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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
Saving Grass Seed,

Where grass seed of any kind is to be
saved on large scale, of course the best
way is TO run the hay through the thresh
er or huller, as the case may be, then feed
out the hay to stock for whatever it may
be worth. But where the farmer wishes
to save little for his own use, there are
various ways of doing it, though it is a
question with me whether it is really
worth while to bother with grass seed in
I'm all way, with the possible exec tion
of clover seed, when they can be and are
grown in wholesale way and sold at the
stores at a reasonable figure. For the
American seedsmen have not yet arrived
at that pitch of ingen Gus depravity re-
ported of the E1ropesn dealers, which
sdaltera.es seed with ground flint, weed
seeds laborously gathered for that pur-
pose, ct cetera.
With tIue grass or June grass the far
mer may either cut it tolerably high with
a cradle and bin it in sheaves, to be
afterTard bleached and beaten out, or he
may cut it close with the moving
machine, store the whole crop away for
hay, and through the winter thresh oat
the seed in small quantities at time as
it is thrown doan ON the barn floor to be
fed out. l should follow the latter course
for two reasons; the best time for the
sowing Of these seeds is in early spring,
in connection with or directly following
clover seed; second, If managed in this
way, the seed stalks may be utilized as
feed. The seed stock of these two grass
es, even when thoroughly ripe, make
better hay than most farmers would be-
lieve.
never saw any June groes seed nor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
ARMY BURDENED EUROPE.
How the People are Crushed by the Cost OF
the SOldiery.

the SOldierv.
The most recent figures as to The size
of the European armies give startling
hint of the enormous burden they infict
on the taxpaying masses, says the New
York Press. Indeed, often as we have
been reminded that Europe is little less
than vast camp, few American readert
are aware of the actuaI number of the
troops which, in case of war, would be
modified and despatched to the centers
of conflict. These figures are grimly
eloquent. They show that IN general
war q vast host of at least 100000 of
trained soldiers are likely to take part in
the g .gantic game. IF we add the forces
of Turkey and the southeastern European
states this figure should be increased by
another million. WHAT do these mighty
ornaments cost the people? England
pays $100,009,000 a year for her army,
Germany end France each $110,000,0 600
Russia S80,0O0000 and Austria, very I'M
economically $200,000,O0O; in all nearly
or quite S5OO,OOO,OOO. No wonder that
the nations grOan under grevioUs taxa
ton; that war loans are every little while
resOrted to; that agriculture and industry
lapguish by taking from field and the
factory the lusty young men to be drilled
in arms and to garrison fortresses: that
ever and anon the cry for disarmament
goes up from the burdened lands. Yet
the idea of disarmament IL probably a
dream.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

Europeans of worshippipg the "almighty
dollar" and great was my curiosity to
Judge for myself of the Justice of this
charge. After calm observation of the
ways of men in America, I came to the
conclusion that the dollar was certainly
not only the unit of the monetary svs-
ten &, but that it was also the unit of the
metrical system. However, I soon saw
that if the dollar was coveted and held in
great respect, it was not so much for it
self as for the luxury it WAS the key to;
In other words, that avarice was q vice
almost unknown in the land. There is
lavishness in the Americans way of ex-
pending his money that redeems his
trick of taking off his hat to it wherever
he sees it.
Contemporary America seems to me to
De governed by the Irish. The Germans,
tt Scandinayians, all these crowds of
foreigners that yea by year flock to the
New World to find a livelihood, and
which America gradually assimilates, go
west to fell forests and reclaim the land.
But the Irish pitch their tents for the
most part in the large cities, where they
congregate together and take up politics
tor living. The city of New York,
which has been successfully in the power
of the Dutch, the English and the Yam
KEGS, is to-day the real capital of Ireland.
The English are always wondering why
Americans are all in favor of home rule
for Ireland and ready TO back up the
cause with their dollars. Well, 1 will
tell you. The good Americans hope that
when Ireland is restored to the Irish all
the Irish will go home.
Is there any country of Europe in
which morals are better regulated, work
better paid, or education wider spreads
Is there country in Europe where you
can find such natural riches and such
energy to employ them? So many peo-
pie with consciousness OF their own in
teliectual and moral force? So many
free schools, where the child of the mil
lionaire and the child of the poor are
seen side by side? So many free Esrar-
les, where the boy in rags may enter and
read the history of the country and be
fired with the exploits of its heroes?
Can you name country with SO many
learned societies, SO many newspapers,
so many charitable institutions, or so
much comfort?
The greatest French prose writer of
the day, M. Ernest Renan, one day wish
ed to turn himself into a prophet of i'll
omen, predicted that if France continued
Republican, she would become second
America. MRy nothing worse befall her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

