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Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
One Thousand and Seventy-six
Bushels of Potatoes to the Acre.

The farmers of Delaware will be in
terested in knowing that the yield of
potatoes may be vastly increased by
what is called the French system of
culture, highly successful experiment
in that direction having been made
this year on the experimental farm of
the editor of the Rural New Yorker in
New Jersey. There were three kinds
of seed, Nos. 3, 3 and 4. No. 2 pro-
duced the enormous yield of 1,O76
bushels, one row of No. 8, 298 bushels
and the other 253, and the two rows of
No. 4, 683 and 685 respectively. The
general average was 583 bushels. The
method of culture is thus described:
Trenches are opened 15 inches wide
and inches deep and feet apart,
measuring from middle to middle. PO-
tato fertilizer, at the rate of $50 pounds
to the acre, was then strewn in the
bottom of the trenches, about two
inches deep of loose soil drawn in over
this, and all mixed together by draw
ing a Hexamer hoe along in the trench.
The potato sets were then planted a
foot apart. Two inches deep of soil
was drawn in over sets and potato fer
tilizer, at the rate of $50 pounds to the
acre strewn over this and mixed as
before. Also powdered sulphur, at 440
pounds to the acre, was strewn in the
trenches and they were then filled.
The sets were mostly medium-sized
potatoes cut in halves, each half hav-
ing two or three good eyes. Summer
care consisted in keeping the ground
clean. The drills were not hilled up
} but kept level. Shallow cultivation
was practiced. Paris green and plas.
ter were used against the potato beetle
1t is claimed that the yield would
have been even greater but for the cold
late spring. The benefit of the trench
system is that it provides for very deep
: tillage and that the crop suffers les
from drought in hill.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
The Wheat Corner and Its Results.

The spectators of Chicago have
used the fact that the worlds supply of
wheat is SS, 100000 bushels short of its
requirements to get themselves into
trouble and to disorder seriously the
export trade of the country. Though
our crop was somewhat below the aver
age, still we had a surplus beyond our
needs, and, under ordinary conditions,
might have hoped to supply the deici-
encies of Western Europe. But "Old
Hutch" and his co-laborers promise to
spoil this prospect. With quotations
in our markets above those of Liver
pool it is evident that we must do a
diminished business with our foreign
customers. India and Russia will
probably supply the demand we ex-
pseted to satisfy, with the result that
when the bottom drops out of our cor
ners and prices fall to their former
level, we shall have an unstable COM
modify on our hands. Incidentally
we shall have had failures and perhaps
| local panics, together with an incOn-
venient enhancement of the price of
bread during the winter months.
There would be some compensation if
the hard-worked farmer were reaping
wheat, corn and other grains. But he
is not. The majority of grain-growers
have long since parted with their pro-
duct, and it is now the shuttlecock of
the exchanges. It was not the farmer
that settled with the shorts at Chicago
Saturday at 50 per bushel, nor was it
he that on Wednesday in Chicago and
New York got $1.13& for wheat to be
delivered during October, $1.1Sf for
wheat to be delivered in December, or
$1.204 for wheat to be delivered next
May. 1t was the middlemen, or rather
the gamblers, as is shown by the fact
that the sales of December wheat
in New York Wednesday reached
100000 bushels, and of May wheat
100000 bushels. The movement
was not restricted to wheat. At the
New York Exchange over 1000 0OO
bushels of corn were sold at figures
ranging from 81 to 543 cents, an ad-
vance of several cents on Tuesdays
l quotations. Flour sold as high as 81 %
! per barrel for certain Minnesota
. brands. The sooner the collapse of the
> existing corner occurs the better, o
E course, for the public. Fancy prices
= for grain must speedily be felt in ad
vancing prices for -four and bread. Th,
price of bread has already been mater
! tally raised, it is stated, in some of oul
. larger cities. Should the crash occu
! very soon, still it is to be feared tina
: the effect upon our export trade-anC
. the import trade, which is dependen
2 upon the export trade-may last til
= next Spring. Our customers abroat
. may make other arrangements Will
. we are holding our grains at impracti
Z cable figures, and a sluggish CONNER
;. cial current may ensue. 1t is to be re
g gretted that it is in the power of fey
# over-greedy capitalists to infict upo
A. the whole country the injury that thi
4 last corner promises to bring about
n Baltimore Sun.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
One form of punishment after death

