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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
MACHINE CUT POTATO SEED.
Characteristic Features of the Cutter A,
Rapidfty and Uniform Size Of Seed.


Bapidity and Uniform Size Of Seed.
Machines for cutting seed potatoes
have now been sold for several years,
and those who use them have had a fair
chance to estimate their real value. In
order to learn whether these slicers are
more reliable than knife in the hands
Of an ordinary workman Rural New
Yorker solicited the experiences Of a
number of farmers who have given the
machines fair trial The cutter is a
simple set Of knives, which press down
on the potato and slice it into square
pieces.
A Virginia farmer thus summed up
the desirable points Of the potato cut.
ter: The rapidity with which the seed
can be cut, the uniform size of the seed,
and at the same time The removing of
the seed END Of the potato. In many
localities it is important to get the seed
into the ground as soon as possible, and
1t would require quite a number of
hands to keep the planter running IN
less the seed were cut a number Of days
ahead. With a cutter an ordinary man
can, with two or three hours start, keep
the planter going without any trouble,
and one can feel satisfied that the seed
is cut much more perfectly than it
would have been cut by an ordinary
hired man with knife He did not
think that the machine would be espe-
cially useful on a small farm. but any
one planting 20 barrels of seed and up
ward should certainly not be without a
potato cutter.
One correspondent reported as fol-
lows: l used the Aspinwall potato cut
ter last season. A man can cut with this
machine, of large and medium potatoes,
from six to eight bushels an hour. 1t
does the best work on large and medium
sized potatoes which have the eyes even
ly distributed 1t does better work gen
orally on long potatoes. | could not tell
what peroen tage of hills were missed.
but ! think more than where we planted
hand cut seed. think an average hired
man will do as good work with the ma
chino as he would with a knife, unless
you make him take so much pains with
the knife that it would not be profitable.
Such q machine is desirable because one
man will cut seed as fast as four or five
by hand, and where one uses a planter
he can keep it running steadily, with
out extra help or without cutting pota-
toes ahead, which l have fouEd to be
risky business. Where potatoes are
drilled with an Aspinwall planter l
don t think the loss from missing hills
amounts to much
A Long Island farmer claimed that
his cutter cut about six bushels an hour,
doing its best work ON long, medium
sized tubers. He did not have over
per cent Of missing hills, He preferred
seed cut with the machine to that cut
by hand, as it cuts uniform and wastes
no seed. He calculated that cutter
saves the time of four men at a busy
season, but that to make the machine
valuable ono should cut from GO to 75
bushels OF potatoes
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

A Great Success.

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The people appreciate the change.
and are taking advantage Of it.
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NEW DOMINION, Morgantown, w. Va
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Pleasure in California.

During the winter months the resi-
dents of the Eastern States make the
best Of forbidding conditions and
amuse themselves in various ways by
a large expenditure of energy. They
work hard, but they have sport. They
must be careful to avoid the numer-
Gus dangers with which very cold
weather surrounds them All Of their
efforts at amusement are a struggle
against forbidding and uncongenial
aspect of nature. They simply create
all the pleasure they get; nature, in
stead Of helping them, presents a
constant protest against their pleas
ure. During these same months the
visitor in California simply has to sit
down and enjoy more pleasure than
his most active efforts could have Sc
cured in the Eastern States: and if he
wants to double the pleasure which
mere inactivity affords, he can do 50
with the least possible exertion. At
all times he has abundant sunshine In
California, for the rainy days are few
and short, and there is neither snow
nor ice to make him a prisoner Flow
ers bloom increasingly In the garden,
and fresh fruits are always at hand
Watermelons and Strawberries grace
his Christmas dinner
All along the coast of California the
summers are cold enough to make
wooden clothing comfortable. In the
Eastern States the wretched inhabl-
tant wears the thinnest of clothing
and then suffers from the heat. The
Californian goes camping or strolling
through the woods with no fear of
drenching, for the California summers
are rainless. The mountain scenery
is of infinite variety and unapproach-
able majesty and beauty. Large and
elegant hotels abound at all the sea-
side resorts Splendid vineyards and
orchards exist everywhere, and the
most gorgeous wild flowers abound.
All the most beautiful resorts and
w1d retreats of California are reached
by the lines Of the Southern Pacific
Company. Any of these agents of
the company will give information on
this subject; f. Hawley, Assistant
General Traffic Manager, 343 Broaday
New York;. E. Currier, New Eng
land Agent, 191 Washington Street,
Boston, Mass; r. j. Smith, Agent,
10 South Third Street, Philadelphia,
Pa; Geo. c. Herring, Agent, POI Tel
ephone Building, Pittsburg, Pa, w,
G. Neimyer, General Western Agent.
230 Clark Street, Chicago, H., r. H.
Goodman. General Passenger Agent.
San Francisco, Cal.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Hay Fever. Catarrh and Deafness.

