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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-01-17
TERRIBLE
QUAKE IN JAPAN.

, hluSnla, IN Southern Japan, have re-
suited in a large loss OF life and
damage to property which cannot be
estimated at present
t.Cal wave added its terrOrs to
the catastrophe, ard !, is believed
that tho disaster will l-,vc to be one
Of the most serious il the history Of
Japan. The loss Cf life and property
increases with fu.icr news from the
scene.
At Moi, on the kiushia railway.
In the island Of the same name. 100
persons alone have been killed.
Many houses in the town of Kagosh-
ina, capital Of the Province Of Sat
suma, have been destroyed.
Last night tho entire district af-
forded terrifying spectacle. The
city vs. in darkness. the only i,!u-
mination being the glare from me
volcano Sallura,Iima, which was II
vio!cn; eruption.
Huge Roc: Blocked Rails
Tho evacuation Of Kagoshima was
1mpcded by huge rock that had
been thrown cut by the volcano.
which wrecked the rails outside the
town. All the coolies fled A tele-
graph operating at KaGo&hima sent
this message:
Tie city is almost burned in
ashes and stones. The pGopla
are IN panic and wild exodus
has taken place. All the opera
tors have fed This will be the
last dispatch
A postal employe who fed from
Ka,CyoShima states that the big post
Ct!i"c building there collapsed ana
th2- 4 great number os the residences
were ruined, while many people and
animals were killed or injured
Ashes Six Incheo Deep.
Ashes t. the depth Of six inches
have fallen in the seaport Of N;y&S'I;
on the cast ccaat cf tho Island of
Kiushiu.
Indications are that the death list
will run into the thousands. Gov
ernmcnt authorities declare that any
official estimate Of tho extent Of. the
disaster viii be impossible for soy
eral days
The population OF the city Of Kago-
shima which is almost completely
buried in volanic ashes and stones.
wa" 10000 At the last census. The
population Of the adjoining island Of
Sakura the centre Of the disturb
alce, jsSgivon as 5000 On this is
Ian hundreds arc reported to have
pcrN&ed beneath the stream OF
"0'tR lava from the volcano Of
sfalltra ma Many more were un-
nouh'e1ly drowned while attempt
in" tnl?@cpc.
The vioY@ucc cf tho eruption o.
Sakura -Jimo il 90 rr"at that show
ers Of dust arc falling At Nagnsali.
although no disturbance between
chat city end the island Of Sakura
is abCrl 30 milo" Ash clouds hrn.:
over lFa~onhima like pail
'!Y,e heavy ash fell has also already
cnvcloncd Tho important city Of
KumamOto rs w"'l rs many small
cite ard towns. OF 'hnsn Naras-
aki a'CrC has 0rr considerable for
e'gn nonnlGtion Th"ro aic shou'
200 Europeans and Americans in
Naganaki. with British in til" largest
p1mhcr
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-01-17

soibert the following directors OF
tbo Shenandoah Valley Railway COM
ranv were elected:
c. w. Watson. s. N. Myers. Frank
r. Wilson, J. n, Wheelwright, SEN
olor Gray Silver, Van Leer BLACK
Clarence T.. Martin, J. o. Watson and
Il W. Walker The officers OF
the company are Senator Gray Sill
YER, PRESIDENT; G. w. Watsah, vice
seesideat, i. O. Watson. treasurer,
hid FYsar \. W!lssa; SesisAtf'
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-01-17

the money to be derived they are
apt to make failure. because many
little things, small essentials that
go to make success. will be over.
cooked
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-01-17