One form of punishment after death
is that invented by Mrs. Harris, of
Topeka, Kansas. She has put up over
her husbands grave a lasting memo
rial of the illness which caused his
death-mania-a-potu. At the base of
simple granite shaft are carved a
mass Of cOiling and writhing snakes.
Above is cut his name and age, and
the simple sentence, Died of DetiriUm
Tremens." This tombstone does not
lie, and the horrible warning it conveys
of the fancies that filled the sufferers
last agonies was an inspiration worthy
of Dore. 1t was hardly an affections
ate tribute, but the widow evidently
was willing TO sacrifice conventional
expression in order that fewer widows
might be made by the same cause. A
gravestone that tells the truth agains
intemperance as graphically and con
vincingly as this, is worth acres OF th'
common run of temperance tracts.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Meeting Of the National WOman's
Christian Temperance Union.

The National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union holds its fifteenth
annual meeting October 1923, in the
Metropolitan Opera House, New
York.
Mrs. Mary T. Burt and Gen. Clinton
B. Fisk will welcome the convention,
and Mrs. Mary A. LivermOre will re-
spond. William Blaikie, author of the
we'll known boaks on physical culture,
will speak on his favOrite theme.
Bishop Fallows, of Chicago, will preach
on the " Ecclesiastical Emancipation of
Women" Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson,
the philanthropist. will present to the
National w. c. 7. U. "WOman's
Flag" emblematic of International
goodwill, of peace and of purity.
Mrs. Mary II. Hunt, by whose efforts
Scientific Temperance Instruction is
legally provided for in the thirty-six
states, will speak, also Mrs. Mary T.
Lathrap, the celebrated prohibition
orator from Michigan; Mrs. Clara
Hoffman, Missouri's leader, Mrs. Mary
A. Woodbridge and Miss Henrietta G..
Moore, of Ohio, and others. Mrs.
Mathilda B. Carse, of Chicago, will
present the interests of the Temperance
Temple, and Dr. Mary Weeks Burn nett,
of the same city, will speak of the
National Temperance Hospital. There
will be 400 delegates and as many visi-
tors, representing every part of the
United States, including Alaska. Miss
Elizabeth w. Greenwood, of Brooklyn,
will preach the annual sermon; Mrs
Sallie F. Chaplin, of South Carolina
will head large delegation of ladies
from every Southern State. Strict par
liamentary usage will be maintained
A daily paper, issued by the WOman''
Temperance Publication Association
will contain stenOgraphic reports of al
the proceedings. The hall will bt
} elegantly adorned for the occasion, anC
more unique and instructive assembl!
has never met in the Metropolitan citl
than this is sure to be.
The address of the President, Mis-
Frances E. Willard, will review al
present phases of the woman's move
ment, including the Internationa
J Council of Women at Washington ant
the National Council there organized
also the Worlds w. G. T. U. and tn
2 Chicago Council of Women, of all c
:. WHICH Su0 ID az ptOSOhO tHO OAOOutA'
head.
The corresponding Secretary, Mr.
E Caroline B. Buell., will, in her annus
report, epitomize the years work don
d by 200, 900 gifted and earnest-hearte
women. Miss Esther Pugh, the Trea
urer, will give the financial shown
for 1888. The National SuperinteI
dents will show how fast and how fa
the cause has been set forward durin
the past year, in reports of their fort
different lines of effort. AS all tn
movement proceeds from the wOnde
full Ohio Crusade of 1874, special homo
will be paid Mrs. Judge Thompson,
Hillsboro, Ohio, who led the fir
" Praying Band" The Bible al
hymn book then used will be us'
now, and the same chapter read
Mrs. Thompson then after which, {
e. will sing the old original hymn, Gil
to the Winds Thy Fears" All exc
re- cises are public, all men and WON,
H. are invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
They Never Fail.
No. 8 Fulton Market. N. Y. City.
-. OefL 1904


