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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
BASIC STAG.
Compared with Other Sources of Phos-
phoric Acid.

Compared with other Sources of Phos-
phoric Acid.
It may be well to explain once more
what basic Stag is, since considerable is
being said about it. Basic Stag, other
wise known as "odorless phosphate,
''iron phosphate" ETC., is product of
steelmaking. All iron ores contain more
or less phosphorus. 1t tends to make
iron or steel brittle and is therefore OBJ
jectionable, and one great problem of the
iron maker is to remove it. The besse-
mer process of steelmaking is used chief
ly ON ores low in phosphorus, but about
is years ago new process was invented
that upset all former methods. A guam
tity of lime is dropped into the molten
iron. This instantly unites with the
phosphorus and is held in the form of
phosphate of lime while the liquid iron
runs off. The lime and phosphorus, with
the sand and other impurities in the ore,
form the basic Stag. 1t cools in the form
of huge clumps, and must be ground to
q fine powder before it is used as fer
tilizer.
In this country opinions vary as to
the real value of basic Stag. Some in
sist that it is inferior to finely ground
South Carolina rock, while others con-
slider it but little inferior to a reverted
phosphate. 1t has not yet come into
very extended use in America The
price is high as compared with other
sources of phosphoric acid, and our ex-
pertinent stations have not given it the
careful tests that it deserves. says The
Rural New Yorker, from the columns of
which the following is Cleaned: In
France basic Stag is valued as cheap
source of phosphoric acid, the good
grades averaging 1G to IS per cent of it.
1t is especially valuable for meadows es-
tablished in low, damp lands, owing to
the so or 40 per cent of lime contained
in it. Finely ground, it is scattered over
the meadows before winter at the rate
of 600 pounds per acre, with an addition
of 200 pounds of kainit, or, preferably.
100 pounds of muriate of potash. In
case of deficiency of nitrogen in the soil
200 pounds Of nitrate of soda or of sui
phate of ammonia should be added in
the spring. Basic Stag is principally
used ON meadows. However, some
farmers employ it on grain crops such
as wheat, barley, etc., and it is almost
always used in combination with pot
ash.
Basic Stag is highly regarded by Ger
man farmers. The consumption today
is about 900, 600 tons year in Germany,
and the price on an average $40 per ton,
analyzing 10 per cent of phosphoric acid,
which means that two pounds of phos-
phoric acid i'll the Stag can be bought for
the price of one pound in superphos-
phites. German farmers value Stag out
side of the low price at which it fur
nishes phosphoric acid, on account of its
faculty not to be consumed too rapidly,
not to be washed beyond the reach of the
roots in one season, but, on the contrary,
to yield most perceptible source of
plant food for two and three years run
ming, which makes its application inval-
liable i'll seeding down meadows, perlna-
nent pastures. clover and luzern, and for
enriching the subsoil in the planting Of
orchards.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
PAIR OF CREvECEURs.

occurs upon the Cochins or Brahmas
gives in the progeny a very superior prod
uct for family uses-whether for con-
sumption, as layers or as early market
chickens. They fatten readily. they
breed prolifcally, and the hens of tho two
kinds specially mentioned are nonsitters.
1t must he confessed, adds the authority
quoted, that the chickens are tender
and in the coolest weather are not easily
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
M THE POULTRY YARD.

Drinking Dishes For Fowls-A Keg Drink
Ing Fountain.
The drinking dish illustrated in the
first two cuts is used in the yards Of the
editor of Farm Poultry. who describes it
as follows:
1t is simply two quart pan set in q
recess and with Stats all around it to
protect it from flying scratching ma
terial. The illustrations show how it
is made and how set into the partition
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
A BIG SALE!

