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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25

dear; life Of ease and health and happiness
and God only knows what evil seed sown
in her, in her past life, may not spring up
under new influences. tell you we must be
careful. tell you we must keep our eyes
open. And so much the better for Her. And
SO much the better for Us"
Mrs. Presty's wise and wary advice (pre-
scented unfavorably, it must be owned,
through her inveterately quaint way of ex-
pressing HERSELF failed to produce the right
impression on her daughters mind. Mrs
Linley replied in the tone of a person who
was unaffectedly shocked.
''Oh, mamma, never knew you so unjust
before. You can't have heard all that Miss
Westerield said to me. You don't know her
as know her. So patient, SO forgiving, so
grateful to Herbert
$50 grateful to Herbert" Mrs Presty
looked at her daughter in silent surprise
There could be no doubt about it; Mrs. Lin
ley failed entirely to see any possibilities of
future danger in the grateful feeling of her
sensitive governess toward her handsome
husband. AT this exhibition of simplicity,
the old lady'S last reserves OF endurance gave
way; she rose to go. 'You have an excel
lent heart, Catherine" she remarked; ''but
as for your head"
''W ell, ana wuau VI II y IIcoyI51-
tits always beautifully dressed, my dear,
by your maid" With that parting shot Mrs.
Presty took her departure by way of the Ii
brary. Almost at the same moment the door
of the breakfast-room was opened. A young
man advanced and Shook hands cordially
with Mrs. Linley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
Benefits OF Drainage.
Indiana Farmer

I have bean draining out some of
my land the past two years and will
give you my experience, hoping 10
benefit some of my brother farmers,
by showing them what can be done
with prairie sod by thoroughly under
draining it. l use mostly 4 inch tile,
placing my lateral drains ten yards
apart, at an average depth of 4 ] feet
1t cost me ten dollars per acre, exclu-
sive Of the open bitches, made by
taxing all who are benefited by
them. Tnese [ call my outlets. [
will give you the figures of three of
my fields as specimens OF what may
be done. The oats field was planted
the first week in April, the corn was
planted in one field the second week in
May; planted over the third week,
the other was planted the third week
in May and planted over the second
week in June, second planting was
rendered necessary by poor seed. The
oats yielded fifty bushels per acre :;
the first field of corn yielded sixty
four bushels; the second field of corn
yielded forty-fve bushels. The oats
field was about one-half high ground,
the rest low, wet land that yielded
little or nothing. The corn land was
mostly low. wet land, and not more
than one-third of it would produce a
crop in the wet season. The yield of
corn would have been much greater
if the planting had stood. Now, as
to the question, will it pay to thor
oughly drain our land2 I give you
the figures Of the fields, which can be
verified by anyone who will call on
me at nay farrn. The oats field was
acres; corn, No. 1,
twenty-five and half; No. 2, twenty
acres; they are only specimens. [
can show 400 acres in the same con-
dition.
I rented the land before it was
drained for the one-third; now it rents
for two-ffths Of the grain, two-thirds
Of fifty bushels OF oats twenty bush
els at twenty five cents per bushel, SIS
per acre. The corn land rented for
one-th1rd now rents for two-ffths,
two-fifths of sixty-four bushels is
1855 bushels: at 81 cents, 81. $685.
per acre; two-ffths Of forty-Gve
bushels is eighteen bushels, at 81 Cts,
1888 per acre.
With the above showing can we
allow our land unditchedg AS the
above figures show we can get the
cost back in two years, and not only
that, but the land when thoroughly
drained, will never fail in producing
good crop, while on our undrained
prairie soil we can only count on one
crop in three; oftentimes one in five.
can 60 on any of nay tiled land in
six hours after the hardest rain we
have and go to work either planting
or blowing, can work more land in
the time and do it better. I can raise
at least third more grain and of
better quality. I can raise wheat,
oats Or corn with as much certainty as
my brother farmers in the timber. L
had a yield of forty bushels last har
vest which will compare well with
timber wheat; besides, my tile will
not be at it's best till it is in three
years. Brother farmers, if you will
pluck up your courage rnd thoroughly
we will soon hear little
cry of hard times, even tHough we
have to sell at low prices. r. A. L.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
(T1O be Continued
FARM, HOME AND GARDEN.
Is Horn-CuttfDg CrueIe

An Illinois farmer was prosecuted
for cutting off the horns of his cattle.
Eminent doctors testified that it was a
cruel, barbarous and unnecessary
practice. On the other hand the far
mer said he had dehorned thousands
Of cattle, and, except for the momen-
tary pain, which was slight, they did
not suffer frem the effects of the
operation. De-horned cattle consume
ed at least one-fourth less food than
those whose horns were left on the
head, more of them could be crowded
into shed, and the strong could not
drive the weak from the food. a score
Of local farmers swore that they had
been converted to dehorning, and be-
lieved it human and advisable. The
Humane Society withdrew the suit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
French Newspapers.
San Francisco Chronicle.

