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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-30
MONEY TO LOAN.

1 am prepared to negotiate loans for
parties. Time from three to five
years. Security must be first mort
gage upon improved farm lands in
Pierce County. q. w. BRowNs
l2-tf Ellsworth. Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-01-30
M. A. PAULSON.
E7sIKy7sIi;S|'E|ii IS $50

River Falls, Wis, Jan. Is, 1879.
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28

SUGAR BEETs BETTER CROP THAN PoTA.
ToEs.-To those whose farms are situated
upon the railways, or upon the seacoast, OF
along our navgable rivers, the beet sugar
movement warmly commends itself, and in
our judgment, at the present time, there is
nothing that promises so well for q cash
crop as raising beets for sugar at the prices
offered. Land which is in good condition
for corn should produce from twenty to
thirty tons of sugar beets, something Of
course depending upon the season but in
this respect no crop is exceptional. The
labor of raising an acre of sugar beets is no
greater than that of an acre of corn they
are not so exhausting to the soil, and the
value of the crop promises much better,
beside bringing the ready cash, which corn
will rarely do. AS compared with the
potato crop, the sugar beet has several ad.
vantages. The average yield of potatoes on
the old farms in Maine is probably not over
one hundred bushels to the acre, and the
price varies much from year to year. Last
year they were high, and the farmer who
had q good quantity to sell was fortunate.
For some years previous to that prices had
ruled quite low, the average we think being
less than fifty cents per bcshel, and even
then bringing more than their food value.
Beside what with the rust, the rot and the
beetle, the potato crop is becoming TO be
considered by farmers as quite uncertain.
--Aaine Farmer.
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28
Farming on a Large Scale.

While here on the Peninsula we are
urging landholders to cut up their large
tracts into small farms, it seems that after
all we have but a limited idea of farming
on q large scale, as compared with some
sections in the West, as witness the follow
ing:
The largest cultivated wheat farm on the
globe is said to be the Groudin Farm, not
far from the town Of Fargo, Dakota. 1t
embraces some 10000 acres, both govern
ment and railway land, and lies close to the
Red river. Divided into four parts, it has
dwellings, granaries, machine-shops, eleva-
tors, stables for 200 horses, and room for
storing 100000 bushels of grain. Besides
the wheat farm, there is a stock farm Of
10000 acres. In seeding time 10 to so men
are employed, and during the harvest go
to 800 men. Seeding begins about April
and continues through the month, and is
done very systematically, the machines fol-
lowing one another around the field, i roCs
apart. Cutting begins about August 8, and
ends the fore part Of September, succeeded
by the thrashing, with eight steam thrash
ers. After the thrashing is completed the
stubble ground is plowed with great plows
drawn by three horses, and cutting two
| furrows and this goes on until the weather
is cold enough to freeze, usually about the
first of November. There are many other
large farms in the Territory and in the
same neighborhood, and they are titled in
much the same manner as the Grondin
The surface Of the land generally is almost
level, and the soil rich and black. Th&
product of one field Of 2,3l5 acres is 81 ,2S,
bushels-elevator weight-some 35 bushels
to the acre. The average yield of the
Dakota wheat farm is from 20 to % bushel
per acre, and the concurrent testimony i
that it is unequaled as wheat region il
| the world
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28
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Descriptive Price List,
Regular Pad-Sa.oo; Incipient diseases of the
Stomach and Liver, iirst stages Chills and
Fever, etc.
Special Pad-$5.oo; Chronic Liver and Stomach
Disorders, of every form, also Malaria,
BiliousneSs, etc.
xxx Pad or Spleen Belt-ssoo: Is intended
to cover Stomach, Liver and Spleen, and is
sovereign remedy for all chronic troubles
INFANT Pad-SL5o; Preventive and Cure of Chol-
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Summer Complaints, etc.
Body Plaster5-soc. 4 For Nervous and
Foot pair-soc. s throwing OF obstruc.
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Wholesale and Retail Depot,
no. 8 II. Charles ST., Baltimore, Md.
zSENGWAE.T IL HALL, Agents.
For Sale by J. W, DENNEY, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28
Gge Smprna Ttmes,
Sn22'2'm@, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, May %.
.MgTScatI1Wr0I.
The Apple-Tree Caterpillar.

