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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
A Model Of the Oceans.

A miniature representation of all the
oceans and seas as we'll as their tides
and currents is feature of the hydro
graphic display at the Worlds Fair.
This model, which ell must confess,
must be of great practical value, if not
of scientific interest, is huge tank,
made so rs to represent the surface oil
the earth spread out over an area OF
about thirty feet square. The oceans,
seas aud lakes, which, of course, are the
main objects thus displayed, ere repre-
sented by real water. Through these
at proper intervals smaller streams OF
water are elected, the idea being to rep.
resent the different currents just Gs
they flow in nature
The direction of these currents is
shown by streaks of white powder on
the surface. In order that the whole
may be better understood, large map
will be placed within handy reach,
with man to explain the force,
volume, etc. of the various ''arteries
of the deep" 1t is expected that this
display will be an invaluable object
lesson to those who have never looked
into such matters and whose time and
opportunities will not admit of personal
investigation. st. Louis Republic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
The Iananesc Idea Of Cleanliness.

The japanese, no matter what their
condition, be they prince or peasant,
make practice of taking, not one but
several stearning hot baths every day
The cleansing effect of these additions
is, however, completely counteracted
by the fact that the bathers invariably
put on, when emerging from their bath,
the same uneleanly garments that they
had on before entering the water.
These garments. | regret to say, they
never change. The silk kimonos and
other vestments are handed down from
generation degeneration, and inasmuch
as the fabric is magnifcently woven,
they last not one but several lifetimes.
The linen underneath is not changed,
but worn without being laundried un-
til it drops of in rags. and | have seen
august dignitaries of the Japanese Ma
ton arrayed in the most superb OF
siiken vestments, the effect of which
was entirely destroyed, to European
eyes. at any rate, by the glimpse at the
throat and round the wrist of jersey
undershirt that had originally been
white, but that by age and use had as
snmed hue altogether In keeping with
the sombre complexion Of its wearer =
New York Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
Tricked BY the Jolly Tars.

A pretty good story is told of the
way in which the officers of certain
sloop-of-war of the North Atlantic
squadron succeeded in getting their
ships slow and antiquated steam
launch replaced by one of later and
more fashionable type. 1t happened
that the vessel hauled into a maynard
for its periodical repairs. While there
the launch was loudly complained OF
as too heavy and unwieldly for a sloop-
of-war to carry, and careful weigh
ing by the yard authorities verified the
complaint. Thereupon new and swift
little craft which cost Uncle Sam ever
go many hundreds of dollars was sub
stituted, and the sloop-of-war steamed
exultantly away. But when the old
launch was sent to the boat shop for
overhauling the workmen found snug
ly slowed away out of sight along the
keelson nearly a thousand pounds Of
superhuous ballast iron. The appar-
emily unnccountable weight of the re-
jected boat was readily explained
Boston journal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
Life Preseryers for Wells.

The East India coolie is fatalist;
thinks rs little of killing himself as
the Chinaman or Japanese. In point
of fact he entertnins marked prefer
ence for self-destruction rs means of
showing pique at real or fancied in
jury. In the city of Bombay this
tendency has long been source of
considerable inconvenience and danger,
ss the favorite method of the Eastern
suicide is to Jump into well, and il IL
stated that there Is scarcely well in
the city that has not, at some time,
been used for that purpose. An m
genious native East Indian has met
this difficulty by inventing simple
and durable appliance, which has tho
merit of not only preventing suicide,
also accidental drowning IN wells. So
excellently is this device adapted for
this purpose that it has obtained the
approval of the Royal Humane Society
OF Great Britain. 1t consists of 1.
hoop of wood or metal. over which IS
stretched net of light tarred rope
with four inch Ineshes Metallic
drums support this net just far enough
under the water of the well TO enable
the buckets to sink and dip, but there
is not enough water above the net to
drown q person. New York Tele-
gram
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
Lavender as a Weed.

