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Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05
SEEMINGLY IMPORTANT.

Walking over from Shenandoah
Junction to Charles Town recently, we
stopped to see an old friend, Mr.. Robert
Lewis, who works for Mr.. G N.
Starry, who lives a mile north of said
town, During our conversation we
wanted to know if hog cholera was
damaging him. Mop was the reply
The matter then got under discussion :.
and we are frank to say that Mr.. Star
ry's theory is plausible. aud if enforced :,
will rapidly prevent the spread Of ibe
dread disease. The real cause Of hog
cholera he lays no claim of knowledge
but for ite spread after started lie docs
and it lie: that buzzsrds carry it from
place to place in Their feathers on their
feet and by their droppings. Whenev-
er one goes TO b G farm it is run off, Just
what all farmers should DO. We firmly
believe that the buzz ,rd are az danger
ous ae heas and flies, and rot only con.
vey disease to hogs but human beings
as we'll. Bury every dead thing and
keep buzzards from your premises.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05
SATURDAY deem BIER 5. )9l4

The idea Of "a eet of b,Ockhcahl IN
trying to make good, running thus gov
ernment heels over head in debt. and
to get out the best it can. has levied ~
war tax on every imaginable thing
Whoever heard Of a war tax when no
war exists? Every living laboIer ought
TO revolt. The absurdity Of some office
holders getting 8, 20 and 100 thoussnd
heavy and unnecessary taxes tn be put
upon the roorly paid wage eArne,s
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05

Every whipstitch nowadays, some
thing goes into pr int and comes from
gossiping lips against Cathol cism.
They may be wrong as to the true wor.
ship of religion, but they are united the
world over in loving and helping hu.
manly. / would rather be and die a
Catholic doing as Paul did, and thus
face God, than TO boast of eing prot
estant and hate humanity for no other
reason than Gods sun and climate have
curled hair and blackened skins of those
whose hearts beat in unison with ell
mankind, and have in war and peace
been brothers Iowa BILE.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05
CONV|CTS HAVE
MUSIC WITH NE AIS

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 1.-'After to-
day prisoners at the Nebraska pen;-
tertiary will not have to- eat their
meals in silence, as has been the rule
during the years since the peniten-
tiary was started. Warden Fcnton has
to converse quietly with their neigh
bors at the tables, provided they do
not abuse the privilege and become
noisy.
The prisoners expressed great pleas
ure when the new rule was announc-
ed by the warden, and through a
spokesman the prison officials were
notified that the men were apprecia-
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05

Charles Town hasn't "A more valuable
and respec' able citizen than Nj John
J. Dixon He is one of it's best mech,n
les; has mad and saved money: has II
fine and modern home with every C N
Ceivable Improvement in 1t. and a wife
fit 10 serve a king--in short tt - home il
a dove cove His uncle who l. fl Charies
Town in the early fortIes for Californi !.
got immensely rich, and beside a neat
fortune, he had made and sent to III .
nephew, John J. Dixon. one of the finest
gold chains and watches in America
worth at least a Thousand dollars.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05
cot TON GOODS
ARR Bic AS('!S}E I

Gotten and cotton manufactures
comprised more than one-fourth Of
lie entire value CT domestic products
exported from the United States to
reign countries during the last
uGrser century, their total for that
criOd being 1884 million dollars out
{ al aggregate Of $3.50 million for
a articles. Raw cotton exports in
the period from 1890 to 1914, accord
Eg to figures issued by the depart
m@rt Ct commerce through the bur-
aJu OF foreign and domestic COM
"lorce, were valued at S,6lG million
j.:l2r3, having increased from 251
Mllicn in the fiscal year 1890 to 61O
::illiCn in the fiscal year 1914. Cot
"a manufactures in the same period
showed a total export Of 7OS million
dollars, having increased from 10 mil
an to 81 million in IS years.
Europe took practically all the raw
cotton exported from the United
States in earlier years, though more
Quantities II the fiscal year 1912
tie total exports Of American cotton
to Japan exceeded 250 million pounds
and in 1914 were III million. Ameri-
can cotton goods, on the other hand,
have been exported chiefly to Asia
and North America and in smaller
amounts to South America, Europe,
Oceanica and Africa in the order
named While Asia exceeded North
America as a market for cotton goods
made in the United States when the
aggregate for the last 25 years is con-
sidercd, North America is now the
leading market, that section of the
world having taken over 40 per cent
0. the exports Of the last fiscal year
A very large proportion Of TIE cot
ton manufactures exported from this
country consists Of cloths, sent dur
ing the fiscal year 1914 chiefly to the
following countries and sections: To
China so million yards; the Philippine
ISLANDS, sc million; the Central Am
ercas Republics. SO Million; Cuba, "a
Million Haiti. % million; Canada, 81
million; Alden, Is million; British
West Indies, Is million; India, ID mil
lion; Colombia, Ia million; Santo Do
mingo, II million, and Chile 10 mil
lion. Europe as whole took mil
lion yards: South America, al mil
lion: Oceanica. % million; Asia, 125
million; Africa, 9 million, and North
America, 1873 million.
Imports Of cotton during the last
quarter century were valued at 259
million dollars, being chiefly from
Egypt; while cotton manufactures
during the same period showed
total import value Of 1856 million
dollars, represented in large measure
by laces, embroideries, and similar
articles made in France, Germany,
Switzerland, Belgium, and the United
Kingdom.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05

