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The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13

Strawberries are not eXacting when
1t comes to soils This fruit requires a
great deal of moisture, but it never
should be planted on land that does
not drain well, because, like all other
fruits, it is very impatient. of wet
feet" In general, early kinds seems
TO do better on a light soil, while the
later varieties attain a higher degree
Of perfection on somewhat heavier
type of soil. In planting out bed
avoid land that has recently been
in sod. 1t is better to plant on land
that has been in cultivation for a sea-
son or two, because sod land is very
likely TO be infested with the larva of
the white grub. This worm lives upon
the root of the plants and oftentimes
great deal of harm is done before
the cause is known.
Planting may be done in the fall or
spring with successful results, but one
year with another spring planting ap-
pears to. be better Distances for
planting vary in different sections. In
general the rows are placed about
three feet rapart and the plants are
usually set eighteen inches apart in
the row.
If the space is limited and berries
are desired for home use the hill sys.
tenn is used. If this plan is followed,
the individual plants are placed close
together and all the runpers are kept
cut back. For all general purposes the
narrow matted row system is used II
this system is followed, one should
plan TO get a matted row of plants
twelve to fifteen inches wide, with the
individual plants about five or SIX
inches apart.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
Runner Frame and Side.

down colony house. This may be
made of any convenient size.
In construction two runners with
notches near their ends are laid down
and two cross pieces, also notched,
are screwed or bolted to them, says
the Orange Judd Farmer. The run
ners are provided so the house may
be hauled from place to place. The
cross pieces are to support the side
walls. At the ends are bolts which
run through the side wall, to which
they are fastened by nuts and wash
ers. The ridgepole is fastened to the
sides by bolts also. The same with
the ends, which are made triangular
as shown.
AS these houses are intended only
for summer use, they may be built OF
comparatively light material. with
clapboarding for the sides and ship
lap or matched stuff for the ends
1t is desirable that not more than
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13

When the plants are ready to set
the roots should be shortened and COW
cred with mud or wrapped in a damp
cloth. In planting see that the earth
is placed firmly about the roots and
that the crown is level with the sur
face of the ground 1t is very good
plan to pinch off all but two or three
of the older leaves, in order to lessen
evaporation of moisture. Keep all
blossoms down the first season,
During the month of December the
bed should be covered with a mulch
of clean straw or leaves. 1t is a good
frost or heavy snow, because this will
have a tendency to hold the blossoms
back in the spring and lessen the dan
ger of loss by frost. In spring, after
the growth starts, the mulch may be
loosened where it is too heavy for the
plants to push through. The mulch
should be left on until after the fruit
ing season.
At the close of the fruiting season
the old bed should be cut over with a
scythe or moving machine. Let the
leaves remain for a day or so, until
they dry, then burn them. After this.
take small pillow and turn the land be-
tween the rows, leaving only six or
eight inches of the old row, and har-
row the land in the same manner as
outlined for the first season.
Very often growers are disappoint
ed because their beds refuse to bea1
fruit. The plants are thrifty, and in
the spring they blossom well. Mer
who are making business of straw
berry growing know that there are
perfect and imperfect varieties. The
perfect will bear anywhere, but the
imperfect varieties need some of the
perfect kinds planted near them, il
order to insure fertilization
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
STRAWBERRY THE FRUIT FOR
MASSES is EASILY CULTIVATED
Strange That Fruit That Adaps Itself To Varying Cond-
tons of Climate and Soil Is Not More Generally
Grown In Commercial Or Amateur Way

The stra berry is the fruit for the
masses. 1t is often called the cosmo-
politan fruit, because it so readily
adapts itself to varying conditions OF
soil and climate. 1t is rather strange
that a plant SO comparatively free
from disease, so easily cultivated, and
so reliable, is not grown more both in
a commercial way and in an amateur
way for the home. 1t has been esti-
mated that only one farm home in
thirty is supplied with the delicious
fruit Kentucky is admirably located
geographically for producing berries
on a large commercial scale. Located,
as it is, between the North and the
South, the berries ripen just after the
Southern crop is over and before the
bulk of the Northern crop is ready for
market
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
New Cotton Picker.