A promising industry has been start
ed in South Australia in somewhat
curious way. The Central Agricultural
Bureau OF South Australia was recently
notified that weed of very pronounced
odor and aggressive growth had taken
possession of about three acres of soil
in the southern portion of the colony.
The settlers in the neighborhood of the
,wamp where the plant had established
itself were inclined to look with dis
tinct disfavor upon the tweed, " which
the horses and cattle would not eat,
and which spread so rapidly. 1t. was
presently found, however, that the weed
was no other than the lavender plant,
which though of no use as fodder,
was otherwise most profitable crop,
as two or three tons Of green stuff taken
from it will yield when distilled by n
very simple process $500 worth OF la
vender OIL In addition it would give
1900 pounds of lavender water worth
sixteen cents per pound, after the first
distillation, and thirty-six cents per
pound after further distillation. The
settler who was shrewd enough to make
inquiries before roofing up his I'M
known crop has decided on the advice
of the Agricultural Bureau, not only to
carefully cultivate what lavender he
hes, but to plant several acres more.
The soil, of light, sandy nature with
clay beneath and fairly moist, is emil
nently suited to the growth, not only
of lavender, but Of all seent-producing
plants, and many of the colonists are
proposing to devote part of their land
to such cultivation -Courier-Journal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Oats can profitably be fed to colts.
Grind them.
Corn or clover may lie ensilased with
good results.
Good corn meal is the best for max.
ing highly favored butter.
When a COW comes to grass she
should be in good condition.
The more water cows drink, the
greater the supply of milk given.
Many people prefer the Guernsey tc
the Jersey, as being the heavier
mixer.
Swelling of the legs of horse in the
stable is simply the result of lack OF
exercise.
1t is mistake to chase flock OF
sheep, more than that, 1t is mean and
don't pay.
With good healthy conditions in
even supply a flock OF goou sneep will
remain SO.
Thrifty condition is the watchword
for all kinds of stock, and none more
than sheep.
If you don't want any burrs in wool
no time should be lost Ill destroy ing the
pesky plants
Sheep raisers should study the rerne-
dies for parasites, and be Discriminating
as occasion offers.
Ii you want to make yonr farm pro-
ductive keep flock OF productive
sheep and keep them so.
There is premium on good horse
sense in raising sheep, and the butcher
eashes all such premiums.
It is not enough to buy good sheep,
turn them out in an old field; they
must receive due attention.
Many stallion has been ruined be.
cause the animal was not sufficiently
exercised. Give him plenty OF WORK
in the road.
Even an hour week spent in culti-
waiting with horse tools quarter Of an
acre of ground will insure to family a
good supply of vegetables.
Never feed raw corn-meal to your
chicks. 1t should always be cooked
first. The best way is to bake it into
corn bread and then moisten with milk
before feeding.
Grease closes the pores of the egg
shells and in this way often prevents
their Matching. Fer this reason it is
not a good plan to grease the bodies Of
the sitting hens.
Make up your mind this year that
your corn fodder is valuable crop,
and that you will take as good care OF
it as the grain. In this way you can
make corn-growing pay better than il
has in the past.
Good cheese is C. comparatively scarce
Gtiele in this country. Our creamer-
les pay less attention to securing good
cheese makers than to securing butter
experts. We should pay more attention
to this branch of dairying.
Peas and potatoes do not mind very
much being put in cold, wet soil, but
for other seeds the land should be dry
enough TO pulverize well under the
harrow. Lettuce and early cabbsges
can be started and spring spinach and
kale sown on good locations.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
THE MOST POPULAR PIGS.

There is no breed of pigs that may
be said to be the most popular. Every
variety has its admirers, and there is
SO little difference between the value of
one or another that it is impossible to
say which is the best except for some
special purpose. Thus there are large
and small breeds, as the Poland China,
the large Yorkshire, the Cheshire and
the Duroc among the large, heavy
kinds and the Suffolk, Essex and Dor
set of the small kinds, with the Berk-
shire, Chester White and others of the
middle size. Every kind of pig we
have now has been so much improved
by culture that one is as good as an
other if the feeding is only well done,
except SO far as pigs may be desired
for small early pork or for heavy meat.
If general vote were taken it is most
probable that the Berkshire would be
chosen as the most popular kind by a
majority, as it is good, small or large,
and for pork, bacon, hams, OF shoulders.
New York Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
THE BORDEAUX MIXTURE.

The formula recommended by the
Department of Agriculture for the Bor-
deaux mixture to be used in spraying
plants is as follows: In barrel that
will hold forty-fve gallons, dissolve six
pounds of copper sulphate, using eight
or ten gallons of water, or as much as
may be necessary for the purpose. In
tub or half barrel slake four pounds
OF fresh lime. When completely slaked
add enough water to make q creamy
whitewash. Pour this slowly into the
barrel containing the copper sulphate
solution, using coarse gunnysack
stretched over the head of the barrel
for a strainer Finally, fill the barrel
with water, stir thoroughly, and the
mixture is ready for use. If the copper
sulphate costs seven cents per pound,
and the lime thirty cents per bushel,
the cost of gallon of this mixture
will not exceed one cent. Fresh lime
must be used, and the copper sulphate
will dissolve more readily if powdered.
New York World
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
RAISING STRAWBERRIES.

