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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

By special order of the Board of
Education, an examination for adj
mission to tie High School of pupils
who were unable to be present at the
examination held Sept. 5, will be held
in the Principals room of the High
School building, Friday, Sept. %, be-
ginning at 8.i5 a. M. No student
who is at present enrolled in the High
School will be allowed to stand this
examination. J. 4. Cox, Supt,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

A FIGHT.-Thursday night of last
week there was rough fight between
three cololed men, Charles Price,
Franklin Poindexter and John Bener,
in an alley near the st. Clair Hotel.
Price routed the other two, but all
were more or less injured. They were
arrested and tried before Juctice Nc
Kee, Price was held for the Grand
Jury and the rest fined.
Bener, Poindexter and Brown were
fined by Mayor McSherry, and were
not tried before Squire Mckee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19
The OLD Reliable MARBLE Works |

w. II. AAgTHEEg, Manufacturer OF
MONUMENTS T0NBS, HAETELS, HEAD Az
. FOOT 5T0NE5 e
oFFICE-Queen St. 1Iartnsburg. Opposite Valley House
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

WELCOME AHEAD.-The Ohio
State journal gives an account of a
company of American and English
capitalists engaged in building rail-
road in the Congo Free State Africa.
AT an examination for surveyors and
civil engineers, Geo. w. Welcome
made the highest record, 100. They
will sign a contract for four years at
$500 a year. Geo. Welcome, colored,
was educated in the schools here,
where his mother lives, and studied
surveying in spare hours. Geo. is
enterprising and is always at some
thing to make money. Success to him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

WANTED so Boys about 10 years old
at the Opera House. on Saturday, Sept.
10, about 10 o clock.
E. J. Hasson,
Mgr. Frank |. FraYne. Jr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

For SALE.-A pair of French Calfskin
Boots, nearly new, No. 5, apply to Geo.
Shilling S shop near C. Y. Passenger Sta
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

Mrs. w. T. Logan suffered severely
this week from the sting of bee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

Mr.. James II. White, of Central,
Ohio, gave us a call this week. He is
visiting his brother, Mr.. S. r. White,
at Tomahawk. He was born in Mar
tinsburg, and left here AZ years ago,
raised family, and now returns for
the first time TO his native home. He
says he does not recognize Martins
burg, SO much has it grown. We
hope he may live many years and re-
turn to see US again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19
Bottom Prices on Shoes.

Ladies Stylish Shoe, nc. Ladies' Gen.
uine full Stock Shoes at 81. Good Baby
Shoes 25c. Mems Genuine fine Calf
Boot with outside top $3.50, worth 81.
Men 8 Genuine French Calf Shoes at So.
worth SIS. Mems Glove Calf Shoes in
Lace and Congress S1.35, regular price
50. Gum Boots in all sizes warranted to
be first class SO. Sold everywhere for So.
s. v. FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

ToMAHAwK NEWS. Mr.. John Bart
gis and wife Of your city, were visit
ing his brother, 3. c. Bargtis, Sun
day.
Miss Maggie and Katie Anderson
are visiting friends at Winchester.
Mr.. I. Wood paid a flying visit to
Meadow Branch Sunday.
Mr.. Joseph Kitchen has been quite
i'll for several day, but glad TO say he
is NOW able to resume work again.
Rev. Englc preached last Sunday
to large and attentive congregation
Preaching tonight Saturday by
Rev Clary,
MIR. NJ. X. Butts and wife of Jones'
Springs spent Sunday with Mr.. James
Murphy. p.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

INWoOD EXHIDITIoN.- This was d
fair week at Inwood Park, and a fine
agricultural exhibition of stock, ma
chinery, &c. The attendance was
good. Addresses were made ofinterest
to farmers, and it is expected that q
start has been made for Berkeley
Agricultural Exhibition that will
rival Williams and Morgan Grove.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

Hood Is Sarsaparilla is in favor with all
classes because it combines economy and
strength. 100 doses One Dollar.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19
IHE YAgTInsBU2g EEzALa
TOWN NEWS.

