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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

The fact that Dictator was full brother
to Dexter helped him greatly in the stud.
Dexter was Il geldiAg, and naturally
horse,nen were willing to patronize his
full brother. AS u sire Dictator was
wonderfully successful. Among his sons
are Jay-Eye-See, 2:l0; Director, 2:l7, and
Phallas, 2:134. lie has As sons and
daughters with records below 2:20. He
is also the sire CT Nancy Lee, whose colt,
Nancy Hanks, has II record Of 2:0l. We
are told that Dictator ceased to be OF
service four CT five years ago. and moth
ing but the most assiduous care has kept
the old horse alive since then. For years
past he has been fed on ground oats
swcetoned with molasses, and the same
molasses Lad to be none other than tho
best New Orleans brand or the old fel
low would refuse TO cat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
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PEACE TO HIS ASHES!
Obituary Notice of Old Dictator, Grand
father of Nancy Hanks.

Obituary Notice of Old Dictator, Grand
father Of Nancy Hanks.
A magnificent type of the trotting
form was Dictator We copy his picture
fnd obituary sendoft from The Rural New
Yorker as follows:
The greet trotting stallion Dictator
died at Ashland, Ky, Of CID age. lie
WIS foaled 30 years ego in Orange
county, n. Y, q son Of the great Ham
bletonian and full brother to the famous
Dexter. The blac,i mare Clara was bred
year after year to Hambletonian, and
Dexter was one of her first colts. Five
years later she dropped Dictator, Il small
brown colt destined 10 be known as per-
hap3 the most useful son Of Hamble-
toni&n. Early in life Dictator did not
show much speed. lie had good gait,
and that was about all. Most Of the
sons Of Hambletonian were like him il
this respect, for Dexter was 0 years old
before he made lis record Of 2:l7t.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
VIVA. Is Done With Ola shoes.

"What do we do with old shoes that
are left here said shoe dealer, repeat
ing customers question. ''Well, we
never do anything with them. There's a
pile in the yard now waiting for the ash
man to carry of. Ii while it is there
any old bum wants TO be shol. we send
him out and let him take his pick. But
know one shoe store that keeps all its
castofIs for collector. In fact. I'm not
sure that he doesn't pay little some
thing for them. Haven't the least idea
what he does with them, but shouldn't
wonderi if you could buy the best of them
afterward in Hester street for 10 cents a
pair, and, for all know, some Of them
may be worked over into cheap stock. !"
New York Sun.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

The best time to apply manure to the
asparagus bed is late in autumn, the few
inches added keeping the ground warmer
during winter. 1t is not necessary to
work it during summer, except to keeI
the soil mellow and destroy weeds
Young roots, never older than 2 years
are the best. The old roots would be
torn and injured in the attempt to re-
move them and stunted in growth. New
land must be quite rich or made rich.
The best time to work the bed is in the
early spring as soon as the soil becomes
friable and loose enough and before cut
ting begins.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
DIPPING SHEEP.


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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

STRAWBERRIES.