January 26th, 1884.
I have been using BRANDRETH's
PILLS for the last ten years. They are
a wonderful me1icine. There is moth
ing equal to them as Blood Purifiers
aud Liver Regulators. But wish to
state how remarkably they cure rheu-
matism, and how easily; l was affected
by rheumatism of the legs. My busi-
ness Wholesale fish dealer) naturally
leads me to damp places. I was so
bad could not walk, and at night
suffered fearfully; l tried BalsOms
Sarsaparillas and all kinds of tineturesr
but they did me no good and | was
afraid Of being a cripple. | finally
commenced using BRANDRETH's PILLS
/ took two every night for ten nights
then l began to improve. continued
taking them for forty days and | go
entirely well. Now, whenever sick,
take BRANDETH's Pills. They nevel
fail. J. N. HARRIS.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Used the Stove Oven as a Nest.

A hen owned by Mrs. Treacy, of
New Durham, N. J., which had long
used an idle stove oven as a nest, en-
tered the oven on a day when the
owner intended using the stove, and
while she was absent gathering wood
with which to fire up. The story goes
fit is told by the N. Y. ISmesl that
Mrs. Treacy on returning closed the
oven door, imprisoning the chicken, of
whose whereabouts she was ignorant.
{" She then built the fire, and the heat
increased rapidly, and the hen laid an
egg on the gridiron-which was the
biped's only companion in the oven.
When, quarter of an hour later, the
oven door was opened to admit the
biscuits, the hens eyes were bullying
and its feathers were badly singed; but
it was not otherwise injured, though it
was almost cooked"
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Electric Ritters.

This remedy is so well known and so popular
as to need no special mention. All who have
used Electric Btters sing the same song of praise
"A purer medicine does not exist and it is guar
anteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Btters
will cure all diseases of the Liver aud Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and
other affections caused by impure blOOd.-Wil
drive Malaria from the system and prevent as
well as cure all Malarial feyers.-FOr cure of
Headache Constipation and Indigestion try
Electric Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded-Price 80 cents and SlOO per
bottle at Jas. p. Hoheckers Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

The Samoan rebellion appears to be
a success. The puppet King Tamasess
set up by the Germans when Malletoa
was so unjustly deposed is unable to
maintain himself upon the throne.
His army has been routed at every
point by MalletOa's partisans, and
there seems to be nothing for Bismarck
to do but to restore the rightful king
or let him name his successor. Ger
many is not particularly successful in
her dealings with uncivilized races.
In West Africa her first operation was
to lombard and destroy some towns of
the natives. In East Africa her sub
jects have just been expelled from ev-
cry spot not actually under the guns OF
her war ships. The building up OF
German trade is not secured at once by
the policy of blood and iron. Even in
Samoa German interests are in a worse
plight now than they were four years
ago.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

He said "My love 1 am sorry to
disappoint you about the picnic, but
my trotter has a lame foot" That's
nothing We've got plenty of Salvation
Oil.
The Detroit Free Press FieRd has
been punning on DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. His is only gratitude, for all
thinking men know its merits.-E1.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Is Communion Incurable 2

Read the following: Mr c. L. Morris, Newark
Ark says "Was down with Abscess of Lungs,
and friends and physicians pronounced me an
Incurable Consumptive. Began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption am now
on my third bottle, aud able to oversee the work
on my farm. II is the finest medicine ever made. "
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: " Had 1t
not been for DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption l would have died Of Lung Troubles.
health" Try it. Sample bottles free at Jas. p
HofIecker's Drug Store.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Died From Eating FIy-Paper.

