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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

The report on House bill 11T99 amendin"
the charter Of the Washington and Univer-
s!ty Railroad Company which has been
presented to the House. includes a letter
from J. d. CrOissant explaining the pro
posed amendment, as follows:
when the charter was originally drawn
its eastern terminus was at Connecticut
avenue and Milwaukee street. but. owing
to opposition to Milwaukee street Senator
Mcmillan suggested that until these OH
Jectfons were removed we make our east
ern terminus at the junction of Quincy
street and TenleytOwn road which was
done and the charter granted Soon after
this John r. Mclean purchased a large
residence site. occupying both sides of
Quincy street, over which our road was
to run. He imm mediateIy filed objections to
our occupying this street
Alter carefully canVassing the different
routes suggested, we concluded to ask for
the amendment that is now before Won.
that is substituting Philadelphia street for
Milwaukee street, between Connecticut
avenue and Wisconsin avenue which en-
tirely removes all objection to our eastern
terminus, and substituting Trenton street
ior quincy street, which overcOmes Mr.
McLean's objection, and is entirely salts
factory to all of the landowners on Trenton
street. AS the District Commissioners said
In their report. this greatly improves the
lou'c anu eHttreIy removes all objections
ana is much desired by the property own
ers in that section. as we'll as the chan
cellor and friends of the university, and we
devoutly hope that the passage of the
amendment may be secured this session.
Il might state that the officers of the
road are ready to begin work at once Con-
tracts have been let for the completion of
the road within sixty days after the pas
sage of this amendment
Opening of Alleys
The report on House bill 1887, amending
the law relating to the opening of allevs
says:
The object of this suggested amendment
is to more definitely indicate the officer
whose duty it shall be to make the levy
and collection of the assessment provided
for in the section. The provision In the
present law that the collector shall collect
the same as other taxes on real estate are
collected leaves open the question whether
the method to be followed is that prescrib-
ed for general taxes or for special taxes
and involves uncertainties as to matters of
detail. Furthermore. it would seem that
this duty should be devolved uDon the clerk
who has charge of special assessments 10
Which the levies in question are germane" "
To Protect Subcontractors,
The report on Senate bill 4I59 relative to
the payment of claims for material and
labor furnished for District of Columbia
building, says:
This bill is intended to provide for the
protection of subcontractors, iaborers and
material men whose claims cannot he So
cured by the filing of mechanics liens be
cause of the public character of the huild-
ing or work being done. This bill gives TO
such persons right of action on tho CON
tractors bond, and makes the provisions Of
the act of August Is, 1894 GUS Stat l. voj
IS p. 29S), applicable 10 work done undar
contract with the District of Columbia"
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SIS gof o.
Total for the Wee
1.5l7
Movements OF Warslips.

The Navy Department IS Informed of the
arrival of the cruiser Raleigh al Port Said
yesterday on her way home from several
years service on the AsiatIc station.
The gunboat Wilmington arrived at La
Guayra yesterday on her way TO the Orno-
co country.
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100
Ladies' Desks,

The showing OF Ladies Desks has
made us many buyers-for qualities,
assortment and prices are at present
a combination YOU would not expect
to see. One hundred patterns to
choose from. and every one is a
beauty and bargain.
Following will show the small
prices to which they are marked:
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TOILET ARTICLES.

DIR. Parker Pruy's 25c. soap FOR lie.
19c. Muuson rice powder for &c.
3lc. large size chamnis, tine quality, for l5c.
Oakleys violet almond meal for ltc-
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MISCELLANEOUS

Odds and ends If picture frames, worth
lgc. to Doc. tor &c.
south African gem shirt studs, worth loc.,
for 1c each.
Odds and ends Of linen writing paper, all
tints, worth l2c., for 2i2c.
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To Protect subcontractors
Gen. snyder's Leave Estenaed

The leave of absence granted Brieadier
General Simon Snyder L. s. V, Depart
ment Of Santa Clara. Cuba has been ex-
tended two months on account of sickness
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Big Blaze at Saratoga,