Intending to 60 out of business will
from this date commence to sell out my
entire stock of Boots. Shoes, Rubbers,
Hats and Caps, regardless of cost. The
merits of these Shoes have been well test
ed. For the past Is years they have
given entire satisfaction. return thanks
for past favors and invite all to come to
this sale and receive the benefit of spe-
cial bargains. have rice line Of La
dies and Gentlemen 3 fine hand sewed
Shoes and invite early and repeated vis-
its. These goods must be sold out as
soon a. possible. Respectfully yours.
JoHNLYONS Il co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19

TOP AND BOTTOM BOARDS.
A drinking fountain that will hold a
large quantity of water may be made of
a watertight key The design is ex-
planned in the illustration here repro
duced from Farm and Fireside, A being
a tin or zine mouthpiece, on line with
the top of which Tor half an inch below
the line) is hole one inch in diameter.
bored into the head of the keg. The key
is also filled with water at this hole by
standing the key on end. is handle
for conveniently lifting the keg in order
to carry it from one location to another.
and it may be made of wire, hoop iron
leather or rope. The keg is supported
on two short legs or pegs, which are
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19

II. C. Marsh, Indiana, describes exper-
iments in tile drainage made under the
auspices of the farmers institute of
Muncie. Three tile drains were laid
about 40 inches deep and at distances of
1875 and $50 feet apart on an area con-
tanning yellow clay, black soil and hard
pan. The height Of the ground water
was observed in wells sunk in different
parts of the drained area. The results
are of interest rs showing a wide differ
ence in the effectiveness of the drains on
different soils ana under different cond:.
tons and indicate that the distance and
depth Of tile drains must be determined
by observations on tia soils in each case.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19


The time to harvest wheat is when the
wheat grains have passed the milk state
and are hard and firm. The condition
of the straw is not always good index
of the condition of the grain. Farmers
who judge by the straw will sometimes
find that they make mistake. An ex-
animation of few heads of wheat will
soon convince one as to whether or not
the grains are firm enough for cutting,
SAYS writer in a letter to American
Cultivator, who adds that wheat ought
to be cut when quite ripe, and it should
be gathered within three or four days
after cutting to prevent its getting very
dusty. This will make quite differ
ence at thrashing time. The dust tends
to injure both grain and straw.
Wet weather is apt to make the wheat
harvesting long, and sometimes it seems
impossible to get the wheat in within
short time. To make this possible it is
better to bind in small, loose bundles and
not in large. tight ones. The grain and
straw will dry quicker in this way, and
very often with two good days interven-
ing between the storms we can get the
wheat dried and out of the field.
Where the reaper and binder is used
it is always better to let the wheat get
very ripe before cutting for the bundles
are tied quite tight by the machines. By
letting the grain get good and ripe it
can be carted from the field in a very
short time, as it will not need SO much
drying in the sun. When the field is I'M
evenly ripened, it is also better to wait
until the field is good and ripe, but not
until the grain becomes hard and dead
ripe. The green portion as rule will
ripen up well enough in the shock or
even in the barn and stack. The dew
has very little bad effect either upon the
straw or grain, and if the wheat was dry
the night before it can be carted in early
in the morning with immunity, accord
ing to the authority quoted.
Cutting Oats.
When the grain is beginning to harden
is good stage to cut the oats. This will
be before the straw is fully ripened.
Oats cut at this stage should be cured
four or five hours at least before being
shocked up. In binding it is not good
plan to make the bundles too large, and
they SHOULD be set up in small shocks.
Generally dozen bundles make very
good sized chock and will lessen materi-
ally the danger of molding says Prairie
Farmer correspondent, who adds: Under
ordinary conditions oats should stand in
the shock several days to cure before
hauling in. At the same time it is quite
an item to get them shocked or moved
away without getting wet. Like clover,
If they once get thoroughly wet it is often
quite task to dry out thoroughly; hence
care should be taken TO haul in as soon
~ they will do.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
NEW VARIETIES OF PLUMS.
Some Hare Proved Valuable and Promise
In Eecome papuInr

Some Have Proved Valuable and Promise
30 Become Popular.
OF new plums there is no end. The
great demand seems to be for very early
and late sorts in the main, with some
other better sorts to supplant the old
midseason varieties like Lombard and
others. OF these newer ones we have
the Field, 8 Seeding of the Bradshaw,
10 days earlier, otherwise resembling its
parent in size and general appearance.
1t is very hardy, productive and promises
well. Guii, Hudson River Purple Egg,
Prince Of Wales and Peters Yellow Gage
are all desirable and cover the ground
well at their season of ripening, while
Stanton Grand Duke and Monarch aid
in extending the plum season late into
September and early October and are
wanted in all markets because of their
size and style. The Black Diamond
for beauty and productiveness is unex-
celled. 1t ripens about Sept. 10. The il
lustration Of the Grand Duke, from
American Gardening. shows the general
shape of both fruit and leaves, but all
greatly reduced in size.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
BERKELEY FEMALE SEMINARY.
MARTINSBURG, W. Va.
August 5. 1898.