J.W. Wilkerson, who lives on Rice
creek, Putnam county, put out some
fy-paper last Friday to exterminate
flies. Soon after one of his little chill
dren came in contact with it and ate a
lot of it. The child died in about five
hours. s.--SaUdnndk NetUs.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

The New York World has scored one
over the Herald Of that city. Its Flor
ida correspondent has contracted the
yellow fever. This must make the
Herald folks envious, and they will be
nut to desperate straits in cogitating a
plan whereby they can get ahead Of
the World.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

The affidavit makers are at work in
Indiana trying to damage General
Harrison before the people by swear
ing that he made idiotic speeches about
workingmen and Irishmen some years
ago. Scores Of other people, who
heard him make the speeches in ques-
tion, swear that he did not use the
language imputed to him.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Anxious for Pure Elections.
INDIANA DEMOCRATS SEE THE REPUB
LICANs AND GO THEM ONE BETTER.

An agreement proposed by Chairman
HutsOn, of the Indiana republican
State committee has been accepted by
Chairman Jewett of the democratic
committee. 1t provides that in all elec-
ton precincts where the inspector is a
democrat, he shall appoint a judge and
clerk selected by the republicans and
where the inspector is a republican, he
shall select a judge and a clerk chosen
by the democrats. Chairman Jewett
in returning this agreement with his
approval, proposes to the republicans
the formation of committee of 100 Oi
whom As to be chosen by the demo
Gratis and the same number by the re-
publicans, and ten by the prohibition
lists, to discover and publish election
frauds and illegal voting, and to estab
lish branches under like conditions il
every county of the State.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

The government is doing a good
thing by investigating the unscrupu-
lous methods through which worthless
immigrants are forced upon this coun-
try. and the revelations thus far made
are calculated to produce a native
American growl It appears that
thousands, especially of the lowest or
der Of Italians have been shipped here
by agents for no other purpose than tc
secure additional business to steamship
companies, and fill the pockets of th'
padroni who have exaggerated to thell
cOuntrymen the facilities for earning
or begging an American living.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

The interest that people all over the
country are taking in the pending cleo
ton is shown by the fact that on the
first day Of the registration in Brook
lyn there were 6,922 more names
placed on the lists than in 1884, and
D.. sol more than on the first day last
year.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Civil Service Reform.
JUNGLE ELI" HAS NO RESPECT FOR
IT AND SAYS so.

UNCLE ELI" HAS NO RESPECT FOR
IT AND SAYS so.
In the Senate Thursday a discussion
arose on Mr.. Hale's resolution on Gen
eral Benet's circular directing that in
appointments in the arsenal service
preference should be given to Demo
Gratis. The discussion was taken up
by Senator Salisbury who said that in
his humble judgment such a debate
and such a resolution were disIeputa-
BILE to the Senate. The administration
had been reviled, misrepresented, ira
duced, simply for the purpose of get
ting votes in the next Presidential
election; that was the truth and the
whole truth about the debate. He
(Mr. Salisbury had not much respect
for civil service reform. He believed
that the party in power ought to see
that its agents were men of capacity,
of integrity, of honesty, and Of fidelity.
That was the kind of civil service re-
form that he believed in. If he had
the power he would repeal the Civil
Service statute and revoke every order
made under it. He commended the
purity of the present administration
and remarked that under it no public
contracts had been given out with
the understanding that the contractor
would contribute to party campaign
funds. He defed any living man Il
bring home to it single instance o
corruption, direct or indirect, remOt
or immediate.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
October Sunshine.

