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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
AFRICAN POLYCAMISTS.
Condition of Natives of the Dark
interior.

interior.
A cowardly tribe In the interior Of
Africa, the Borans, Is thus described
by British explorer: "They carry
long spears with huge blades, which
look grotesque in the hands of such
a craven race. They wear loose knick-
ers of American cotton cloth and
wrap of the same material over their
shoulders. These clothes are treated
with CHI (butter) till they look like
black waterproof. This American
cloth is very durable and is the only
cloth for which there is any demand.
It is the ordinary medium OF ex-
change among the tribes from Dirri
to the coast. The Boran either shaves
his head or keeps his hair short or
long In ghi-covered ringlets, but he
always wears a small pigtail. He or
naments himself with a tnecklace of
small beads or plated giraffe-tail
hairs, also with many heavy bracelets
of metal and ivory, which often in
case his arm up to the elbow. Each
of these Is supposed to represent
some dangerous animal, including
man, which he has slain. Bands and
tabs of giraffe skin complete his cos
tune"
Borans are polygamists II they can
afford the luxury. Their women
have to content themselves with
leather garments made of bullock
hides scraped thin, clothing being
considered much too valuable for
them. They are weighed down with
many bead necklaces. Their religion
consists in a belief in a spirit, WAX
The vagueness of their conception OF
WAX is shown by the fact that the
same word Is used in the Boran
tongue for the sky. They do not be-
lieve in any future state Of existence,
but try to avert present calamity by
propitiating WAX. This is done by
sacrificing their children and their cat
tie. A Boran of any standing when
he marries becomes a 'raba,' and for
a certain period after marriage, prob
ably four to eight years, he is obliged
to leave any children that are born
to him to die in the bush. No Boran
cares to contemplate the fearful
calamities with which WAX would WIS.,
1t him if he failed in this duty.
After the "raba" period the Boran
becomes a "gudda." This word"
says the traveller who describes the
natives, happens to be the Hindu
stani for ass but if there were any
connection the Boran would certainly
be entitled to the rank earlier in life"
WAX has no claim on Guddas chill
dren, but neither has Gudda himself.
He has to send them off at very
early age with present of cattle and
sheep to be brought up by the wata,
! who are the low hunter caste OF the
Borans. They remain with these peo-
pie till they are grown up and then
return to the bosom of their people"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Outlook For The Farmer.

India, Australia, Russia and Argen.
tine are now supplying considerable
percentages OF the wheat that for
merly came from the United States
alone. The outlook, however, is reas-
suring to the farmer. for with the
growth in demand exceeding the sup
ply, there is no danger of oyerproduc-
ton and low prices. Whether the
wheat is to be consumed at home or
abroad does not affect the agricultur-
al interests, however, 1t may influ-
ence the economic situation of the
country Farmers Voice.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Mix of the Goat.

1t should be ascertained what breed
Of goat is best adapted to the various
sections of the United States. and all
questions relating to the care of the
animal. the value of its milk. ETC.,
should be investigated. In Germany
there are over 100000 goats from
which the milk is constantly taken,
and an extra fine animal often has a
market value 81 from s4oO to $780,
Wellington post.. '4,..s..
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

The message of Governor White
recommends some good laws, and the
legislature should not hesitate to pass
any measure calculated.to better the
condition of our citizens. West Vir-
pinia by no means, is standing still
hnt is progressing as much as any state
in the Union.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Entered at the Post Office OF Martinsbug, W. "
second class mail matter

President Roosevelt has about 5000
positions at bis disposal No doubt
he will have plenty of applications,
for office seekers are about as numer-
GUS as the sands on the seashore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Russian Female Criminals.

In most countries many more crimes
are committed by men than by wo-
men. In Russia. on the contrary, es-
pecially in the factory regions, there
are more female than male criminals,
in some places twice as many.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
BARNARD GOSSIP.