Entered at the Post ONCE at Martinsburg,
w. Va as Second Glass Matter.l
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19

JONES SPRINGS The Jones Springs
Sunday School attended the picnic at
Ganotown Saturday. The Jones
Springs band furnished music for the
occasion. Everything passed off
quietly and visitors were delighted
with thepicturesque scenery. The mer-
chants are all doing a large business
in the sugar trade. The health of the
city is good at present.
SCHILLER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-09-19
BANKS and BANKINd.
IT. !. sErnERr pres,f TIE JB Wilson, eSshisr
PEOPLES HATI0RAL BANK OF akRTlNSRURG, W. V.
BANKING BUSINESS IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.

Havng the best arranged Bapkng u the sse md
that could LulltNc
faithfai prompt and satisfactory service
DIRECTORS C. Williams Miller. Jolu H. Potter,
Robert Iamon g. W AfckCwn. A. J, Thomas Geo s.. 6ous LII
Boyd Henry 4 Discount Day FRIDAY.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
Magnanimity of a Queen.

Amid the excitement in Portugal the
act of charity of Queen Amelia is favor
ably commented on. Having heard that
the wife and children of Captain Leitao,
the republican leader Of the Oporto in
surrection, were in absolute want, the
father and husband being under SEN
tence of imprisonment, the Queen her.
self has taken them under her protection
and is supporting them, as well as the
other destitute families of the insur-
gents, out of her private fortune. As
the success of the insurrection would
have deprived the King and Queen OF
their throne. and perhaps of their lives,
this is regarded as remarkable example
of magnanimity and charity. The
amiable character of the Queen has done
much to soften the popular feeling
against the King, who is looked upon by
many as the tool of Lord Salisbury
fChicaoo Post
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
HOGS NEED GRASS.

/. My experience has been mostly
with Essex hogs, but have bred some
Berkshires, Poland-Chinas and Small
Yorkshires. As grazing hogs. l could
not notice much difference between the
different breeds named. II any, il was in
favor of the Berkshire. 9. So far as my
experience has gone, the Essex and
Small Yorkshires are the best ''sty
pigs" as they are contented with close
confinement II they have comfortable
bed and plenty of feed. 3. My expert
ence is that hogs with pretty good bone
and muscular development are the best
graZers, and they are more willing and
able than other sorts TO roam over the
farm and get the best OF the grass.
4. The natural food for hogs in their
wild state is mast, roots and earth
worms; but our improved breeds are
mostly works of art produced by care
and abundance of food and the selection
OF breeding animals with a special object
in view. BY proper selection and care
the grazing qualities of any breed can
be greatly improved within few years.
am convinced that it pays to give hogs
all the grass possible at all times and
also to feed a little grain and swil made
of bran, shorts, rye meal. etc.; but at no
time would feed quite as much as the
animals would eat, even when feeding
them for the butcher. BY acting In this
way one gets the full benefit of the grain
fed, while IL the hogs are compelled TO
live on grass or clover alone through the
summer and are then shut up I'm filthy
pen-as great many are-and fed all
the corn they will eat and nothing else,
there will be considerable loss of grain,
as they will eat more than they can d.
gest and assimilate, and are also more
liable TO disease.
Secretary Essex BREEDERS Association.
w. w. WILEY.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
Poultry I,oInt.rs Tor All.