The slow, red sunshine, DER the cast
In sweet sad kisses for thy last,
And shadOw-haunted from the past.
Green, leafy quiet, freed from care,
No heavier weight thy 1.-the limbs bear
Then dripping rain and sunny air.
But unto mans diviner sense
The strenuous rest Of penitence
Remaineth only for defence.
His fruit drops slowly from his hands,
But only with the dropping sands
That fall on Times slow gathering strands,
The sower in this mortal field
Shall reap no harveSts gracious yield,
The warrior cOnquest-on his shield
But after life and fruit and rest,
Thou tree by dust shall be possessed,
To him remains a day more blest,
A newer hope, a SUMNER time
Renewed forever In its prime,
Where God, his harvest sits sublime.
Rose Terry Cooke.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

Are you biliousP Do you feel
drowsey Have you the "blues ?"
Take dose of Laxador. Price %
cents cents. All druggists keep it.
If your baby is restless while teeth
ing, get DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup; a dose
of it will relieve the little sufferer at
once. Only 25 cents a bottle.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

. FRANK AUsLER, of Norristown, says
there is no greater physician than DR..
Theel. of 53S North Fourth Street,
Philadelphia, he cured me Of my Ner-
vous Debility and a grave heart com
plant, after being treated by family
and hospital physicians without Dene,
ft. He advises all sufferers to consult
the Doctor personally or BY letter.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

fnifoestion but failed 10 find relief until began
TAXING Ayers sarsaparilla. This medicine en-
fireiv cured me Ny appetite and digestion are
now perfect Fred. G. Bower i96 Seventh st.,
south Boston, Mass.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

ecabaaa Of hair Is an indispensable element
eian,,t,- S veriS Hair Vigor main iains YOUTH
ri freshuess and luxurianee, restores to isoe ,S
and gray hair its origInal color pfetenss 49,
mess removes dandru1, ana cures 1o''f ~''e-7--'
Il gives perfect satisfaction.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
.95IS1NOTNeId

For "worn-out," /" rundown" debihhtaIed h6ll1a-
school teachers, milliners, seamstresses, mousse
keepers, and over-worSed women AZ bagi
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is the 1 DSSs
Of ail restorative tonics. 1t is not j" Cure-al,
but admirably fulfils singleness OF ppr3ose, oss
being most potent Specl1c LoT doi,l;a1 al el,Of "a
Women. atI men, It is a powerful, general as well as
uterine, tonic and nervine and i11parts vig9g
o11Tes 1ve9iSness of stomach indigestion, bloat-
inc. weak back, nervous prostration, qenlllIy
and sleeplessness, in either sex. tayorloe 5 IT.
scription Is sold by druggists under our posi-
fS,,s 01ITrGnfee.. See wrapper around b0tLle.
Price SI.OO, or six Bottles Tor S5.OO'
A large treatise on Diseases or Women. pro
flIselV illustrated with cOlored plates ana nu'
meroIs wood-euts, sent for 10 cents IN stamps
Address, WORLDS DIsPENsAftI MEgICAi ~ x4
ASSOCIATION, 663 Main Street, Bunalo' N =
SICK HEADACHE, Bilious Headache
and Constipation, promptly cured Dy
DIR. Pierce's Pellets. 25c. vial,
by druggists.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

The wealthy rural resident likes to
have bis lawns trimmed a la moved.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10

Never kick man when he is down.
lie may got up again.
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
Furniture of all kinds.

Parlor and Chamber Suits. Bureaus, Bedsteads,
Chairs, Lounges. Tables. Stands Mattresses Spring
Beds and every thing in the Furniture Line guar
anteed at or less than City prices for the same
quality of goods Jan o'l
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
We want to sell a Million
DOLLARS WORTH OF
CLOTHING
THE COMING FALL MONTHS.
HOW TO DO 1T.

By buying goods for Cash. direct from
the manufacturers and handling large lots
we are enabled to offer GREAT BAR
GAINS CONTINUALLY to the public
at much less value than they can be bought
elsewhere.
Our well-known styles of garments ior
Mems, Boys and Children's wear has for
years been taking the lead Of all our com
petitors.
We commence the Fall and Winter oil
1888 with one Of the FINEST STOCKS OF
CLOTHING FOR MEMS, BOYS ANB Chill
DREN's WEAR that has ever been offered
in this or any other city.
We have marked our prices so low ina
no one need be without Suit or Overeoat
Wo commence the season by offering
special line Of
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
w BaggS'
Established and Reliable Shoe Store,
OPPOSITE THE FRUIT GROWERS BANK.