Suitable Soil and Season For Pianting-The
Ferries of 1899.
In the selection of soil for growing
Strawberries Greincr gives to a deep
well drained clay loan the preference.
although u good crop can be grown on
any soil adapted for the production of a
good crop Of corn. The lay and compo-
sition of the land have great influence
upon the season of ripening. Among
the chief factors favoring earliness of
crop are sandy composition of soil. por-
Gus subsoil. southeastern exposure and
selection of early varieties The market
gardener who has a variety of soils and
situations may make such selections and
combinations which suit his particular
purpose. By proper selection of condi-
tons the berry season can be greatly
lengtheEcd, or the bulk of crop ripened
in just stch season as the market may
be expected TO be most favorable
Early fall. or even summer is the
time usually selected for planting straw
berries IN the southern states. AT the
north we oftener prefer to plant in
spring, unless we have chance TO get
good plants-the first runners made after
the frulting season-not later than
August. If these plantsare "poS grown
OF taken up with clamp of soil. they
may be expected to do all the better. ac-
cording to Mr. Greiner.
E. p. Powell, commenting upon the
varieties of Strawberries for 1893 il
American Gardening, says the Cumber-
land is absolutely perfect in shape. is
bisexual. will stand neglect. does not
makes the very best family berry Blu
bach docs we'll almost everywhere and
SO ranks next to the Cumberland as a
great family berry.
The Hlverland, a long. finger shaped
berry, is an enormous cropper and does
best on rather light soils.
The number of new sorts sent out
this spring is not SO large as usual.
Timbrell seems to be emphatically
ahead Greenville is another novelty.
E. T. Roe was one of last years novelties
as also We're Gillespie and Van Deman.
OHiHule Is Sui lOuaiy Hiiit'it put itds
proved an acquisition in some sections.
Beverly and Leader are of the very best.
For home garden the fruitgrower
mentioned recommends to hold fast to
Cumberland and Bubach and test such
as Beverly. Princess. Leader and Lovett
Mrs Cleveland is a berry not to he part
ed with; so also Crawford. Sadie and
Pearl Cyclone. new berry, is said by
good judges to be very fine. Bedel
Wood holds its own almost everywhere
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
A BOARD COVER For ACKS.

BOARD COVER FOR HA1STACKS.
four large No. 8 wires over board, down
side of stack, long enoughto reach down
as far as you want roof to extend; staple
wire to top board. The wire should
then be coiled up loosely, so that the
ends may not be in the way. Then put
second board of roof in place, its upper
edge underlapping crest board; staple to
wire; do this on each side, so as to
balance, and so on down as far as cover.
ing is needed. In spring draw the sta
pies. The cut plainly shows all. One
staple in lower edge of board holds all
boards rest right on stack.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
Crop Bound Fowls.

Fowls are often troubled with watery
craw, though this is not so usual as the
ailment known as crop bound, where
the crop harGens and swells from the in.
digestion of the dry food the bird eats.
1t is the same trouble, only in the one
case the contents of the crop are watery
and in the other hard and dry. Stod,
dard's remedy is to place the affected
fowl on very low diet, keep drink away
from him for Il day and physic him with
a teaspoonful of castor oil and powdered
rhubarb. He does not consider this a
fatal disease at all if properly and sea.
sonablv treated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
Covering Haystacks.

Much hay is lost annually, even on
well constructed haystacks. 1t is often
difficult to get good wild grass to top out
stacks, and timothy and clover make a
poor covering to n stack. Numbered
with various devices for cavering stacks
is the one here depicted and thus de-
scribed in The Country Gentleman by an
Ohio farmer:
Use good, clear 10 inch pine lumber,
which paint on one side. Lay down one
board along comb of track, stretch about
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

LONDON, July 20-'fhe Duchess Of York,
the bride OF Prince George Of Wales. has
sent to the lord mayor the sum of 81, 600
to be added TO the fund for the benefit Of
the families Of those who lost their lives in
the Victoria disaster This money is the
balance of the sum for wedding gift col
lected by the lords lieutenant OF the sew
eral counties.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

Hay barns are becoming deservedly
popular. No buildings on the farm so
quickly repay the money invested. A
good hay barn, holding 80 tons of hay,
can be erected for 800 to 1925, and not
infrequently enough is saved by its use
in one year to entirely cover the cost.
American Ag1iculturist explains that
the saving occurs ia three ways. First,
the time and labor saved during the
harvest season, to say nothing of the ad-
vantage of putting every load under a
roof, and having no open stacks to be
caught by sudden showers. Second, the
elimination of the large waste on top
and sides that follows stacking. There
is practically no waste whatever with
the hay barn. Third, the saving of labor
in feeding the hay during the winter
This last is II considerable item, for it
often means the board and wages of one
man drring the winter months. BY put
ting a plain, strong manager or rack
around the barn one man can do the
work of two working in the old way.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
German Army Eli passeh