The caterpillars that make their appear
ance on our fruit-trees, and more particu-
larly those of the apple, are hatched from |
eggs laid by moths the previous July |
These eggs are laid in a cluster of from
three to five hundred, and are attached by
glutinous substance to the small twigs
usually within six or eight inches Of the
end, forming a ring or belt half an inch in
length. These are readily seen by looking
over the trees on a cloudy day, and when
discovered the twigs should be cut oil and
burned, and not thrown upon a brush-pile,
for the eggs will certainly hatch, and ii
green houghs Of the apple or cherry are
convenient, fuil-sized caterpillars will be
the result in q few weeks time.
In the hurry of farm operations, farmers
and others are apt to neglect the destruc-
| ton Of this pest as soon as hatched, which
| in this section occurs about the 18th of
| MAY. Hence, we notice late in June, while
passing through the country, large nests or
cocoons Of caterpill&rs with the limbs to
which they may be attached despoiled of
their foliage. This not only Injuries the
trees, but indicates either shiftlessness or
carelessness on the part of the person in
charge of the premises. As soon as you
discover any indications Of nest, provide
yourself with pole of sufficient length to
reach the top of the trees. upon the end of
which loosely tie wisp of hay. BY brush
ing this over the nest few times, the nest
or web will be destroyed, and most of the
little pests killed.
Another way is to closely wind or nail
to the end OF pole old cloths, making a
ball three or four inches in diameter
saturate it with kerosene oil, and when
lighted hold under each nest for about two
seconds. The burnng-out process should
not be practised when the nests have
become large, as they will burn and smck kt
for half a minute or more, which is like
to destroy the limb.
When the nests have become frml,
established, the removal should be don
with forked stick, or pole with severa
j.. nails driven partly in at the end at differen
angles, that when twisted about in the mes
y will tear it from the limb, when it may b
brought to the ground and the occupant
disposed Of by trampling under foot.
Some persons are at loss to know VIII
the apple-tree or cut-caterpillars are s
much more numerous some seasons than g
others. They no doubt have enemies thG
in many cases lessen their numbers, bu
the one chief cause of their destruction
10 change in the temperature soon aftt
they hatch, and before a nest is formed
e. Cold; windy weather accompanied wit
heavy rains will and does sweep them ol
W of existence some years by the millions.
Once again | say attend to this matter
Ill season, and do not delay until each il
III dividual caterpillar is large enough
We march about the farm. Destroy the nes
before o'clock in the morning or 5 in Il
Up afternoon, when they are all at home.-E
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28

Shade trees are often planted too near to
our dwellings, and too thickly, so as to
make the house dark, damp and cherries.
Large evergreens are very much out of
place on the sunny side of house, while
they form an appropriate screen and wind.
break along the cold and exposed sides OF
our buildings. Set out trees--it is duty,
but set them out judiciously.
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28

am agent for q full line of Samples of
Wanamaker & Browns Goods.
Measures taken and fit
guaranteed. Please
call and examine
as they are
cheap.
All goods delivered to any part of the Town. Clayton
and Smyrna Landing free Of charge. mar 6-tf
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28
Phila., Viii. & Bait, , :
DELAWARE DIVISvo,,
SU M MER ARRANGP,rp,.

On and after MONDAY, May I9tb ,.-o
excepted trains Will leave as fIov,s 1873 lSup5,,
Smyrna times., 1879-05-28

III single county in Texas there are
1000 sheep, larger number than in any
other county in the Union.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
. SPORTING NOTES.