go to make success. will be over.
cooked
Must exercise Care.
Beginners should always remenA
Der that they are dealing with soma.
thing that is living The merchant
can feel secure with his goods in the
store. They will keep. He can
sell at half price. Neglect Of poul.
try, however, ends in 4 death rate
and a dead loss. One is always deal
ing with life and death, and atten-
lion must be paid to poultry 365 days
In the year. Neglect spells failure.
This does not mean that one must
be slave TO this line OF work, but
g system must be adopted Wherein
there will be no neglect that would
cause a loss.
Profits Important
What are the profits is the next
question. When properly equipped
the beginner can expect from Is
cents to 50 net profit for every lay
ing fowl on the place Some breed
'rs of experience make more. That
Is wholly a question Of the ability
and management OF the one who Is
COnd"cting the operations. The fig
ures Of from Is cents to So are based
wholly on the market prices, not pri-
vatc trade or the sale Of Matching
eggs, day-old chicks or stock which
also based on the purchase Of all
feeds that are used. The beginner
should also know that it costs from
IS cents to 81 to properly house ev-
cry fowl. based on giving each fowl
four square feet OF floor space Con-
ditions. land etc, make difference
in the cost Of erecting Il proper poul-
try plant. These and many other
things should be taken into cOnSid-
Grafton before any one ventures with
much cash into the poultry business.
Anyone who is willing to work,
studies conditions and has cash
CROUCH TO start, can make success.
Thc sure plan ia to start at the bot.
torn and work UP and the success
will he made sure, without the dis.
started on a large scale with no
knowledge Of the business
The Spectator., 1914-11-27
Rebuked.

The Germans-as all extensively travelled persons know-are great sticklers for titles. One must not only say Herr Cancellarius Bolz, Herr Doc tor Baron Meier, Professor Schmidt: one must also say Frau Cancellarius Bolz, Frau Doctor Baronin Meier. Frau Professor Schmidt Also there are fine distinctions in titles. If one title is higher than another by 90 much as a hairs breadth, the way faring man must not call the rightful owner of the higher title by the lower title. Never.
 A certain public school teacher who already enjoyed the title of master was promoted to head master. Next. day young Fritz, quite unaware as. yet of the honor that had come to his instructor overnight. greeted him with his usual cheery Good morning, mas- ter"
 Perhaps" said the new head mas ter with dignity perhaps you'd rather just call me Adolf "--New York Eve ming Post
The Spectator., 1914-11-27
SYNOPSIS.

Pedro and the dancing bear, MT. Jones, prevent tramp from stealing a young asdy's purse. Pedro's ambition to become . painter spurs him to quit Old Nita and the strolling bear dancers Pedro, Old Nita and the bear trainers start for New York. Pedro paints a portrait for lunch wagon man and so earns a meal for the company. Miss Iris Vanderpool quarrels part She discovers in her fathers desk Q portrait which she recognizes as that of Pedro, who rescued her from the purse Bnatcher. Hill, the Respondent lover meets Pedro and MT Jones in Washing ton square. Hill discovers talent in Pedros drawings and in a mad desire to lose himself, gives his studio and all in Il to Pedro in exchange for Mir. Jones.
The Spectator., 1914-11-27
CHAPTER VI.
The People Downstairs.

It has been said that as Leigh en- tered the front door of the studio building in Muldoon place. the sec ond. and to him unknown. of the two men whose conference in Paradise
The Spectator., 1914-11-27

thrown upon the table, his face cloud ing again at the sight of them.
 He is right we are too conspicu- ous, living so closely" he muttered; /; we must go about, and seem like other folk"
The Spectator., 1914-11-27

visit Hill almost daily"
 You relieve my mind, Rowe," re- piled Yznaga. lighting a cigarette. And now for our project. He-of-whom- you-know refuses absolutely to commit himself on paper. He will spend. yes! It is for a great purpose. in a noble cause! But he will sign nothing! What have we to hold him by"
 "The money he spends!' replied Rowe grimly.
 twill that suffice? This business is against the law. you know. and"
 "I have something that will hold him." replied Rowe. "I still have the ested him!"
 Which is?" said the other sugges- lively.
 Rowe laughed. an unpleasant laugh that was characteristic of him, and reached for the wine.
 That, my simple friend, I am not going to reveal" said he politely. But its efficacy you need not doubt. Has it not sufficed so far? Why should you doubt that it will work in the fu- ture. until we have sucked this simple American gentleman dry? Paugh! l hold him in the h. nw of my hand!"
 50 you possess knowledge of some secret that he fears the exposure of! An. suspected as much"
 T have not said so." replied Rowe. smiling confidently at the end of his q rette. Be content. Yznaga. that .- ; knowledge serves it's purpose.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
PAINT FOR THE FARM.

