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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
FARM NOTES.

Keep all the grass and rubbish at least
two feet away from the base of the tree
Fruit should be served in some invit
manner on the farmers table every
in the year.
Ten Thousand dollars worth of bundle
bees have been ordered from Kentucky by
an Australian to help i'll the growing al
red clover.
The crop Of lambs III Colorado this
present season will reach near onto a
quarter of a million. Eighty-five per
cent. OF all of the eve focks will raise
lambs. It has been the most favorable
season for this crop the country has ever
had.
Breed, weed and feed are the three
needs of stock raising.
Astate law IN Illinois requires hedges to
be trimmed annually on or before the 18th
of May.
The farm gives the finest opportunity
for reading the great book of Nature as
the season turns its leaves and exposes
each day new page.
There is an apparent deficiency of over
$4,000 bags Of forei gn medium beans be
fore the new crop is ready for market,
Green corn has appeared in limited
quantities on sale in the markets. Il was
grown in Louisiana, and shipped from
New Orleans by rail.
The California grain crop will be
rather below than above the average, al
though some localities report that land
which was believed a month ago TO be
not worth harvesting will yield fair
crop.
Moss in meadows means wet, poor
soil underneath.
Sulphur is the remedy used for the
mildew in California whey DIS with great
success.
One day additional in narrowing will
give big wages in harvest-time. Yes and
husking time, too
No animal kept on the farm will pro-
duce more fertility Or be better for the
feed than swine.
Feed the plant and the plant will feed
you.
Peas and oats sown together is a crop
increasing in favor.
Some farmers are ali brains and others
all elbow grease, and neither succeed.
Though the season be late nothing is
gained by planting in poorly pared
ground.
Every weed that grows near a plant
takes from the soil the elements of it's
support, and struggles for existence with
the plants for that purpose. In the dry
season weeds viii. appropriate the moist
ure that may be required for the desira-
bic plants. The best mode of withstand
ing the effects of drouth, therefore, is
clean cultivation, whereby the grass and
weeds are prevented from iniuring the
crop plants.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
4 Matter of Business.
Omaha World.

Great Statesman-The reason I had
that man arrested, my boy, is because he
took pay for work which he had failed TO
perform. That was obtaining money IN
der false pretenses, you see.
Little SOM see. What was the trouble
with the other man you get mad at this
morning?
Il didn't get mad at him; he got mad
at me. He only did half the work he
agreed to ana L docked his pay
Il see. Well, pa, you were elected a
member of Congress on & platform
adopted By your party. That was regu-
lar business agreement with the people
that you would do certain things, but the
papers said you didn't do it, and the
other Congressman didn't do it, either.
Did the taxpayers have you arrested for
false pretenses, or did they only dock
your salary?"
"My son. here's quarter; if you don't
hurry you'll be late 10 the baseball
game"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
GREAT CoNTRoYERSIALlST
BIZ 5. W. Foss.

No fact Uncle Jonas would take upon trust,
He would cavil and question and doubt it,
And would say to each logical dogmatist's
..Waal now let US arger about it
Every pint OF the question he'd marshal with
care,
And march all around and about it,
And say, while he stroSed his last vestige Of hair
WAL now, 1T US arger about 1t.
on faith on predestination and grace,
On election. and foreordination
He'd ''arger'' all day without ever a trace
OF exhaustion dissemination.
When the pastor advised him to think of his sins,
You're sinner," he said, none can doubt
1t brought Uncle Jonas at once to his pins,
''Waal, now, let US arger about it. "
And when he was married and led his young
Right up to the church and the altar
His mind didn't seem to be just satisfied,
Even then he was ready to falter.
DO you take this woman to be your own wife,
Uncle Jonas was ready to doubt a..
DO you take her for better or worse, and tor
Said Jonas, Lets anger about it.
Last week Uncle Jonas was fatally i'll,
IN the very last stage Of consumption.
lis work was laid down at the farm ana Inc mn
Whthou6ever a hope of resumption
y on must die, said the doctor, the presence
of death
But Jonas replied with his very last breath,
''Waal-now-let-u arger-about it.
And fancy his soul up at Paradise Gate,
l. 'arg-ring" there at the portal
WLlle the hymns of the angels in rapture elate
Float over the city immortal
Should the porter refuse him an entrance there
Uncle Jonas wouIdn go off without it,
But Lis voice would rise up DER the music's wild
..Naow, Peter, let's anger about it,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
HOW ITALIANS ARE BULLD0zED.
TreacherOus Inducements Held Out to Then
to Immigrate-The Investigation.