The editors and publishers of French
newspapers know something Of the
history, politics and government, man
agement and events of other countries,
but they take little time to convey the
knowledge to their readers. The Paris
papers have few foreign dispatches.
The provincial journals have fewer.
The contents of even the larger
French newspapers are limited, and
the scanty space Is principally taken
up with dramatic and literary gossip,
tales of the stage, personalities not
usually of an offensive kind, gush of
every description, the daily feuilleton
and as large an amount of political
comment and information as this
melange will permit. In spite of this,
to the American or English taste,
vicious theory of journalism, there is
much IN the French papers that is
able, pleasing and brilliant.
There are changes to be noted, but
they come slowly. The proportion of
travelled Frenchmen is increasing, and
there is greater demand for foreign
news. There are people IN France
who begin to be aware, otherwise thas
geographically, of the existence OF
Germany, Italy, Spain, aud
even of the United States, and they
sometimes wish to know what is going
on In these countries through the
medium of the morning newspaper.
Therefore nearly all the Paris and
provincial journals have endeavored
to supply the demand by increasing
their foreign dispatches to slight ex-
tent. and a new morning paper-Le
Mdti7a-which is cast somewhat in
an American mould, is largely made
up of foreign kilograms.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
The Evil Genius.
A DOMESTIC STORY.
BY WILKIE COLLINS.

Read it yourself" she answered, land re-
member what [ told you when you trusted
your husband to find a governesS for my
grandchild. l said: You don't know men
as do, 1 hope you may not live to repeni
it,"
Mrs. Linley was too fond of her husband
to let this pass. why shouldn't trust him?''
she asked. HE was going to London on
hssiness-and it was an excellent oppor.
tGnity."
Mrs Presty disposed of this weak defense
OF her daughters conduct bv waving heI
hand. "Read your telegram" she repeated,
with dignity, "and judge for yourself"
Mrs. Linley read:
u have engaged a governess. She will
travel LII the same train with me. / think l
ought to prepare you to receive a person
whom you may be surprised to see. she. IS
very young, and very inexperienced; quite
unlike the ordinary run Of goyerneSSeS.
When you hear how cruelty the poor girl has
been used / am sure you viii sympathlZe
with her as | do"
Mrs. Linley laid down the message with a
smile.
''Poor, dear Herbertv' she said, tenderly.
"After we have been eight years married. is
he really afraid that I shall be jealous? Mann
ma! Why are you looking so seriouS?'
Mrs. Presty took the telegram from her
daughter and read extracts from it with in.
dignant emphasis of voice and manner.
Travels in the same train with him. Very
young and inexperienced. And he sympa-
thizes with her. Ha! [ know the men, Cath
erine-I know the menP
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
Pasturing Wheat.
Country Gentleman.

About ten years ago Mr.. T. Gan
Ohio farmer) had two small fields of
wheat frozen late in the spring,
when the plants had made such a
growth that he considered the crop
would be nearly or quite total loss.
He determined to save the frozen
heritage at any rate, and turned flock
of sheep into one of the fields. They
stayed on it till they ate it clear to
the ground" That field measured
three acres and yielded about seventy
bushels of wheat. Another one of
six acres, similar in all conditions, but
which was Lot pastured down by
sheep, yielded only about forty bush.
els. This unexpected result gave him
a hint which he has followed up ever
since, He pastures his wheat regu-
larly, depending on It to great ex-
tent for green FOOD for his ewes in
milk.
In 1928 he had ten acres of wheat,
on which he kept forty-six ewes all
winter, and he reaped 270 bushels,
twenty seven bushels, per acre. A
year ago he had a three acre field
which he pastured heavily, and he
cut twenty five bushels per acre. Mr.
VIM. Moore, who is to some extent
associated with Mr.. T. in sheep, also
practices pasturing his wheat at times
and he relates an instance where he
let twenty FIVE ewes with their lambs
run two months on a five acre
field of wheat until about April,
and harvested 29S bushels per acre.
Mr.. Thompson generally let's his
sheep stay on the wheat until April
25; frequently they Craze it down so
severely that the fields show
about as much earth color as green.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
Prevention of Horse Diseases.
From Spirit Of Farm

When we consider for a moment
the number of diseases of a contagious
nature to which horses are subject,
and the careless manner in which
they are exposed to the same it is as
tonishing that we do not have epidem-
les of this kind oftener with our hor-
ses. To fully appreciate the risk that
is incurred, we need only visit the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25
No Address.
The Rambler.

