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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08
Japanese Agriculture.
From the Baltimore Sun.

Mr.. Shosuke Sato, fellow by courtesy
from Japan Of the Johns Hopkins
University, read, on Wednesday. be-
fore the National Convention of the
American Agricultural Association,
in New York City, a paper on '!The
Past and Present of the Agrarian
System Of Japan" He said.
AT the dawn of the authentic his
tory of Japan its psople were found
engaged in agriculture. Like the
ancient Teut0ns, they were warriors
as well as husbandmen. The admin
istration of the Government was CEN
tered Ia the care and protection Of
this dominant yeomanry class.
When feudalism was established ia
the twelfth centuary there arose for
the first time the two distant classes
namely the landlords and the tenants.
The latter often suffered the oppres-
sion and violence of the former.
But our redeeming feature of japanese
feudalism was that the tenants were
seldom evicted from their lands. Al
though the right OF ownership Of land
was in the hands of military landlords,
the right of cultivation pursued by the
agricultural class was never question
ed throughout the varying fortunes of
their landlords. Another distinct agri-
cultural feature of Japan was that she
never had a servile class, even in the
darkest and glooomiest period of the
feudal despotism. Japan was a free
nation from its beginning, and agri-
culture was the chief occupation of its
people.
1.-THE present agriculture of Japan
may be defined as an intensive farm
ing, based upon the experience of
ages. The farmer Of Japan cultivates
a small piece of ground, and cult
Yates it thoroughly, and up to the
fullest capacity of the soil. There is
a tendency in every land that makes
It's subject to the so-called law of di-
m!nlshlng returns The agricultu-
raj land OF Japan may be subject to
TINS economic law, but it is wonder
what inexhaustlble resources the agri-
cultural land of Japan has. For sue
eedlng generations and with no rota-
ton whatever, the same piece Of land
has received the same kind of crop
that is, ricc-but an exhaustion of
the soil has seldom been complained
of by the farmers. But the whole
secret of this successful operation is
Ia the utilization of the night soil
sea weed, fish guano, lime, etc., as
we'll as the thoroughness of cultiva.
ton. Had it not been for the econo-
mic use of these materials, the agri-
cultural land of Japan would have
become centuries ago as barren as tae
great desert of Sahara.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08
The Fox and the Hares,
Detroit free Press

A Fox was passing through
the woods one day when he heard a
dispute among the Hares and he turn
ed aside to find several of them en-
gagged in hard knocks around bar
row.
"What is all this row about any
waya" demanded Reynard as he fell
among them.
"Why, SIR" replied one of the
Hares. ''Our father is dead, and we
can't agree as to who shall possess his
burrrow."
''But, it is large enough for all of
you"
$50 it is; but that settles a question
of fact instead of principle"
"Well, I'll take the fact and you
can keep the principle" said the sly
Fox as he took possession of the bur
row,
Moral: When the heirs fight over
the old homestead the lawyer comes
to own the farm
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08
JUNK.
Burdette.

To remove warts use salve made
of pulverized copperas mixed with
lard. One Or two applications will
usually be sufficient.
The Connecticut game law gives
sportsmen a long rest. Woodcock,
quail, gray squirrels and partridges
are protected" from January 1st, I'M
til October LIST.
A Pennsylvania paper speaks of the
"myrrage license" in that state. It
was probably typographical error,
but It shows how near an editor can
hit the truth by accident.
why do all the cold waves come
from the northwest my dear?" asked
fond husband. "Oh because there
is SO much GOODNESS between ST. Paul
and Minneapolis" was the reply.
Spots may be removed from paint
lngs or chromos by carefully wiping
them with sponge that has been
moistened in q cupful of warm rain
water, in which few drops of am
nonia have been mixed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08
FARM NOTES.
Be sure your seeds are fertile before
planting.