the suction apparatus has set of
teeth in its bell-shaped mouth, so that
after the boil has entered the mouth
ii will not withdraw, but will be
sucked into the tube and through the
latter into the cage. 1t is much
Jswifter and neater operation than
picking cotton by hand, and two or
three men can pick field quicker
with it than a small army of negroes
could do the work unaided.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
Use Of Eerti,izers

The use of commercial fertilizers is
becoming more general among fruit
growers. due largely to the fact that
stable manure is somewhat scarce in
many fruit growing districts. In or
der to get the best results from the
use of fertilizers, the grower must
study his soil, and by observing the
results obtained from experimental
application he will soon know the re
quirements of his soil Commercial
fertilizers are expensive, and reoufrt
intelligent handling. Many growers
have, without sufficient cause, con
demned their use, while others, afte,
studying their soil conditions. are se
curing excellent returns for tho
money invested.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
COTTON PlcKERs SAVE TIME
Pneumatic Machine, Invented by Ohio
Man, Separates Boil From Pod
Much Labor Saved.

Now it is cotton picking toward
which the vacuum principle has been
directed. An Ohio man has invented
a pneumatic machine which seems to
be entirely practical and a great
time-saver. An apparatus to create
suction is mounted on the rear of a
truck and in front is wire cage to
hold the cotton. A tube leading from
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
KIondike-An early ripening market
berry.

Varieties differ so widely in differ
ent sections that it is hard to recon-
mend any certain list. 1t is best to
follow the advice of your nearest re-
liable nursery, because they usually
are in a position to know what varie-
ties succeed under their soil condi-
tons. Tennessee Prolific, Candy, Sam
pie, Haverland, and Aroma succeed
well throughout Kentucky. Tennessee
Prolific, Candy and Aroma are perfect
varieties, while Haverland and Sample
are Imperfect. j. H. CARMODY,
Department of Horticulture, Kentucky
Agricultural Experiment Station.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
cIeanIiness Insures HeaIth,

Health is thing essential in the
flock, and to insure health keep the
poultry house clean and use lime free
ly both in the house and all about
the yard and runs. 1t will pay to be
liberal in the use of lime. It is also
important to have plenty of sunshine
In the house.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
Ends and Ridge House.

the house is painted as it should be,
it would cost about SIS. If unbolted
and stored under cover as they
should be, such houses should last for
many years, so the first cost would be
Insignificant compared with the life of
the houses themselves.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
Fall Hatched CHICKS.

Fall Matched chicks require more
care than summer ones. They are
apt to take cold on frosty mornings
and chilly days. Give them warm
place to roost and keep in until after
the chill is gone in the morning
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
CHEAP COLONY HOUSES
Coops May Be Moved at Will by
Aid of Runners.
n Floor Space, Six by Six, Is Provided
Room May Be Had for Accommo-
dation of Fifty Fowls With
out Any crowding.

A considerable saving of lumber
can be made by using knock-down
poultry coops and colony houses
Herewith is an illustration of a knock
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNlGYS01OOL
LESSON /.

By e. o. SELLERS. Director OF Evening
Chicago)
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-13
LESSON FOR JANUARY rs
SERVING JESUS.

LESSON TExT-Luke s:1-S; $685.:
GOLDEN TEXT-'1nasmuch as We did
II unto one of these my brethren, even
the least, We did it unto me.
$40
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
Is This the Right View?
(Republic JOurnal.)

Evidently the champions of the
"Seven Sisters" initiative measures
do not approve of an educational
campaign. They now want to sup
press the Stop-Look-Listen league be-
cause some of the members are man
sequently should be barred from hay
ing any say in the government of our
commonwealth. 1t would probably
be no objection if the league was COM
posed of drones, professional agita-
tors or hoboes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
just Listen to This.
aberdeen Herald.)