The broiler raiser has much with
which to contend: his lot is anything
but a pleasant one; it is one of pa
tient study and toll and his seasons
profits and incidental pleasures are
dependent on natural conditions for
beyond his control
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Hon N b. Scott will be unani-
mouely elected to succeed himsef as
United States Senator from West Vir-
ginia. His splendid record. faithful
service and loyalty to his convictions
have endeared him to the hearts of the
citizens of this state which entities
him to another term.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

A flock of snow white pekin ducks,
numbering 10000 and requiring car.
load of food every week. is the show"
to which the villagers Of Riverton, Va,
take strangers The duck farm IL said
to be the largest In the United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Chairman Taggart frankly confesses
that the republican partv won mag.
nificieDt victory. He proposes how.
ey or to plan how it will be possible
for his party to win in four years.
What a problem he has on hand
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
rapIoca on POSTAGE Stamp.

Cassava starch, more popularity
known as tapioca. Is the chief element
of the gum on the back of all postage
stamps.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Any variety of fowl will become
wild and deteriorate in other respects
Though pure blooded) If allowed to
run wild and not managed and cared
for as they should be.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
S25. 600 for Dinner Set.

Pedro Alvarado of Parral. Mex, has
just purchased a dinner set of solid
silver, for which he paid $4,000. The
set contains 6000 ounces of silver.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

The class of 1853 of Yale found that
one Of its members was in poor
house and raised a fund to place him
In home for aged men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
When a Russian Ojes,

When a Russian dies he is buried
with little ship of paper in his hand
on which is written his Christian
name.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Not a Sheep Lost.

A flock of $4,000 sheep was recently
driven 800 miles in New Zealand and
not a single animal was lost on the
way
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Hogs, like sheep, will get along with
a comparatively small amount of wa
ter. but 1t must be clean and arranged
so they cannot wallow In it Some OF
the patent hog watering troughs are
excellent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Pure water and variety OF whole
some food regularly given, with COM
Portable shelter and kind treatment,
are the best preventives of disease.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Al HEAD OF FINE SHEEP.
FARMING IrIPEMENTS.

Osborn binderf. one is nearly new, has cut abou,
smooth land, and is in complete order, one
ha, beeen in Tor about ears, is in good rider
dump roller axle groin dnlls, both super ior
new wheat fam new wagon and bed, ; inch uead
Auburn make, two hor-e, narrow tread tread. Brown
make, spring wagon for yne or two horses with ton,
in good order, good Tor hnckstenngor butcherin e. 2
good cutivatars dine Brown andonh buckeye, cod
as new, spring tooth harrows complete order, 2
Oliver chill plows No. 90, single double shovel
pows. pair Shelves icelyls axe, sets of breech
bands sets of harnesherin complete order collar
blind brides, lead linehalttrs, sets of check line
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Job had much patience; yet 1t was
fortunate for him that he did not join
fences with a neighbor who kept
breachy stock
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

What is said about keeping animals
warm during the winter, does not ap-
ply to manure. Smoking Is more in
furious to the compost than to boys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

Many farmers who keep pure breed
of fowl are not prepared to separate
the males from the females, but when
possible to do this both develop bet
ter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
Minot's Ljuht,

Minot's light was built in 184s. De-
stroyed during storm April is, 1851.
rebuilt in 1860. 1t is a revolving light,
flashing the number 143.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
The Original.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy. and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. Ask for Foley's Honey and
Tar and refuse any substitute offered as
no other preparation will give the same
satisfaction. 1t is mildly laxative. 1t
contains no opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. For sale
by all dealers. W
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

1900 acres near Horton .and Whit
mer, Randolph county, West Yir-
ginia, Well watered in fine condi-
ton and good improvements, Sieve
raj hundred acres of valuable timber
For particulars, terms, &c, address,
Mrs NJ X Price, Borden, Shenandoah
Co, Va, or Mr. NJ A Price, Whitmer,
West Virginia 1-7-4t-H
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
TERnS OF SALE.

credit of nine months will be given on all sums
of $l0.0J and upward BY the purchaser giving his
note with approed security, negotiable and pay able
at The Merchants aud Farmers Bank of Martinsburg
w. Va it'll interest from date. Interest RENTED
u paia az ma'ullsy 9naer slUoo Gash. NO proper
with.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1905
Coma Ell cling at 10 O'Clock sharp A. Nj, the follow
ing personal property to- wit
9 HEAD OF HORSES AND COLTS,