BERLIN, July l5.-Yesterday the army
bill passed second reading in the reichstag
When the body met again today there was
very little discussion on the different ar
ticles of the measure, and the bill went
through on final passage amid the cheers
Of the government supporters.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22


The leaves or stems of tobacco can be
used. but three times the weight of stems
are required as of leaves. A press or
wringer s'iould be used to squeeze out
all the liquor. Mix the sulphur with
water and stir it till of creamy con-
sistency. During the dipping keep the
mixture constantly stirred up. 1t is
more effective when applied at temper
allure of 100 to 40 degrees in summer
and 10 to 1870 in winter. The sheep
should remain in it to u minutes, and
the head should be completely immersed
once. Eight or ten days after the first
treatment it must be repeated and
sometimes third or fourth dipping will
be necessary where any carelessness has
occurred in preparing the mixture or
when rain has washed off the first appli-
cation too soon" The cut here presented
is reproduction from The Ohio Farmer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

The American Belle depicted in our
illustration is sport from American
Beauty and originated with John Bur-
ton Of Philadelphia in 1888. During the
last two years it has been exhibited at
PHILADELPHIA New York, Boston, Gin
cinnati and Chicago. winning silver cups
and medals At New York last Novem-
Der it won the Taylor cup for the best
so new pink roses.
The American Belle, in growth while
not quite us vigorous as the Beauty is a
free bloo:ner Of large. handsome roses
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
A Point for TiiIman's Liquor Law.

COLUMBIA. S. c., July 20-Y. J. Pope,
associate justice Of the supreme court, has
issued an order superseGing and staying
the injunction of Judge J. II. Hudson, IN
the Darlington dispensary case. Hudson's
injunction was based on the uneonstitu-
tionality of the dispensary law. a dis
pensary will be opened and run until the
case is decided BY the supreme court.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
Fears For Amateurs.

The characteristics of good market
pears-solidity. abundant bearing, stand
ing rongh usage and similar points-are
not always the best characteristics for q
fruit that we would desire to grow for
themselves. according to Meehan's
Monthly The Bartlett. Sheldon. Belle
Lucrative, Beurre d Anjou. Beurre Bose,
Seckel. and. for an early kind, Doyenne
d'Ete. can seldom be had in the market,
but are very desirable for ones own gar
den. Even kinds like Buffum, taking
little room. have advantages for small
gardens.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

NEW YORK, July 17,-General Edward
'Iardine, who has been critically i'll for
some time died yesterday afternoon His
death was not unexpected but shortly be-
fore the end came his physician left the
sick chamber. a few moments afterwards
the veteran suffered a recurrence of the
sinking spells,which have pulled him down
at intervals during his illness, aud he sue
cumbcd from sheer exhaustion.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

As soon as the towering shrubs have
finished blossoming for the season cut
back the branches about one third and
thin ont the old branches which were
made last year by one-half if a good
growth was made. and inoreif they need
it, is American Cultivator's rule This
with a little attention next spring to cut
out the branches that are standing toe
close together. should insure good bloom
next year, IS the summer heading in will
give a-plenty of strong and vigorous
stalks, and the spring pruning will in
crease the size of the flowers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
a Denctent Wheat cron.

81. LOUIS, July 2o-The journal of ag-
riculture OF this city, treating editorially
OF the condition of the wheat crop and
probable advance in prices, says the best
American and European authorities agree
that the worlds deficit this year will be at
least 100. 600 900 bushels
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
When to ItGlianize Bees.