Treacherous Inducements Held Out to Them
to Immigrate-The Investigation.
New YoRR, July ga session of the
emigration investigation committee of
congress was held today, and John Curtis
who has charge of the storage business
of the Cunard line, was the first witness.
His testimony showed that for six and a
half years, commencing with 1888, that
line had brought to this country about
one hundred thousand immigrants.
The Italian Vice Consul Monaco, was
the next witness, He stated that in his
official capacity he had authority from
his government to furnish money to send
back any paupers or disabled country
men of his. He said about so per cent.
of the Italians coming over here are far
mers, 80 per cent. skilled laborers, and
the remainder day laborers.
Signor Monaco gave some interesting
information about the manner in which
contractors here induced his countrymen
TO immigrate. He said they would in
struct agents in Italy TO secure certain
number. of men and send them over, pay
ing their passage. Then the immigrants
would agree to work for him and pay
him anywhere from S. to $25 interest for
advancing their passage money. The
men, when they arrived here, were entire
ly at the mercy of the contractors,
who, as a rule, kept saloons on
Mulberry street. They would put
the men to work, and ell the money for
their labor is paid direct to the contract
or, and he would hold it until they got
their money and an ex0rbItant interest
paid back, aud often would get another
months pay from them and then would
let them go without giving them any
money. This is not SO bad as 1t was
three years ago, owing to the enforce
ment of the contract labor law. He
said that as a rule the contractor
kept bank, saloon, labor bureau
and ticket Office, all in one.
The Italian people deposited their
money in these banks, which are under
no supervision whatever. Three bankers
had within year skipped out without
paying up. He declared that within the
past year four thousand to five thousand
had applied to him for assistance.
The vice-consul declared that his gov
ernment had repeatedly warned his coun-
trymen against the inducements held out
to them to emmigrate.
He said that Italian laborers saved
about IS cents out of every $1.25 they re-
ceived.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

Goddess of Mercy, is looked upon as
sacred.
Looking at the pictures one sees of
Chinese tea gardens, they appear very
picturesque. You would be diseppoint-
ed 20 find that cool looking water is green
and stagnant, that those rustic seats are
damp and full Of ants, that those grounds
are afflicted with heaps of rubbish and
pools of filth whose CdOrs are too pun
gent for Western pOstrils. And while
dozens of Ceiestials smoked their gurg-
ling water pipes, or slipped their tea,
destitute of milk Or sugar, with great de-
light, you would consider quiet veran-
dab in your clean foreign house far per
ferable to it, and would soon be gone
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
THE FARM AND HOME
AN OLD MANS ADAGE.

When but a Toy q man met
Who one good lesson taught me,
That has through all succeeding years
Sweet consolation brought me;
This is the maxim that he gave
you'll smile when declare it,
THE pinching shoe grows easier,
The longer that you wear it. :"
a / lely proverb. confess.
Yet priceless truth explaining
And one that gives in troubles hour
The strength for calm sustaining;
For every i'll doth lighter seem
As more We learn to bear it
The piuching shoe grows easier,
The longer that you wear II. :
The care that Is at first so great.
The once Overwhelming sorrow,
VIII lessen as the days 90 by
And morrow follows morrow;
Though great the force of grief may be
Time viii IL part impair It
the pinchlng shoe grows easier,
The longer that you wear 1t.
Did time not bring this sure decrease
To bitterness and anguish.
How many, many helpless hearts
In helpless woe would anguish:
All, well it IS we find il true.
How e'er with us may fare it,
The pinching shoe grows easier
The longer that you wear it. .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

On poor soils the land may be much
improved by blowing in green crops.
This is especially true where manure for
its Improvement would have to be hauled
long distances. We think three bushels
of rye none too much to SOW, or for fod-
der. To put such crops well under a
chain may be hitched to the everer and
Hoped so as to draw the crop into the
furrow, or, if oxen are used, it may be
hooked near the draught of the pillow. A
heavy cable is best, the loop coming back
near the mould board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
1he National Fncamnment at Columbus.

The Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad have
made complete arrangements for running special
trains in addition to their regular train service,
to the National Encampment of the Grand Army
of the Republic which occurs at Columbus, Ohio
Sept. 10th to 18th next. A special rate of one
cent mile each way has been decided upon-all
trains via Indianapolis with stop-over privileges
On the evening of Sept. 10 a special train COM
posed entirely of parlor sleeping, hotel and buff
fet cars. a special feature of this train will be
a drawiug-room car, furnished with movable
chairs, sofas, tables and writing-desks. This car
will be used during the encampment as a COM
mittee or caucus car The whole train will be
side-tracked and parties can occupy cars during
the entire trip having meals served in dining
cars. Special information can be had upon ap-
plication to William Hill, General Passenger
Agent Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, sol
First National Bank Binding Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
Your Friend Committed Suicide

You never suspected it, none of his friend,
dreamed of it. he did not know it himself, but il
is exactly what he did, nevertheless Do you re
member his sallOw complexion? Do you recollec
how he used to complain of headaches ami COZ
stipation? I'm getting quite bilious he said t.
you one day, but guess it'll pass off. l haven
done anything for it because don't believe IL
dosing. Soon after that you heard of his death
1t was very sudden, and every one was great,
surprised. If he had taken Dr. Plerce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets he would be alive and well to-
day Don't follow his example. The pellets
are easy to take mild in their action, and always
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
Edwin FORESTS Secret.