Z Of which are work horses, mare will weigh 1900
lbs. and is in foal ty Black tercheu Co. horse.
She is a good wagon and az hear leader Two S
years cid horses, Clydesoale, by John Davis. are
we'll matched, and broken. double and single, both
b. sshe; Leaders and will weigh 1J15 lbs, esch
C1ydesdale yeaf5 old this sprin", two pair Of
matches all have been worked. One 3-yeai-old
blooded mare colt am is " likes mare, Sire
make fine saddler or diivile is sing footer racer
and dog trotter, VIII make Sc netting fast Que
1S-month-old Percheron colt, is very fine. The
above horses are fine can be found in the coun-
fv.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21
10 HEAD OF CATTLE,

10 of which are mich cows 7 will be fresh by day Of
sale Of them iull Durham, the baladee all living
yorng Durham bull Is months old, from Jacob Sites
heard
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-01-21

CHAS. T. EVERSOLF
Clerk, j. II. Morrison.
linn g. CrOwell Auct.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-10
All ImmisratIon Record. hroken.

immigration continues TO pour into
the port Of New York in far greater vol
ume than in any past year From the
first Of January up to the end OF April the
total number Of arrivals was $50, 1852, or
1874, 424 more than in the same months Of
1904 Since the beginning Of May this
number has been greatly increased. all
previous records having been broken.
Last Sunday alone the arrivals we're
more than twelve thousand.
The total immigration TO this country
in 1905 is expected to exceed a million,
Of which about 80 per cent. will arrive
at this port. The arrivals so far this
year are chiefly Of Italians and Polish
and Russian Hebrews, and the great
majority Of the immigration expected
during the rest Of the year will be Of
those races.
OF course, 80 great a volume OF immi-
grafton indicates prosperous conditions
in this country or the two races, this
is the case more especially as concerns
the Italian immigrants They come
hither invited by the opportunities Of
employment at high prices for the sort
oflabor they supply or the rudest manual
labor Thousands of these Southern
Italian peasants and common laborers
are landed weekly, yet they are speedily
absorbed by the existing demand for
their labor. They are wanted in all
parts Of the Union, and the South espe-
ciauy l. beginning to be DESTROYS Of max
ing the experiment OF employing them,
A very great part Of them, however, re-
main in New York, which now has
larger Italian population than any city
Of Italy. unless il be Naples.
As to the immigration Of the Jews, it's
causes are somewhat different, though
the incentive Of American prosperity is
one Of them II is Scontnuation Of the
Jewish exodus, chiefly from Poland,
Russia and Rumania, which began in
1881 and up TO this time must have
amounted to about a million.
We referred the other day 10 the bill
before the British Parliament for the
restriction Of immigration TO England
The purpose Of that measure is, more
particularly, TO keep out Polish and Rus
sian Jews, though relatively the num-
Der Of them immigrating to England is
small, only about $500 annually. More
Jews landed in New York last Sunday
alone. Yet last year only three OF the
ten Jewish members Of Parliament
ranged themselves against an even more
drastic form Of immigration restriction
than that Of the present bill though FIVE
abstained from voting
Besides the preponderant Italians and
Jews among the more than three hun
dred thousand immigrants who have
landed at this port since the beginning
Of the year, there are representatives Of
nearly every European nationality.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-10
Vote, Of FarsIGn Eat.rprI,,.