Hay Fever has not the same cause
in all cases. 1t is positively certain,
that in many cases il is from over
sensitive branches Of nerve in the
nose. Dir. Sadler, S04 Penn Avenue.
Pittsburg has found some cases where
a touch on certain portion of the in
side of the nose caused a cough in
simultaneously, with watefy discharge
from the nose and eyes. Last season
several cases suffering from severe hay
fever were relieved immediately, and
remained free from all the symptoms
upon application Of electricity TO the
sensitive parts. Catarrh Of the nose
and throat predisposes to an attack.
and Deafness is caused in three out Of
four cases by Catarrhal Inflammation
Of the nose and throat. 1t is very
rarely necessary to remove the bones
from the nose, as being practiccd by Il
few specialists of the radical class.
Distinctions of the nose and mouth
breathing is most frequently caused
by thickening Of the soft tissues and
not deformity of the bones. Consult
DR.. Sadler before submitting to such
unnecessarily severe and expensive
operations, DR.. Sadler is conserya-
tive and thorough in his work, and
his 20 years experience make his
methods reliable and safe.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
SNAKES DID 1T.
How Kansas Farmers Cows We're
Poisoned.

A. l.. Bartlebaugh, one OF the well
known farmers of Harvey county.
Kansas, brings from the little town
Of Walton d snake story which would
not be credited were il not for the
fact that be is known to be truth
ful man and was an eve witness to
one of the most remark able occurren-
ces ever reported
J. W. Miller, is a well 10 do Dun
kard farmer, who lives Just north of
tue town Of Walton. Fer several
years Mr.. Miller has been engaged
in the dairy business in a limited
way. Last year be lost a half dozen
Of his best COWS from what he sup
posed to be poison. They were pas
tured in a large field along heavily
wooded creek, aud Mr.. Miller believ
ed they died from eating poisonous
weed. He did not become discour-
aged, however and this year pastur-
ed his COWS in the same place. Soon
be observed that they were afflicted
with the same trouble The cows
would come home every night in an
excited condition, and several of
them would give no milk aud their
udders would be jnaane ed and swol-
len. The COWS would exhibit all the
symptoms Of poisoning aud would
finally die. Miller was at less to
account for this state of affairs, and
after he had lost eight cows this year
he became desperate, and spent a
day in company with his neiehbor
Bartlebaugh, with the animals to
watch developments
The two men were Mortified at a
sight which mct-their gaze soon af
ter the cows arrived at the pasture
From thick cIump of trees. sur
rounled with heavy underbrush, a
half dozen monster hail snakes. aver
aging eight feet in length, appeared
and started toward the COWS. The
animals started in Iun to get away
from the reptiles and all but one es
capped This one was captdred by
the snake, and as he raised his head
about three feet from the ground he
grabbed the teat in his mouth and
held Oh, smoking out all the milk he
desired, and then dropped off To the
ground The snake was 90 stupid
that Miller dispatched it without
trouble The two men made tour
of the woods for the other snakes,
but could not find their den. Miller
was compelled TO change his pasture,
and since that time has net been
troubled
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Through To MOrgantOWn, W
Va, by Water.

Pittsburgh, Brownsville & Geneva
Packet Co., comprising three fine side
wheel steamers are now Offering extra
inducements to parties desiring to
making delightful trip by water.
Steamers
Adam Jacobs, NJ. A. Cox, Master:
Germania, D. BUGHER, Master; Jas
G. Blaine, ADAM JACOBS, Master.
Time Of departure from Company
Wharf Boat, foot of Smithfleld street,
going through to Morgantown: Daily
3 P. NJ, except Sunday, at $50 A. NJ.
Fare for the round trip, including
meals, $500. Time of departure from
Morgantown, daily $50 4. NJ. Round
trip tickets sold to all points.
All boats leaving Pittsburgh go
through to Morgantown. For further
information concerning the line apply
on board of steamers or to
S. S. GRAHAM, Gen'l Agt,,
Brownsville, Pa.
Z. w. CARMACK, Agent,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
FARM AAs.e..~a
s.Sg 5 f-sL-g
GAsKpEN
MINERAL MANuREs.
Their Importance to the Long Cultivate.
Soils of the Older States