This school, which has been In operation
many years, will resume It's exercises on
Tuesday September u. 1898, and continue
until June :. 1891
Miss A. Kate Nisner has, for the past two
years. taught Latin and assisted in other
school work and has had class in DE lsarte
drills. Mrs. John III. Doll has charge of the
musical department of the school.
For further particulars apply for circular
MISS BETTY ]. HUNTER, Principal
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
Attention Ladies'.

Have you seen the new style engage.
ment rings at w. l.. Jones' Jewelry
store? You should send your best fel-
low for one. They are the best thing
made for the purpose. Peoples Natl
Bank Building.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19

AoupANs AND cREvEcuuRs.

Swo French Breeds of Fowls That Are
Popular with American Fanciers.
The Houdans and the Crevecpurs
have obtained deserved recognition in
this country, and thousands of the first
named breed have been produced in the
hands Of American fanciers. These
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
A KEG DRINKING FOUNTAIN.

placed near the ends This fountain
should not cost over 30 cents, and will
hold supply of water sufficient for a
large flock of fowls.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
NOTICE.
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley County, West Virgin
ia, made on the 18th day of July, 1893, in
the chancery cause of Ben jamin B. Ming
hini, &c, against Thomas Minghini, &c,
the undersigned will offer for sale at
public auction in front of the court house
of said county, on
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1898,
at o'clock p M, that farm in said coun-
ty containing 239 acres of land, which
was conveyed by d. C. Westenhaver,
special commissioner, to said Thomas
Minghini and others by deed dated April
%, 1888. lying on the Berkeley and
Hampshire Graded Road, and on the
eastern side of Back Creek, adjoining
lands of Charles H. Miller, b. b. Ming
hini, and others. This farm Is principal
iy bottom land, of a good quality, well
adapted to cultivation, well watered and
improved with good dwelling
house, barn, well of water, orchard, &c,
and convenient to roads, churches, and
schools.
TERMS OF SALE.
= One-third cash the residue in two
equal annual payments, with interest
from the day of sale, the purchaser to
give his notes or bonds for the deferred
pay ments, and the title to be withheld
until the purchase money is all paid.
NJ T. lNGLES,
b. B. MINGHINI,
Special Commissioners.
certify that NJ. T, Ingles has given
bond as special commissioner in the
above case according TO law,
w. B. COLSTON, Clerk.
Aug 10, 1891. IT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
TERMS OF SALE.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TAKE NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE
That on the first day of the next regula
term of the Circuit Court Of Berkeley
County. West Virginia, will. as guar.
liam of Maud E. Rouark, Lillian B.
3ouark, and Bessie NJ. Rouark. infant
,hildren of Florella j. Rouark, deceas-
d present. my petition to said court
praying that the interest of said wards
n money arising from. the sale of the
zeal estate in the chancery cause in said
curt. of Wilbur F. Mathews Us Anna
VI. Bateman et al. , and now in the hands
# Henry j. Seibert general receiver of
said court. and Wilbur F. Mathews
bonded special commissioner, in said
cause, may be paid. transferred, and de.
Iivered to me as guardian of said infant,
July appointed and qualified by the
county court in probate of the County
If Ell PasO. State of Colorado, where
md said infants reside,
NATHAN L. ROUARK.
Guardian,
August 5. 1898. At
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19

No description is needed, as any farm
er can see from the picture how it is
made and used. 1t is very handy and
can be folded up and put away when not
IN use.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19