The German oversee Sank h es,abushinF
branches a. Ia Pea aud ouro IN BOilvs.
The Deutschs Bank "a placing t,oyooo,oOO per
cent. Mexican gold loan upon the Berlin market.
In Berlin III. per cent gold lotn Of the sac
pauo Railway. Brazil has been issued A. os and
amounts TO tSyOoooOo.
Queensland, the Grea, northern state Of the Com.
nopvealth OF Australia has An unfhthomabie
wealth OF mineral deposits, btaldet large forests OF
valuable timber 10 can furnish vast qUAutltles
OF from meat tallow hides and pastoral products
Its possibilities IN the production OF sugar cotton
scarcely he gagged. FaetoHss arr spunglng up
for making buueT dWenty.hve nov rdnhing1 and
other thiuGs. There IL an innux Ct lsnd buyers.
Al prrsent good land can b. had for from S75 10
IS an acre. An that Queensland needs IL people
and money 10 WORK GU, its Ercst resources
Money Is easy In France The French allotment
OF shares In the CehtrSl Mining and Investment
CORPORATION uhe new south African trusu were
applied for nearly ninety lines over Subscribers
rel only about "a PER cent OF their applications.
Already the shares are a. 10 per cent premium
That reads a good deal like the days OF John Law
aud the aISt days OF the French Panama CAaAL
Argentina IL pBint up gold received for IS eG-
cess exports. The conversion once nov holds
~ .0OOOoo gold-the most II ever held-partiy
against the republics paper money. So much
money lying unproductiye is causing anxiety TO
the Government. Ptn Of Il may BE- sent 70 Eng
laod and used.
Buenos AyTet has a building boom, hotwlth-
standing strikes and high priced mAtsrtals old
buildings bsinG replaced by mansions and shops
with big plate rlAss windous Electric uamways
arr extending In an directions. Rents keep up
because the Remand continually incrtaaes Ten
thousand immigrants arrive monthly, but far too
many stop In the CITY.
BraEls sIports Increased ti760oOoo Foid In
tpOt OF this St.tOoOoo was for Gomez. me coffee
plAnteu got about nooooOoo more for their CROPS
than In fgn. Amenoan capitalists arr aeouunr
Braul for probable Investments. Thsy are by.
ing trSmWhys and ethef prOpeuieS freely, besides
securing large slices Of BrtEllt vast land Area In
the province Of PatAgonia settlement AID AFrieuI.
tuTe are developing fat
Lancashire exported iIaoOOo.ooo yards Of cotton
roods IN the INV months ended haFvh, les mat
y itSOoo0on Ynrds morn than the hrsi three
months Of ipN OF thst inoFtass GINA toot
a O0o0oo yarda.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-10
Tea ard CGnee.

To THE EDITOR or THE SUN-'SH: Your
editorial Of Saturday under the heading
"Adulteratng the Truth" Is instructive Tor
the reason that it informs your readers OF
the existence Of Mr.. Nisus and his views OF
adulterated foods in America.
I am not qualified 20 write with authority
regarding all his statements, but ! do en-
Shatically refute his accusation concerning
tea and coffee. so far as tea u concerned,
allow me 10 inform Mr.. Nisus that all teas
imported into the United Statts must paaS
through the hands OF the Custohls Appraiser
and should any prove 10 be adulterated or
below the standard OF quality designated
by A Government committee the tea would
be rejected: and as for all kinds OF leaves"
being treated here with coloTng matter
and passed as tea, the statement ~ too rdlcu-
lous for moments consideration. The
low cost OF tea prohibits the need or POSI-
blity Of such foolish substitution. Any tea
Importer or retailer can vouch for THE
As for the statement that our cohees con.
sist chieny Of ground cocoanut shells and
pulversed hog liver, here again Mr. Nisus
betrays his shallow knowledge OF facts. IL
Is safe TO say that 50 per cent Of the conees
handled by grocers Is purchased in the bean
not ground This should settle al one stroke
so silly an imputation.
For the Information OF Mr., Nisus and the
readers OF the German publication Expert
which he represents, may ! suggest his apply
ing 10 Washington for Circular %, concerning
Food ImpoTtstiOns. from which he viii
learn that Dir. Wiley Is determined at least 20
forbid the dumping into America OF foreign
enough ia America concerning some foods,
TROY, NAYS. ELpDEw.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-10
TIE CENTRAL PARK.
Mr.. Robert n. Roosevelt Explains HIS
PTeIcdlce Against st0He walls.

