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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
Respectfully
John Wier. president
BEHIND PICTURE.

The sum OF S. 7oo was found be-
hind large picture at the home OF
Edwat3 McKeuua, who died in Cum
berland. His widow, aged 80 years,
and in feeble health, is oveuoyed. as
she had no idea that her husband had
left money in any amount. She was
driven to the Second National bank,
where. she deposited the money.
The bal< of the money was in a
large roll. although in ba IS suspend
ed from nails b-hiud the picture was
cons derable gold and silvea coir.
Money in smaller sums is said to
have been found since Mr.. McKen-
mas death in stockings. tin ems and
the pockets of trousers.
The McKennas made their living
by conducting small truck garden.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24

Commodore Somerville Nicholson, Of
the United States Navy, in letter from
1887 r ST., n. W., Washington, D. c.,
says:
"Your Peruna has been and is now
used by so many of my frie1 IS and
acquain tances as n sure cure for catarrh
that / am convinced Of its curative
qualities and l unhesitatincly recon.
mend it to all persons suffering from
that complaint" Us. Nicholson.
The highest men in our nation have
given Peruna a strong endorsement.
Men of all classes and stations are
equally represented.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Feruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Fsrtul"n, President Of
The Hartman SanitarIum, Go umbus, o.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
ENTERTAINED.

DR.. and Mrs. G. B. Hedges enter
tanned at their home on West Burk ,
street on Saturday evening in honor
Of their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl B
Wood, of Maryland. The Martins
burg guests were number of recently
married young people. The game o
"hearts triumphant was very signi
ffcaut. and as hearts were introduce
at each turn and in every possible
way, the affair was effective. The prize
winners were Mrs Charles w. Link.
who captured two prizes, Mrs. X. D.
Seton. Mr.. Allen B. Noll and Mr.. X.
d. Seftea World.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
ANNOUNCEMENT

The destruction by fire of the Main
building of the wesleyan Universi.
ty OF West Virginia at Buchann Il
does not necessitate cessation OF the
school s work. Rooms In the othe
buildings of the school have been as
signed to the professors and the wo rk
in all the classes proceeds without a
days interruption The meetings OF
the Christian Association. Students
Meetings and Literary Societies have
also been provided for.
The Spring. Term will commence
March IS. A large enrolment of STU
dents is anticipated land the full wor k
OF the term i'll all its courses AMI de-
partments will be done as represente d
in the catalogue. The Trustees of the
school will proceed forthwith to re-
:, ace the building sshich will be
ready for the opening Of the next fall
term.
Respectfully
It. John Wier, president
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
LATEST MARKET REPORT

The following are wholesale prices
paid for grain. produce, etc. in this
market. Corrected weekly.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
LAsT.RoLL CALL.

Mr.. !. w. Peyton. an old confed.
crate soldier. disd at his home ear
front Royal, last Friday evening. af-
ter lingerInS illness OF kidney tron-
bic. lie was one ofthe m ost ,lbrilliaut
men In Warren county and during
his lite had held a number Of public
ouicers. lie was prominent in
Confederate circles and is doubtless
well known by the old soldiers ofthis
section.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
FEED THE BIRDS.

Reports from all sections of the
county are to the effect that partridges
and other birds have suffered during
the recentcoid spell. and many have
been found dead. Farmers and others
interested preservation OF birds should
scatter grain and other feed where the
birds could get it. Even crows. which
are supposed to be the heartiest OF
birds, have suffered severely from the
cold, and numbers OF them nave been
found frozen in the Pine Hills where
they have roos.ing places.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
APPENDICITIS.

Mr. A r. Kilteriug. better known
as Buff. the genial c. V. agent at In
wood whose going to Baltimore we
mentioned last week, WAS operated
upon at the Protestant IHfirnery and
is rapidly recovering. He was accom-
panied by his wife and his local ply.
slcian, DR. G.. w. Daniel
Mr.. John J. Hetzel, IT., who was
treated at the John Hopkins is rapid
ly improving also.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24

The home of Mr.. e. III. Herbert
came near destruction by tire a week
or so ago and was only saved by he
roic work.
Mrs. Her bert was sickin bed and for.
tunately DR., Sites was in the sick
room. The ERE was discovered and Mr.
Herbert and the DR.. went to work
others came to their help and after
considerable damage tie fire was ex-
tipguished.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
SUICIDE.