knew body to have it; but have known
very thrifty farmer to get good
stand of 1t in the following way: He
bought hay of his neighbora, contracting
with them to let it get fully ripe, then to
feed it to sheep on the snow where he
wished the seeding done. Enough was
scattered over the ground to do the work
we'll. But should prefer to use less
wasteful method, by beating the seed out
on the barn floor, and giving the hay to
sheep In hay boxes. And I should par
sue the same course with blue grass seed,
and SOW it in the chaff without making
any attempt at cleaning.
The editor requests me also to give
some hints about red-sop grass seed. In
this section Southeastern Ohio) red-top
is no longer generally considered desir
able grass to cultivate, because 1t will
not hold its own against other grasses,
especially the Ohio blue. The farmers
were formerly not obliged to save any
seed of it, it came in everywhere on up
lands voluntarily. To save the seed of it
IN small way I should pursue the same
course as above pointed out for June and
blue grass.
As to orchard grass the seed stalks of
1t are SO thoroughly worthless for feed
after they have been allowed to ripen that
I should make no attempt to secure them
after securing the seed. They reach up
tall and nearly bare of leaves. offering
fair sweep to the cradle. I should cut
when fully ripe, bind in small bundles,
shock in such fashion as to allow it to
catch all the rain, let it stand until vel
leached-length of time depending on
the weather, for care must be taken that
it will not begin to sprout and rot-then
haul it on the barn floor, unbind and dry
it, and thresh it out with a fail. With
the appliances for cleaning which are at
the command of the ordinary farmer, it
would not be worth while to attempt to
clean it. I would SOW it in the chaff.
Again, let nae say, the above hints have
no reference to the saving of seed on a
large scale for commercial purposes.
And, furthermore, I should certainly,
even for the smallest quantity, buy all
these seeds rather than attempt to save
them. used to tinker great deal with
timothy seed, but 1 came to the conclu
sion that on the cheap lands of the West
they could underbiG me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
THE FUTURE SEA.
J. A. PARKER.
i sat at my ease in the twilight,

] sat at my ease in the twilight,
Ny heart roamed far from the Now.
And mingled with shadows that vanish
With the smile of youth from my brow.
Oft among these dear shadows of Past Time
My heart holds fast to pure love;
But so fleeing the shadows OF lost ones,
That It's memory alone that prove.
From the Past leaps my heart In second,
To Life as now it is known,
And sweet feeting dreams of Old Time,
Like shadows, have far away flown.
AS grim and as gaunt as the spectre
OF some old Knight of the Plume
Outside in defiance the Present,
The while reaping buds for the tomb.
And the Present-it seems to be drifting
Far out on the dark and strange sea,
Whose pillows are black and foreboding
AS they roll warning to me.
Wis the sea of the..Future-we dread it
We shrink from its threatening crest
Though black and so dreadful its pillows,
We must meet them yet at their best.
Such the struggle of living a mortal
To toss on the wave of that sea,
Whose waters are black and so chilling,
And whose waves watt warning to me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
Mexican Boys on Horseback.