Be sure your seeds are fertile before
planting.
TO destroy the cabbage worm, take
finely ground black pepper and finely
ground salt, mix with little plaster
to increase the bulk. This is busted
on with g. fine wire sitter while the
dew is on. It will kill the worm at
once. The same remedy may be used
for exterpating the currant worm.
OLEANDER and smilax plants are
frequently attacked by scale, which
adheres so closely to leaves and stems
that it can not readily be removed.
While Oil soap with water is strongly
recommended, and sweet or kerosene
oil have been found effectual. Pour
upon clean cloth and carefully rub
up the leaves and STEMS.
G. W. CoFF, of Reheboth, Mass,
say she has noticed that the men who
get the best results from incubators
are those who are interested either In
their sale or manufacture. An incu-
bator at $75, and at least two artificial
brooders at $50 apiece, is a big invest.
ment of capital for farmer who does
not raise more than 300 chickens
annually.
UNDER the old system of agriculture
that of raising continuous crops OF
head grains, the land must eventually
become exhausted. The work Of the
farmer of to-day is largely that of re-
storing to the soil it's lost elements.
Partial stock husbandry is step liz
advance of exclusive grain-growing,
and the use OF purchased fertilizers is
another.
The rubbish affords the harborine
places of the insects, and the safest
method for destroying them is to burn
all the rubbish which may be unfit fol
the manure heap. Dried weeds should
never be added to the manure, or seeds
will be scattered over the farm, and
a clean raking should be given all the
corners and inconvenient places, il
order to collect the old rubbish before
warm weather begins.
THE American Cultivator saws
MANY persons are prevented from
using petroleum on woodwork by fear
that it will make the wood more in.
hammable. This is not the case. The
oil enters the pores and so fills them
that the wood is harder and less
likely to ignite than before. Coal oil
or crude petroleum, with something
to give it body, makes cheap paint
for ali wooden implements, and to
coat over the iron work of plows and
cultivators to prevent them from rust
ing IN the winter"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08
A Reasonable Request.
Texas Siftings.

Bill Simpson is an engineer on the
I. 6 G.. n. railroad. He was off duty
at Austin few days ago. He met
Judge Peterby, with whom he is &C.
quainte6.
81 say, judge, I wish you would do
me favor"
cpl do it,"
I'm shure it will be appreciated by
all the engineers on the I. 6 G. N.
railroad"
What can do for you ala"
please don't hang around the depot
when the trains are coming in. They
are everlasting mistaking your red
nose for danger signal and that con-
uses hem"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08
Floating Newspaper Jokes.

A bank cashier seldom goes off until
he is loaded, and then he makes no
report.
Never borrow trouble. The interes
you have to pay for the accommoda-
ton is excessive.
Yes, Sam Jones is undoubtedly cor
rect. The devil is a gentleman, but
he differs from some other gentlemen
we wot of. He has cloveu foot in
stead of cloven breath.
Two Louisville citiz ems meet
Well, old man, sorry to hear of your
brothers death" Yes it is a great
blow to us ali. ;" SIT must be; what was
the troubles" "Oh, he died a natural
death. did, hey; whisky or rum3"
whisky"
New York Times: Florida Hotel
Proprietor Ito steward)-Has that al
ligator ordered yesterday got here yeti
Steward-No, sir. Proprietor (angrily)
Well, this is a little too much, and q
new batch of Northern invalids just
arrived. You will have to scratch
stewed terrapin off the bill of fare
Embroidered or beaded collars OF
plush or. velvet have a bow on one
eide into which iS pIaond q Snol1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08

Two twelve-year-old-boys of Eas'
Athens, Ga, enc white the other col
ored, quarreled. The Negro knocked
the white boy down with a club.
Then the white boy cut the negro
three times with a knife, one stab be-
ing near the heart, and likely to
prove fatal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08

When hanging up the family wash
ing in cold weather, don't wait until
you get outside to shake the twist out
of the clothes. This operation can be
perfor med just as we'll indoors, and
unnecessary exposure TO cold is there
by avoided.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08

The graceful and picturesque Gains
borough hat is revived, adorned with
long floating plumes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-04-08

Embroidered or beaded collars of
plush or. velvet have a bow on one
side, into which is placed small
birds head.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
:" Sherif's Sale.

