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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
DEMOCRATS AND THE WAR.
Making the O7d riis,ake Of Posing as
Calamity Shouters.
New York sun {lnd.l

New York sun und.Y
Our troops have suffered and are
suffering, and it is natural that the
keenest sympathy for them should be
felt. To try to make use, for partisan
purposes, of that feeling is not fair or
honorable political warfare; yet that
is what the Democrats are doing.
But then the Democrats have no is
sue that is worth a rap. They must
find one. Aren't there some votes To
be got out OF lambasting the War De.
partment2 1t is worth trying, any
how. So they try it.
The Democratic party has been the
steady opponent oil measures for in,
creasing the efficiency Of the army,
1t has been niggardly in voting tor
the appropriations for it. Democratic
conventions are still bowling about
the danger Of standing army and
directing to any increase Of it. 1t
was Democrat or Bryanite, the pink
whiskered Jim Ham Lewis, of Wash
ington, that led in defeating the Hull
bill for increasing the army just be.
fore war was declared, which If 1t had
been passed would have enormously
increased the facilities for a success
fnl prosecution of the war Demo
cratic championship Of the army is in
the nature OF impudence.
But the conduct of the War Depart
ment is national, patriotic, and not
a merely political, matter The in
temperate speech, the rash charges,
the imputation OF dishonorable mo-
tives, the continual exaggerations,
the evident intention to inflame the
public mind against the Administra-
ton, are most regrettable and unwor-
thy sequels OF the great thrill OF pa
triotic pride which welcomed the vic
tories Of the army and navy. 1t can
not be supposed that Americans have
learned in the last few weeks, for the
first time, that the most cruel suffer
ing of war is not in battle. Yet in
the hour of triumph some Americans
are insulting the Government and
dishonoring the American name by
petulent complaints against the effici-
ency and even the honesty Of the Ad-
ministration, and conducting them
selves not like men worthy of the iu-
ture OF the country, but like mob Of
hysterical Parisians.
The sense Of justice and the sense
OF moderation, so characteristic Of
Americans, forbid that the work OF
discrediting the Government should
be successful.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
DecIlning Wooden imports.

The enormous decline in the inn
ports OF wooden goods during the past
year is clear demonstration of the
beneficent effect of the Republican
tariff of 1897, During the last year
of the Wilson tariff measure, the inn
ports Of wooden goods reached the
enormous sum Of $40, 100, 600, which
drove wooden manufacturers in this
country to despair. The fiscal year
just closed has wrought great
change, the total imports being less
than $4,000. 900. This means that
during the last fiscial year the Ameri-
can people consumed nearly SIS, ooo,-
900 worth of American wooden goods
in excess of the last year of the Wilson
bill. In other words, American
wooden mills and American labor was
benefited to that extent. This is an
industrial improvement that cannot
be denied. Kalamazoo Telegraph.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
To Reorganlze state rllIltIa.

CHARLESTON, w. VA, Oct 81
Governor Atkinson has made his ap.
pointments to the national conven-
tion TO assemble at Tampa. Fla, Feb
ruary next, which will have for its
purpose the discussing OF the reor-
ganization of State militia and sug-
costing methods for placing State
troops on the most effective footing;
in fact. all questions pertaining to the
militia's welfare will be discussed.
The appointees are: Adjutant-Gen-
eral Appleton, General Curtin, Col.
Fast, Col. Babb, Col. Baker, Col.
Skies, Gen. Lightburn, Gen. McCaus-
land, Col. White and Col. Arnett.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08

Let the electors next November
bear in mind the pains and penalties
of Popocratic administration and en-
dorse the economic success of the Re-
publican party at the polls. No mat
ter what the petty provocation may
be to kick out of the traces and dis
place the old party from power, it
costs too much. Lincoln (Neb. } Jour
nal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
A Grand Record.

The new tariff law, even under the
most unfavorable conditions. has dem
onstrated its effectiveness in produc.
ing revenue. Under normal condi-
tions il is safe to say that results will
be obtained OF greater magnitude than
even its trainers anticipated. Taking
everything into consideration, the fis-
cal year, 1903, has made record for
itself that fills the breast Of every true
American citizen with pride, patriot
ism and security in the country's sta
bility, and attracts the attention of
every nation to the greatness of the
United States of America. Wool
Record.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08

The balance Of trade in favor of the
United States for the year ending June
80, 1898, was 500, COS, I5o. This was
the first years trade with foreign ma
tions under the Dingley tariff bill.
And yet the Democrats tell us that
foreign nations won't buy of us unless
we admit their goods free of duty.
How do you like it, as far as you have
gone, gentlemena-L Laramie Republi-
can.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
A Trip to the South.