One of the finest and most inspiring
sights of small town lite in Mexico is the
horsemanghip of the boys from eight TO
seventeen-perfect young Ceptaurs, as
much at home in the saddle as Arabs.
Row they go laundering through the
streets, what marVelOusIy short turns they
make and how instantaneously the come
to short, sharp stop in a headlung gal
lop. These country towns of Mexico are
the nurseries, so to speak, of the national
cavalry, an arm of the service in which
Mexico excels. The finest sight in the
world, one on which the gods must look
down approvinsly, is a high spirited lad
astride a good horse. A Mexican boy
takes to the back of horse al Cape
Cod boy does to boat. At no age is a
rider holder than in that enchanted
period of existence lying between child
hood and manhood.
A Mexican lad ia default of saddle,
will enjoy himself hugely bareback. he
early learns TO use the rope or RATA, and
beginning BIZ lassoing dogs and pigs, he
advances to mules and cows, and finally
essays the roping of lively bull. So ex-
pert do they become that in war they
frequently drag their enemies from their
saddles by skillfol cast of the rope.
Some of my younger friends here seem
to live On horseback. They come home
at noontime to snatch bite, as most
boys will, but off they are again on their
tireless horses. They Rave the good
fortune to live in a country which enjoys
a climate which makes out door life pos
sibIe all the year round, and the country
lad, continually on horseback, grows up
straight, robust and daring.
Washington social circles are inter
ested in the rumoi ed engagement of Miss
Letter, of Chicago, to Mr.. George Barclay,
an attache Of the English legation. Miss
Letter, who has been abroad with her
parents great deal of late years, is one
Of this winters bellies, and is reckoned
among the prettiest of them all. Barclay
s handsome young fellow of wealth
and culture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
THE FARM AND HOME
THE RAIN UPON THE ROOF.
MRS. T. A. GAGE.

Long ago poet dreaming,
Weaving fancy'S warp and wool,
Penned tender, soothing poem
On the Rain upon the Roof"
Once l read it, and its beauty
Filled my heart with memories sweet,
DAYS Of childhood fluttered round me,
Violets sprang beneath my feet.
And my loving, gentle mother
Spoke again in accents mild,
Curbing every hayward passion
Of her happy, thoughtless child.
Then heard the swallows twittering
Underneath the cabin caves,
And the laughing shout of Willie
Up among the maple leaves,
Then / blessed the poets dreaming,
Blessed his fanay's warp and wool,
And wept DER memories treasured
AS the rain fell on the roof.
Years ago l lost the poem,
But its sweetness fingered still,
AS the treasures of the valleys
Marked where flowed the springtime ril.
Lost to reach, but not to feeling,
For the rain drop never falls
Ger my head with pattering music,
But it peoples memory's halls
With the old familiar faces
Loved and treasured long ago.
Treasured now as in life's Springtime,
For no change my heart can know,
And l live again in childhood
In the home far, far away;
Roam the orchard, woodland, wildwood,
With my playmates, still at play;
Then my gray hairs press the pillow,
Holding all the world aloof,
Dreaming sweetly as listen
To the rain upon the roof.
Every pattering drop that falleth,
Seemeth Ike an angels tread,
Bringing messages of mercy,
To the weary heart and head.
Pleasant thoughts of years departed,
Pleasant soothings of today,
Earnest longings for tomorrow,
Hoping for the far away:
For know each drop that falleth,
Comes to bless the thirsty earth,
Making seed to bud and blossom,
Springing all things into birth,
8 AS the radlent bow that scattereth
All our faithleSsness with proof
OF seedtime and harvest,
So the rain upon the roof.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

Gen. Harrison will travel 10 Washing
ton next March in the new car Ioianthe
which has just been CON pleted at the
Pullman shops. 1t is claimed to be the
most complete car ever made.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
SAMOA AND PANAMA.
They are Both Causing Uncle Sam Grea
Deal of Trouble.

WASHINGTON. = The secretary of the
navy has issued instructions to Admiral
Kimberly, commanding the United
States steamer Trenton at Panama, to
proceed to Samoa to protect American
Interests there. The Trenton will be re-
lieved at Panama by the Vandalia an
Mohican, and the Atlanta will take acs
ton on the other isthmus near Asp1na
wall. There Is considerable apprehension
of trouble on the isthmus, and it has
been deemed advisable to have some
naval vessels there "a soon "a possible.
Hon. d. II. Francis, was inaugurated
governor of Missouri Monday, the cere-
monies being very simple.
The steamer PDyapecket was sunk IN
a collision off Singapore. Forty-two per-
sons we're drowned.
The English courts have granted Mrs.
Boucicault agnes Robertson) divorce
from Dion Boueicault, the author and
actor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
WHITE TURNIPS.