by Virtue of an execution issued out of the
District Court of the Second Judicial District Of the
Territory of Idaho, In and for the County OF AL.
turas, and to Inc directed and delivered, for q
judgment rendert dand entered in Probate Court on
the 9th day of October, 1885, in favor Of Z. b.
True and @. W. Kohlepp, and against Jabez Chase
and Walter Hodgman, l have levied on the follow
ing-descrbed property, any and all interest the
defendants or either of them has or has had In
and - the premises hereinafter described on or
at any time since the 9th day Of October, 1885, to-
wit:
What is known as the "Crossus" mine: COM
msncing at a certain notice II runs 800 feet In
northeasterly direction, and 1900 feet In q south.
essterly direction therefrom, situate in Mineral
Hill Mining District. Alturas county, Idaho Ter
ritory, and about two miles from Gilman City in
northeasterly direction. on the lett hand side of
Scorpion gulch, going up and about 1900 feet
easterly from the old Scorpion millsite, and the
discovery being at the old Scorpion mine incline
this mine being formerly known as the Scorpion
mine. located the LIST day of January, 1885, by O.
NJ Swartz, + v. Tinker. and +. b. winn, aud later
decided from o. NJ. Swartz and f. " Tinker to
Jsbez Chase and Walter Hodgman.
Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
April, 1885, at IL O'Clock a. m. of that day. in
frent Of the Courthouse in HALEY, County OF AL
turas. will sell the right. title and interest of
said Jabez Chase and Walter Hodgmsn In and to
the above described property, at PUBLIC AUG.
TON, for cash in hand, to the highest and best
bidder. to satisfy said Execution and all costs,
Dated the 22d day Of March, 1886.
G. H. FUREY, Sheriff.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
SUMMONS,

In the District Conrt of the Second Judicial Dis.
tIict of the Territory Of Idsho, in snd for the
county of AltLras.
David Kay, plaintiff, vs.. Abraham limos. defend.
ant.
The People Of the United states in tho Territory
" nc esId greeting to Abraham Hines, de.
ftndant.
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named plHltifl
IN the District Court Of the Second Judicial Dis.
trict ri the Territory of Idaho, in and for tn.
County of Aiturss, and to answer the complaint
MED tn. r. In within ten days exclusive Of the day
of servtcel after the service you Of this sum.
mons-if served within fhis county; or If served
out of this county but in this district tn, n within
twenty days otherv Use Will in forty ays-or judg.
ment by default will be taken against you accord
ing to the prayer Of said complaint
The Said act Oh III brought to recover judgment
against you for the of 1882 80 as 4 balance of
account for goods. wares and merchandise sold
and delivered to defendant by plaintiff between
January LIST. 1880 and August lst 1881 NO part of
said balance having been paid: the facts mere
fully appearing In Plaintiffs complaint certified
copy Of which is herewith, served.
And you are hereby notified that II you fail t.
appear and answer the said complaint. ~ above
required, the said plaintiff will take default an:
Judgment for sl562. 80 and into rest thereon from,
August ], 1881 md cost of suit.
Gwen under my hand and the Seal of the Dis.
trct Court of the Second Judicial District of tn,
Territory of idaho in and for the said county IF
Altnras, this 18th day of July in the year of oar
Lord one thousand eight hundr. d and eighty. Eve
lsLAL, A. L. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Ply +. L. Rich Eps. Deputy Clerk
hlHGsbvRY MCGOWAN, Att,'s for plf M
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
LlEBIG DISPENSARY.

Aoo deary Street. San Francisco. Ca
Private entrance, 4a5 Mason Street. four h,ocr.
mr Hary Street from Kearny Main s,tr.un'
ny Df"ss'ore' j}Otf
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
IN HIS OWN TRAP.

Mr. James Fox was the Junior partner
n the firm OF Plumley & Fox, the
principal solicitors in the somewhat
iead-alive old cathedral town Of Slum-
Borough, England He was O smart,
'ell-sct-up young man, Of two or three
ind thirty, with an unlimited flow Of
more or less entertaining small talk.
Had his views lain In the direction OF
natrimony. he would have had small diff
lculty in inducing any damsel or widow
% share his lot. But the handsome
solicitor was ambitious he had long
,go determined that when he married
he must consider not only beauty but
more solid advantages.
There was one young lady who had
made q deep impree ,ivn upon the solicit
tors heart. but Sd was the daughter
II county magnaLe with whom poor
Mr.. Fox was not even on visiting
.erms. He had met her at the an
nual hunt ball. she had danced twice
with him, for Mr.. Fox was an excel
lent Walter; but her mother had doubt
less warned her against him, for whom
they next met, some six weeks after
wards, Miss Laquerton passed the UNI
'ortunate man without 20 much as q
low.
Miss Laqucrton, however was lovely
Ind rich, and MIR. Fox was not q man
o be easily discouraged He knew that
I he could only afford to cut the Office
and blossom into n landed proprietor.
re would have just as good chance
With her as anybody else.
Tho firm OF Plumley 4 Fox was
tightly respectable and old-fa shioned
oncorn, which kept almost entirely to
.mily business. While Plumley did the
flee work, Fox kept the clients in good
umor by calling on them apropos of
othing and amusing them with his
okes and stories.
While he was thus keeping the con-
lcction together Mr.. Fox made the
OF rich old widow lady,
ramed Mrs. Johnson, and so we'll did
70 play his cards that before long
& Fox became Mrs. Johnson's
amily solicitors. land agents and con.
idcntial advisers. The firm made n
pretty good thing cut Of Mrs. Johnson.
Fox worked his way into her good
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30