The Philadelphia Record, in COM
menting upon the announcement Of
the success OF the experiment OF ship
ments of pig iron and cotton from
Galveston, Texas, to China and Japan,
says that there ought to be sure and
growing market for American cotton
in the far East, and that that fact
alone should afford an intruding basis
for the new venture, the success of
which is a justifying proof Of the
awakening of the maritime spirit. 1t
adds.
In the light Of recent developments
we may hope to have the globe pretty
we'll crisscrossed with new lines of
steam traffic before the end of the
century.
About the only additional comment
to be made at this time is that it is for
the Southern ports, particularly those
on the gulf, to decide how large
share they shall have in this steam
traffic with the far East. The Mica
ragua canal will give them a tremen.
dous advantage, and they should be
quick to seize it and untiring in their
work OF reaching out to new markets
OF the Pacific.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08

law the tariff rate was 20 per cent ad
valorem under the Dingley law it is
771z per cent. The result has been
a reduction Of 50 per cent in the mum
Der OF cattle imported in one month.
Los Angeles Express.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08

A Chicago steel and iron company
has just closed a contract for the de-
livery at Victoria, B. c., Of 2, 500 tons
of steel plates to be used in the con-
struction Of five British steamships.
This contract was secured against the
competition of some of the largest
steel firms in England and Germany.
Another Western steel company has
Just completed the delivery of 5000
tons of steel plates at Glasgow and
has also been supplying a quantity OF
light "T'' rails to parties in Germany.
A healthy child of Protection is the
iron and steel industry in the United
States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
American manufacturers have no

American manufacturers have not
deemed it necessary heretofore tobuild
and employ their own ships in order
to hold important lines Of foreign
trade. Other countries have found it
necessary to do this and there is no
reason to hope that we shall escape
the necessity to which others have
submitted. They must do as much
as the traders OF other lands to enlarge
their circle of commerce. Dallas
TEX News.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08

The result of the Dingley tariff is
being realized every day in the great
benefits of this country. New capital
from across the water is being invest
ed in this country, giving en-
ployment to thousands of laborers
which in time creates home market
for the farmer.-Clinton mo Repub-
lican.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1898-10-08
Our Is and....
....Other Eyes.

J Our rs are just as strong as
] they were City years ago, when
we have cause to use them.
4 But we have less and less cause
to praise ourselves, since others
J do the praising, and we are
\ more than willing for you to see
us through other eyes. This
\ is how we look to ST. Boyce,
wholesale and retail druggist,
\ Duluth, MINI, who after a
\ quarter of century of obser-
} walton writes:
~ have sold Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla for more than rs years,
both at wholesale and retail,
and have never heard anything
but words of praise from my
customers; not single COM
plant has ever reached me. I
believe Ayers Sarsapar:lla to
] be the best blood purifier, that
has been introduced to the gen
eral public" This, from a
man who has sold thousands of
l dozens Of Ayers Sarsaparilla,
Is strong testimony. But It
only echoes popular sentiment
] the world over, which has,
"Nothing but words of praise
for Ayers SarsapariIla."
Any doubt aboutit? Send for CuEebook"
I 1t kills doubts and cures doubssrs.
Address J. O. AYRR Co, Lowell. Mass.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28

finish. / have made these weights with
lambs 40 to so days old. ] use the self
feeder for both ewes and lambs. AS
soon as a eve has weaned she is placed
in o portion of the barn where che has
access to feeder which contains two
parts Of bran to one Of corn and cob
meal, with a sprinkle Of linseed meal.
In another part Of the barn a self feed
or, accessible only for lambs, is filled
with richer mix-viz, two parts corn.
meal, one part bran, with good sprin-
kle of linseed meal. When in the barn
ewes and lambs have access to clover
hay or shredded fodder. When weather
is cold and dry, shock fodder is fed in
the yard, Last winter | fed several tons
of beets. This winter 1 shall try turnips
instead. The illustration herewith gives
end view Of my self feeder for aged
sheep. My feeder is l9 feet long and
feeds 100 ewes AA is feeding board, /
by lS inches; BIB is 2 by 8 piece TO
brace bottom and nail frame to; CC, 1
by 2 elm for legs and frame, 8 feet 6
inches long; DID, end of siding boards
nailed Oh frame 2 = inches from feeding
board. This gives ~ inches for feed
to pass through. The box for holding
feed may be any height or length de-
sired. For outdoor use it should be
rooted. "
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28