This bag holder was invented by Yer
mont farmer, and Burial New Yorker
originally illustrated it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
ONE DOLLAR
every HOUR

z tasily earned b any one Of either sex in any
art Of the country, who Is willing " yQgk indus
irioa-iy At the employment wAi<a we furnish
The labor Is light and PLEASANT, and you run no
risk whatever. We 1T you out complete 80 tl.at
yoG can give the business trial without expense
TO Yourself For those willing TO do little work
this Is the grandest offer made. You can WORT
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daF out Even beginners are successful from the
nFsf h0Hr- Any one can run the business - none
fan. You shonid try nothing slse nnfil you zee
for Yourself What you eau do At the business
which we Offer No capital asked Women are
grand WORKERS; nowadays they make - mach
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well adapted 10 them Write n once and see for
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-08-19
WAGONS
j. II. MILLER & SONS.

Near b. & O. Freight Depot.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13
KANSAS RAILROADS.

The 1925 railway employees Of Kan.
sas receive total annual compensation
of S14, 46S, 4S2.
The Rock Island pays the Union Pa
cifc S35, 900 a year for using its tracks
from Topeka to Kansas City.
The Santa Fe road has 9, 4S3 miles OF
road in Kansas: the Rock Island, 1859;
the Missouri Pacific. 1913; Union Pa
cifc, 1,165.
George c. Smith, of st. Louis, as
sistant general manager OF the Missouri
Pacific, has also bsen appointed general
manager OF the Kansas City. Wyandotte
x Northwestern bv Receiver EIb.
Horton dispatch Engineer Stone,
Brakeman Swearingen and Fireman
Fuller. who were INJURED in the Rock
Island wreck that occurred near Troy,
have all died from the injuries received.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13
KANSAS CHURCHES.

EIDorado Republican: This is the
third week of the revival services at the
Christian church. The house is crowded
each evening and the interest in the
Getting is rapidly increasing. The
splendid sermons Of Evangelist Cook
and the way in which he presents the
word of God are adding many converts
to the church. The song service Con-
Quoted by Evangelist R;denour is also a
source of much benefit as we'll as enter
tainment to all.
Sal:na Rel publican: The pews are
being placed in position in the new
Pres5yterian church and the new furni-
ture is all Lere. The pulpit furniture
is sll antique oak. and presents a rich
and elegant appearance. The pe"s are
c;rcnlar. conforming with tho form OF
the auditorium. TIE lecture room will
be furnished with chairs. Tho floor OF
both auditorium and lecture room il
n .atly carl eted. and the Interior OF the
church viii present handsome appear
suce when i u opened
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13
Ii Reciprocity q sham:

The Democratic platform on which
Mr.. Cleveland was elected promised
the repeal of the Mckinley tariff and
denounced the sham reciprocity" pol
icy Of the Republican party. Reel
procity is part of the Mckinley law,
and the Democratic party is thus
committed to the repeal of both.
Is reciprocity "a sham?" The Sec
rotary of the Treasury in his recent
annual report presents figures show
ing that the total values Of our i'm
ports and domestic exports of mer-
chandise, in our trade with countries
with which we have reciprocity
treaties, during the periods since
those treaties have been in force to
Sept. 30, 1892, as compared with cor
responding periods prior to the treat
les, have teen as follows:
Prior to Since
Domestic exports treaty. treaty.
Germany and Austria
Hungary. s47.s.s.75s ss7,s's.o s!
American countries.... A.l6o,2s5 54,el3,5ss
Imports
' Hungary anu Aus. esSss,sss ss.en,ssl
American countries. lS607s,743 2s9, 266. 475
1t thus appears that the total in
crease in the value Of our exports to
all the countries with which We have
reciprocity agreements has been $50,
772,62l, while the increase in our
imports from these countries since
the agreements went into effect has
been SS4, 294, 525. This increase has
been entirely in imports from South
American countries. Taking Cuba
as an illustration of the effects OF
reciprocity, statistics show that our
exports to that island for the thir.
teen months ended Sept. 80. 1867,
after the treaty of reciprocity, over
the value of like exports during the
corresponding period prior was
SO, ia, $50, while the increase in i'm
ports was SIS, 955, 969.-Indianapolis
Journal.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13
The Presidents Message.