SARATOGA, n. Y, February 9.-The
Delaware and Hudson depot, Sweeney's
Hotel the Saratoga Company's annex and
SChaeffer's cafe We're burned today. Dwy-
eI > saloon, the Sheridan House, the Spen-
cf- House and Rourke's alley We're dam
AGED.
James V. Snyder, a night watchman en-
pioyed by the Delaware and Hudson rail-
way, was burned to death.
The loss is 100000, partly covered by in
SGIa1ce
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whole Town Nearly DESTROYED

UTICA. \. Y, February 9.-The village
of Forestport in this county, was nearly
destroyed by fire this morning The tele-
graph and telephone offices We're burned
The fire broke out at am. and the busi-
ness part Of the village was destroyed
The Getm&n Eotei was burned, as We're
also winter furniture store, Helmer's dry
goods store, Byron's saloon the Charles
Connor Hotel and barn. MarshalIs Hotel
and barn and TWO dwelling houses
A fearful gale was blowing at the time
ana lne limited Ire apparatus was of small
use. Inc damage is easily S.N.NON.
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New England Excur.ionists.

About a hundred ladies. composing an
excursion party from New England. called
at the War Department this morning and
paid their respects to Secretary Alger.
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HOSIERY.

Ladies seamless black cotton hose. double
heel and toe. guarrut.ed fast black, -
worth II &C. pair, tor.............-.. y
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LINENS,

Remnant of 1S-'nch unbleached twilled linen
toweling. which is actually worth "a,
Zoe. a yaId. will 90 for.......... ,13I.
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CUSTOMS RECEIPTS IN CUBA.
statement Issued by the Assistant
Secretary of War

Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn
made public today the following statement
of receipts from customs at the following
ports in Cuba:
Cientue&os, for the week ending February
1, 1870:
Import duties. ..................SlSo oO5 o2
Tonnage dues. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 692 -
Sapltat!oh taA-...-.-.--- 300
Total receipts for the week . SIS 92G 90
Grand total Of receipts At this port Janu-
ary l. 1899, to February 4 1929 $96 92Sl2
Sagua La Grande for the week ending
February 1. 1922:
import uutieS. 81 ,4l3.31
tonnage dues Observation-Disclosures. 425
Total for the week ............. 81 5l7 ;6
Grand total of receipts at this port Janu-
airy 21 1922. to February 4, 1899 50 2996O
Caibarien, for the week ending February
1, 1880:
A'Ll-i>tSf dutS- .SZ}. 81
Grand total of receipts at this port Janu-
airy l, 1899, to February t. 1899. S., SIC.
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200 yards of remnants of yard-wide fine per
Gales. i'll variety of Lew and attrac-
tive patterns worth 100. yard for. 4 s..
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DR.. bulls Cough syrup has super,,,

merit. Try ii for cough or cold and he con
WINGED. There are mapy corgh remedies on the
maj est, but DR.. Balls Cough syrup is the best
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A large quantity of mill remnants of The
best bleached muslins and cambrics -
worth from sc. to 1212c yard, for. -
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HOUSEFURNISHJNGS

lot Of damaged granite ware worth up
TO ooc, consisting Of tea pots cdee pots tea
hetties, baking pans, round cake pans dish
lai.s, wash basins and the like, for
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COLORED DRESS GOODS.

- pieces Of colored dress goods. consisting
Of all-wuol suitings. 4O-inch tufted novelties.
satin jacquarls two-toned mohaIs, granite
suitings and the like; broken lots ~ our win
ter and spring stock; which sold up ToIr
10 39c. yard; for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. -
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WHITE GOODS.