ties Of his winters experiments, and
confidently expects to get some results
chat will be of interest and value to the
agricultural world.
He had also determined to conduct
some new experiments in the line of
feeding steers Of different breeds this
winter, but has had to give up the idea,
owing to his inability to get the ami
mails wanted.
Professor Shaw in the midst Of all
his other work will find time again this
winter to extol and praise the merits of
the bacon hog. To that end he has pur-
chased four fine specimens of Poland
China sows and will use them as the
base Of his experiments. They will be
bred respectively to a Poland China,
Berkshire, Tamworth and Improved
Yorkshire male, and it is expected that
the first cross will give some of the re
suits wanted. But the real value of the
experiment will come out in the second
and succeeding crosses. Professor Shaw
expects to get through the Tamworth
and Yorkshire crosses better constitu
tions, greater length of body, improved
milking qualities, larger litters and q
superior article Of pork all through,
and all this at a no larger expense per
pound for production than in the case
Of the present popular lard hog, repre-
sented by the average individual Of the
Poland-C China or Berkshire type.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28
CHOPS AND BACON.
Rivalry OF Species at the Minnesota
Agricultural College.

Agricultural college,
Professor Shaw, head of the depart
ment Of animal husbandry at the Mime
sofa State Agricultural college, has in.
stituted a new series Of experiments,
says the st. Paul Pioneer Press The
farm has just purchased 1870 lambs, and
in few days more Professor Shaw will
be in the midst Of feeding experiments
designed to solve definitely the impor-
tant problem Of what breeds possess the
best qualifications for quick and eco
nomiCal fattening. The experiments will
cover four Of the most popular sheep
breeds in the northwest-Cotswolds
Merinos, Oxfords and mixed Shrop-
shires and Southdowns
Some S5 or 40 Of each class will be
used in the experiments. They are all
on hand now, with the exception Of the
Oxfords, and these are expected almost
any day. The lambs were purchased at
the New Brighton yards and are from a
large number brought in from the Mon
tana ranges for finishing. Each lot is
representative collection Of grade lambs,
half bloods or better and selected with
an eye to as perfect uniformity as posi-
BILE between the four classes. The con-
ditions seem to be good for fair test Of
the fattening qualities Of different
breeds.
The system Of feeding will be changed
somewhat from former years, owing
chiefly to the higher prices of grain.
Barley was one of the leading con-
cOmitants in last winters scheme of
feeding, and it was found to work
splendidly, but barley is out of the ques-
tion this year on account Of the price,
so Professor Shaw will replace it with
corn. In place Of corn ensilage and
clover hay, corn fodder and sorghum
will be mainly used for the roughage.
Otherwise the system Of feeding will
practically follow that which has been
found to give the best results for the
money in previous years. Professor
Shaw is enthusiastic over the possibili-
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28
Smaller Brands.

The brand, although an economic
necessity and safeguard, is a menace to
the selling value Of the horse. Ranch.
men have already abandoned the large,
unsightly brands that covered quarter
or a side, and have substituted one
about an inch to an inch and half in
diameter, used on the cheek, where it
is mainly covered by the cheek piece Of
the halter or bride, and in some cases
only an Identification mark ia used be-
tween the front legs, where it cannot
bO abserveG.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28

have been going to market at a rapid
rate during the past three years. The
past ten months at Chicago alone 1885,
900 head were handled, and the years
business at other points is the greatest
on record. Many have gone out Of the
country, and more will 90. This year is
the first Of the revival Of breeding, and
1t will be at least five years before the
foals Of this breeding can go to market.
This means that for the next five years
we must depend largely ON our present
supply Of horses, and it 10 likely to be
much reduced during that period. Ma
lional Stockman.
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28
HUMBUia:i' i:i'''I-iI HORSE DOCTORS.
Characters who Are Going Fast and
Should Go Faster.