Robbie-Say, Mr.. Featherweight,
don't you live anywhere at alli
Mr.. F.-Why, my little man, of
course do. What a question.
Rebbie-Well, / didn't know. You
see sister Maud said you had no adj
dress whatever, and, of course-I-,
w hat, MAJ ALI right, Ina going.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-02-25

THERE are only four students this
year in the school of agriculture and
horticulture connected with Harvard
college. There is an Instructor for
each pupil, and a few left over even
then. The instruction is given by
lectures and Rotations, and by prac-
teal exercises in the greenhouses,
fields and laboratories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
Condensed locals.

Chas. NJ. Nye, of this city, Iectured on tenn
perance in Annapolis, Md, yesterday afternoon
and last night
Naval academy cadets on Saturday defeated
the Waverly ciuo OF this city in "a Swimming
bail game at the academy by u score OF 3 TO =.
The public printer has decided not to change
the hours OF Labor at The government printing
office, as requested by d large number of en-
plOyes. While Congress is in session. he says
work which must be done forthwith comes in
frequently after =. IN.
n dead eolored female infant was found in the
alley between VI and y and 18th and 14tn
Streets by Officer Elliott.
"A drying shed at Isaac Childs' brick yard, be-
tween 18th and 1ith streets northeast, caught
fire from one of the drying flues and was burned
this morning. Loss about 81. 900, most OF it
caused by water on the unbaked bricks.
William l.. Riley wis arrested Saturday night
by Detectives Isif ard Block for selling lottery
tickets, ana he forfeited $50 collateral in the
Police Court to-day.
Francis De Negri. of the soldiers home.
Hampton, Va, reports that he has been robbed
oi a scarf pin and so in money.
The TWO weeks mission at st. Dominic's
church closed last night. Yesterday afternoon
Rev. Father Nckenna delivered interes ting
address 70 the men OF the PARISH and last night
feF Father Turner preached, and after the SER
mon he gave the Istpdl benediction.
Dennis Doyle, Il wcll-knoWn printer, and a re-
sldent OF tapitoi Hiil. died this morning, in the
thirty-secOnd year of his are. lie was employed
In the government Office and was a member OF
Typographical Union, No IOI The funeral
takes place "Wednesday afternoon from his resi-
uencc, l39 e street northeast.
Hon. Geo. II. Vending will repeat. by re-
tlonal church tonight. Admission 30 cents
n. W. Boswell and q. W. Jackson were to-
day accepted IS petit jurors in the Criminal
Court.
Samuel Lloyd was tried in the Police Court
To-day charged with using profanity in speak
Ing OF officer Cole, as u - pudding thief"
fine OF 30 was imposed and an appeal noted
Mary Jackson, IL cOOred servant girl. was
sentenced Dy Judge smell to-day TO two months
Ia Jail, Tor rObbins her employer, 3irs. Mary
Berry, IiVlnS at 4 4U6 Connecticut avenue, OF a
number OF household articles.
rrff.L
The bar oi the supreme Court of the District to-
day.
Inc blessing and distribution OF palms NJ the
Sathohc churches yesterday attracted large
congregations.
ibis afternoon Mr.. Flemming, who keeps q
grocery store on L street, between 18th and 5th
streets, shot and killed u mad dog which ran
INTO his store. The dog created considerable
excitement In the neighborhood before il was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