David Heltzel, citizen of Ward
ensville. on the northwestern grade,
committed suicide at his home on
last Thursday by shooting himself
through the head. The cause Of the
deed is supposed to have been insani.
ty supeIinduced by bodily infirmi.ies.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
MANY Children ore SlcklY.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children.
used by Mother Gray, nurse in Cbildren's
Home, New York, Break up Colds in 20 ours,
bles Teething Disorders, and Destroy Worms
At all druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-02-24
WATER RENTS.

There was special meeting of the
council on Monday night last TO re
ceive the report of the Water com
mittee on the water rates tor the con-
ing year aud for the operation OF tue
plant. Chairman Emmert made re-
! port which was adopted by the coun-
Gil. The rules provide that no one but
the superintendent may tap the mains
that hydrants must uot be allowed to
i run and that no one shall be allowed
to use water save those who make
formal application on blank fur
nished by the clerk: In lcases where
two families use the same hydrant, the
one shall pay full rate AMI the other
half rate
Appicatiou must be made to she
City Clerk on or before March 10th,
1905, stating the place where, and the
pbrposefor which water is to be used.
Any one using water for any othe'
purpose than that stated in the appli-
cation shall pay penalty or fine of
not less than five or more than ten
dollars, one-halfof which said penalty
or fine shall be paid to the person or
persons giving such information
Any persoa using water during the
present year aud not making the
above application before March 10th,
1905, their water will be turned off
April Tst, 1905. and an additional
charge of one dollar will b, made for
turning the water on.
The following is list of the rates:
Hydrants for family supply $500
Hose IN connection with same 400
Bath tub in connection with
other supply $50
Water closets, au :omatic $50
Bath tubs, alone 500
Pavement sprinkler, alone 4 90
Fountain 1000
Motors 800
HOTELS.
Hydrants for domestic use 1900
Bars, water in or not 7.5o
Wash, basins first 400
Each additional $50
Bath tubs for use of boarders 1870
Urinals, each 800
MISCELLANEOUS.
Livery and boarding stables 1000
Bakers aud confectioners 100
Liquor stores and restaurants 900
Slaughter houses alone 700
Photographers. first faucet 1900
Each add faucet 400
Barber shop, one chair 500
| Each add. chair $50
Theatres and opera houses so
! Drug stores, first faucet $50
Dtug.etores. each add faucet - 800
Drug stores. tum5ler washer.
automatic 4 so
Drug Stores. tumble washer. 20 90
Printing offices 10 90
Blacksmith shops 800
Steam engines, % to 80 horse.
power 10. 90
Sm III engines for running
elevators 1000
Water motors for running
fans 5000
B5ttling works. ordinary 1900
Steam lauudries las, %
Stables. first head of stock $50
Each add. head rs
Filling cisterns not in reach of
! mains 200
Carrying water $50
WATER OUTSIDE OF CITY LIMITS.
| Hydrants for do1estic use only 700
APPENDICITIS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
FREQUENT sPRAYINGs.
Advice for the orchardist Which
Should Be Followed as He Begins
the Fighting of Insect Pests.

The novice in spraying cannot afford
to be 50 careless about his sprayings
that he will miss the end for which he
is working. Neither should he try to
get along with the feWest possible num-
Der Of sprayings. The best sprayers
have indeed reduced the number to the
minimum but they are experienced
men that have learned to make every
spraying count for the most possible.
In many cases il has been found that
SO far as the orchard is concerned, four
sprayings in spring give the greatest re-
turns, while spraying every two weeks
from the middle of April to the middle of
August give the greatest proportion Of
perfect fruit. says the Farmers Review.
The additional sprayings cost more than
the additional fruit is worth, as a gen
era1 thing
Taking all things into consideration,
the method that Will pay the best con-
sists in spraying the trees as soon as the
blossoms fall and then every two weeks
till four sprayings have been given. The
snrayings must be we'll done if they are
to be Of any value Slipshod work will
not prove effective in preventing the
raFages Of insect and fungous pests.
Leaving the work to the l1oys is never
profitable. 1t requires mature judgment
and thoroughness to do the work as it
should B9done.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
POINTS ON PASTRY.
This American Delicaey Not Easily
Made and Requires Attention Be
Paid to Certain Fixed Rules.