Perhaps the best time to Italianize
bees is when you have the Italian queen
to introduce. There may be circum-
stances that make it much more conven-
lent to get an Italian queen one time
than another. 1t may be a little more
convenient, other things being equal, to
Italianize at or just after swarming, but
if you want to rear queens from your
Italian stock, then you may prefer to
get your Italian stock in shape before
swarming. In any case. advises The
American Bee Journal, avoid in general
a time when bees are not storing
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

The following quick growing plants
are named by The Mark Lane Express as
valuable for drought and catch crops:
Italian rye grass, tares, kale, rape, mus
tard, buckwheat, sorghum, lupins and
luradilla, Mustard is especially recon-
mended as useful for sheep when turnips
have failed through drought.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

CHICAGO, July 19.-The coroner's jury
investigating the Worlds fair Cold Stor-
age building calamity rendered a verdict,
finding hat the men killed came to their
deaths through the criminal negligence of
ID. II. Burnham, director of works; Ed
ward w. Murphy, chief of the Worlds
fair fire department, and President Skin
ner and Secretary Mcdonald OF the Cold
Storage company
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

SHANGHAI, July l9-The government has
refused to make reparation for the killing
of two Swedish missionaries by mob in
Maeheng three weeks ago. Foreigners in
Hankow and Shanghai have called mass
meetings to urge the European powers to
compel China to respect her treaties and
punish the yiceroy and the city authori-
ties In which the murders were committed
The situation nromises trnuhle
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
Corbe,t.. show Must c,o..,

CHICAGO. July 20.--Judge Mcconnell re-
fused to grant an injunction restraining
the exposition authorities from removing
GorbStt from Midway PlalSance This set
ties the matter. and 0psbett wiz have to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
a Convict Earns His Freedom.

DANNFNloRA, y. Y, July 1s-A convict
at Clinton prison disclosed Plan of long
term convicts to escape, which plan in
cluded the murder of several guards. On
receiving corroborativc evidence of the
truth of his statement Governor Flower
promptly pardoncd the man, four year
prisoner, whose name is withheld.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
a B,aek.mlthi. Terrl,,l. suie,ds,

PATTERSON. \. J.. July % - William
Wilson, 50 years old, committed suicide
yesterday afternoon by jumping head fore
most FROM the top of sandstone quarry
to the Valley Of the Rocks. a distance OF
ITO feet. When picked up his body was in
A shapeless mass. He leaves a wife and
t#o children Temporary insanity caused
the act.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

CITY OF MEXICO, July 20 General
Mariana Escobodo, the greatest living
general If Mexico, is seriously i'll with
pleurisy and the physicians attending him
entertain very little hope of his recovery,
General Escobodo was the conquerar Of
Macmillan, and is said to be the only
man in Mexico who could have the presi-
dency for the asking
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

on long stems, and these roses are highly
fragrant. Their color is rich deep
pink, fading with age to beautiful
light silvery pink. The Belle retains its
fresh, bright color for several days after
being cut. This rose, owing to its large
size, is especially suitable for decorations
and table bouquets
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
EARhAl.z -
s1ssasaGHRBgN
HANDLING CELERY.

A Plan Suggested by Professor Green OF
the Ohio Experiment station.
When the celery plants are large
enough for handling or firming, this
may be done either in the old way. by
drawing soil around the base Of each
plant, or winding string once around
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
Tryon Admitted His Error.

NALETrA, July l9.-In the Victoria dis
ast,r court martial yesterday Lord Gill
ford, flag lieutenant OF the Mediterranean
squadron, testified that after the collision
Admiral Tryoa said to him, ut was all
NV fault -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

AUSTIN, Tex, July Colon. John Han
cock, one Of Texas most prominent jur-
lists, and once member of congress from
this state, died at his home near this city
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

The biggest Kind of II Horse.
Here is the picture of Il Canadian bred
Shire horse from Tie Northwest Farmer.
He belongs in Manitoba.
His sire was imported from England.
This stallion Maidstone Con-
querer-has taken many prizes. If he is a
specimen Of what Man itoba horse breed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
Left His Niece Four Mlllons.