yraccs by his powers OF amusing con-
Eersation. There was yet another ac-
,omplishment which stood our solici.
tor In very good stead, and this wa,
IN accurate knowledge OF chemistry
md medicine which he had picked ND
IS boy at tho Office OF his uncle. the
chemist
He diagnosed Mrs. Johnsons symp-
toms ut least as we'll as MacBolus, the
scotch doctor, and would even have
prescribed for her had not the stalwart
scot angrily threatened to kick him IL
ne did SO. But he retained a very
prominent place IN the old lady's ai-
Iections. and 1t began to be whispered
about that no had an excellent chance
Of succeeding to her very considerable
property.
The disposal OF Mrs. Johnson's money
was matter which had long furnished
speculation OF unfailing interest to the
own or Scarborough. She had but
me relative In the world, Miss Lizzie
SobcrtS. the daughter of her late sister.
This young lady, however, it was agreed,
lad not tho slightest chance OF being
nent'oncd In her aunt's will.
handsome. well-brcd grl, she was
eft ut her parents death to make
ler own way in tho world, inhcritiny
othing but tho battle OF lifo and
he dislike Of Mrs Johnson, who had
OF seen the child vince it quilted its
ihy clothes. This strange antipathy
as traceable, as people said. to times
no by. when Mr.. Roberts, Lizzic's
her. then renowned for his manly
luty. had been an assiduous visitor
the house Of Mrs. Johnsons parents,
She being the eldest daughter and
ling all his attention for herself, had
it it keenly as personal insult when
y sister dared Ito snatch him away"
I'd even later on, after having made
much more brilliant match herself
20 could never forgive this early defeat.
How far this saying may havo been
ne or not, one thing Is certain, poor
lzzie had not the ghost OF a chance
ever seeing a single penny from her
units money-bOx; her claims were
carly quite out Of the question. There
manned. then, only Miss Nellie Brown.
rs. Johnson's lady companion. and Mr.
ancs Fox.
Mr. James Fox knew from his partner
lat Mrs. Johnson was not going to
vide her fortune. but would leave
no whole OF 1t to her "truest friend"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
Notice of Forfeiture.
70 ID, HARRINGTON:

70 ID. HARRINGTON:
You are hereby notified that have done the an
nual holding work ON the John L. Sullivan lode
and mining clam, situated near Bullion, in Min
eral Hill Mining District, Alturss county. Terri
tory Of Idaho, for the year 1895 and have expend.
ed over one hundred $500 dollars in labor and
improvements on said lode mining claim, in order
TO hold the same under Section 1924 Revised
Statutes Of the United Ststes that your proportion
of said 500 is $50. legal money OF the United
States, being one-half; and that unless you con-
tribute your said proportion of said expenditures
within 90 days from the date of the first publics.
ton of this notice your interest in the said John
L. sullivan lode mining claim will become the
property of the undersigned, under said Section
2314. MICHAEL ID. ROSSITER.
HALEY, Idaho. February -, 1886.
81 The meney may be paid Ut the TINES once.
First publication, February II, 1856.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30