TAKEN as whole the paper is one
of the best that have emanated from
the White House. kansas City Jour.
nal.
PRESIDENT HARRIsON's message
outlines the affairs of a great nation
as no small man could do it-Hart-
ford Courant.
THE message is an admirable vim
dication of Republican policy and a
sagacious prognOstic of events about
to be.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
PRESIDENT HARRIsoN's message is
practical and bu>ineSS-like in its con.
tents, earnest, dignitied and unparti.
san in its tone.-Chicago Tribune.
No RULER that has ever lived has
been able to submit such an exhibit
of national progress and Astounding
prosperity as the message presents
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
IT leaves nothing unsaid that
should be said. and says nothing that
requires unsaying as to the :sork OF
the administration. which is now
about to close.-Washington Post.
IT is the calm, dignif1ed. worthy
paper Of the Chief Magistrate. but it
is. at the same time. the bold. un.
Quailing trumpet-blast Of the beaten
but undismayed chieftain. - Phila-
delphia Press.
DEMOCRATS and assistant Demo-
Gratis finch at the Presid, nt's scOrch-
ing words, and Republicans admire
the courage and consistency of the
strong man who stands right up to
his convictions in defeat Boston
Journal.
Fl is the utterance of a thoroughly
sincere and public-sprited official.
who has always, in meeting the du-
ties of his position, shown an intelli-
gent desire to advance the interests
Of his coultry.-St- Louis Globe
Democrat.
IT is an exhibit of material and in
dustrial progress, Of national growth
and prosperity, of hone t, capable
and intelligent administration such
as has never before been made by any
President Of the United State -
Detroit Tribune
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13
Preparing to Raid the Treasury.

In his recent message to Congress
President Harrison sounded a note of
warning in relation to claims against
the United States, amounting to
about $500, 600. 900. for losses in
CURED during the war. These claims
are nearly all from the South, and
are presented in behalf of parties
who allege loyalty to the Union
cause. 1t is sinister as we'll as sig
niflcant fact that the Democrat and
mugwump organs, which devote col
umns 20 assailing the idea that PEN
sions ought to be paid to Union vet
Grams, have not a word to utter
against this enormous danger threat
ening the Treasury and the revenue.
There is all the more reason, there
fore, that Republicans In Congress
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13

should be on the qui vive against this
organized army of raiders, who will
undoubtedly descend upon the COM
ing Democratic administration as
likely to favor their schemes. Nearly
all these claims may safely be set
down as fraudulent pretexts for OBJ
tanning money from the Treasury to
reimburse persons who have no meri-
torious claim against the Govern
ment, and who either were them
selves. or who represent those who
were, in sympathy with the rebellion.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13
An Early Session.

If our Democratic brethren have
reasons for the faith that is in them,
let them also have the courage of
their convictions. An early session
is indispensable to the proper per-
Torrance of their promises to the
country. That the contract is a
large one, involving much labor and
careful deliberation, is only an addi-
tional argument for taking time by
the forelock. -WaShingtOn Post.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13

This self-preservation is acknowledged 70 be,
and People who adopt against the encroaches
credited by experience and the sapction Of
physicians, afford happy illustration of the
wisdom Of the saying. IN .he health they 70
store and continue To enjoy. Among maladies,
ach Bitters affords efficient protection, dts
eases OF the kidneys and bladder are fraught
with the utmost peril and exhibit great OBJ
stinacy when opposed by ordinary means. Tho
Bttters can and will Subdue them. No teSti-
mony IS stronger than this Used At the out
set and persis,ently. the best results may bs
expected. This medicine also erAdicates liver
complaint, constipation, Dyspepsia, malariA.
rheumatism and nervousness.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1893-01-13

that every child takes readily.
z. They're perfectly easy in their
action mo gripping, no disturbance.
8. Their effects last. There's no
reaction afterwards. They regulate or
cleanse the system, according to size
of dose.
4. They're the cheapest, for they're
guaranteed to give satisfaction, or your
money is returned. You pay only for
the good you get.
5. Put up in glass-are always fresh.
6. They cure Constipation. lndiges-
ton. Bilious Attacks. Sick or Bilious
Headaches, and all arrangements OF tho
liver. stomach and bowels.