In making pastry there are several
points to be attended to, apart from
the actual making Of it. Be careful
that everything you use is particularly
clean and dry. | need not say now
clean your hands and nails should be.
All the utensils used should be per-
feet1y free from dust and dirt, and he
things required for pastry kept entir5.
ly for that purpose.
Make pastry IN a cool atmosphere
and on a cool surface. A marble SLAB
is better than board for the purpose.
Mix your paste lightly with the tips
Of your fingers, and not the palms OF
your hands Also make it quickly.
The less you handle it and the quicker
you make it the better it will be.
The flour should be of the best quail
ity and perfectly dry; if in the least
damp the paste made from it will GER
tainly be heavy.
The proportion of fat to flour may
vary from half its weight to equal
weight; if less than half the weight
be used, baking powder must be addcd,
but such pastry soon becomes hard,
and must be eaten on the first day,
preferably before it has cooled.
The quantity OF water depends on
the quality Of the flour, but beware
Of making pastry too moist, for it will
assuredly be heavy.
# baking powder be used, get the
pastry into the oven as quickly a5
possible, but with liberal supply OF
fat it improves with being set aside
for an hour or SO.
In pastry making the quality to be
desired is ightness, and this depends
On the amount of air in the paste be-
fore and the expansion of the air after
it is put in the oven. The best pastry
is that which contains the greatest
quantity of the coolest air before it is
baked.
Always pass the flour through the
sieve to get air into it. and always
use iced or very cold water in mixing.
Pastry should be rolled lightly; it
should not be turned over, or thrown
about, and the rolling pin should often
be lifted
The difference between fal5y pastry
and short pastry is that in one there
are thin layers Of air and pastry alter
mating, and in tbs other the air fills
small cavities all ever the pastry.
Eggs are used to increase the tenac-
ity OF the paste, and so hold more air.
Take care that the oven is hot, or
your pastry will spoil, however nicely
you may have made it. When baking
also take care that your pastry does
not burn and when you take it out of
the oven allow it to cool in the
kitchen. If you were to nut it in a cold
place while the steam is coming from
it, the cold would suddenly eondense
the steam, and make the paste heavy.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
EXPERIMENT. IN FORESTRY.
How ) Kentucky Timber1and Owner
Has Culled Again and Again and
Still Has Timber to Sell.

An Interesting example of the profit
ab1eness of conservative forest manage
naent in this country is furnished by Dr.
S. B. Caldwell, of Padueah, KY. who
has dealt in timberIands in the south
western part of the state for IS
years. In 1847. says Dr. Caldwell Il
sold timber from tract Of land at one
dollar an acre, the purchaser having the
privilege of removing what he wanted
and leaving what he did not want. He
took the choice trees, but left a consider
able amount standing IN 1870 I sclo
the timber from the same tract and got
for it two dollars a tree. The purchaser
removed an average OF three trees per
acre. In 1884 | sold the timber from the
same tract for the third time, and got foE
1T as much as / had received at the sec
ond sale. -
DR. CaldWelIs experience in the woods
taught him long ago the wisdom Of CON
sefFatiVe forest management. Thirty
years ago when he came into possession
of a tract of about TOO acres near Pa
ducah, he sold a quantity OF the timber
for wagon stock AT that time forestry
in this country was virtually unknown.
DIR. Caldwell however. was sufficiently
foresighted TO allow no trees to be cut
except those which he selected. event
about il the woods and picked out trees
whose tops and general appearance
showed they had passed their period Of
greatest vigor= and trees which inter
Tered with promising young growth.
His forest has been cul1ed a number OF
| times in the past 80 years, but so wisely
has the cutting been done that to-day the
land will average from 10000 to 1900
| board feet per acre. This was an expert
ment in forestry which has amply justi-
fed Itself. and shows how a shreWd,
far-sighted man may. even without tech
I nical advice secure good returns from
his woodland without impairing its pro-
| duetiVe value and while putting himself
IN position TO profit by the steady rise
which is taking place in timber values.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
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if.. S. ,a::SslIll.l3H1S
y. " ~ ~ -
ROAD REPAIRING.
How the Road Problem Has Been
Solved Successfully in One coun-
ty in Indiana.