A case of plain, white India liuun. extra
fine sheer quality.in short lengths hich
usually sells for 6isc., Will br put uu 1I,,
Another iot Of 500 yards Of the choicest
and dantiest white fabrics. consisting II
lace stripe lawns, check nuiHsook, long cloth,
white and colcfed ,iimities, unc white and
black India linon, pilGes. dotted Swiss etc,
Gish tonarrow oW + NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~ i1 IA D' oi'.eu SIC.
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Remnants Of yard wide heavy unbleached
muslin, which Is worth &c. yard, oI~
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DOMESTICS

lot Of knives and forks will be 90
Oneleu, tlcA. at. .-.-.......... y
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Remnants of American indigo blue prints.
for .......,..'...:..4... ~ ' ~. = 'A'u' VIII ~ 2sc.
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All Of our soc. 75c. and sac 81 in bosom
laUndered colored shirts. I'm pcrcale and mad
ras, with pair Of separate cuffs. will 90,
be closed out Al go. ................ AZ.
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Odds and ends OF muslin underwear con
sistlng Of gowns, skirts. drawers and corset
covers, regularly sold al 6yc., viii be ,,,,
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MUSLIN GARMENTS.

lot of regular PKG. corset covers, in odd
Sizes, only about dozen in all ~
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\ lot Of children's flaunelette draw
for ..'.....s..'ii e'As "tii 'e ci'S'u OUT IOc
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Slightly damaged articles. such as bread
giateIs dippers, cake cutters. cups, pitchers
saucers ald other useful things viii -
be offered for. observation-disclosures. IL.
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lot Of - pieces II dress fabrics. consist
ing Of our s9c. $50 and 81 - novelties. in
GLIDING bayadere stripes and bias stripes
satin berbers. silk and wool checks and other
novelties full 40 inches wide. in a variety
OF the richest effects 10 he had includ- -p,,
Ing high caste chLmpleons; for -------. ~
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ices to which they are marked:

Several hundred pairs OF Lace
Curtains, in every grade and style,
are being shown at one-half to one
third below regular prices.
''FROM MOSES " means quality 1t
TO GET RELIEF FROM INDIGESTION. bilious
ness constipation or torpid liver without disturb
ing the stomach or purging the bowels, take fe%
doses of Carter's Little Liver Pills; they VIII
please you
Apgostrra Bttt.rs the world-reuownPd appetizer
and fnyigorator. Used over the whole clYillH-
ed world. Try it, but beware Of limitations ASK
for the genuine article manufactured by Dr. j. e.
4. Segert h Sons.
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Ladies handmade shoes. Of all the finest
feathers. tipped plain toes, also Freuch
patent leather dress shoes: broken lot 81
footwear which sold at 81 So 50 and CT -
$3.50; viii be offered at....-....... rA'/'
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Ladies deBg"la shoes. in opera and round
toes. lace or button styles. all strictly solid
leather. every pair warranted; sizes b.,,,
20 s: worth 81 %; FOR nly............ oJS.
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? LOTS SILKS.

\ lot of silks, consisting Of rusting change
able taffeta, plain and hIucade black satin,
black failic, plain black taueta. brurade and
stripe t:.neta, hguled fuulards and the
like. which sold up to 81 yard, for opr
only NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - -
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SI.sO GLOVES &c

A lot of ladies' fine kid gloves in all the
most fashionable shades, including black
Drown. tan, red white. castor, and the like
In two-clasp and 4-buttnn styles-with heavy
and narrow stitching. in all sizes. which sold
at Sl.5o, viii 20 tomorrow AT 53c n pair II
Is seldom that you have such Il splendid value
offered you-and 10 saving woman Will care to
ianerc it.
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500 yards Of yaId-wide perclles, in light
and dark colors, slightly solIed, for oIc
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lot of 10 dozen heavy hemp house cloths.
worth Zoe. earh, will be offered oJr
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Easy Way to Economize
Make Your Old Clothing Like New
With Diamond Dyes.
Anybody Can Use These Simple
Home Dyes.

Do net cast aside dress. waist, or jacket
simply because it is faded or of an unfashionable
color. Buy package of Diamond Dyes and color
1t 1t is but little work TO use these dyes,
and they make a new dress out of old one at
trifiug expense.
Diamond Dyes are the simplest ard strongest
of all dyes. and he depended upon TO make
colors that are fast and beautiful.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

a LOT Of silks, consisting Of remnants Of
plain cUlorcd ponEtcs, stripe tntltta Elace,
ngGrcd fuulard and chaugsahle satin r-c
jersey, which sold up to Doc yard for -
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ODD LOTS SHOES.