While changes in the Shoe Business frequently oc-
curing elsewhere in community, you will find no change
here hope be able to be found at my post ready to sup
ply you with shoes your taste and at as reasonable prices
can be had regularly elsewhere opening large stock
for the Spring Season. which you would do well to see Come
and see me- will take pleasure in showing them
Smyrna times., 1888-10-10
A few OF OUR PRICES.

Maple Bedroom Suits,
SIS upwards.
Oak Bedroom Suits,
800 upwards.
Walnut Bedroom Suits,
$50 upwards.
Hair Cloth ParlOr Suits,
$50 upwards.
Plush Parlor Suits,
$40 upwards.
Lounges,
$5, Sc, So, $40 upwards.
Chairs,
so cents a piece upwards.
Brussels Carpet,
from 40 cents upwards.
Ingram Carpet,
from 35 cents upwards.
Rag Carpet,
from 80 cents upwards
In fact we can give you from
the cheapest to the best. Write
us for information.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1888-02-24
Official DIRECTORY,
TERRITORIAL orF1crYs
Governor-Louis X. Church.

TERRITORIAL OFF1C1fs
Governor-Louis x. Church.
Secretary-M. l.. Mccormick.
Audltor-Jas. A. W.rd
Treasurer j. w. Raymond.
Superintendent sof Public Observation-Disclosures
A. Dye.
Assistant Supt.-Frank A. Wilson.
Attorney General-C. j. Templeton:
United States District Arorney-J, E. Garland.
Commissioner of Immigration-P. F. Mcclure
United States Marshall. W. Marratta
Delegate to Congress-O. S. Clifford
Surveyor General-Maris TayloY.
Adjutant Generai-Col. N. n Tvner.
Board of Health--Geo. F. Swain. Supt.
Veterinary Surgeon--Dr. c. j. AIloway.
Railroad Commissiogers--Abe be Boynton. Alex.
Griggs, N. II. Smith.
Judge District Court, Sixth District H
Francis, of Bismarck.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Commissioners - Y. C. Cooper. chairman. C.
II Moseley. DeForest Conant. Nels fiemmingson,
John Hogsnscn.
County Clerk and Register of Deeds-Rollef
Berg
C;ez!s Of nistsict Court n. Jorgensen.
District Attorney--Iver jacobson.
Ire.s..es-Mnud Thompson.
Surveycr-Aiarln A UelAnd
Supt of Sch0Ols--Dr. Il Il. Kerr.
Judge of pfoba,e-i'eer L. Nelson.
Joroner-pr. g. + Newell
,9omnlissioncrs OF Insanity--Peler E. Nelson
T. f. Kerr and .vcv Jacobson
Justices of Pe%cei'. A. Melgard CoopersJown
Paul j. Nelson. Eolnnes<: -Nouzo Eihs. Willow
Andrew Johnson. Cooperstown; NJ Davidson
Gaa.in.
Constahles-O A. Johnson Ole o. Croft Harry
Wasser. Gideon sheldon.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1888-02-24
Seed wheat and oats
for sale at John Syverson
& Co.'s. 6
Special Meetinq.


ALI members of the Farmers Mutual
Insurance Company of Griggs county
are requested to meet at the courthouse
in Cooperstown on Saturday, the Sd day
of March, at p. m. 1t has been strong
ly urged by many OF our members that
we. the coming season, extend our pro-
lection against hail to farmers outside
of Griggs county or,ln other woIds.cover
more territory with our hail insurance
This meeting is called for the purpose
of discussing the advisability of so do
ing and give each member a chance to
vote thereon. 1t will be a regular debate
and as there is red hot fire on both sides
a lively time is expected fur is sure to
fy-don t fail to come to the meeting
ANDREW JOHNSON. Secretary.
By order of the Board of Directors.