There is a vast amount OF money spent
each year in maintaining the roads Of
the country. This money is too often
spent with small consideration Of the
important question Of how To get the
most for the outlay. The time is sure to
come when there will be a wiser plan for
dlsbursing the millions that are SO free
ly given by the people t. improve their
roadWays.
10 a certain county in Indiana the
people were agreeably surprised at the
outcome of an experiment, Or rather an
innovation. writes O. NJ Ginther, il
Farm and Fireside 1t had always been
the custom in the township to elect
farmers to the Office Of road director. or
supervisor. Notwithstanding there
was an abundance Of excellent gravel
close at hand. the roads were in bad con
dition. So bad had they become that a
number of places were actually impassa-
bic at time when such a condition
should not in any reason have prevailed.
How the idea started is not known, but
the word was passed around that a
change was desired In the kind OF man to
be voted for. Farmers had always held
the Office, but the idea was presented
that it would be fair to consider a mem
Der Of some other class or profession as
being eligible to the place. Consequent
", after much planning. a physician
with an experience of 80 years practice
was selected as the candidate for the
place. He was elected, and at once as
sumed his new duties He declared that
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
Best for the Mother.

You can not serve your family better
than by resting yourself. An oyer-tired
mother can not make sunshine in the
home. Try to take even half an hour of
complete rest some time during the
afternoon, says Woman's Life. 1t will
often be hard to get away, but make a
Iutg Of it, and you will accomplish it.
If you were Ill the children would have
to get on without you, let them do it
while you are keeping well for their
sakes Think ever the things that can
best so undone, and leave some of them
while you sleep. Rest is much cheaper
and more agreeable than a doctors bill,
ana If you do not have one you will
surely. have the other.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
Dairy Facts.

Indiana has a little over 100 cream
cries.
Minnesota has a little over 500 cream
cries
The Importation of Australasiaa but
ter into England doubled last year
over the former year.
Little profit should be expected from
cows kept in uncomfortable quarters
and fed On unbalanced rations.
The few cows on every farm are the
ones that produce the vast amount of
butter and milk used by the American
people.
The average COW under the average
conditions is a money loser. She does
little better under the best OF con-
ditions.
The amount Of butter manufactured
in Minnesota last year increased about
5. 0oa eco pounds over the amount made
The preceding year.
The dairynaa Should be more exact
inc as to the quality Of the cows be
keeps. He is keeping too many scrubs
III tae present tine.
PICK olt every calf that promises b
make good dairy COW and raise her.
such calves are worth more 10 tie dairy
han tIseg ME for Teal
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
WARMERS RARE


80 eaole-tenpered English sergeant
n mic son asg q firing SQUAD wr1e 1s
MISSED the target IN the mosI ,,na n ,,.aa
nanner 500 yards Theyrenaataa - - =
aneuYer at 800, and with en,,sI 49, 80
80 = ~ We've got tn de- IL I'd ss =.
ssane spluttered at last. saftina ~ -
seetn; fix bayoaets-wa,lI, e s.ss,As ms
.te ool. Henry Watterson reeently taia )
80. 10Y &C an old negro down sontr 1 Wt :
was informed that il he was hit4 s,1 49, Hz1o
s sAahe and drank a quart of Wbisl-r - - :.
saahe would die and he wo,1id o. ~
49, ssa'lea. Oars only one fro1lbla ,ba,,s
W. cure the old man said. q 80 80.
rwina 70 -. plenty snakes, but whqr's
swine Ter git de whisky?e
Mhen Bishop Goldman was anno,,+aa
y .he Episcopal diocese Of I .ats -
mace tour of his diocese and bannena al
20 saroll INTO woodman's cottage fa asl1
. = : ne woman Of the house if there srara
nnally HRlscopalians arounfa flara j. ! !
s aas1 Well. | don't know Tl.ey
caught some wild thing out here in Ise
wooas q couple Of weeks ago if thassa
$3.50 soai mean, btstI think NV hushsn.1
eaid y was a WoodcI1uck
An Odessa (Mo.) man fo1,7,d -
safy a few days ago to Law aside his
80 eloenes and put on dirty. ragged
sui and help clean up the machinery
IA ms place of business. Then he vent
,tolle, and as he entered the front gate
Ae met tramp coming ont The 4rsra
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
LIES LOWER ORDERS.