Steve Brodie. the New York newsboy. failed in his
attempt to make $50 miles In rs hours at San Fran
cisco. He covered 222h miles.
The Warren Smith. Evan Morris did not tako
place at Halifax yesterday. AT the hour appointed
for the contest falling In torrents and tho
water was too rough for scuing.
Frederick A. Plaisted and Jacob Gardner have
ranged at Toronto. Ont, three-mile sculing race.
with turn, for $3.50 side. The race will take
place the 27th inst on water yet to be selected.
Mcssrs. Miller and Orr, members of the Nassau
Gun club, shot pigeon match at Dexter's. near
Jamaica. l.. l., yesterday. The conditions were $50
a side 10 birds each. at 80 yards rise. Orr killed
aud Miller 7.
A subscription match was shot at the Elizabeth
port snort range yesterday. The distance was 40
yards. shots. any rifle; military rifle allowed
points. Corporal Canning tho prize with
score of 80 out of possible 50.
The New Jersey State sportsmcn's Association for
the Protection OF Fish and Game announce that
900 wild birds have been gathered west Of Chicago
and will be delivered here In time for grand shoot
ing tournament early In October The prizes to be
awarded will amount to at least $4,000.
At the stockton state Rife Range. Camden. N. j.,
yesterday, the Remington long range Croedmoor
rifle match shot. The conditions were 200
yards, standing. 10 shots, any rifle muzzlc leaders
not allowed The prize Is TO be three times.
Mr. NJ. Price was the winner with score OF 46.
At waverly Park yesterday there we're three trot-
ting contests. purse of 500 for colts raised in
New Jersey, not over three years old, the first
In 2;54--2;52. purse Of $3.50 for general roadsters
followed. p. p. Shaws gray marc Lady Shaw was
tho winner In 24T-2:50--2:51. Tho third event,
purse OF $500, for horses that had not beaten 2b5,
produced interesting race. II. Smiths Robert Leo
won In three straight heats. Time. 2ss-23i--2:S2.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17

DOMINION RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
IpY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
OTTAWA. Ont, Sept. 16, 1870
The annual meeting Of the Dominion Rifle Associa-
tion formally opened to-day. the Minister of the
Militia opening the matches with scoring bulls
eye. A moment later the booming Of cannon was
heard, the targets went up with flash, and
Colon ell Jackson. D. A. g. of the district announced
that the competitors in the all-comers match would
now take up their positions. which they speedily
proceeded to do. Although the weather was cloudy
all day and rain commenced falling the last shots
were being fired, the shooting has been Of good
average
THE ALL-coMERs MATCH
For the all-comers' match-the first on the pro-
gramme-252 competitors entered, which number
will probably fire through the other matches. The
prizes of this match follows:-First $40;
second, $50; third, $25; fourth $40; fifth. SIS. In
addition there nine prizes $lO each; twenty
one of $5 each, and fifteen OF 81 each-in all hfty
prizes open to every one. The ranges were 500 and
the Snider breech-loadnR rifles only being used.
A PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.
Luncheon was served to the Council of the asso-
citation at one o'clock in the Council tent upon the
invitation OF Colonel Gzowski. The table beau
tifuly laid and decorated with flowers. The chair
occupied by Lieutenant Colonel Gzowski Aid
de-Camp to Her Majesty the Queen. He was sup
ported the right by the Hon. MIR. Mason, Minis
ter of Militia, upon the left by General Sir Edward
Selby Smith. Upon the table the Merchants
Cup and the Challenge Cup. both Of which are ad-
mired for their value and beauty.
THE SHOOTING,
Up to the time the firing had ceased tonig hit the
highest score had been made by OGrady, OF the
Governor Generals Foot Guards. who scored 60 out
of possible TO- Owing to the large number OF COM
petors it found impossible to finish this match
to-day, but it will be concluded to morning
Nearly all the members of tho Wimbledon team of
this year are competing. although the absence Of
Colonel Gibson, OF hamilton, who distinguished
himself at Wimbledon. is noticeable. There seems
to be general feeling of regret that international
match had not been arranged which II Is, however,
probable viii be carried out another year.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
WHAT PRESIDENT GowEN SAYS.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 16. 1872
In an interview to-day in relation to negotiations
for a settlement of tho trouble among the coal
carrying companies, President Gowen. of the Phila-
delphia and Reading Company. said d:-"There was
no meeting yesterday in Now York, neither was any
expected by any one concerned. Mr.. Packer, Of tao
Lehigh Valley Coal Company, il TO meet Judgs
Lathrop In New York to-day. when IL 10 expected tho
position of the Lehigh Valley interests will bc deh-
nitely announced ana understood, and that Judge
Lathrop will ut once communicate with tho other
presidents, in order to IL any conflicting views
which may exist cannot bc reconciled. Iknow moth
ing ut all about the truth OF the report that tho
Pcnnsylvania Railroad Company refuses to Join IN
any arrangement. but ~ tho latter company cannos
possibly mine enough anthracite coal for Its own
local trade cannot that its corporation IL ~ all
necessary. aud therefore. much as II would please
the others to have all unto with the, do not De-.
lieve that tho refusal OF tho Ponnsylvania Rairoad
Company III such refusal should 10 announceul
would Ut al Interfere with an amicablc agreements
with those companies whose tonnage enters Into the
general competitive markets Of the country
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
THAT COMBINATION.