THE best and most natural floor for a
hen Is clean dry earth. Do not allow II
TO be filthy; this means disease.
CHICKS Matched in March and April
grow faster and larger percentage live
than IL Matched later IN the season.
POULTRY keeping would soon lose its
pleasure II we faced no obstacles. Don't
fret because all is not sunshine; peg away
and you will win.
THE Golden Duckwing game fowl is a
very beautiful, as well as practical fowl.
Many farmers keep game-fowl; they are
good enough for any farmer.
PoULTRY raising and fruit culture are
excellent industries to combine. They
are both full OF interesting study and
Will afford good profit rightly man
aged.
CLEANLINESS is indispensable in both
the fowl and fowl house. The change
from open air or out of door boosting to
close quarters usually shows itself In the
condition Of the flock.
THE Red Cap has very much improved
since falling into the hands of American
beeders. They are becoming acclimated
and yielding better returns both as egg
producers and market fowls.
THE sweepings of the hay NOW and the
chat from the wheat can be put in the
poultry house and the hens will find
much pleasure in sorting 1t over, finding
much that they relish as food.
AS PURE bred fowls eat no more and
are more profitable than common barn.
yard stock, why not keep them? A
thinking farmer certainly prefers the
blooded stock, will have II and no other.
The currant bushes and plum and pear
trees planted in and about the runs of a
poultry house will afford the fowls shade
In hot weather, and the droppings do
much to improve the growth OF the fruit.
LET your pullets get well started lay
ing. They will more than likely not for.
get how, when winter comes. at which
time an egg Is a very welcome visitor In
the nest. Feed moderately and properly
and eggs will come.
AN occasional bundle Of hay scattered
In the morning I'm the laying house will
waken up the drones II you have any,
making them scratch and begin to sing.
Later you may find the fruit" 1t will
pay to try this II you never thought much
about It,
A WHITE fowl is always pretty bird on
~ kiVCh hC0hOWs ~ lOOhS all
surroundings should, pure clean fowl
The White Beghorn, -Piymoth Rock,
Langshan, Wyandot, Java and Minorca
are all excellent for farmers needs.
GROUND oats mixed with bran makes
a good mess for laying hens. They do
not fatten so rapidly as when fed on corn
and wheat constantly. / know OF no
better food for fowls than this. There
is much in proper and systematic feed
ing and good results usually follow this
CATERING to the demands Of the farm
ers' needs pays any poultry keeper.
Many are the farmers throughout the
United States that have never had
flock Of thoroughbreds about the barn
yard and who would have them, II they
but knew more OF the value of the
choicer kinds.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
BUILDING A GRASS BREED.

/. The Duroc-Jersey. @ The Berk-
shire, Small Yorkshire, and Essex. 3.
Constitutional vigor, which carries with
IT more activity and stronger appetites.
Breeds with more range and in their
build, muscle, and bone and not so much
inclination to fat and helplessness, are
the best ''grassers." 4. II is more
hereditary than acquired. Pigs with
This characteristic can be selected. The
pig to select is the one opposite to the
chunky type. Pigs with long bodies.
strong legs, and straight jaws are OF the
right kind. Those with stub noses and
dished faces should be avoided, as they
cannot Craze well. and are not so in
cllned. An active hog Is the natural
grazer. BY selection on the above line
and rearing them in the field great i'm
provement would be made towards Sc
curing grazing strain, and in time, the
grazing habit or quality would be we'll
developed. Grazing is the cheapest way
In which to keep hogs or To rear pigs.
with a supplement OF other foods as oc-
caslon may require. This is the manner
In which all my hogs are reared and it
mas resulted in more muscular hog, and
IN making better hams and bacon. 1t is
the system by which hogs may be fat
tened iean-the true way.
Saratoga Co., n. Y. +. ID. CURTIS.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
THE POULTRY YARD.
Points That Bring Profits II Properly
Practiced.

Points That Bring Profits III Properly
Practiced.
When the hens begin to lay the first
thought Of many poultry keeper is how
to force them to lay without ceasing, and
as eggs cannot be produced from nothing,
the poultryman concludes that the more
food the more eggs; but that is just the
rock upon which many are wrecked, for
the forcing process does not limit its
operations I'm any one direction. In
forcing the hen for eggs she is forced to
do many other things which we do not
want her to do. She may be forced to
become too fat or diseased, or to be
utterly worthless for any purpose what
ever. Her capacity is limited, and when
she is forced to go beyond that capacity
she breaks down entirely.
No hen can be forced TO lay eggs.
Nature gives her a certain period of time
during which the eggs are to be de-
veloped. 1t Is not difficult to supply her
with the needed elements for this pur-
pose, and any surplus bestowed will only
be a waste, for If she cannot divert the
materials to production of eggs, she will
either void them or lay them up in the
storehouses Of her body as fat, and then
become utterly untitled TO thoroughly
lunCbiOuS hS pIOuuCtT VI
eggs.
There are divers methodist by which
people attempt to force the hen to lay.
One will put red pepper i'll their food to
stimulate them, not being aware that red
pepper has no more influence on the gen.
erative organs of the hen than so much
sugar or salt, and the stimulant effect de-
rived is really imaginary. In fact, red
10 onnlino 10 arf a m aN n nd
its pungency is but temporary. Another
believes In putting tonics In the drinking
water, the tonics being composed of
nearly all substances, many of which are
rank poiSons, such as copperas, tine
ture Of nux vomica. Even oil of vitroil,
in the well-known Douglass mixture, is
swallowed by the hens with the water
they drink to assist them I'm laying eggs.
Yet, when the hens succumb TO the eff
fects of the several nostrums, they are
condemned as not being hardy, or the
difficulty is attributed to some disease,
which calls for more nostrums.
III hen Is healthy and has a good APP
petite, the nostrums cannot improve her.
Eggs are not produced from powders,
pills or solutions, but from the food. A
healthy hen is no subject for medicines
or tonics. III she is sick or dropping IL Is
not out Of place to endeavor to assist her
10 recover health with tonic, but as
long as her comb is bright and red, and
she scratches and works vigorously, en-
joying her food and laying eggs as fast as
nature permits, the use of stimulants or
tonics Will not benefit her, or enable her
to lay another egg more than she would
without their use, even II they do not in
jure her.
1t is useless to force hen in any man
ner. Forcing always makes them too
fat The hens may lay well for a short
time, but will coon cease, because too
much pushing throws them out of condi-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
Powerful Jaws and Teeth of Fish.