The Pioneer Press has never surren-
dered it's contention for every right
vouchedsafe by the constitution Of this
country to the lowest and blacklist of
Gods creation and God forbid 1t ever
should While there are many things
William Monroe Trotter has dore out Of
accord with it. it exterdS it's hand to
him and says: well done good and
faithful servant MIR. Trotter's words
were not insulting. The trouble grew
out of the fact, that he pressed the
President little too hard on he raw
and like a sore back horse. he had TO
squirm. Our rights are ours to enjoy
only by fearless egitation and conten-
ton, aud the party or parties who are
too cowardly to dc both, are undeserv.
ing of their rights. We fought for them
and why not talk for them, for peace
hath her victories, no less renowned
than war;
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05

The Audacious cost $16,000000, and
it was destroyed by vessel costing
100000. Before investing more in
the super-dreadn aught stock it might
be well to wait for developments
Florida Times-U ;pion.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05

tive and would not abuse the privil.
eye.
Another innovation introduced by
the warden is music every day during
the noon meal. This is furnished by
the prison orchestra.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05
THE EDITOR.

WHO'S the most useful man in town.
From preacher, lawyer. doctor. down,
Who neither smiles nor wears a
frown?
The Editor.
In all the world who's most ignored
Sighted, deceived, abused and bored
And yet who's flag is never lowered?
The Editor.
Who fights the battle none dare fight,
For what is clearly just and right
And drives the foe out Of sight,
The Editor.
And yet, who even hides his name
IJnmindful Of the scroll Of fame
Or of the public's loud acclaim!
The Editor.
Who lights the torch for other men,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1914-12-05

Mexican presidential candidates do
their running at ter they are elected.
Toledo Blade.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
NOT SUCH DEADLY ENEMIES
"Bloody Chasm" That Separated Ma
tlonaists and Obstetrics Might
Have Been Brdged.

AS all the world knows, interna-
tional war has proved a great concil-
tator In Ireland. AS contributor to
The Bystander says, you cannot give
much attention to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
of the empire when you are not GER
tain whether you will have an en-
pire to dismember.
There is geniality about the Ma
!ionalist volunteer that makes you
know that he would rather fight some
one else-Germany in this case-than
Ulster. A few stories are current
that help to show how very ripe Ire
land was for Cancellation. Not long
ago a company of Nationalist volun-
seers, passing company of Ulster
men, and being uncertain as to the
customary etiquette between deadly
snemies-saluted. In a northern dis
.rlct there was only one field suitable
Tor drilling, and as the two opposition
armies wanted it, the owner .began
bidding them against each other.
Northern canniness asserted itself.
The commanding officer of one battal-
ION approached the enemy, and they
agreed to rent the field in common,
and use it on alternate days!
A third anecdote relates that while
some Ulster volunteers were drilling
Nationalist was seen sitting on a
fence watching them. When he was
questioned by an fisherman he ex-
planned that his own company had
nislaid their rifles and could not
drill; but" he added, 1--WE were wait
Ing to see If we could get the loan of
yours when you've done with them"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
Not Due to Ignorance.