Their Importance to the Long Cultivated
Soils of the Older States.
1t is mistake to speak Of most soils
that have ever been fertile as being Eek
hausted. What is really true of such
soils is that the available mineral plant
food that they contain has been used up.
What is left is not soluble, and but for
the fact that good managomen Of the
soil may yet make it useful it might as
well not be there. This can only be done
gradually, setting loose a small portion
each year. In the meantime to produce
large crops more mineral fertility Of
kinds already in the soil must be added
in soluble form for immediate use.
All heavy soils contain potash, yet
potash manures may often be used with
great advantage on such soils for crops
that require much potash and have lit
tie power to get it. There is very great
difference in plants in this respect.
Some are gross feeders and can take
large amounts of mineral matter from
soil where other plants that equally
need the same mineral starve and die.
Glover and the grasses help to make
mineral manures solublein tASs soil. So
also do such leguminous plants as peas
and beans.
The question whether farmers should
use the mineral manures is one Of the
profit or loss which such use involves.
In localities far removed from market
and where land is of little value the
slow method of increasing fertility by
growing renovating crops is often the
only one that can be adopted But
where markets are near and land is
valuable this slow method is more OK
pensive than any other. A market gar
dener uses each year more per acre Of
manure than would buy an acre of rich
land in less favorable locality. But he
can we'll afford TO do this
Whether a farmer can use much or
little mineral fertilizer must depend on
how much he can make by it He may
use very little and use it ON such crops
that the increased yield will not pa}
him. He may use large amounts and
make a proportionately large profit. So
long as the increased crop pays its cost
and something i'll addition the farmer
cannot afford to do without it, and il
he be a shrewd farmer he will not at
tempt to do so, Mineral manures are
practical aids to soil fertility. They ar
not merely stimulants to the crop, but
if they are used in connection with fro
quent seeding with clover the mineral
fertilizer will as surely increase fertility
as will a dressing Of stable manure.
Wherever mineral fertilizers have beon
applied yeal after year the growing Of
clover is especially advantageous, a4
this plant can reach potash and phos-
pilates that would be lost if the land
were continuously cropped with grain,
American Cultivator.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Experiments with Potatoes.

In Kansas station bulletin is given
a record of experiments conducted three
consecutive years to test the relative
value for seed of tubers from the first
crop and from tho second crop. BY early
planting of early varieties seed potatoes
were secured in July sufficiently matured
to produce a second crop in the same
season. The second crop was light, the
tubers often small, but firm and of fine
quality. Second crop potatoes kept until
planting time, were sound, firm and
nearly free from sprouts, while the or
binary crop became badly sprouted and
shriveled. In most cases second crop po-
tatoes used as seed gave larger yield
than seed tubers from the first crop,
the increase in 1890 and 1891 averaging
As per cent From second crop seed
potatoes the growth of tops was larger
and the blooms uore abundant. Second
crop seed, allowed to become sprouted
and soft before planting, yielded only
IA per cent moro than ordinary seed po-
tatoes.
Flat culture and hill culture gave
practically the same yield
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
A word. About sona.bbues.

An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure in this case especially,
for when squashbugs once get we'll
started in field it is almost impossible
to get rid of them. Insecticides are, as
a rule of but little value Poisons
would be of no use, as the insect does
not bite the tissue, but sucks the sap
from underneath. Experiments made
at the New York station substantiate
the foregoing, although trials were
made with bisulphide of carbon, pyre-
thrum powder and kerosene emulsion.
The last named will kill the young
bugs, but in order to destroy the old
ones the emulsion has to be so strong
that it endangers the plant 1t is advised
that the squash field be free from rub
bish and cleaned up and plowed in the
fall. Bits Of boards, chips, squash
leaves, etc., placed underneath the vines
make good traps. They should he ex
amined daily and the bugs destroyed.
In the early spring pick the old bugs
from the vines and destroy them.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
deduction of the Sweet Corn Crop.

Some of tho sweet corn canning fac
tories will not run the coming season.
others will cut down their acreage more
or less, while in other cases many farm
ers refuse to plant On a eutdown price
These causes combined will reduce the
acreage In sweet corn the coming year
very materially, according to Maine
Farmer. This authority, however says:
The fact of falling off III the sweet
corn plant need not and should not
be reason for farmers to reduce
the area planted to this important
farm crop. The advantages of sweet
corn as a farm crop over that of yell
low corn, when all conditions in
volyed are taken into the account have
not been great at the price paid by the
Gamers in these later years. So that,
though the sweet corn may DO out of
consideration, there is still good reason
for planting corn. Every acre that the
sweet corn falls off should be made good
with at least like area in the yellow
Then plant corn and select strong
growing variety. Plant it for fodder,
for the grain, for the silo, for fall feed.
ing and for winter use. The falling off
in sweet corn must not reduce the area
of this important Maine crop
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Girls and Boys Make Money.

We want an energetic and ambi-
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Town, to assist us in introducing our
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women. You can make money fast,
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

The printing office is usually con
sidered rather tough place BY ig
noramuses and fools, and the newspa
per worker is mighty bad man
Statistics however, 40 not bear out
that idea OF $500 convicts in tn,
State penitent,ary of Texas there is
not a printer or q newspaper man
while there are ministers, doctors
bankers, BARRIERS, photographers
barkeepers, cooks and members al
all other professions and callings
The printer gets bad name merely
because the nature of his business
teacSles him 70 detect shams. and he
therefore scorns to play the hypo
crit.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
short Journeys on a Long Road.