A tract of 1850 acres, near St
Charles, Mo-, said to be the largest
wheat farm in that state, has been
sold by VIM. r. Baldwin of Delavan,
H., to l.. M. Fairbanks of Mansfield,
H. brother of the ex-vice president.
The price was $250,000. Baldwin
bought the land 10 years ago for
about $55 900. This news paragraph
is sadly out of tune with the calamity
howls and SOUP house c)amor of
Congressman Humphrey of Washing
ton, ex-Speaker Joe Cannon and other
stand-pat Republicans, who are
preaching and praying for hard
times.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
Teddy and lizard Times"

(DOugleS county PreSS.)
We would advise Teddy to 30 to
the groceryman and buy a sack Of
sugar and see how much prosperity
he can find from year ago. And
then just remember how business
was "curtailed" on night in October
1907. How the business of the coun-
try awoke the next morning and went
to the bank and was told they could
not have even their own money; just
little pin money doled out. by the
bankers. Then the cry of the Gun
employed" was heard and business
was stagnant. Crops were good and
the money was in the bank and why
did business halt, Teddy? During
this dark night do you remember how
a representative of Wall street, sent
by j. p Morgan, called at the back
door of the White House and you got
up in your nifty" and let him in to
talk over how to stop the panic?
Why?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
The World and it relates everything

fully and promptly.
The World long since established
record for impartiality, and anybody
can afford it's Thrice "a Week edition,
which comes every other day in the
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class daily.
THE THRICE-A-wEEK WORLDS
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we offer this unequalled newspaper
and the Washington STANDARD together
for one year for s1.75.
The regular subscription price Of the
two papers is $3.50.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
Who's Who in Lobbyists?

A number OF organizations in
Washington have no other excuse for
existence than to secure favorable
legislation. Among these are the la
Dor and agricultural organizations.
Yet no one has ever questioned the
rights of the representatives of these
bodies. representatives of public
lands interests of the west have also
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
the THR|CE-A.WEEk EDITION
OF THE new YORK WORLD
Practically Daily mt the Price of
weekly. No other Newspaper In
the world gives so much mt 80 low
price.

RMS is a time OF great events, and
you VIII want the news accurately and
promptly. All the countries of the
ana the telegraph wires bring the hap
SeHlnss or every one. No other news
paper has service equal to that Of
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03
Press Comment
...:......:. .:-:..:..:..:.....:..
Bunk-That's All.
(Snohomish Co. Tribune.)


To judge from reading the Repub.
lican papers, and they are nearly all
Republican in this neck of the woods
one would conclude that they are very
much shocked and panied that our
president, Woodrow Wilson, has not
proved perfect man. That he should
make even single mistake is suffi-
clent argument for the return to pow
er of the G.. O. p. Nearly everybody
knows that this is political bunk and
that we have president of whom ev-
cry American. up to the present time,
at least, may well be proud. The
New York World. Independent Demo-
cratic, whose editorials probably car
ry more weight than those of any
other daily paper in the United States,
thus defends the administration I'M
der attack by Progressves and Re-
publicans:
Both eagerly denounce the Under
wood-Simmons tariff; but if there
were Republican, Progressive major
| ity in congress, would it undertake
seriously to restore the Payne-Aldrich
or the Dingley schedules? Would it
undertake seriously any general
scheme of tariff revision?
Both are in sympathy with the
principle of a central bank; but if
there were Progressive
majority in congress, would it ven
ture to amend in any important re-
spect the new currency and banking
laws that a Democratic administra-
ton has written in the statute books?
Both sheer at President Wilson's
Mexican policy; but would Republi-
can-Progressive administration aban-
don his wise and humane attempt to
establish a permanent peace in Next
co by removing the cause of revolt,
or would it turn distracted country
back to predatory privilege and pre-
datory poverty? Worse still, would
it enter upon war of conquest?
Both complain of the Wilson eco
nomic policies; but would a Repub-
lcan-Progressive party halt the in
vestigation into New Haven corrup-
ton, would it refuse to enact laws
giving the interstate commerce COM
mission power over railroad capitali-
cation, would it even repeal the pro-
posed amendments to the Sherman
Antitrust act, in case they become
law? Would 1t give the government
back to Wall Street?
Most of the Progressives and many
Republicans oppose the repeal of the
Panama coastwise exemption cause,
but will either faction promise to tear
up the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and
give the coastwise monopoly $1,000
900 or SO year at the expense of the
American people?
What has President Wilson done
that Republicans and Progressives
if they we're returned to power, would
undo? What has he left undone that
they would do? What has he done
that they would be likely to do bet
ter?
1t is always easier for minority to
criticise than for majority to act,
and 1t is a matter of record that no
other administration since the Civil
war has accomplished so much in an
equal period Of time as the Wilson ad-
ministration.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03

Misses Rose and Rachel Behold of
Bellefontaine, Ohio, are visiting their
cousin, Mrs. j. II. Dillon of this city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-07-03

A male baby elk appeared in the
herd at Priest Point park the other
day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
Toretic Alexsa
Carried Knucks
FOR NIGHTS LODGING
AND MAY GET SIX
MONTHS.