ToNAwANDA, y. Y, July 2O.-Mrs. Con-
rad Neilham, of this city, has fallen heir
TO 100000 Her uncle died in India
leaving S30,0O00Oo 10 be divided among
five heirs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
CANADIAN SHIRE HORSE

ers can do fora steady thing. then it does
not appear that the farm animals there
are diminishing in size from generation
TO generation ON account of the cold eli
mate. Maidstone is said 10 be horse of
grand action. with fine hair. fiat bone
and splendid points"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22

CARDIFF, July 20.-The British steamer
Blue jacket, from Marseilles, arrived here
with cholera on board, and was ordered in
quarantine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
ON Z DOLLAR
EVERY HOUR

IL easily earned by any one Of either sex IN any
.art of the country, who Is willing TO work indus
triousy nj the empioy ment which we furnish
The labor Is light aud pleasant, and you run ne
fisk whatever. We DIT you out complete, so that
you can give the business a trial without expense
10 Yourself. For those willing to do a little work
this is the grandest offer made. You can woFb
al day, or in the evening only. II you are en-.
pioyed, and have few spare hours " your dis
posal utilize them, and add iG year income,
our business will not interfere al ALL You win
be amazed on the start at the rapidity and ease
b. which YOU amass dollar upon dollar, day In and
day out Even beginners are successful from the
first hour. ANY one can run the business - mono
fail You should try nothing else until you see
for Yourself what you can do ut the business
which we offer. No capital ri.ked. Women are
grand workers, nowadays they make ~ much
men. They shnnld try this business, A. IL i 50
well adapted 10 them. Write AZ once and for
yourself. Address III. HALLETT a. co,
Box $50, Portland, Me.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-07-22
RAILROAD TInE TABLES
& OHIO TINE TABLE.

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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-11-07

That prevents as we'll as cures: 1t
invigorates the liver and kidneys,
purifes and enriches the blood,
sharpens the appetite, improves d.
gestion, and restores health and
vigor.
For all diseases caused by dis
ordered liver or impure blood-Dys-
pepsia, Biliousness, the most stub
born Skin, Scalp and Scrofulous
affections, the discovery" is the
only remedy so certain and effective
that it can be guaranteed. If it
doesn't benefit or cure, you have
your money back.
It's not only the best, but it's the
cheapest blood-purifier sold, no mat
ter how many doses are offered for
dollar.
With this, you pay only for the
good you get.
With a medicine that is certain,
this can be done.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-11-07
Not the Same.


The prettiest girl or the hotel piazza
rushed up to the newcomer, holding out
both hands.
ooh, Mr.. Foster" she cried, 81 am so
glad to see you!'
why, Miss Burton" said the young
man. II thought you had forgotten all
about me. met you several times last
winter, and you passed me by with no sign
of recognition"
"Did II" exclaimed the girl. SLOW very
strange There must have been something
different in your appearance"
NO" he answered. Just the same as
am now"
''So?" cried she. I'm the winter you
say? Yes? Well, eh, did you have white
flannel suit?"
why, no."
"Russet shoes?"
'Of course not"
yachting caps" -'
"What In winters"
"Dont get alarmed-T wanted to show
you that shouldn't be expected to recog-
nize you when never saw you in any 9TH
er costume. You understand, don't your"
she added sweetly
II think do" was his reply, "but, par
don me, do you think that on the other
hand you would have bowed if had met
you on the avenue in midwinter wearing
that outfit, ehW-Harper's Bazaar.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-11-07
IfYou are Going East

It will be to your advantage to know the
Wabash is the shortest line between Kan.
sas City and st. Louis.
The Wabash is the shortest and most
direct route between Kansas City and
Detroit or Toledo, connecting at both
those points with the trunk lines east.
The Wabash forms the most convenient
route from western points to Chicago,
and lands passengers in Chicago more
conveniently to the Worlds fair lines than
any other road.
The Wabash runs finer equipments for
both first and second-class passengers
than any other route. Call or write.
G. NJ. HAMpsoN, Com1 Agent,
1924 18th st., Denver, Colo.