The great tragedian Forrest, had a secret
which every body ought to learn and profit by
Said he. Il owe all my success to the fact that
everything 1 have undertaken | have done thor
oughy. l never neglect trIfies.'' That's the
point-don't neglect Irities. Don't neglect that
hacking cough, those night-sweats, that feeble
and capracous appetite, and the other symp,
toms, trlfiing in themselves, but awful in their
significance. They herald the approach of con-
sumption. You are in danger, but you can be
saved. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will restore you to health and vigor, it has
thousands of others. For all scrofulOus diseases
and consumption is one of them, it is a sovereign
adr-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
The Whole Truth.

Magistrate Ito new policeman Did
younot no suspicious characters about
the neighborhood?
New Policeman-Shure, your Honor, 1
saw but one man, an asked him wot he
was dom there at chat time of night. SEE
ne: Il have no business here Just ROW, but
1 expect to open g jewelry shtore IN the
vicinity later on" At that I seq: 81 wish
you success, sOr."
Magistrate (after a pause)-Yes he did
open jewelry store in that vicinity and
stole seventeen watches.
New Policeman (after a pepse) Be
gorra, yer Honor, the man may have been
a thafe, but he was no ioiar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
p FLORIDA ST., ELIZABETH, n. j. ]
March II. 1884.

LOh1OA o., ELIZABETH N. j. I
March II, 1884
[ have been using AILoooKs Porous
PLAsrERs for the last five years. Some
two years ago, after having been sick for
upwards of six months with malaria,
found myself with an enlarged spleen,
dyspeptic, and constantly troubled with q
headache, and my kidneys did not act
very we'll elmer. Having spent most of
my money for medicine and medical ad-
vice, thought so save expense I would
use ALLCooK's Porous PLAsTERs, two on
the small of my back, O2e on the spleen
or ague cake, and one on the pit of my
stomach, just under the breastbone. L
continued using the Plasters about thirty
days, changing them every week. At the
end Of that time was perfectly well, and
have remained so ever since.
GEORGE DIXON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
A Wonderful Food and Medicine.

Known and used by Physicians all over the
world SCOTS Emulsion not only gives flesh
and strength by virtue of its nutrit Gus prop
critics, but creates an appetite for food that
SCOTS Emulsion for several years, and am
pleased with its action Ny patients say it is
pleasant and palatable, and all grow stronger
and gain flesh from the use of it. use it in all
cases of Wasting Diseases, anG it is especially
useful for children when nutrient medication is
needed. as in Marasmus. II. w. PIERCE N. D.,
Knoxville, Ala.
The contract for extending the Brook
Ign postoffice was awarded to E. E. CODE
of Chicago, at his bid of S623000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
prncin11S Time Wa sfpd

High Church Rector-I have concluded to aban-
don the confessional
Vestryman - Think ic stavors too much Of
Rome?
No. that isn't it; but no one ever comes t.
confession except women, and can't waste three
hours every day to listen to smuggling stories.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
A Modern Beauty

Her lovely eyes were full of joy,
Her forehead, low and fair,
Contrasted with a raven curl
That hung suspended there.
Her Grecian nose was held aloft,
Her silvery voice was dumb,
But her chin went flashing up and down
FL, Gle nhALr-itl'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
ONE THOUSAND KILLED.

Terrible Effects of Volcanic Eruption in
MOngOlian Land
SHANGHAI, July PA volcanic eruption
at Sandaison, fifty leagues from Yoka-
homa, has destroyed several vii
lagos and killed thousand persons,
including one hundred visitors at Therm-
al springs. A fresh crater has formed,
and the eruption is still active.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

THE house has passed the land forfeit
ure bill, after adopting several amend
ments. Oae of the amendments adopted,
after considerable discussion, was shat
exem pting Arizona from the provisions
of the act.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

Minister dining with the family $50 your
mamma doesn't want you to eat more than one
piece of pie, Bobby?
Bobby-No, sir; except when we are visiting
Then can have all | want.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
CURED OF MALARIA,

The rebels III COrea are committing
terrible atrocities, and the lives of for
Glgn residents are in much danger.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

We accidentally overheard the following dia-
logue on the street yesterday:
Jones. Smith, why don you stop that disgust
ing hawking and splitting?
Smith. How can L? You know am a martyr
to catarrh.
j. Do as did had the disease in its worst
form but l am well now.
S. What did you do for it?
j. used DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t cured
and it will cure you.
S. I've heard of it, and by Jove I'll try it.
j. Do so. You'll find it at all the drug stores in
town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
Anxious to Begin.
It'd Bits.