Doctor Briggs received a note from
farmer living back quite way in
the country, requesting him to come
as quickly as possible to see his child
who was very sick with "a very bad
cold"
The doctor examined the child and
then turned to the mother.
Don't you know" he asked, "that
your little girl is coming down with
the measles?"
"Yes, DOCTOR" was the woman's re-
ply; II knew she was"
"Then why in the world" asked the
doctor, did you write me that she had
very bad cold?"
The woman hesitated, for a mo-
ment, then, looking at her husband,
said, with sullen frankness:
Neither him nor me knew how to
spell measles National Monthly.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
FORCED TO HEAR SERMON
No One Was Allowed to "Take Few
Winks" In English Churches
800 Years Ago.

Those who have habit Of sleep
ing through the minister's sermon
should thank their stars that they
were not living in England 500 years
ago, for they would have been raped
over the head every time they dozed
by mon especially appointed to the
task of keeping the congregation
awake.
For instance, in one parish in
Shropshire, Is shillings a year was
regularly paid to poor man to go
about the church during the sermon
and keep the people awake. He car.
ried thin, long wand In his hand.
which he could conveniently stretch
out over considerable space and rap
offenders on the head or about the
shoulders.
With women he was always in
structed to be gentler. to tap softly.
but persistently. until the slumber
was broken. For women. 1t was
learned, were not SO amiable as men
on being aroused from comfortable
nap, and, If gentle means were not
employed, were likely to get up and
leave, causing no little commotion
about them.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
COSTLY LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
Phrenoioeist Probably All Right In
His Profession, but He Didn't
Know Much About Horses.

A Boston man tells OF an innocent
farmer who once sought out phre
nologist at the Hub and asked that
his bumps" be read
In revealing to the farmer his tenn
permanent as shown by the aforesaid
bumps, the professor said:
Your tastes are the simple, homely
ones of the farmer. You are farmer.
are you not? All! | thought SO!
And / am right as to your tastes, am
not? You are sadly deficient in
judgment, and have little knowledge
Of human nature. Your innocent and
trustful disposition renders you an
easy dupe to designing men, and your
own perfect honesty prevents you
from either suspecting or defrauding
anyone"
The following week, it appears, the
phrenologist bought a horse from the
innocent farmer. Although the nag
was old and in bad condition, 1t had
been made to appear young and skit-
fish. Moreover, though the farmer
had paid but SIS for the animal. he
contrived without difficulty to unload
him On the professor for $40.
''It's wonderful" said the farmer to
a friend, as he proceeded to a bank
to deposit his money. Its wonderful
that a man should know SO much
about men and not a thing about
horses"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
a Modern Disease,

Old Jake woke up and rubbed his
eyes as he gazed on the unfamiliar
room. Then he remembered, and
hoped out of bed. Fifteen years had
he saved out OF the meager wages Civ
en- him by grateful farmer, In order
to visit London.
Uncle" came his young nephew's
voice at the keyhole, mother says'M
you come and set these marrer seeds,
and see what you can do with the old
black EN- what's got bad leg?"
Uncle and nephew soon entered the
little back garden, when the old boy
stopped short with amazement, and ad.
justed his glasses to gaze at the small
figure on the grass plot, who was per-
forming gymnastic feats.
Does thy sister have Alta, lad?" he
asked, with concern.
mo, uncle" replied the nipper with
a grin, 'them's gymnastic feats."
"I'm sorry bout that" quoth the
old chap. "'As she 'ad 'em longf"--
Answers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
CHAPTER XIII.
Courtiandt Tells a Story.


The colonel and his guests at lunch
con had listened to Courtlandt without
sound or movement beyond the occa-
sional rasp of feet shifting under the
table. He had begun with the old
familiar phrase-"Ive got story"
Tell it." had been the instant re-
quest.
At the beginning the men had been
leaning at various negligent angles
some with their elbows upon the table,
some with their arms thrown across
the backs Of their chairs. The par.
fridge had been excellent. the wine de-
licfous, the tobacco irreproachable.
Burma, the tinkle of bells in the tenn
pies, the strange pictures in the
baZaars, long journeys over smooth
and stormy seas; romance, moving
and colorful, which began at Ran
COON, had zig-zagged around the world,
and ended in Berlin.
And So" concluded the teller Of the
tale, that is the story. This man was
perfectly innocent Of any wrong, a
victim of malice on the one hand and
of injustice on the other"
as that the end of the yarn?" asked
the colonel.
who in life knows what the end of
anything is? This Is not a story
out of book" Courtlandt accepted a
fresh cigar from the box which Rao
passed to him, and dropped his dead
weed into the ash-bowl
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30