The object OF painting is to pro-
tect from atmospheric and other in
jury, but may be decorative as well
~ protective II colors are chosen
with care and good taste.
For farm buildings, white is a
clean and wholesome color, but is
unsuited for use upon stock barns,
II lead paint is used, because of
the discoloring effect of fumes from
the decaying organic matter. White
may make the buildings over-con-
spicuous, but brown, gray or green,
trimmed with different tone Of
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
scientific American farmer does

scientific American farmer does
from his forty acre farm, because
he knows how to till the soil.
A large per cent of boys growing
up on farms, and expecting to be
our future farmers, are absolutely
ignorant of scientific farming. They
go to school and study Stocks ana
Bonds, Cube Root, Parsing and An
alysis, and Geography of India, but
not Agriculture. The farmer boy Of
to-day must study Agriculture be-
fore he can succeed in farming;
and, in order to reach every far
mer boy, it should be introduced
into the country schools. The more
progressive states are giving it a
place in the country school curricu-
lum; and we hope Kentucky will
do so soon.
AS the population OF the United
States increases, it becomes more
necessary that farmers know how
to retain and restore the fertility
of the soil, SO that it will support
the masses of he people. The pop
ulation is becoming SO great, that,
unless the coming generation of
farmers knows something about
scientific farming, the land will not
produce enough to support the
people. HURSTON NORRIS.
Berea, KY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06

ducing the fertility of the soil, and
never trying to restore 1t. If any
thing gets wrong with his crops he
does not know what 1t is, and does
not know how to findout He has
not made a study of each plant,
and does not know what conditions
favor 1t and what conditions do not
favor It. He does not know any
thing about crop rotation or CIV
Ing the soil elements which 1t Is
lacking He does not know how
to raise good fruit. He does not
spray his fruit trees; and his vine
yards and orchards (if he has any
are always in bad condition.
He does not know anything about
raising good stock. He will let
his cattle stand out in rain, snow,
and sleet, during the winter, rather
than build cattle barn for them.
His barns, fences, and out-houses
are always in bad condition. He
does not know anything about farm
economy. He let's his farm machin-
cry lay out in the weather and go
to waste, instead OF keeping it in
the dry. In fact, the non-scientific
farmer knows absolutely nothing
about the things that are essential
to good farming
The scientific farmer knows just
what to do and how to do 1t; and
each year he progresses and his
farm grows better, because he know
something about scientific Agricul-
ture. He studies his crops and
knows what to do If anything gets
wrong with them. He has made a
study of each plant and knows what
conditions favor it and what condi-
tions do not favor it. He knows to
rotate his crops, and how to give
the soil elements which it Is lacking.
He knows something about raising
good fruit. He sprays his fruit
trees; and his orchards and vine
yards are always in good condition.
He knows how to raise good stock;
and his cattle do not stand out in
the rain and sleet. His barns,
fences and out-houses are always
In perfect condition. He practices
farm economy by taking good care
of his farm machinery. The scien-
tific farmer keeps everything rum
ming in perfect order; and he does
not do any more physical labor than
the non-scientific farmer; but he
makes all of his work count.
The farms in the United States
are comparatively new. They have
been titled only few years; but
they are almost worn out, because
they have not been cared for in the
right way. In China, where the soil
has been titled for thousands Of
years, they have better farms than
we have. The average Chinese farm
consists of about two and one-half
acres; and a whole family Is sup
ported by what grows on this farm.
The scientific Chinese farmer real
ICES about as much from his two
and one-half acres farm, as the nom
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
FOR SALE.

300 acre farm at mouth Cherokee
Lawrence county, KY, known as the
old Graham farm; 200 acres under
fence, 100 acres timber. enough to
keep farm fenced for 100 years; be-
tween SO and 20 acres bottom land
that partly overflowes from back
waters and very rich; yields from
so to 80 bushels corn to the acre.
A 6OxS0 foot barn, good room
cottage, porch IL feet wide, two
thirds way around house, 8 miles
from railroad at Webbville. Daily
mail by hack. Apply to Tip Moore
at Louisa, KY, to to see farm go to
tenant. tf.-1-12.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
WHY FARMERS SHOULD
STUDY AGRICULTURE