The coal combination rumors bruited sbouA
Wall street again yesterday. and 1t was freely
serted that the managers had boon In conference
during the morning. The arrival in this city Of
President Packer, Of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Company. considered = good omen by those
who favored a combination. on inquiry. however.
1t was stated positively by several OF the managers
that conference had taken place. ana Judge
Iathrop Of the New Jersey Central. denied that ho
hal any consultation with Mr. Packer. President
Dickson, of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Com
pany, loft the city yesterday for few days. aud 1t IL
probable that no steps toward combination or any
thing of the sort will be taken during his sbsenco
Mr. Packer, 1t is claimed, favors u stoppage OF mn-
ing, but will not agree to the allotment business.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
BOXING AND WRESTLING.

sparring and wrestling tournament will take
place at Harry HIS on Thursday afternoon.
mike" Coburn will preside. and silver cup will
be given TO the best light weight boxer. contest
between Jimmie" Kelly and Frank White is among
the probabilities and is said that Frank King will
have "go" with 1.-THE Mouse" There will be
wrestling by Connors and young Johnson, OF YER
mont. while Matt Grace ana John Mcmahon will try
to disturb each others equilibrium. glove
counter iotween Mike" Coburn and an unknown
will bring the matinee to end. Professor Austin,
Of London. win set-to with any one who offers.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
HANLAN AND ELLIOTT.

TORONTO. Ont. Sept. 16, 1879.
Hanlan considerably surprised to see by the
morning papers that William Elliott, ex-chsmpion Of
England. had challenged him again. He will have to
accept, and will spend the winter in England, leav-
ing here about the middle of November. and row.
ing the second third week in January. The chal-
lenge is supposed to be the outcome Of his dead
heat with Riley at Barrie.
Hanlan leaves for Lake Chautauqus next week,
preparatory to his with Courtney He viii be
accompanied by Dave Ward and q trainer.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
BASEBALL.

The Jersey City Club leave this city Thursday
evening for Albany. where they play Friday and
Saturday with tho Albany club.
In the game at Princeton. yesterday. the Defiance
Club OF Princeton. defeated nine from Class Of "a.
OF Princeton College. by score OF to 3.
To-day the Poiytechnics and Witokas play on the
Capitoline Ground. Brooklyn; Lower Fire Insurance
Patrol and Central Fire Insurance Patrol. on the
Union Ground. Brooklyn; Troys aud Chicagos. ut
Troy; Providence and Cincinnatis. at Providences
Bostons and Clevelands. at Boston; Baltimorss and
New Bedfords, at Baltimore.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
MISS POTTS LONG TRAMP.

DANvII.LE. Va. Sept 16. 1879.
Miss Matte Potts. the pedestrienne. arrived hero
at seven o'clock this evening. She walked twenty
four Inlos to-day. She will give exhibition walk
at Richmond on the 2Id lust Miss Potts is in good
health and spirits, anu anticipates success. She has
twenty eight days to reacn philadeiphia bhe has
lost twenty pounds since she started out.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
EARLY TRAINS NEEDED.
NEW YonK. Sept. 10. 1879.

NEW YoRK. Sept. 13. 1879.
To THE Eprron on THE HKRALp:--
Now that the Metropolitan Elevated Railway IL
about 10 run trains TO l25th street and Eighth avc-
nus you viii do great favor to the west sido resi-
depts by svoostna the necessity Of running trains
bsfUFs kale-past ave A. n. ". y. THOMPSON.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17

301; tyfourth. 296 Fourteenth. 204, Eighth 27S;
Twenty-ninth lseparate company. 27l Twenty -Grst
zS1; skty-hfth 225 Thirtieth, 2ll Thirteenth, 2O7.
GArIING MATCH
Conditions :-Open to teams of twelve from any
regularly organized body Of the New YORK State
National Guard; the competitors to shoot in uni
form weapon. Remington State military rife; dis.
tance, 900 yards seven rounds; any military
position; entrance fee 81 per man. There were six
teen entries and three prizes; the first being Cat
ling gun and carriage. The Twentieth separate COM
pany) won the Calling gum with the following
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
YACHTING NOTES.