So pairs Of ladies' genuine doncola shoes
consisting Of all the latest shapes tipped with
patent leather. excellent wesress: regu- o.,
lar 81 80 value; for r.-............-.-.. CpN.
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ST CORSETS. 5oc.

lot of regular dollar summer ccrSets
large sizes only, will be closed uat 90,
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A small lot of 15c. and 25c. 4-ply linen
cuffs, mostly in sizes 9la and Ios-link and
round stylCs-some Of them slightly -
sciled. for only y-...................... ~.
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LADIES GARMENTS.

LADIES' GARMENTS.
A LOT Of II silk waists of plain black and
fancy French taifeta silk, all styIishly pleated
and tucked which were 50, Will go 81 ,S
A lot of . astrachan fur capes. 80 inches
long. which We're SI4, Will he Of ca nS
lefed at...-... Observation-Disclosures. 1'V0
A lot Of all-liued astrachan jackets
sizes b, SO and ~, which -, C,-
now reduced to. o.-...........-....... H-'/o
Just two handsomely jctted silk velour jack
cts, lined throughout with satin Juch- G. pS
csse, which sold at SIS now. $4,000. ~ .So
A lot of a dozen and half Hudson bay cleo
tric seal colarettes. plain and fancy aSc,
lined, sold for S3 now............... ~
10 misses Jackets Of novelty Illuminated
cloth boucles, In green and blue. all silk
lined. sizes l. TO Is years-sold at CO ~
A lot Of hrilIantine waists, which %,
Were Si.75. Observation-Disclosures. DSC.
With tucked. bias and strapped.
lot of French flannel wrappers. tastefully
trimmed with oraid lined throughout. %,
which sold at s., now................ voc.
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A lot Of dozen cotton honeycomb towels
You tomorIow for. ' are outFeu 45C.
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SNAPS FOR MEN.

les pieces Of extra size natural camcl's hair
undeIshiIts and drawers. nuB-shrinkahlc sizes
~ to 4S-which sold for s9c. a gar
ment-wiu be ,.rered AZ. ..........i... 45c.
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BOYS CLOTHING.

IN - Nt-Nt 4 Ii M.
Al odd lot Of boys Tam o'Shanters. I'm
plaius and plain colors, which sold at -
-'''' ~ "hty-..'-.. --.--.----..-..- J.
Boys iaurdered shirts. I'm fancy patterns
Win separate collars, sizes II and l4ia 90
only. sold AT 5oc., for...............- ~.
Boys astrakhnn aud chinchilIa reefcrs
nicely trimmed with braid and lined through
out with Italian rlotE and plaid. Sr So
s"4N Al F'.So' low 900 ....--- >
odd lot II boys ties in the most desirable
patterns both four-in-h hand and teck ~.
styles, sold nj 25C., now ............. IN.
Innings.
lot Of remnants Of Innings consisting ~
saieen. moire. percHliBe. sIlesias black back
waist lining. fancy skirtiUg canvas and perca-
SIR and the Ike, which sold on the "a,
piece at l21yc. {" 1Sc. n yard. for only. ~ \
lot of plain leno, silk leno. paper cam
brio. rustic percaline and grasscloth which
s"ld as high Ms l2i-c. yard. for D l.
"hig --.---.... .-..---.-.---..
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UPHOLSTERIFS

= IIOL.D 7 LIN ID,
10 Il innant pieces of yard-wide lace stripe
curtain scrln, very sheer quality, =,
worth &C. ii ya-d, for Observation-Disclosures. H.
20 window shades, sizes "a by ~ inches
mounted cn strong spring rollers, made OF
Ya!e-Hoiland Opaque, worth 25c They're
Slightly damaged, and will 70
iuT. -..--..--..... ON'
\ lot Of - 1SxlS sofa cushions covered
with gobeiin cretonne, very slightly r,lr
Suiled. worth 25c., tor.............. I&2N-
pairs Of tapestry porteres, heavy fringe
at top and bottom, in choice designs o.,
worth 81 pair, for. r.................... o9C-
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SAAm4MgA
THE DEPENDABLE STORE"
e22-o24-o26oaS 9TH St. running through to 7o46