A few years ago farmers never
thought about studying Agriculture;
and they did not know anything
about scientific farming. They
thought physical labor was all that
was necessary on the farm; and
they were about right in this, for
the soil was fertile then, and they
generally raised good crops, II they
applied plenty of physical labor.
AS a result of their ignorance
the soil has been worn out; and 1t
has become necessary for farmers
to study some methods OF restoring
its fertility. They can no longer
raise good crops without knowing
something about scientific Agricul-
ture, because the soil is no longer
fertile as 1t once was.
Yet, many farmers try to farm
without any knowledge Of scientific
farming; but, instead OF farming
they are only sapping the fertility
from almost exhausted SOIL They
should know something about re-
tanning and restoring the fertility
of the soil, in order that they may
be able to keep the soil in good
condition. instead OF completely ex-
hausting It.
The non-scientific farmer goes on
year after year, doing the same
thing in the same way, planting the
same thing on the same ground, re-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06

the same color, fits them nicely
Tito the color scheme OF nature and
harmonizes with the surrounding
landscape.
Colors are important aside from
the appearance of objects painted
with them. Bright colors are often
used as cloak with which to con-
ceal impurities, however, without
the assistance OF chemical analyses,
Impurities are difficult to detect,
especially in the ready mixed paints.
Paints must therefore be bought of
a reliable dealer who knows and
sells good paint, or only those
brands of known quality must be
purchased. Ready mixed paint when
made by a reliable manufacturer
should be better than the home
mixed kind, because experience and
skill are required to prepare it sue
cessfully.
There are some worthless brands
or paint on the market and 1T Is
important to avoid them II possible.
Some of the compounds sold as
paint, or as substitutes for 1t, are
not only yalueless for the purpose
for when they are sold, but are
even destructive in their action.
The liquid portion of paint, the
thinner or vehicle, should be from
So to 95 per cent. linseed oil. The
remaining portion OF the thinner
should be largely japan dryer which
is itself about one-fourth linseed
oil. Very small quantities of tur-
psntine and China wood oil may be
allowed. For the solid portion, or
pigment, of paint white lead, zinc
oxide, oxide of iron, and red lead
are satisfactory. Paints made from
them may be tinted many colors by
the use OF ocher, lumber, chrome
yellow, prussian blue or bone black.
The color Is only a small part of
paint and has little to do with Its
quality.
Ready mixed paints are satlsfac-
tory and economical for small Jobs,
such as interior work, painting farm
machinery. wagons and other such
equipment. II more than one coat
is to be put on with ready-mixed
paint II must be thinned for the
printing coats by pouring off part
of the contents of the can without
stirring and thinning by the addi-
ton of small amounts of turpentine
and linseed oil The portion poured
off is then returned to the can and
all thoroughly mixed. The amount
OF thinning depends upon the kind
OF surface to be painted and the
number of coats to be given. For
the finishing coat, ready-mixed paint
is used as II comes from the can,
after a thorough stirring.
Paint should be well worked In
with the brush across the grain of
wood and finished with long smooth
strokes the length OF the board.
Good results can be had only when
the surfaces to be painted are dry
and clean. Buildings should be
dry inside as well as out, and each
coat of paint should be allowed to
dry thorouPhly before bePinninR the
next. Upon this depends the sue
cess or failure of the work. Paint
may be made to stick to new tin
and galvanized iron by cleaning
the surface with benzine, Galvaniz-
ed iron II exposed to the weather
some time before painting will pre-
sent less difficulty.
j, A. FARRA,
Asst Prof. Ayr. Eng,
College of Agriculture, Lexington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
THE KING OF ALL LAxATIvEs

For constipation, use Dr. King s
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka. of
Buffalo, N. Y, says they are the
king of all laxatives. They are a
blessing to all my family and / al
ways keep a box athome". Get a
box and get well again. Price Csc.
At Druggists or by mail.
IL. Il. BUCKLEN & co.
Philadelphia or st. Louis
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06
Home Circle COLUMN.
COLUMN DEDICATED TO TIRED
MOTHERS AS THEY JOIN
THE HOME CIRCLE AT
EVENING TIDE.
Practice Makes Perfect.