4 large turtle provides eight pounds
of tdrtoise-shell.
Frogs and toads possess remarkable
Keen sense of hearing
lie crocodile usually takes so sec
onds in which to turn completely round.
The horn Of the rhinoeeros IS not at
4achgfI to any bone Of the head, but
grogs On the skin.
silkvornas fed on different leaves pro
a,,oa silks of varied eo9ors. thus a diet
~ vine leaves produces bright red,
and lettuce AZ eiase. - 2 - 4t,4 -,
vo,i,.g may easily follow their mother
- ease of pursuit. The natural color
- m rabbit SO much resembles the
eaItIa that this would otherwise be IN
ran9sillIe.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
WORTH REMEMBERING.

There are three entirely different
kinds Of ingredients used in making
the three different varieties of baking
powders on the market, viz: ~ Min
eral-Aeid or Alum, l2l Bone-Acid or
Phosphate. and 60 Cream of Tartar
made from grapes. 1t is important,
from the standpoint Of health, to know
something about these ingredients, and
which kind is used in your baking
powder.
~ Iineral-Aeid, or Alum, is made
from a kind of clay. This is mixed with
diluted oil Of yitrfo1 and from this
solution a product is obtained which
is alum. Alum is cheap; costs about
TWO cents a pound, and baking powder
made with this Mineral-Aeid sells from
10 to 25e. a pound
~ Boae-4cid, or Phosphate, is the
basis Of phosphate baking powders
and the process is fully described IN
the patents issued to a large manu-
facturer of q phosphate powder. The
II. S. Patent Office Report gives a full
and exact description, bit the follow
ing extract is enough:
Burned bones, after being ground.
are put into freshly diluted oil OF
vitrioI and with continual stirring
and IN the following proportion u
etc.
From this Bene-Acid phosphate bak-
ing powders are made; such powders
sell from 20 to go cents a pound.
(3) Cream of Tartar exists in all ripe
grapes, and flows with the juice from
the press in the manufacture Of wine.
After the wine is drawn off the tartar
is scraped from the eask. boiled with
water. and crystals of Cream OF Tar
tar, white and very pure, separate and
are collected 1t differs IN no respect
from the form in which it originally
existed in the grape Cream of Tar
tar, then, while the most expensive, is
the only Ingredient that should be used
in a baking powder to act upon the
soda, as its wholesomeness is beyond
question. Cream Of Tartar baking
powders sell at about 40 to so cents a
pound.
Such are the facts, and every one,
careful Of the health of the family,
should remember this rule Baking
powders selling from 10 to Is cents a
pound are made of Minera1-Acids;
those selling from 20 to 80 cents Of
Bone-Acid; and those from 40 to 50
cents Of Cream Of Tartar made from
grapes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-04-29
VERY EXCELLENT THING.
The Up-to-Date stenographer Is Not
at Loss for Authorities on
MisspeIleg.

The stenographer who couldn't spell
was called into the private Office, relates
the Brooklyn Eagle.
This is outrageous" exclaimed the EN-
ployer.
What's the matterg" asked the stenog
rapher.
said the employer.
But the stenographer was resoureeful
Only a day or so before she had beer
reading an article On spelling reform.
How do you know they are?' shs
asked.
ANY dictionary will prove it. . replied
the employer.
What's the use of relying on die
tionaries?" asked the stenographer. "Ws
are IN a period of great changes
Thereupon she brought out six different
magazines that had articles on the differ
ent methods Of simplifying English spell
ing and demonstrated to him without
trouble that authorities could be pro
dueed for any old combination of letters
that she cared to put together.