Prison Warden TO new convict We
assign men here to work with which they
are familiar. So if you have. any spec
iaI line, say SO, and we will start you at
once.
Convict (who can scarcely believe his
ears = Thanks; I can't begin too soon.
I'm an Aronaut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

well Johnny, how's the new school? Are you
at the head of your cass?" mo. papa, not ex-
actIy.'' Why, how's that?'' Il couldn't be, be-
cause the other bows are. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

Mother v Well, my boy, how do you get on in
school? Can you spell girl?
Small Boy-Pooh That's easy enough. Gil r:
girl How is that?
Mother-Wrong. Only one i in girl
Small Boy-Huh! You must have been Joining
a Browning Club or something. L never saw a
girl with only one eye.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

Emperor William arrived at Stockholm
and was received by King Oscar and the
crown prince.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

Moxie has created the greatest excitement as
a beverage, in two years, ever witnessed, from
the fact that it brings nervous exhausted, over
worked women to good powers of endurance in
a few days; cures the appetite for liquors and
tobacco at once, and has recovered large mum
bar of cases of DID, helpless paralysis as food
ONLY
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

81 want to Thanh You" w...,.7 ii young man to
B. T. Johnson Co., RichIuanu, Va, for placing
me- II position by winch / u enabled to make
money faster than ever do before" This is
but sample extract Of the many hundred of
similar letters received by the above firm See
their advertisement in another column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02
NM OLDEST MEDICINE b the World bn
probably DR.. Isaac Thompson's II
Celebrated eye Watell

scrfpt1on, anJ has been In constant use for nearly
fury and Notwithstanding the many other prepsr
atoms that have been introduced into the Market the
sale OF this article is constantly fncrea sing The df
rectfons are followed It VIII never fail We psrtfcu
larry invite the attention OF physicians to iA DerU
John L. TKontOson. Sons 6 Co. TROY. n. y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

The exchequer court has granted q
writ of habeas corpus for the release of
John Dillon, the Irish agitator, from
prison
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

Keep all the grass and rubbish at least
two feet away from the base of the tree,
Fruit should be served in some invit
manner on the farmers table every y
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-10-20

The reception given Hon. VIM. NJ. Stew.
art in Reno on his return to Sageland, was
a brilliant affair and spoke loudly Of the
high esteem in which the gentleman is held,
not only by his own party. but the entire
people Of the State. Two years ago there
was an element of dissatisfied people in thr
State because Mr.. Stewart was selected as
United States Senator. TO day the people
are unanimous in their praise Of the gentle
mans endeavors in behalf Of Nevada and
the Pacific Coast generally. The Senator
has come TO the Coast to assist in electing
the Republican ticket, and his influence will
be great. He is a brilliant man. and for
two years has studied closely the workings
Of the present administration in the East,
and his speeches may be relied upon. He
will speak here next Tuesday evening and
we urge that every man, woman AMI child
turn out to hear what he has TO say. Let
the people Of our county show that they aP.
preciate his efforts in their behalf
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-10-20
COME UP, MIR. BRGCE

The Indianapolis Joarnal is out of pa.
tience with the Democrats, who are daily
misrepresenting General Harrison, Itsays
1--WE challenge any reputable or response.
Bile Democrat to father the dollar. a.day
lie that is being circulated. They dare not
do it. They prefer to act the part of
fence among sneak thieves, handling and
disposing of goods stolen by others. The
Journal has nothing to do with brainless
and characterless scamps or irresponsible
liars and lib:lers; but if any responsible
person or representative Of any responsible
organization, on behalf Of the Democratic
party, will come to the front and father this
lie, we will give them chance to prove it
very quick. But, of course, the leaders Of
the party will not do it. They would rather
hide behind an anonymous libel which they
kaow to be false, and put forward notorious
eranks and professional liars to do the dirty
work they are willing to prsht by. Thu
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-10-20
ONE POINT GAINED.

The Circuit Court has decided that Con
gress expressed the purpose in passing the
Exclusion Act to exclude certificate holders
and Chinese claiming to be prior residents,
and that Congress had the Constitutional
power to enact the law. That decision set
ties the certificate holders and prior residents
unless the Supreme Court reverses the de-
cision. 1t is probable that a test case will
soon be made Of other grounds Of admission
The Courl will be required to determine if
Chinese who cannot speak English, and who
have the characteristics Of their race, may,
on Chinese testimony, be admitted OH the
plea that they are uative-born Americans.
There will be Chinese laborers also claiming
to be merchants, students, travellers and in
transitu. The points of law the courts will
have to determine in these other cases are
different from those upon which certificate
men and prior residents are excluded, but
we hope they will be decided with due re-
gard to the intent Of the laws. +. Call.