OMWWAA wv AbAGEs
AS Of old, says J. M. Cochran in The
National Stockman, there is still in al
most every rural neighborhood an indi-
vidusl who poses as doctor Of horses
and other domestic animals, and also as
of old the same sorry quaCk and hum.
bug is he. Bear in mind that / do not
speak of the many men Of ability, at
tainment, common sense and skill who
give their minds to what is really a
great science, that Of the veterinarian.
Only the quack and humbug need take
this to himself.
He may be an alleged medicine man,
livery stable or horse auction hanger on
from town, a retired blacksmith, play.
ed out farmer or dilapidated auctioneer
anyhow, he is a doctor Of horses and
when his duties in the higher line will
admit also Of COWS, hogs, sheep, dogs
and CATS though dignity and the "Code"
require some Of the profession, however,
to draw the line on dogs and cats. He
knows the symptoms of a few common
diseases and remedies therefor, but as
for the causes of diseases and the anato-
my and physiology of animals treated
his ignorance is as great as his preten-
sious. He is an advocate Of the knife,
the blister, the soaring iron and the
drenching bottle for all ailments.
In enlightened medical and surgical
science the tendency is toward easing
pain and combating diseases through
the human system by gentle methods.
The allopaths and homeopathic are for
getting old quarrels and drawing to-
gether, and the heavy dosing Of one
and absurdly insignificant dosing of the
other are compromising on middle
grounds of reason and common sense.
The game reform is found in the treat.
ment of domestic animals. knew an
intelligent and prominent horseman
who administered mild remedies in
small doses to the mother for the bene-
fit Of her sick little colt. Indeed the
system Of 1900 pound draft horse
that has not chewed or smoked tobacco
or dallied with the strong waters may
respond readily to a dose of medicine
that would have no effect on that of a
puny man Injured to the many abusive
things of civilized life.
But DR.. Quaok's practice is purely
heroic. When called in, he sizes up the
situation, rolls up his sleeves and pro-
Oeeds to business. Perhaps he draws off
q bucket Of blood or gets ropes throws
the poor horse heavily to the ground,
binds it and sears its quivering flesh
with hot iron or laCerates it with a
knife. Or he may, without knowing
what he is doing it for, introduce poi
soned setOns to produce hideous sores.
Or ne may anchor the animals head to
a high beam, pry the neck Of big bot,
tie between its jaws and force down its
throat quart of stuff strong enough
to strangle and burn out the insides Of
40 men. Thousands of good horses are
disfgured, ruined or killed every year
by such ignorant and outrageously cruel
treatment. If horse owners do not
choose to employ competent physicians
and surgeons, they should read up in
some approved lines of information and
do their own doctoring
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28
Demand For Horpen.

Several years ago, when good brood
mares were cheap, farmers were advised
to pick mp few, breed them and take
care Of the foals, Subsequent events
have proved that this advice was good.
The man who has a strictly high class
B-year-old or 4-year-old is not looking
In vain for a buyer. Good horses are
getting scarce. and little wonder. They
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28
New Hardy Evergreen Roses.

Among several illustrations Of the
new and valuable type of hardy ever
green roses originated by w. A. Man
da, Meehan's Monthly selects the one
here reproduced, of the Gardenia, as
best showing traces Of the male parent,
Perle des Jardins and says:
1t is difficult to portray the individ-
uality Of certain varieties Of popular
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28
SHEEP SELF FEEDER.
A Device Recommended by an Ex-
perIeNced Ohio Breeder.

]. M. January, writing in The Breed
er's Gazette, says: II have used a self
feeder for some years and have been
highly pleased with IL, I have grown
from 100 to l4O winter lambs each
year. My lambs commence to drop
about the lst Of January. These can be
marketed il fat when they weigh from
S5 to as pounds. The earlier in the
season these weights can be reached the
more per pound the lamba will bring;
hence ] push them from the start 10
The Advocate and news., 1898-12-28

flowers, but in this case the softness Of
the petals shows the parentage from the
Perle.
With the glossy, evergreen foliage,
abundant bloom and spreading growth,
all characteristic Of the seed parent,
Rosa wichuraiana, these roses ought to
prove popular.
Evergreen Gem is the result Of a cross
with Mime. Hoste. Jersey Beauty and
GaTdon@fOra are also Of PeElN
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-03
One lick. they stick, Nicholson's