Toretic Alexsa. foreigner and
hobo who said that nc had just var
rived in the city from Ohio, applied
to the Salvation Army fer a bed last
light, saying that he had no money
TO pay for his lodging. The army
people referred him TO the city police
who sometimes give, men sleeping
quarters in the city jail.
Alexsa hunted up Policeman Ma
haffey WHO acting In the spirit of the
good Samaritan took him 10 the city
hastilc and offered him lodging for
the night. But when the officer
started to go through his clothing the
foreigner became very much excited.
and pulled out worn one dollar bill
saying that he had just found enough
money. In his pocket for bed in a
Eotel and he believed that he would
not accept the hospitality of the city.
Tie policeman continued the
search with the result that a pair OF
steel knucks were found in his pock-
ct. Instead of giving him a free bed
in the city hosiery, Mahaftey took
his man to the county Jail where he
will probably have tree lodging for q
period OF not less than six months.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
j. H. Redeem
Is Arrested
In Norfolk
GAVE ]. F. CoNAwAY. PRoPRIE.
TOR OF WATSON HOTEL, A
WORTHLESS CHECK.
WILL BE HELD UNTIL LOCAL
AUTHORITIES CAN GO
FOR HIM.

J. Il. Redeem, n, travelling sales
man. who spent some time in this
city recently is under arrest in Nor
folk, Va, his home and held waiting
Tor the Marion county authorities 10
send after him.
~ warrant was sworn out for Red
fcrn's arrest by J. +. Conway. the
proprietor of the Watson hotel, where
Redfern stopped while he was in this
city, The warrant alleges that tho
prisoner gave Mr.. Conway check
for $4,000 which was returned, mark
e. no funds.
Rcdfcrn represented himself to be
an agent Of the Atlantic Coast Print
ing company of Norfolk. and the
worthless check was drawn upon the
company. Before taking the check
Mr.. Conway telcgraphed the conf
rany at its home office and this was
answered saying that everything
was o. X.
Rsdfern will be held until the nee
rssary arrangements Gun be made for
bringing him back TO this city to an
swer the charge made in the warrant.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
Fractures
His Skull
EDWARD DENNIS FALLS FROM
BICYCLE AND SUSTAINS
SEVERE INJURIES.

Edward Dennis. the 12-year-old
son of W. T.. Dennis. OF Glovers Gap,
is in the Coo khospital In u very pre-.
carious condition as Il result Of fall
from a bicycle.
The accident occurred yesterday
afternoon at 4 O'Clock near the boys
home. While riding his bicycle the
tire of the front wheel came OF,
throwing him to the ground with
his head striking a fence post. He
was unconscious when found by his.
relatives a few minutes later.
DR.. C.. l.. Finney, OF Glovers Gap.
was called and he advised that the
injured boy be taken to the hospital.
Accompanied by the doctor and his
parents. lie was brought to this city
this morning on train No. 70. Aft
or reaching the hospital DR.. j. j.
Eurrctt was also called into consul
tuition.
The boy Is suffering from frac.
turCd skull and has never rcgained
consciousness since he was hurt.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15

back into the game today. Otto hal
a very sore heel, but the rest Mana
ger Shannon gave him has done him
worlds of good and the scrappy In.
fielder is now in good condition for
the opener.
Jimmy Mack has signed Wenzel, a
second baseman from the Kalamazoo
club. Mcnzcl is said TO be clever!
performer and Mack is depending On
him to mack good. Mack also am
nounccs the release of players Bryan
and Gravelle.
Joseph Carduff. who spent several.
weeks trying ont with Albany in the
New York State League, and Conn.
team in the Eastern Association
League, will try out with the Colts,
Carduff is good man and will prove
u valuable asset TO Manager shnn-
non.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15