Great remnant offerings.
The Remnants have piled up goodly during past
weekso with liberal hand put prices them
them hurry No anything complete
afford be cluttered with odds and All
ALL will find the advantages great offered
Evening star., 1899-02-09

lot of dozen and half Hudson bay cleo
,i tric seal collareItes. plain and fancy oSc.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

USE DIR. WILLIAMS
PINK PILLS FOR
PALE PEOPLE.
ALL DkUGGISTS
seI4-tu&th-u
Evening star., 1899-02-09

Just two handsomely jcttcd silk velour jack
cts lined q. .-oughout with satin Juch- G. pS
csse, which sold at SIS now ..-..... " -
Evening star., 1899-02-09

were lGs s.4s q Ssllantine waists, which 9Sc
With tntkel. bias and stranncd.
Evening star., 1899-02-09

4 lot OF D astrachan fur capes. 80 inches
long. which We're sI4. Will be Of SbnS
fered at ....... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Sr'-Io
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-22
sheriff Took to the Woods. =;


Williamson, w. Va. July ~ Sheriff
N. J. Keadle Saturday night prevented the
lynching of Jim Dudley, colored, who
killed conductor parlor. A lynching
party composed almost wholly Of railroad
men began forming. and the Sheriff real
ling that he would be unable to cope
with the mob. telcgraphed Governor At
kinson to rush troops. The Sheriff after
ward managed to remove the prisoner
from the jail by meanso OF arear door and
escaped with him to the woods, where
they are still in hiding. The Governol
was notified of the move and the troops
were not sent. 1t is now believed that the
Sheriff is making his way through the
mountains with the prisoner en- route Z
Huntington jail
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-22

The name is derived from the
s'musky" odor which exudes from the
skin, but which entirely disappears in
cooking 1t seems probable that its
earlier name was Musk duck, and that
this has ben gradually changed into
Muscovy. The latter name mas bow
become well fixed in poultry Dopen-
.clature, and it would be difficult, even
If it were desirable, TO restore the earl
Ter.
The Muscovy is distinct species
from uin. other domestic ducks. 1t has
not the 'curled feathers in the tail Of
the drake, which are prominent char
acteristies of the descendants of the
wild Mailard. 1t is found in the wild
state re0sting in trees and sometimes
making dts nest among their branches,
and in &he demonstrated state it pre-
serves It's powers Of fight and the
ridSe-board of a barn or the sopmost
limb Of a tree are mt to 1t inaccessible
objects When crossed with other do
INVESTIGATED breeds, the progeny is ster-
lie when bred inter .Ae, though 1t is said
that instances have been known where
the hyhnids would breed with either
parent such instances are rage, and
their existence, if well attested, would
add only one more proof that Slybrids
are not always sterile. Mules have
been known to have colts, and II would
not be beyond BELIEF that a ''nFule" of
the duck race should produce a fertile
egg.
The appearance of the Muscovy is
very striking. The drake has on top OF
the head long feathers which can be
elevated or depressed at will. The
sides of the head and face are covered
with red caruHeles. These character
istics, together with its arched neck.
long and rather fiat beak and broad
breast, make up a tout ensemble quite
different from that of other breeds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-22
MICHAEL AHERN
About Real Estate.