cams ear was not trained for these
subtletles of sound. How are you
making out? 2"
I'm getting acclimated. Where's
the colonel tonight? He ought to be
around here somewhere"
Il left him few moments ago"
When you see him again, send him
In. He's live one, and like to hear
him talk"
"I'll go at once" crushing his ciga-
rette in the Jeypore bowl.
What's your hurry? You look like
a man who has just lost his job"
Been steering a German countess.
She was wound up to turn only one
way, and am groggy. I'll send the
colonel over. By-by"
Nov, what's stung the boy?"
Nora was enjoying herself famously.
The men hummed around her like bees
around the sweetest rose. From time
to time she saw Courtlandt lowering
about the outskirts. She was glad he
had come; the lepidopterist is latent
or active in most women: to impale
the butterfly, the moth, falls easily into
the daily routine. She was laughing
and testing with the men. Her mother
stood by, admiringly.
This time Courtlandt gently pushed
his way to Nora's side.
May have dancer" he asked.
You are too late" evenly. She
was becoming used to the sight of
him, much to her amaZement.
Il am sorry
why, Nora, didn't know that your
card was filed" said Mrs. Harrigan
She had the maternal eye upon Court
landt.
Nevertheless" said Nora swee,.
sit Is a fact"
Il am disconsolate," replied Court
landt, who had approached for forms
sake only, being fully prepared for
refusal Il have the unfortunate habit
of turning up late" with Significance
which only Nora understood
$50, those who are late must suf-
fer the consequences"
Supper"
"The Barone rather than you"
The music began again. and Abbott
whirled her away. She was dressed in
Burmese taffeta, rich orange. In the
dark Of her beautiful black hair there
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
MODERN WAR IS MERClFUL
ed Are Given Fair Chance
to Recover Health.

A general impression is that with
powerful weapons of great precision
greater loss of life and greater pain
are caused. That view is almost GER
tainly inaccurate. The modern bull
let, says the Scotsman, unless it is of
the soft-nOsed type, Is on the whole
merciful and either kills outright or
gives It's victim a fair chance Of re-
covery. 1t does not, as a rule, mutt
late.
The ambulance corps was practical
ly unknown 6 years ago, and not only
Is aid brought more rapidly to the
wounded, but 1t Is far more effective
than IN the pre-Lister days. Rapidly
Of conveyance has increased beyond
all comparison. In the present war 1t
is true to say that In many cases men
have been lying in British hospital
within "a hours of receiving their
wounds. If the risk Of being hit Is
greater, the chances of recovery from
injury have been immensely in.
creased.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30
u don't see how you did it." admir-

i don't see now you did It, admir-
ingly.
I'll drop in every little while to see
how you are getting on" volunteered
Courtlandt. You can sit by the door
II you care to see them dance. I'm
off to see Mrs. Harrigan and tell her
where you are. Here's cigar"
Harrigan turned the cigar over and
over in his fingers, all the while gaz-
ing at the young mans diminishing
back. He sighed. That would make
him the happiest man in the world.
He examined the carnelian band en-
circling the six inches of evanescent
happiness. What do you think Of
that" he murmured Same brand the
old boy used to smoke And if he pays
anything less than sixty apiece for 'em
at wholesale, I'll eat this one"
He lighted his cigar, and gave him
self up to the delights Of it.
Courtlandt doomed in the doorway.
"Comfortable?"
Perfectly. Good cigar, comfortable
chair, fine view"
Young men began to drift In and
out. The air became heavy with
smoke, the prevailing aroma being
that of Turkish tobacco of which Har-
r!kan was not at all fond. But his cigar
was so good that he was determined
not to stir until the coal began to
tickle the end of his nose. Since
Molly knew where he was there was
no occasion to worry.
Abbott came in. pulled cigarette
case out of his pocket, and impatiently
struck a match. His hands shook a
little and the fare of the match re-
vealed a pale and angry countenance.
Hey, Abbott, here's a seat. Get
your second wind"
Thanks" Abbott dropped into the
chair and smoked quickly. VERY
stuffy out there. Too many"
"You look 1t. Having good timer"
ooh, fine!" There was catch in
the laugh which followed, but Harri-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30