mai visit of farewell to President
Wilson before their departure for
Niagara Falls, Ontario. All the cerc-
mcalal of formal diplomatic inter.
course marked the call of the ENJOYS.
Ambassador DeGama OF Brazil, Min.
lister %aon of Argentina, and Minis
ter Suarez OF Chile. attircd in the
conventional rrock coat and silk ha,
CT formal dress and accompanied By
Secretary OF State Bryan went 10 the
White House In. an automobile. II
the blue room the president with his
military and naval aids attired IN
fun dress uniform greeted the en-
roys. He wished them success on
the mission of peace and expressed
the hope that when they returned to
Washington they will have found the
solution OF the Mexican problem
which has confronted the United
States government for three years.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
Victim Of
Pneumonia
MRs. RHY HAwKINBERRY PASSES
AWAY THIS MORNING AT
HOME OF ]. I. GOOGLE.

Miss Rhy llawkinberry. we'll
known resident OF the East Side.
Gicd at an early hour this morning
Al the home OF her nephew. J. l..
Google, in East Park. For the past
three weeks, Miss Hawkinberry had
been III and on Monday became much
worse, pneumonia causing her death.
Miss Hawlinberry was u daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Hawkinberry and
was born In Pleasant Valley. She
had resided the greater part of her
life In Ripley. W. Va, having become
a resident of this city four years ago.
She was a sister of the late Mrs. NJ.
4. Google and is survived by two
brothers. Frank Hawkinberry. OF
near Warrington, and Charles Haw-
l.inberry, of Huntington. Four
nephcws, nil OF whom are we'll known
residents of the city survive. namely.
Frank, Charles, James and ]. Lowery
Google. Miss Hawkinberry had
made her home with the latter for the
past four years.
Deceased was an exemplary wo-
man md had been u member OF the
Ripley NJ. E.. church for MANY. years.
Funeral services viii be held on
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock
from her late residence and inter
ment win be made in Maple Grove
cemetery.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
TUoArmyADidtors
rail- To Death

NORTH ALLERToN, England.
May 1.-two more British army
aviators were killed today. near here
in combined flight by>a squadron OF
military aeroplanes from Scotland to
Salisbury. Tile victims were Lieut..
Empson. of the Royal Fusiliers, and
Sergeant Dudmore. acting us me-
chanic. The accident occurred while
the aviators were trying to land in a
dense fog. The machine struck the
ground sharply and overturned. The
occupants were killed by the motor
falling on them.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
PocahontasDegree
Elects Forthe Year

CHARLESTON, w. Va. May 15.-
The annual session of the great coun-
ell. Degree of Pocahontas OF West
Virginia, which met in conjunction.
with the great council, Independent
order Of Red Men, chose Parkersburg
as the place OF meeting next year,
md elected the following officers:
Great Prophet-Jessie Rager, Fair
mont.
Great rocahontas-Janie Leonard,
Monongah.
Great winona-Polly Brunette. of
Warrington.
Great Minnehaha-Jennie Henry,
Martinsburg. ~
Great Keeper Of Records-Bertie
May, Rowlesburg.
Great Keeper Of wompum-susan
Goalsby. Huntington.
First Great scout-Anna Cunning,
Gatewood.
Second Great seout-c addie Walls.
,Foca.
Great Guard of the Tepee-Eunice
Carroll. Grafton.
Great Guard OF the Forest-Anna;
Candy. Wheeling
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-05-15
FAwvA LEAGUE
NOTES OF INTEREST

Bcughman, a young Dackstop, is
displaying great ability in the try.
out season at Connellsviie. Jimmy.
Mack expects him to more than make
good.
Crandusky, pitcher hai!ing from
st. Bonaventure, has been signed by
Manager Paige. of the uniontown
club. Crandusky is a big husky fell
low. and Paige expects him to make
good.
Thee Exhibition series the Charlie
ioi and uniontown clubs are playing
is attracting big crowds. Fans in
both cities are turning out in sarge
numbers to get a line on the
strength. OF the teams in the. Pawta
League.
Captain schmitt. of the Colts. was