THE FAMOUS REGIMENT TO ARRIVE IN WASH
INt.TON THIS EVENING

THE FAMOUS REGIMENT TO ARRIVE IN WASH
INGToN THIS EVENING.
The New York 18th regiment celebrates the
twenty-fifth anniversary of its expedition TO
this city at the outbreak OF the war in 1861 by
again visiting the national capital but under
very different conditions. The regiment Is ex-
pected to arrive here at $40 O'Clock this even
ing and will be received by a committee of
Citizens and the Washington Light Infantry
corps. The route along Pennsylvania avenue
will be illuminated with pyrofechnics. The
visitors will march down the avenue to Sd
street, then countermarch and proceed to the
w. i. i. corps armory, where Commissioner
Webb will deliver an address of welcome. The
visitors will be quartered at Willards, the Eb-
bitt house, the Riggs house and the Arlington.
Tomorrow morning the officers of the 7th will
be received by the President. At o'clock in
the afternoon the regiment will parade and be
reviewed by the President from the reviewing
stand erected in front of the White House. To-
morrow evening a reception will be given at
the w. l.. l. corps armory. Wednesday MORN
ing the visitors will go to Mount Vernon, and
on their return march to the depot and take
the train for home. They will be entertained
in Baltimore on their way home.
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Agnusenen:s Tonight.

ALBAUGH'S.-"TheS Silver King"
NATIoNAL.-JeEerson in Cricket on the
Hearth and Lend Me Five Shillings."
PANORAMA BUILDING.-Battleo of Manassas.
CONGREGATIoNALC HURCH.-Lecture by Geo.
r. Vending.
HARRIS.-"GirO1e-Gr
HERZOG'S.-"Fun on the Bristol"
DINE Observation-Disclosures
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SEWING MACHINES, &c.

rINHE sELF-THREADING NEW AMERICAN
Il No
is more extensively used M this city than other
IL runs perfectly smooth and noseiess. simplicity
and durability of the highest degree. No hoi"s 10
thread. No spiral springs. No cug-W heels fAesant
attachments to do TIE most beautiful fancy WORK It's
selfthrelding shuttle holds more thread Than any
other. a child learn 10 operate ON the No ln
I'VE minutes Call AT office and see Endorsements "a
over 1000 Washington people using the Silent
New American No. :, including tailors. dressmaiers
and mechanical experts. C. AL EttBACH,
Cor. eth and IL s;s., sole Agents u. c.
New Automatic, New Domestic, New singer aud
other standard machines at bottom prices No drum
mers Eeparing I'm All It's branches Rent all makesl,
81 per week or 50 per month. APP
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19
DRY GOODS.
SrAx1su GurruRE LACE NErs
SEATON PERRY
ESJ-CCESSOR To PERRY A. RROTHERl

SEAION PERRY,
successor To PERRY & BROTHER,.
NEW BLACK AND CREAM SPANISH GUIPURE
LACE NETS FOR OVERDRESSES AND GAR
NITURE IN CHOICE DESIGNS, RANGING
FROM $3 TO SIS PER YARD.
CONFINED STYLES IN DENTELLE LANES.
EMBROIDERED BLACK CREPE DE CHINE
NOVELTIES IN PURE SILK BLACK VELVET
GRENADINES FOR SPRING WRAPS
BLACK TWISTED SILK HERNANIES FROM 81
To Sl.T5 PER YARD.
BLACK SEWING SILK GRENADINES FROM
LUPIS's CELEBRATED BLACK SILK AND
WOOL HERNANIES
BLACK AND CoLoRED CANTON CREpEs AND
CREPE DE CHINE
rEXCLUsIVE PATTERNS" IN INDIA AND
CHINA SILKS FROM 81 TO $3.50.
EXTRA GOOD VALUES" IN SCRAHS, RIA
DANES AND eros GRAIN SILKS. FROM sc. TO
NEW SCOTCH cHEvIoTs AND HoMEspuNs
NOVELTIES IN EXAMINES AND CANVAS
IMMENSE ASSORTMENT OF NEW FRENCH
DRESS FABRICS FOR PLAIN AND COMBINA-
TON SUITS. RANGING FROM Soc TO SIS PER
NEW IMPORTED JACKETS AND JERSEYS
NEW EMBROIDERED BLACK CASHMERE
NOVELTIES IN SILK CHUDDA CASHMERE
AND TINSEL SHAwLS
ALL THE LATEST AND MOST APPROVED
STYLES IN PARASoLS, SUN UMBRELLAS AND
CARRIAGE SHADES
~ PLAIN FIGURES AND CORRECT PRICES
sEATON PERRY.
PERRY RuILpINa,
Penn Avenue, Corner 9th street
Established 1S40 apl7
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THE ART ExHIBIT.-Mr. Dowlings rooms
18th and the avenue were crowded this morn
ing with people admiring the curious work OF
the japanese. The exhibition will conclude
tomorrow, and the entire collection will be
sold at public sale, commencing Wednesday
morning at IL o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