A young man who Is thoughtful
for others is most likely 10 be we'll
hammered Let him practice his maD-
ners at home, treating his mother
and sisters with courtesy. and then
when he goes abroad his manners
will be easy and graceful: Many men
have disagreeable table manners.
yIothers should be careful to teach
their boys and girls to sit erect at
the table. not to lounge in the chair
nor lean over the plate. nor put the
elbows on the table. Keep the hand
still In the lap when not used in
conveying food TO the mouth Learn
to eat quietly, do not smack the
lips or make any noise with the
mouth. Keep the mouth closed when
chewing. Put a small portion OF food
Into the mouth and keep the lips
together until It Is masticated Moth
ing is uglier than to see a person
chewing with the lips apart. Help
yourself moderately from the dishes
passed to you. And remember that
the table Is not simply place for
eating, but also for conversation. II
you are invited out to dinner your
hostess will not feel that you have
done your part If you dc not add
something II the occasion thru con-
versation. If you have any informa-
tion on subjects under discussion
give - to the company. II you
would be success socially, you
Unjust be able to talk intelllgently a
bout current topics. Cultivate low.
pleasant voice, and practice will
oon make you ready talker. II
you have anything to say. Practice
makes perfect, and boy can add
much to his power as n CONVERSE
onalist as well as to the pleasure
I home life by conversing pleasant
ut his mothers table.
sss
~ Enjoymcnt At Home.
Don't shut up your home. lest the
\ n should fade your carpets; and
Chur hearts, Lest merry laugh
i&ould shake down some OF the
0rlsty old cobwehB there. II you
CONT to ruin your sons, lot them
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06

think that all mirth and social en-
joyment must be left on the thres-
hold without when they come home
at night When once a home Is re-
garded as only place to eat, drink,
and sleep In, the work is begun that
ends in endless degradation. Young
people must have fun and relaxation
somewhere; If they don't have It at
their own hearthstones 1t will be
sought at other and perhaps less
profitable places. Therefore. let the
fire burn brightly at night and make
the homestead delightful with all
those little arts that parents 30 per-
fectly understand.
Don't repress the buoyant spirit OF
your children; half an hour OF mer-
riment around the lamp and fire
light OF home blots out many a
care and annoyance during the day,
and the best safeguard they can
take with them into the world is
the unseen influence OF bright
little domestic circle. Put home
first and foremost, for there will
come time when the home circle
will be broken; when you will''long
for the touch OF vanished hand
and the sound OF voice that is
still"
A want OF proper domestic econ
omy has ruined the peace of many
family. There are women who could
carry off their husbands stores on
their backs and not half try. There
are men who fancy when they marry
that they are annexing something
far more valuable than Cuba, and
find later that they have on hand
nothing more than combined al
bum. Godeys Lady's Book and med
icine chest. There are two sides to
the picture OF home; a man who has
a good wife has no right to com
plain though the whole earth be a.
gainst him, for he's in the majority.
A Minister'S Wife.
A Doctors wife owes no duties
to her husbands patients; law
years wife owes no duties to her
husbands clients; but a minister's
wife is regarded as kind OF lady
shop, or, at least an unordained
curate, who, by virtue OF her posi-
ton, Is bound to discharge innum-
cradle services TO the congregation.
She may be young girl with no
experience In human life and church
business; but is expected to become
the active president OF all the be-
nevolent institutions supported by
the ladies OF her husbands charge.
She may have three or four chill
dren. whom she has TO teach her
self, and whose dresses must be
made and mended by her own hands
but she is expected to visit all the
sick and the poor. She has her nat
ural sympathies. and, however warm
her heart may ebb toward everyone
who likes her husbands preaching,
she cannot be the intimate and con-
fidential friend of every lady that
belongs to the church; but people
who themselves are far from being
distinguished for a universal charity
are indignant II she finds one house
pleasanter than another, and II she
naturally associates with ladies OF
her own age and with kindred tastes
He who creates healthful smile
creates beautiful gem.
Everyoge must have felt that
cheerful friend is like a sunny day,
which sheds Its brightness on all
around; and most OF us can as we
choose make this world place or
n nriaon
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-06

Soap is soap"
said a woman. Her
only idea Of soap
was something to
mix with hot water
in order to make a
steaming suds.
But if sh e h a d
us ed Fels Naptha
Soap she would
have learned tn at
ls-Naptha is not
only a soap. but a
different way Of
washing.
F e | $ N a p tina
Soap will do the
hardest part of your
washing in cool or
lukewarm water.
Look for SiresoS on tie nd .ss
green crapper
F.is . O.. PAfsdslDhia