Almost any soil will grow this
luscious fruit, but sandy or loamy
one is preferable, as il is easier worked
and kept clean from weeds. Whatever
soil is used take the place that grew
the fewest weeds last summer. j pre-
fec to raise some hoed crop on the
ground the year before. have al
wave had the best results with spring
setting and would not advise begin
ne to set at any other time, and the
eagler the plants are put into the soil
the less liable are they to die or dry
up Do not be afraid of getting the
soil too rich. Thirty loads of good
stable manure is none too much per
acre, but if your land has been man
urctl heavily year or 30 previous you
may not require this amount use
stable manure, but have had good re-
suits from ground bone and potash.
especially where the land has been
heavily MANFRED number of years.
Plow about the depth that the
roots of the plants reach. about seven
inches, turning under the manure and
with e pulverizer mix the earth and
manure thoroughly, at the same time
making the earth fine Before mark
irs go over the ground with smooth
inS harrow, leaving the ground
l~va. and fine; then mark the rows
th-se end half feet apart. / prefer
tae matted row system. II sEe plants
come from distance give them good
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
Real Fighting Deryislles.

1t is easier to turn a hungry tiger
aside from his prey than thoroughly
excited dervish from his swoop ON an
an enemy, says military correspon'
dent. His half brother in fsnaticism
and creed, the Indian or Afghan Ghazi,
is terrible, but the African and Arab
dervish is superlatively awful, with an
incurable delirium for his opponent j
gore. Howling and whirling deryishef,
such as travellers are specially con-
Quoted to see when visiting the East, :"
are comparatively harmless sort of
lunatics compared with those types Of
African bigots who, converted" 20
Mahdism, burn to run amuck with tho
rest of unbelieying humanity. Once
fairly bitten with the tarantula of Mcs-
lem sectarian zeal, the proselyte is
consumed with the belief that the de-
lights of the seventh or any number OF
heavens await him if he can only en-
gage in sturdy, steady butchery Of
'infidels' of his own or any race. 1t
is matter of indifference to him if in
the operation, while he sheathes his
sword in his and his prophets enemy,
the latter is doing the same to him.
Quick and happy translation he holds
as his sure reward. Tele-
graph.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
ASSAULTED THE CONS vi.
The State Department Will Investi-
rate a Trinidad Outrage.

The State Department has received from
Mr. Pierce, tho United States Consul o.
Trinidad, acopy of a newspaper containing
an account of an assault committed on the
United States Consul at Trinidad by two
sailors, Donald Macfarlane and Edw. Irving,
last month. The seamen shipped with Capt
Milard f. Harris, of the American schooner,
Conceal, but refused to go to sea with him.
They made charges against Captain Harris,
which were investigated by Mr.. Pierce and
pronounced groundless. Mr. Pierce ordered
the sailors to go on board the vessel and on
their refusal be declared them deserters.
Macfarlane and Irving threatened the cap
tain's life and forced him to take refuge In
the United States Consulate, where they made
attempts to stab him and assaulted the Consul.
The men were arrested and brought before
Mr. Justice Rayner, who dismissed them with
a reprimand. The newspaper calls on the
British Government, through its representa-
lives in Trinidad, to make proper reparations
to the Unitei States for the indignity offered
in one of its ports. 1t is probable that the
State Department will order an investigation
OF the affair.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
A PLAN TO BREAK JAIL.
Kentucky Life Conviots Detected in 8
Scheme to Regain Their Liberty.

A desperate plan of an outbreak at the
penitentiary in Frankfort was nipped in the
bub by the vigilance of Warden Norman.
For more than q week there has been sus-
picion Of some kind of conspiracy.
A negro convict was used by the Warden
as detective. 1t was learned from him that
there was about fteen in the gang all life
men. George Meade. W. H. Little, Lon
Brookshire Harrison, r. W. Talent, Will
Loekensli were all locked up and knives
were found in the lapels of each of their
coats. One man had a file in his pocket.
The plan wa either to make the break
while the Sunday School teachers were cam
in, out of the gate or to follow a wsgo6 .
the gate. where they would overpowef the
guards an so make their escape. Sufficient
evidence has not yet been found against the
others Of the gang to cause their arrest, but
close watch is being kept on them
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27

The little Chinese of San Francisco
attend the public schools in the day.
time to learn English and the ordinary
branches taught there, and in the
evening go to schools established oy
the Six Companies, where they are
grounded in Chinese philosophy. At
the side of each teachers desk and
affixed TO the wall is tablet of Con-
fucius, and before this the pupils as
they file past to their seats make an
obeisance. York Advertiser.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
HOW AN ARKANs1As GROWS COW PEAS.