Is the characteristic title OF pro-
ftIsely illustrated book containing over
one hundred pages of charmingly
written descriptions of summer re-
sorts in the country north and west of
Chicago. The reading matter is new,
the illustrations are new, and the in
formation therein will be new to al
most everyone,
A copy of "Short Journeys on a
Long Road will be sent free to any
one who will enclose ten cents Ito pay
POSTAGE to Geo. II. Heafford, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway, Chicago, H.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

In the edifice Of health is vigor,
which means not merely muscular en-
ergy, but an active discharge Of the
various functions Of the body. such as
digestion. secretion Of the bile. the
action Of the bowels, the circulation
Of the blood. Nothing mere actively
and thoroughly coma s5utes 10 the
united performance of these functions
than the renowned tonic and regula-
tor, Hostetter'S stomach Bitters. The
result OF its use is a speedy gain in
strength, together with the agreeable
consciousness that the tenure of life
is being strengthened one is
laying up a store Of vitality against
the unavoidable draughts which old
age makes upon the system. The
fortifying influence of the Bitters CON
stitute it a reliable safeguard against
malaria, rheumatism and kidney
trouble. Appetite and sleep improve
by lis use, and it protects the system
from the effects of cold and damp.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Gleanings From Farm Poultry.

Leg weakness is a condition which
chicks can easily be brought to beth by
too strong bottom heat in the brooders
and by too much meat.
Broilers weigh from = to pounds
in weight, and it takes from II to IA
weeks to gain that weight The cross of
Plymouth Rock on White Langshan
would make good roasting fowls.
We know Of no breed that viii lay
moro eggs than tho Brown Leghorn,
unless the new Campines will reduce
their record, but that remains to be
seen. a Leghorn pullet is pretty well
matured at months of age
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorias

SYMProMs- Moisture; intense itching and sting
ing most at night; by scratching. II al
lowed to continue tumors form, which often bleed
and ulcerate, becoming very sore. Swayne's Ointi
ment stops the itching and bleeding, heals ulcera-
ton, and IN most cases removes the tumors. At
druggists, or by mail, for so cents. Dr. Swsyne &
Son, Philadelphia
How to Cure All Skin Diseases"
Simply apply "Swayue's Ointment" No inter-
nal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema, itch,
all eruptons the face, hands, nose, &c, leaving
the skin clear white and healthy. Its great heal
ing and curative powers are possessed by no other
remedy. Ask your druggist for SwaYnes Oint-
ment.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
MenthOl Ointment
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT IT

81 would not be without Basnett' S
Menthol Ointment and would have it at
any price. It is worth its weight in
gold"
While we cannot quote each individ-
ual testimonial the above is The sub
stance Of what all who use it say. Every
patron can testify to its merits.
1t is a sure cure for piles and for ca
tarrh it has no equal. VIII relieve the
pain OF scald or burn instantly, and
will cure permanently.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Try box and be convinced Money
refunded ii norelief
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
"rhat Glorious Climate -

Send for Sights and Scenes in Cali
fornia published by the Passenger De
partment of the Union Pacific Sys-
tenn at Omaha, or ask your nearest
Union Pacific Agent for one. This
little book will tell you of the beau
ties and wonders of California-the
grandest winter resort in America.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

You pay for school-books but the
best school-booB for your children is
your daily paper. Well printed, Gale
fully and intelligently edited, of in
structiye contents, first and fullest with
the news and best in presenting it, the
Pittsburg DISPATCH fills the bill.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

WHATEVER you may need in Men S
or Boys Clothing, call for it at
Hirschman's. With their immense
stock and greatly reduced prices it
will be easv to please you.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

No matter how hard the times the
one thing you cannot afford to go with
out is the ALL news. If you want ALL
the news you get it in the Pittsburg
DISPATCH. The DISPATCH publishes
all--not a part only.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them Castoria
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27
A Good Grating Wax.

The Farm Journal says: For grating
wax we think this is about right: To 8
parts resin and ? of beeswax add 1 of
tallow. Put in an iron pot heat slowly
and mix well. Pour out into cold water
and pull by hand until it assumes a
light color; work into sticks and put
into a cool place till wanted. In using,
oil the hands, work the wax until soft
and press it tightly around the graft
and over the cracks. If the day be warm,
it is sometimes better to occasionally
moisten the hands with cold water.
We do not think it necessary to enter
into the minutie of the operation of
grating, but simply to impress upon all
the Importance of having the inner bark
of the stock and scions to fit tightly to-
gether. If this be attended to, success is
almost certain.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-07-27

If you have we'll hardened plants of
cabbage and caulifiower and want big
returns from the same, put them on
new ground that has been we'll MANFRED.