RTeIUOlCe AHuiIlNN HNuho "ehN'
To THE EpIroK or The sUN--Sir' You say
that am eccentric" because do not think
stone wall beautiful And yet | should hes-
tate to ask you what was uslier tnSh s'o one
wall. because am afraid you would turn the
laugh on me by answering. Two, IL you
were to retallate with the same question how
ever and ask me what was ugller tnan Two
stone walls | could answer: -Four Wen
YOU have four around the park, and anything
uRIler cannot imagine Perhaps am wrong
and you are right. however. ] admit 70 a
prejudice against stone walls When J was
boy | used TO 80 shooting great deal nh
Connecticut, and In the matter OF stone walls
that country cannot be beaten, Even you
would have satisfaction there The fields were
small and every one was surrounded by Tour
walls, each six feet high, and mapy.s the TINE
that IN climbing over them ! uoe anu gun
and wall have come down together. -
But nov, my dear Mr.. Editor. let Us oe Sc
rious, don't call me eccentric. Don Y CnuCh
odum about rich and pooT LOT Ihat u Tlsg
DO you really think a stone Wall Is appIopIlAie
as a boundary OF the handsomest avenue IN
mission which was especially appointed 70
beautify the city There is no crime IN oelng
rich; lp isct, the Central PAX Is the PLAY, 51
and FIFTH avenue go there. Take away tue
carriages, and II would lose half OF lis attrac-
ton yop really Sophs o9,,si SV IN srcSitecl
ture, let US run a few across the park ana see
the public would agree with you.
As for automobiles. which are stun W.
popular. my idea wss TO get them out OF the
park a. much as possible and 70 make mem
innocuous while in Il by giving them Toa1-
way 90 broad that they would have abundaht
room Hut ! ,hink you will agree WIN ne
that the carriageway on the east SIDE OF tne
PARK Il overcToWded, and is not epproprlate
a. a show drive from It's being badly located,
as wcll as from its being TOO narrow, iheIe
sacred and that Is the Chinese Wall, and Y
would be a pity n TIE SCN should be 40 afraid
of It's own Judgment OF beauty a. to be stricken
with the paralysis Of the Chinese nation
When 9th er changes are proposed We can
diacuss them. but do not condemn person
as eccentric" because he does not HE stone
walls alonC side Of handsome city Eueels
RCPFET n. EOosE'ELT.
NEW NprE Nav O.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-10
As to r te Legislation.

In his speech at the Denver Chamber
Of Commerce dinner Monday night
Mr.. ROOSEVELT reiterated his views as
20 the policy Of extending the power
of the Interstate Commerce Commission
and Of giving them particularly the
power TO fix rates and to have the rates
that they fix go into effect practically
at once" This policy represents in
Mr.. ROOSEVELT mind part Of what
should be the general policy Of this
country, the policy Of giving not to the
State but 10 the national Government
an increased supervisory and regulatory
power over railroads.
For the moment let us conhne ourselves
10 the particular policy, the regulation
Of railroad rates Why is Mr.. RoosE-
WELT 90 eager to have the power Of
fixing railroad rates conferred upon the
interstate commission? Ii is admitted
that few complaints as 90 rates have
been made by shippers. Il is admitted
that the real injury lies not in excessive
rates, but in discrimination, in the grant
ing Of rebates, in the special privileges
and allowances to favored shippers, TO
private car lines, to terminal railroads.
Mr.. ROOSEVELT declared that the rail-
road legislation which he seeks should
AZ the same time deal with the private
car, which as regards certain industries
offers an even greater menace than is
offered by the present system Of fixing
rates"
As 10 the private car Mr.. ROOSEVELT
is dealing with a tangible and conceded
means of discrimination and unjust
profit. But what is the menace offered
by the present--that is, the private and
e1pert-system of fixing rates: Nobody
seems to know: whereas the menace Of
politically fixed rates is tol~ -ably obvious
to a good many Of us.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee has been giving hearings on the
railroad rate question since April Il.
The testimony has been substantially
all on one side. Not only the railroad
men, but numbers of shippers have
come before the committee to object
TO giving 20 the Interstate Commerce
Commission the power TO fix rates or
even to change a discriminating rate
Monday a voice for the Townsend
bill or the principle Of it was heard.
That was the voice of the Hon. E. p.
BACON Of Milwaukee, a great maker and
nurse Of railroad rate regulation bills at
the last session Of Congress.
The railroads and the shippers on
one side On the other, the professional
rate regulator men. Has not Mr.. RoOsE-
WELT been deceived as to the popular
demand for governmental rate regula-
ton? Why has not that demand, il
it exists, been heard in the appropriate
thunder tones" at the sessions of Mr.
ELKINs's committee?