Siren. Bye. DR.. Morrough. New London for New
York. and Tidal Wave. NYY.C. Mr.. Daniel Cook.
New York for easterly cruise. passed the HERALD
Telegraph Station at whitestone, L. l.. yesterday.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17

LAFfiN AND RAND MATCH
This match was open to members of tho United
States Army and Navy. the National Guard or uni
formed militia of any State Territory and to tho
members of any rifle association club in tho
United States Weapon. any military breach-loader;
distances 200 and 800 yards standing ut the former
range and any military position at the latter
rounds ut zach distance; entrance fee 81 The prizes
wore three in number. aggregating $500. The num-
ber OF entries lao.
THE WINNING SCORES.
The New York herald., 1879-09-17

Seventh regiment. 343; Forty eighth. $40; Ninth,
337; Twentythird. 332 Fifty first 326 Fifty
3i7; Twenty eighth So7; Forty NINTH 301 Twenty
ninth: 299; Thirty-ff lbattery) 1885, Fourteenth,
2sI; sixty NTH 2s3 Eighth 2si Thirteenth separ-
The matches for to-day New York State First
division Second division. cavalry cavalry State and
the short range team. hr ~
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
rtrE QnnuHc

MATCH.
This an all comers' contest; any rife; 200
yards; of hand; rounds; entrance fec ST.
There twenty prizes making altogether the
sum Of $237 The number OF contestants was 192
The New York herald., 1879-09-17
TROTrING HORSE BREEDERS.

ANNUAL MEETING AT THE PROSPECT PARK
FAIR GRoUNDs-TuNIs, MAGNET AND CHEST
NUT HILL THE WINNERS.
The third annual meeting Of the National Associa-
ton of Trotting Horse Breeders inaugurated at
the Prospect Park Fair Grounds yesterday. There
was no pool selling the grounds. as the associa
ton allow betting on the result OF the
over which they have control. The association
numbers $50 members. embracing majority of the
largest and most respectable breeders IN the coun-
try.
PRosPHcr PARK FAIR GRoUNDs-FIRsT DAY-ANNUAL
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TRorrINa
HonsK BREEDERS SEPT. 16. 1S79.-TEe Annual (Dec-
laration Nursery Stake for foals of 1876; $50 en-.
trance. $40 to accompany nomination, $15 additional
on July q 1879, unless declared out Closed with
twenty y-nine nominations. of which twenty-six de-
clared out Mile heats. two in three.
Carl l.. Burr's ch. &. Tunis. by Messenger
Duroc. dam Mineola. ........................ l
j. c. Howlands b; f: Katie Hays. by Messenger
Duroc, dam Lady Mcclellan. n..................
First heat. . 4S,s i:aeH i:3aHS 2:aah S:dah seTA s@
stations whose get have not trotted in 24o better
at four years old under; conditions same as pre-
oedng stake; closed with fourteen nominations. of
which ten declared out; mile heats, three in five.
II. II. Gilbert's b. b. Magnet. by Magnolia,
Bsnor s''II. Marrsans b. m. Beiione. by Still
son, dam Belle of Pawlet. ......:..... ~ ?
+. ID. Norris b. <. Stratagem, by Stillson,
dam by General Clifford. rd................... Or.
sFinished fret but put back for running
TIME.
Three
Quarey. Ha!f. Quarters. Mle
First heat. 43 1:22H 2:O1H 2:4lA
Second heat. Al 1:20sl 2:D1 2:4O1s
Third heat. AK 1:23 2:02L 2:42
SAME DAY.-Stake for stations that never beat
2:26; $3.50 each; half forfeit; closed with six nom
nations; mile heats; three in five.
j. p Wiser's b. h. Chestnut Hill, by
Strathmore, dam Polly Barber. /
Il. NJ. $. Hare's b. b. Hambrino, by Ed
ward Everett. dam by Mambrino Chief.
sDesd heat. Chestnut llil finished first, but sot
back for swervng against Hambrino In the stretch.
TIME.