CHICAGO GROCERY COMPANY, 500 9TH street,
pliers 5-pound bucket lard, doc; 10pound
cured hams, 12c. Order by postal or telephone,
dg32 LIZ
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Look $40. $40, $40, $40, $40, $40. A solid
walnut marble-top chamber suite, bevel mirror,
bar handles, four chairs, rocker, table and towel
rack, also spring and mattress, all for $40.
VIM. III. DUNN,
BIZ 9Th ST n wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

LEAVE YOUR ORDERS for Potomac roe shad,
large white perch, boiling rock, at II. A. Col
den's Potomac river game and fish stalls, Gen.
Ter Market. Roe shad a speciality, received
daily from the upper and lower Potomac.
Goods delivered free in city. Telephone s47-3.
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THOSE who contemplate paperfng their rooms
Will find 1t to their advantage to visit j. F..
Speishouse, ast., TBS 9TH street, before buying
Elsewhere. Prices very low.
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GENTLEMEN'S GOODS.
Irrrpv,s 1I12 Il Srnrrr

ELLnRY,s. liz + Srnrrr
We have opened a complete line of
GENTS SUMMER UNDERWEAR
consisting of French isaItriegsn Gauze and sum-
mer Merino Gauze shirts aud drawers Tor - a suit
Jean Drawers Doe and Use French Balbrtegan
SHIRTS and Drawers 81 each. or 81. IS a suit A
full regular made french baibrlggan shirt and
wool Undershirt nj 81 each. A full line at Fancy
Hosiery The latest style In Collars, Cuffs and Neck
wear at the lowest prices. large assortment of
Plain and Fancy Might Shirts. SIX fine Shirts 10
order So shirts TO order Is speciality.
apl0 ELLEkf'S. lll2 + ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-19

BIBLES, PRAYER AND HYMNAL, devotional
books and other books suitable for Easter, at
Whitaker's, 1105 Pennsylvania avenue.
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JUST ARRIvED-Car load of choice California
Oranges from the grove of the Hon. III. III. Mark
bam, Pasadena, Cal. For sale by Andrews d
Wade. Commission Merchants, gil st. u. W.
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PROPOSALS.


FOROPOSALs FOR COAL.
i OFFICE OF SERGEANTAT-ARMs,
UNITED STATES SENATE
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1856.
Sealed Proposals will he received at this Office until
TWELVE NJ, APRIL ~, for
go Tons of wel-screened White Ash Anthracite
Coal. furnace size.
The 10 be inspected and stored in the vaults OF
the Senate wing OF the capitol at the cost OF the bidder
on or before the 10Th day OF May, 1856 The right is
reserved 10 rejec; any and all bids.
w. CANADAY
ap103t Sergeant-at-Arms, U. y Senate.
TT = NAVY PAY OFFICE,
~ WAsHINGToN, D. c., April IL. 1886.
SEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate Endorsed
until Noon, My Tenth, 1856 for articles required AS
follows tn be delivered at the ORDNANCE Depart
lnent OF tue Navy Yard Washington. d. free of any
expense To the Government and subject to the usual
inspecton and conditions, viz Kequisition No. 2O6,
MITE PINE. 80 2lO, LAKE SUPERIOR COP
official forms furnished with schedules giving de-
tails by this Office For expert and other Information
apply TO Navy Yard The right is reserved to reject
regular dealers in the articles schch then Offer 10 st.
ply tcW be considered Responsible persons must
guarantee the prompt and faithful execution of
tract and the competency of the guarantors must be
certified to before United states officer.
THOS. III. LOCKER,
ap12-1aw4w Pay Director u. ;. NJ. Navy Pay Agent.
DROFOSALS FOR PAINTERS MATERIALS
l. OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR STATE, WAR
AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, ID. G.. April 10th, 1856
Sealed Proposals for furnishing aud delivering ma
terias required for painting ut the West and Center
Wings OF the Euting Tor State, War and Navy De-
parlments in this CITY, will be received this Office
Until TW ELVE M, on TUESDAY. APRIL TWEEN
presence OF bidders.
Specifications. general instructions to bidders and
blank forms OF proposal will be furnished to estab
Office, THos LINCOLN CASEY - '"''
apio,iZ,43,I4I7lo Col. Corps OF Engineers.
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THE EASTER Book OF THE YEAR, 1.-THE Mes
sage of the Buebird" Price, 15c., at w hitakers,
HOS Pennsylvania ave.