One lick. they stick, Nicholson's
stamps
Quo vadis 81 cloth Ed for 75c.
Cromwell & Jeffers.
Wall Paper, 800 patterns to select
from cents per roll up.
Cromwell & Jeffers
Rev. Mr.. Schuff left today for Hills
boro to attend a conference meeting. He
will return Saturday
DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Raub, Mrs A F.
Eby and Miss Anderson attended the
Raub-Staples wedding near Meriden
today.
The trustees of a. o. U. w. lodge No.
20 treated the members of the lodge to
doughnuts and coffee last evening at
the close of the meeting.
Mr. and Mrs Scott who have been
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Costley,
left today for their home in Aurora
Mo. Mr.. Costley accompanied them as
far as Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs Kendall of 1922 Topeka
avenue entertained Tuesday evening
the Oakland Minstrels and a few Of
their friends. Those present were;
Misses Margaret Kenny Hattie Fmer-
Aessrs. Bert Shut. Charley Woodruff,
Nilt Shut. Archie Bauftou, Irving
Shut and Mr.. and Mrs. Van Tuyl.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Stafford enter
tanned the N. I. T. club last evening at
their home on B street. Mr.. Edward
Strong and Miss Bertha Rowley substi-
tuted for the host and hostess and DR..
and Mrs. T. B. Reynolds for Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Costley. At the guests ta-
BILE Dr. and Mrs. Tefft. Miss Lillian
Teft and Mr.. Archie Williams played.
At the close of the evening Mrs. J. c.
Fulton having the highest score among
the ladies, was awarded the prize, a
dainty chocolate pot, Mr.. W. D. Lacey
and Mr.. Fulton cut for the gentlemen s
prize, a copy of Quo Vadis,'' Mr.. Full
ton being the winner.
The firemen of station No. assisted
by their families, gave a farewell re-
ception and banquet last evening in the
upper rooms of the station. in honor of
two of their former members, Mr.. .Chas.
Boltinghouse and Mr.. Golf, who will
leave in a day or two for Klondike Mr.
Boltinghouse is a member of the l. A
Strauss Co. and Mr.. Gon viii travel
with that company, although not a
member. At the close of the BANQUET
Chief Wilmarth made a very feeling
speech, in which he spoke in high terms
of the two who had been so long con-
nected with this station, serving so
faithfully and well, and We're now about
to undertake a long and perilOus jour
ney- Both Mr.. Boltinghouse and Mr..
Goff have been in service at this set
ton for u years and both have held
the position of captain. After the ban
quet the guests danced to the music
of Klein's orchestra and the piano play
ed by Mrs. L A. Ryder, Mr. Culley
having loaned one for this occasion.
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-03
JACKSON's NEW BAND
Will Be Established on the Ruins OF
the Old Organization.

Prof. Geo. W. Jackson, the deputy
constable, who was leader of JacksOn's s
Military band, has taken back the band
into the fold, and it will be reorganized
and known as Jackson's New Military
band.
It will consist of 80 Topeka colOred
musicians. A few years ago there was
dissensiOn among the band members,
which resulted in the band relieving
Jackson of his position as leader and
president.
The band soon went down and it has
not since been heard from. But re
Gently arrangements were made for the
return of the prodigal, and this has
been accomplished. Prof. Jackson said
today.
Yes, have taken them back They
have been after me for some time The
band viii be reOrganized and known as
Jackson's New Military band. We will
have 80 members, and in about two
months the people will hear from US"
JacksOns band was first organized
and known as the Dispatch band. Later
it took the name of its leader Up to
the time of the difficulty it was the best
colOred band in the state
The Topeka state journal., 1898-03-03
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

This remedy is intended especially for
coughs, colds, Group, whoOping cough
and influenza. It has become famous
for its cures of these diseases, over a
large part of the civilized world. The
most fiattering testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of its good
works: of the aggravating and persist
ent coughs it has cured; of severe colds
that have yielded promptly to its sOoth-
ing effects, and of the dangerous at
tacks of Group it has cured, often saw
ing the life of the child. The extensive
use of it for WhOOping cough has shown
that it robs that disease of all danger
Gus consequences. It is especially priz-
ed by mothers for their children, as it
never fails to effect a speedy cure, and
because they have found that there is
not the least danger in giving it. even
to babies, as it contains nothing injur-
ious. Sold by all druggists.