do nos know: see nothing
Fox. before they went further, wouid
prefer making some private arrange
mont about his breach OF promise OF
marriage with his clicnt.
And what proof OF that promise has
Miss Brown except her saying SOP"
oh" answered the young man, 81
have seen box OF letters from YOU. "
"llnvc you read theln?" continued Mr.
Fox sarcastically.
" Not yet replied the other; "but l
have seen tho box"
Well. you had better go and read
them first before you take any further
steps, and II you can find single
quito willing to let her have ample
damages without their being awardc.i
by court OF law"
Miss Nellie had been meanwhile in.
formed OF tho conversation at Mr..
tox's Office, and she undid the packets.
They contained nothing but papcr-all
white paper. without single word
on il.
When Mr.. Plumley, rs chief executor
began to read the will, why did lie max,
the suspense so unbearably long? Whv
did he continue to stare first at tn.
paper in his hand. then at those arour,
him without uttering word? When h.
did speak. why did he stammer Il d,
not know: / see nothing-in tact, il is
the same paper on which the will
was made out, but there Is nothing OF.
1t now"
Good heavens VIII what ink die
you write out that Wilt" burst out at las,
Mr.. Fox.
With what ink?" repeated tho old
gentleman Indignantly, with your Ink.
AS found the inkstand up stairs dry.
and the Old lady was in such a dreadful
hurry. ] rushed down n,ysol, to get some.
and seeing your bag In the hall, tool
from 1t the little inkstand which YOU
always carry about"
MIR. Fog turned deadly pale. and with.
out saying another wori vanished. Ike
his Ink, before anybody had found time
Tor an explanation.
When tho rost of the company had
composed themselves again. Mr., Plrm-
ley said:
II know that the testatrIx had de.
stroyed all former wills, so that Their,
Is mono at all in existence, and by law.
therefore. tho property will go to the ncA:
OF kin. know also, that Mrs. johnson
had no relatives whatever exec. { Mis-
Lizzie Roberts. She Is consequently
sole hciresS,"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
Notice of Forfeiture.
TO George NJ. Dicherson, and Il. n. Kins,bur

TO George NJ. Dicherson. and 4. Il. Kinssbury:
You sre hereby uotihed that have done the an.
nusl hsldtng work ON the Venus lode and mining
claim, situated in Warm Springs Greek Mining
District, Alturas county. Territory Of Idaho. for
the year 1885; and have expended over enc huna-
red tl0O) dollars in labor and improvements on
said lode mining CLAIM in order 10 hold the same
under section 1924 Revised Statutes of the United
States; that your proportion of said one hundred
dollars il one-sixth each. being SIG 66S each and
that unless you contribute your proportion of said
rrst publication Of this notice. your interest in
the said Venus lode mining claim will become the
property Of the subscriber, under said section
1894. yLADYSLAy DOM0RI
HALEY. Idaho.
~ The money may be paid at the TIMEs office.
First publication, February 1855.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30

has been
tom of the large capacity and
operated I Some belt machines capacity
h takes an acre Of the little belt accomplish
"b1er e % Sod ohe 9le Then saving
treats y6n1s can nseny operated by
| ne headings are pure concentrates.
motion ,,pos Identical
or s n pan ana requires stream of supply
to -four saving Of the mineral he
& zen machine ordered prepared
trri"s ny po n s re mas xh
19 inc maelne charge for his per whh
ns ns wp will make drawings s
extcn pant including engine boiler cruser, pvehu
the use of the Ma cuation suboned
approximate estimate ofdly Matches
oohceh'ra'or, mills treating 50 tons per hours.
Two x Easins 1885,. $780,:
Two Two #sn s sa"ss si equivalent Wy &c
Wear and Tear 49,. 49,. .:. .. :
r,o;m o rasl one days Mill
S tons
"s ''s"' 'ohs 10 one-saving so cent.
%sS'.sa at ! sy topper per ton
x.,,, Cost of concntr
"p' 'eh' o. per cent Market value
'A''nS "so2....
r., - Daily profit Observation-Disclosures
tons on ay ORE carrying gold and SILVER reducing
Cost of treatment ..:::.....:
Wall, Total tons concen
smelling SIS 'G % OF G Concentrates gold sl5o %
'"HSa'sio' sS2s 90
p,.u.u Daily profit a
% s.y s % e% C
charges nrend have with
s mn have an witness the make ASSAYS
pen % properties ascertain he will concentrate ms
't detailed information, address
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-30
Mccormick & Co.,
HALEY, IDAHO.

Transact general banking business.
Buy and sell drafts the principal cities of the
Emitted States.
Draw exchange on Great Britain and Ireland,
France. Italy, Spain, Portugal, Norway and Swe-
den and all the German States.
Advances made ores, gold and silver bullion.
Careful attention given to collections, and re-
niittHnces made on dsy of payment.
CORRESPONDENTS:
Chemical National Bank. New York
First National Bank. ............ ...... Chicago
Omaha Rational Bank ........,..... ..... Omaha
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MCCORMICK Co....... Observation-Disclosures salt Lake
s9 JOS. M. BURKETT, Cashier,