One finds he fishes of the ocean
depths possessed, as a rule, of huge and
powerful jaws, formidable teeth shaped
like lancets, and prolonged appendages
which serve as acute organs Of touch.
One may imagine them, when in search
of food, illuminating the water round
about by their phosphorescent light.
Some of them carry torches at the ex-
tremities of their back fins, while others
have cleaning plates on their heads,
others yet are respondent with bright
spots extending along the body, while in
Others again long streamers carry lights
on their ends or the fins themselves may
be intensely luminous. Sometimes the
whole body is phosphorescent and diff
fuses subdued light, as is the case with
some of the deep-sea sharks. One
species is nearly all mouth. and having
almost no power of locomotion, lives
buried in the soft ooze at the bottom, its
head alone protruding, ready TO ingulf
any prey that may wander into its cav
ernous jaws. Not few of the crustacea
of the depths are very interesting, some
of them being Of enormous size. Be
sides there are numerous curious kinds
of sea worms, which live in tubes and re-
semble the most brilliant of flowers, un-
less they take fright and hide in
their houses. OF pOulps and cutie
fishes with many arms there is an endless
variety. In short, the life of the ocean
abysses composes one great volume in
the geological history of the world-a
volume which has scarcely been opened
as yet to the study of mankind
I Washington Star.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
THE GRASS hog is AN ATHLETE.

From observation and experience in
the rearing of hogs for the last twenty
five years | do not hesitate to say that
the Berkshire is the best for grazing and
pasturinR. The breeds best adapted TO
close continent, or what we called ''sty-
pigs" are the Small Yorkshire and Es-
sex, the former where white pig is pre-
ferred, the latter for black one. The
external characteristics of good "grass
hog" without regard to breed, are, good
feet and limbs with a muscular system
well developed. Head moderate in
length, face not too much dished, ear
thin and carried rather upright that the
eyesight may not be INSTRUCTED A good
grazing hog may or may not have broad
back and thick hams. Exercise in graz
ing is an invaluable help in the develop
ment OF these, but cannot be relied on en-
tirely for the higher production of mus
Gle or lean meat and least proportion of
fat When more fatty pork Is needed IL
can be had by the the use of fat produc-
ing foods and by restricted exercise.
When more lean Is desired, a grazing hog
should be chosen, his disposition to exer-
else is encouraged, and his diet, besides
grass and clover, made to consist largely
Of transforming foods. The grass-eating
habit is bred or hereditary. 1t is GER
tainly possible to produce. by selection
and feeding, strain of pigs peculiarly
valuable as grazers.
Sangamon Co., Ill. PHIL THIFToN.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11

The latest novel 10 create . genuine
sensation among the scholarly critics IL
~Birch Arnold's" "A New Aristocracy.s
A lady, under the above nom de plume,
Is the author. IL relates to the social
Industrial question, and prophesles the
future upbuilding OF new arlstocracy,
which shall DO that of the heart and
brain-the heart 70 feel for the miserIes
OF our fellow-men, and the brain 70
wisely plan for their relief. The author
will hear OF no other sort of Christianity,
and denies our right TO amusement
while fellow-creatures are doomed by
poverty TO q life OF toll and suffering.
Apart from the sweetness and devotion
OF its spirit, this book Is an excellently
told story. The Chicago Herald says:
-ThIs Is q novel with purpose. and IL
may be very great novel despite what
certain critics may say. Through every
chapter OF certain novels by Dickens
and Thackeray, q purpose CLEANS; and.
too, by means of them some very serious
evils In law and society were ovorthrown
and the world made happier and better.
Bartlett Publishing Company, New York
and Detroit
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
Escnpe of PrIsoners.