life's failures With refined acceut
and in the most perfect English he
apologized-while keeping pace with
me-for intruding his company upon
me unlimited He would not beat
about the bush Through " conglom-
Grafton of adverse circumstances (the
phraseology is his OWN he was desfi-
tute. For the moment he ,uld not
dig owing to his inability to find
an allotment wherein to delve; to beg
he was most heartily ashamed. but
did it as 'dernier resort Gould /
spare a shilling-not as q loan. but
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-10-30

as a gift. and help a lame dog osei I.
stile?
81 could-and | did, against my bet
ter judgment. He accepted the gift In
the spirit in which he had asked for
it. I'm not going to thank you. he
said: you know l would do the same
for you were our positions reversed.
Will you shake hands" Further
down | came across his antithesis-
Siding up, with that crab-like slither
which stamps the professional mendi-
cant, he accosted me thus. Yer don't
'appen ter ave bit of bread on
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LET me be frank hate you ans
detest you with all my heart" con-
tinued Flora. II have always hated
you. with your supercilious airs. you.
whose father -
Don't you dare to say an i'll word
of him!" cried Nora, her Irish blood
throwing hauteur to the winds. HE
is kind and brave and loyal, and am
proud Of him. Say what you will about
me: it will not bother me in the least"
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and to see it ruthlessly destroyed this
way hurt her. How could you'll"
Worst I ever did" He began to
change the whole effect, chuckling au-
dibly as he worked. Sunset divided
honors with moonlight. 1t was no
longer homogeneous; it was ridiculous.
He leaned back and laughed. I'm
going to send it to L'Asino, and call it
an afterthought"
Give it to me-"
"What?"
yes"
Nonsense! I'm going to touch a
match to it. I'll give you that picture
with the lavender in bloom"
II want this"
"But you cannot hang it,"
Il want It,"
Welt" The more he learned about
women the farther out of mental reach
they seemed to go. Why on earth did
she want this execrable daub? You
may have it; but all the same, I'm
going to call an oculist and have him
examine your eyes"
why, it is the Signorina Fourier"
In preparing studiously to ignore
Flora Desimone's presence they had
forgotten all about her.
Good morning, signora," said Ce-
;este in italian.
And the Signore abbott, the paint
or, also!" The Calabrian raised what
she considered her most deadly weap-
On, her lorgnette.
ing.
1T is a new style Of the impression
ist which l began this morning" SO
5erly.
1T looks very natural" observed
Flora.
"Natural!" Abbott dropped his
mahistick.
ut is Vesuv', is 1t not, on a cloudy
day."
This was too much for Abbott's
gravity, and he laughed.
"It was not necessary to spoil a
good picture on my account"
said Flora, closing the lorgnette with
snap
THE signora is wrong. did no,
spoil 1t on her account. 1t was past
helping yesterday. But | shall, how
ever, rechristen it Vesuvius, since 1t
represents an eruption of temper"
Flora tapped the handle of her para
sol with the lorgnette. 1t was dis
tinctly a sign of approval. These
Americans were never slow-witted.
She swung the parasol to and fro,
slowly, like a pendulum.
st is too bad" she said. her glance
rowing over the white walls of the
villa
1T was irrevocably lost" Abbott de-
clared.
mo, no; do not mean the picture.
am thinking Of La Toscana. Her
voice was really superb; and to lose it
entirely J" She waved a
sympathetic hand.
Abbott was about to rise up in Wig
orous protest. But fate itself chose
to rebuke Flora. From the window
came-"Sai cos ebbe cuore!" -sung
as only Nora could sing it.
The ferrule of Flora Desimone's
parasol bit deeply into the clover-turf.
Am all right?" asked Harrigan.
Courtlandt nodded. You look like
a soldier in multi, and more than that,
like the gentleman that you naturally
are," quite sincerely.
The ex-gladiator blushed This is
the reception-room. There's the ball
room right out there. The smoking
room is on the other side. Now, how
In the old Harry am l going to get
across without killing some one?"
Courtlandt resisted the desire to
laugh. "Supposing you let me pilot
rou over?"
You're the referee. Ring the gong"
Come on, then"
What! While they are dancing ?"
backing away in dismay.
The other caught him by the arm.
Come on"
And In and out they went, hither
and thither, now lodging, now pausing
to let the swirl pass, until at length
Harrigan found himself safe OF shore.
IN the dim cool smoking room