Mrs. A. Z. Stribling and Mrs. A. J.
Armstrong have sold to Charles X. Strib-
ling real estate in Hedgesvile district
consideration S2,223eso.
L. c. Gerling and wife to Rob't Mitten-
berger,a portionof land lying on the east
ern side Of North Mountain consdera-
ton $50
]. A. Coils and wife to John. ]. Ridge
way, IoI-4 acres of land, consideration
$S2.3o.
Joseph Alportandwife to Edgar Bran.
denburg, lots I64and II in Strine' S SECOND
addition to Martnsburg. fronting on
Strines avenue, consideration SOS.
G.. V. Pilzer toe. w. Pitzer AZ acres
of land in Gcrrardstown district consider.
alton $szy.
II. II. Emmert, trustee, 10 f. S
Emmert, lots s andse of Shaffer and REx
tons addition. consideration SIs25.
A. r. Pendleton to p c. Myers. III u
acres in Hedgesville district, consideration
S3937.
Chas. Il Barney, trustee, to David NJ
Shaffer, Ioa acres in Gerrardstown 'tis-
trict, considerationSd3
National Bnilding & Loan Association
to Reiseoca I9aniel,slot No. of ShaffeT &
Buxton's addition. consideration S625.
Peter Hess heirs to Sarah Elizabeth
Hess. ii acres of land adjoining the prap-
erty of Samuel Raney and Daniel Stdckey
consideration $50.
George Myers to J.4B. Catrow, 80 ACRES
in Observation-Disclosures, consideration $3.50
Fl. I'll. Emmert, trustee, to Joseph Els
cus,Iof III Opeauon. district, consideration
S5S2.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-07-22

OUR FRIEND TIE TOAD.
Feeds voraciousIy on = All Kinds Of In
5urioua insects.


Feeds voraciousiy on All Kinds Of In
5urioua insects.
One OF the Massachusetts stations
has been studying the habits of the
toad, and urges its protection in the
interests OF the farmer. Farmers bull
letin No. So, from Washington, men,
tons the popular superstition that
touching toads will produce warts on
the hands; that killing toads will pro-
duce bloody milk 10 cows: that toad s
breath will cause convulsion in chill
dren, that q toad in a newly-dug cellar
will bring prosperity to the household,
etc." and gravely assures us that this
station has made an investigation OF
the habits, food and economic value of
the American toad which dispeis these
failacious ideas" OF course the learned
gentleman at Washington did not
mean what he said, or say what he
meant, as we cannot conceive Of the
possibility that the Massachusetts sta
ton people tested the efficacy OF a
toad's breath in producing commissions,
or the effect upoa toad killing upon
milk, and anyway the fact of such a
scientific investigation would hardly
dispel the faiiacious ideas from
tanning them.
But the results of the investigation
are interesting In New England the
toad usually energies from his hiber-
mating quarters dnIing the month of
April The tUads lind their way TO
ponds, and ia few days the eggs are
laid. which hatch in three or four
weeks. by July the tadpoIes become
toads, and these leave the water,
spreading over the fields in quest Of
food. They feed ut night and whenever
there is moisture and no sunshine. Tie
opinion is stated that many toads live
ten or fifteen years.
But the character of the toads food
| Is the point most important TO the
farmer. The bulletin says: The toad
as rule feeds continuously through
out the night. consuming in twenty
| four hours IN amount of food equal in
| bulk TO about four times the stomach
capacity. A careful examination of the
contents of large number of toads
/ showed that 9S par cent. of its food
was animal matter-worms, insects.
etc. Eleven per cent. of the toad s
/ food is composed OF insects and spiders
beneficial or indirectly helpful to man
/ so per cent. of insects and other ani-
/ mails directly injurious TO cultivated
crops or III other ways obnoxious to
man. 1t is estimated that a single
toad destroys in year insects which
| If they had lived, might have damaged
crops TO the extent of about $50.
| While the naming of this fixed SUN
per toad is highly ridiculous, leaving
us to infer that n young toad, having
a promise of fifteen years of activity
| before him, would be worth in the
/ neighborhood of $500, yet should the
toad's case not be laughed out of court
because the Washington scientist has
a crude way of presenting others
work to the public. The toad is the
farmers friend, aud should have the
same protection as is extended to the
birds which feed chiefly upon insects
injurious to agriculture. Do not kill the
toad.