The report that prisoners have been and are
constantly escaping from tina. malignant
gaoier, liver complaint, is fully corroboreted
by the self-libsrated captives. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters are, they say the means by
which they get rid Of their letters. Few alto
gether avoid the bondag, OF this ailment, and
fssS ~s~squsiuted Win It's signs, viz. pain
through the right side and shoulder blade.
furred tongue, yellowness of the eyeballs and
skin, sour breath, sick headache. dyspepsia and
constipation. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters puts
prompt period to these. and brings them to a
full stop In short order. Whether the trouble
is chronic or temporary this medicine is equally
effective, regulating the liver and bowels thor
oughly. 1t Is likewise a sovereign remedy for
rheumatism, kidney complaint, malaria, heart
burn and nervousness.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
A NIne-Years' Job.

An Eastern man who had been shaved
by barber in q small town In Iowa felt
compelled to remark of the performance:
"You did your work so wretchedly
poor that / can't believe you have boon
in the business over a month"
"Poor work! In the barber business
only a MONTH" echoed the artist. any
friend. take little promenade around
town and make some inquiries and
you'll find you do me injustice. Why,
i had a steady job for nine years sha :
ing an average of one hundred men per
week."
us 1t possible? Where was it?"
ain Joliet!"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
August.
Flower

i inherit some tendency to Dys-
pepsia from my mother. I suffered
two years in this way consulted q
number of doctors. They did me
no good. then used
Relieved In your August Flower
and il was just two
days when ! felt great relief. / soon
got so that / could sleep and eat, and
/ felt that / was well. That was
three years ago, and l am still first
class. I am never
Two Days. without bottle, and
if feel constipated
the least particle a dose or two Of
August Flower does the work. The
beauty of the medicine is, that you
can stop the use ofitwithout any bad
effects on the system.
Constipation While was sick
felt everything il
seemed to me a man could feel. /
was of all men most miserable. lean
say, in conclusion, that / believe
August Flower will cure anyone of
indigestion, if taken
Life ofMIsery with judgment. A.
M. Weed, 22o Belle
Containe ST., Indianapolis, Ind" .
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
What Curves a Base Bali.

Curved motion is given to ball by
twirling it when pitched, so that it re.
wolves as it moves forward. A ball
thrown in the air is retarded in Its for.
ward motion by the resistance ofthe air,
which exerts pressure not only on the
face of the ball but also on its sides by
friction. II the ball is simply thrown
forward without any special bias
the friction of the air is equal
on all sides Of it; but If one
side be made to move faster than the
other--that is IL the ball be made to ro-
tate on its own axis from right to lett or
left to right-so as TO increase tn lat
eral friction. the result is naturally a
curve in lis flight in the direction OF the
side on which its progress has been re-
tarded. Hence what is known as
"curved ball."-[St. Louis Republic.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1891-06-11
THREE-HoRsE WAGON POLE.
One That Is Easily Made and Will Bear
ConettIerable strain.

COnstuerhDie EtFatus
Three or four years ago broke my
wagon tongue. l bought another and
made a three-horse tongue out OF the
old one. i sawed the pole Oft about 4 or
G inches from the hounds and made a
tenon on the end. took a scantling
about ~ inches square and feet
inches long, and made a mortice in the
middle for the tenon on the pole; also
made a small tenon on each end OF the
cross-pieces, as shown in the cut at G.
bolted pieces OF iron on the ends OF the
poles, with holes for the rod X, that goes
through the tongue Also rod OF iron
goes through the poles close TO the cross
piece. When the bolts are screwed tight
10 makes the tongue very solid. In tho
cut, A Is the broken tongue, Il the front
axle Of the wagon, and II the poles.
The neck-yokes arc % inches long.
The middle ring IS 10 inches from the
outer end of each yoke. The rings on
the end are fastened with clip and two
rivets. A small ring Is welded In each
ring 10 snap the check strap in. The
two middle rings are connected by a
third ring, for the middle horses strap,
use hip britchiug. The length of the
POLES and their distance apart depend