bazaar.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
hlah Class RAM.

No rams produced are too good to
use on tbs grade nock and the higher
the class Of rams used the greater the
profits.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

and raise It again when the needles
C and ID come around. The direction
Of the motor can be changed by using
the other end OF the magnet
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
Sour Min a. . face Lotion.

Sour milk Is an excellent lotion for
both hands and face, albeit bit dis.
agreeable. II should be allowed 10
dry on the skin, then washed away
with warm water.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25

waistcoats are favorites with the Par
isiaI tailors. but can be successfully
worn only by the exceptionally slen-
der woman, and the cutaway models
most successful here fasten down to
the waist line or little above. and
are sloped away gradually from
there. In this model. too. there is
often waistcoat, but II appears above
the button line. not below H.
Serges, wool eponge, tweeds. new
chamois cloth. baille de lain "a very
fine corded wool. soft and pliable In
texture), and stunning English suit
ings are the materials most used for
the wool tailored costumes, while for
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-02-25
CHARMING IN ITS SIMPLICITY
Toque Of white Velour With Ineon.
spieuous Trimming is a Wei.
come Innovation.

This charming toque of white
velour sets down snugly and closely
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-19
1.-THE SHOT GUN BEHIND THE
DOOR,"

To-day completes the publication Of
the new charter bill and the best has
not been specially reserved for the
last hut II comes last. and that is the
provision for the Initiative. Referen.
dunn and Recall
Six months ago il the people OF Fair.
mont were told that they would have
an opportunity to even vote upon u
charter containing these advanced
provisions, they would have told their
informer that he was dreaming. But
the dream has come true and 1t is in
deed a pleasing reality.
The people OF Fairmont cannot con-
prehend what a victory this is to
them. They are given privileges by
these liberal provisions OF the charter
that only one city in the State OF Yves:
Virginia has and that is Parkersburg.
1t is a privilege that some two hundred
cities in the United States have but
even that number is comparative
few to the great number of cities
which have not been so favored.
BY these provisions the people may
If they so choose absolutely make any
law that they desire by the operation
OF the Initiative. and they can veto
any law, ordinance or franchise IL
they so desire by the Referendum, but
the Recall gives them even much
larger and more important power and
that is the right 10 recall any official
they choose by popular and direct
vote. This Is a privilege that should
not be denied the people. They create
the offices, they elect the officers 10
fiji them and they pay the bills OF
and why should they not b"
given the privilege OF recalling them
il they are not doing their duty.
With the recall accessible it VIII
not be necessary to use the Initiative
ana Referendum very often and the
recall will not he needed either as
often as it might be supposed, since
it will be constant reminder to pub
lie officials that they must do their
duty by the people, and II they don't
TO it they arc fortified as President
Woodrow Wilson says, with THE Shot
Gun Behind the Door, go
The voters of Fairmont have the OPP
pcrtHHity to place the shot gun be-
hind the door in Fairmont and it is up
to them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-19
Growers II ISIS and with little Teddy.

IEOVeTS III 1905 anu Will lltIIt Suu'
in 1900.
In other words there are lot ot
little chaps who have got to live NJ
TO a great lame and this is one OF the
hardest things for any little fellow to
do. Great things will be expected OF
every little Woodrow Wilson who
goes to school and. in the course OF
events. many Of them must fall short
There may be some who will be rob
hing banks or serving as aldermen IN
Chicago. All of us have III mind some
Young persons who were named in
honor OF great men and It would be in.
teresting to know what became OF the
Henry Clays, Benjamin FrankIins and
Andrew Jacksons.
1t is by far safer course TO give q
baby u name OF his own. safer for the
baby and for the great person WHO
would have been honCred. Woodrow
Wilson should not be held responsible
for the hundreds and perhaps thou,
sands OF Young namesakes, some Of
whom may eventually become New
York policemen or United States SEN
stors, or go to the legislature for a
term OF years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-04-19
WHY DEFER:

Considerable is being said by the
press of the state, relative 10 Organiz.
ing a non partsion state editorial as.
SOciatiCn. We have been II the news.
paper business just little over two
years. but we think that AZ orsani2at.
ion OF this kind would be beneficial TO
al! In union there Is strength" This
old adagc appeals to us rs one reason
why We should organize Am my
brothers keeper" Then the fraternal
part, which is bond that can not BE-
welded 10 strongly. All editors are
flesh and blood, have their joys aud
their sorrows and 1t occurs to us that
the more the newspaper men OF the
state know of each other, the better
we could assist each other. This is Il
great day Of organization, Men Of
every trade and calling are forming
societies for the common good OF all,
then why should We not be up and
doing? Other states have their cdito.
rial associations, West Virginians and
West Virginia editors ought to be in
the7tront rank in every thing that
tends to promote the general welfare,
Then why defer. the Organization? =
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