The COW pea differs from the Canada
pea in the time of planting, 1t will
not grow until the ground is thorough
ly warm, and thrives well in dry hot
weather. This pea can be grown after
d crop of wheat is taken off, say the
middle of June. 1t is fine soil reno
vator, being one of the few plants able
to take free nitrogen from the cir The
COW pea is to the South just whnt clover
is to the North. / would not recon-
mend them as forage plant where
clover will do well, for they ere no
better in my judgment and are much
harder to cure properly, owing to the
stalks and stems being much coarser.
Our way of sowing has been to use
an ordinary force feed wheat drill, set
ting the feed at the eight peck mark
for wheat. The best crop have ever
seen grown was sown with an eight hoe
drill, only allowing every third hoe to
feed, stopping up the others. This
made the owsabout twenty -four inches
apart, and small garden cultivator
was used for cultivating them, but was
only used twice. This crop will Pros
duce three or four tons per acre as
drawn in from the field. Just how far
north these peas will grow | am not
able to say. -Hoard's Dairyman
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
KN0WIlEDGE

Brings comfort and improvementland
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to lis presenting
in tae form most acceptable and pleas.
ant 10 the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectualiy cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction TO millions and
met with the approval OF the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC an. 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
August.
Flower

Eight doctors treated me for Heart
Disease aud one for Rheumatism,
but did me no good. l could not
speak aloud. Everything that took
into the Stomrch distressed me. !
could not sleep, 1 had taken all
kinds of medicines. Through O
neighbor l got one of your books.
/ procured bottle of Green's Aug
ust Flower and took it. am to-day
stout, hearty and strong and enjoy
the best of health. August Flower
saved my life and gave me my health.
Mrs. Sarah J Cox, Defiance, o. .
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
CARE OF THE MEADOW.

The young clover crop should not be
erazed very close the first year, as it
seriously impairs its growth, and special
care should be taken to avoid trampling
of rainy days. Allow no kind of stock
on it during the winter months. A top
dressing of plaster of paris, wood ashes,
OF a salt and lime muck on the young
plants will be found very beneficial, as
it supplies them with food that nour-
ishes them into perfect maturity. The
best food for clover is potash and lime !;
such mixture makes the crop exceed
ingly thirsty and vigorous, and upon ex-
animation the clover root viii be found
evenly and closely spread all through
the ground.
Roll the meadow in early spring
time each year by all means; it not
only makes a smooth surface for the
passage of the mower and the rake, but
it also presses back into the ground
the roots of the plants uplifted by
thaws and freezes and thus prevents
them from perishing Burn the stubble
off the young clover, as it not only in
sures a clean meadow, but, theoreti-
cally speaking, it destroys vegetable
parasites which too often infest clover
fields. OF these parasitic plants the
two that seem to be the most injurious
are small broom and the dodder, the
former of which ingratiates itself in
the very organization of the plant to
gan ito vitality while tho latter With
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27

The late Charles A. Longfellow, son
of the poet, who died several weeks
ago, had been ON invalid for year.
He lived with his sister in the old
Longfollow manion in Cambridge. He
was an enthusiastic yachtsman, and
had just returned from years cruise
to the South Sea Islands.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
ATE HIS OWN DAUGHTER.
Horrible Cannibalism Among Starving
Indians.

bet lis confirmed vague rumors of Indi
eannihalism in the interior OF the count y on
the south of Labrador current in Quebec for
some days past.
The parish priest of Seven Islands, on the
coast, is authority for the report that some
of his Indian converts made confession TO
him concerning one of their companions,
who, last winter, killed and ate his OWE
daughter to prevent dying of hunger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
NEITHER DARE USE MONEY.
Two Virginia Candidates Sign an Iron
clad COntraot-The Penalty.

Ausw feature in politics has been intro
duced into the spring campaign at Luray,
Va. A Broaddus, Republican, and S. J.
Hichey, Democrat, opposing candidates or
clerk of the Page count courts, entered into
a riten agreement, sworn to and subscrib-
ed before a notary, oblgating themselves
not to levy or produce votes for m ney,
whlsley nor thro gh any other unlawful
means AMI to prosecute any one, friend or
foe, whom they shall ascertain to be buying
votes for hem. A deed of trust in the pen
atty OF IS, coo has been executed by each to
tie other on their homes in this place. con-
ditional TO meet the full re uirments of the
agr ement The agreement will be pub
lished in the county papers, and thousands
OF copies as extras will be lent throughout
the county. The language OF the agreement
is strong, and the only use OF money under
it will be the necessary and legitimate ex
p nses. Tho election will Q held on the
25th instant.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27
POULTRY KEEpIae FOR THE cHIIpREN.

Poultry keeping is good thing for
boys and girls With them habits of
industry will form, and the care of the
money derived from the sale of eggs
md fowls gives them an incentive to do
well. Such lessons lay the foundation
for business principles later on in life.
Besides this it keeps boys off the streets
and out of bad company, which is itself
very desirable. New York Indepen-
Ccnt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-05-27

SEVERAL large remittances from Eugene
Kelly. of New York, 10 the home rule fund,
were publicly aeknow edged by Justin Nc
earthly last week. II is noted vita much
satisfaction by all home rulers that financial
support for the Irish cause is increasing In
volume just when subscriptions to the
Unionist fund are beginning to iall on.