Peel some nice white tarnips and after
cutting them in quarters put them to
stew in cold water and when about done
finish boiling in milk with salt, little
red pepper end a piece of butter and
serve plain!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

The landtag Was opened yesterday. Inc
emperor declared all the foreign relations
of the country friendly and the financial
ondItion satisfactory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

The New YORK. Grant monument contest
has closed. SKY designs were received
The pr5z@s are of 81 500, $1,000, $500
$500 and 5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
MASHED (RRowNED) POTATOES.

Fill the dish you intend to serve the
potatoes in with mashed potatoes, and
after smoothing the top and sprinkling
with good butter put on the shelf of a
hot oven until Drowned and then you can
serve
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

Core one dozen celery roots, throw in
cold water and soak half an hour. Then
put in sauce pan of boiling salt water
and cook tender. Drain, cut in slices.
Serve with cream sauce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
CRANBERRY SAUCE.

One quart berries, pound granulated
sugar and 3 pint water. Cook ten min
utes, shake the vessel; do not stir.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

(2) One quart berries, pound granu-
lated sugar and 1 pint water. Bring
sugar and water to a boil, add the fruit
and boil till clear-ffteep or twenty
minutes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
DOUGHNUTS.

One cup of sugar, three cups of -four,
a piece of butter the size of an egg, one
cup of milk, two eggs, one-half teaspoon
full of soda, one of mace. Mix together,
roll out, cut in shape and fry in hot
lard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

Take a nice spare rib with part of the
tenderIoin left in; season with salt and
little pepper, sprinkle with summer
savory; put in pan with little water;
haste often and bake until nicely done
and Drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24
BLANC NANCE.

Boil heaped handful of Irish moss in
quart of new milk, flavor with cup of
white sugar and few drops of vanilla,
rose or kirsoh extract, Then strain and
pour into a mold that has been wetted
with cold water. Il will turn out deli
cious blanc mango, while the iodine in
the moss is most agreeable to delicate
throats.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

Lay them in a potato steamer over
boiling water, cover with plate to keep
the steam in, and cook for ten minutes.
Then serve quickly in the shell and on
very hot dish, with fried brown bread
and lemon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-24

81 One pound berries, l pint cold
water, p pound granulated sugar. Boil
together berries and water 10 minutes,
add sugar and boil minutes longer.
Gently SUR or shake to prevent scorch-
ing.
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-28
SOME THINGS LA GRIPPE MAY DO.
The Disease and Its Effects from the
Physicians Standpoint.
Many New Workers Have Ii and Their
Number Is Increasing.
Fatal Cases of Pneumonia Apparent
y Caused by Influenza.

PHILADELPHIA, December 27.-The Medi-
cal News tomorrow will publish an article
on the influenza, la grippe, by Professor
Robert Bartholomew of the Jefferson Medi-
cal College. He says: "The influenza
comes suddenly and goes as quickly. The
least robust at any age and women seem the
first victims. The question is of bodily con-
dition and not of sex. Its onset is facilitated
by any depressing emotion like fear or ILL
ness. There is no rigor, properly thus des-
ignated, but rather series Of light chils
and feeling of heat Herewith. Sometimes
malaise of general kind is experienced,
but is of short duration. With the first ac-
cess of nasal and facial irritation comes
chilliness followed by some feverishness,
more pronounced malaise, and in general
headache, weakness aud soreness of the
members, especially the larger joints. With
the progress of the case in some epidemics,
there are considerable general weakness,
ard even marked depression of the vital
powers. The pulse becomes small and weak,
the mind gloomy, and restlessness ensues.
Relapses are common and usually each sue
ceedng seizure is milder. Not a few pass
by easy transition into chronic bronchitis,
emphysenla, asthma, etc. The catarrhal
process is SO extensive and severe that it
may contribute immensely to chronic dis
ease OF the middle ear, the eustachian tube,
nose aud throat and permanently damage
those parts,
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-28
Life In the West.

At the Second Parish vestry last night,
Rev. J. G. Merrill, the pastor of the church,
delivered a very interesting lecture on "Life
in the West" under the auspices Of the Y. Z.
5 Z. E. Alter speaking of the great change
i'll the West in the last fifty years, he told
the story of typical young couple who, fol-
lowing do'ace Greeley's advice, Go West,
young man" sold out their farm in New
England and emiglated to Kansas. The
many trials and trlbulations, and fears of
famine that befell them were spoken of. and
the resultant change from the pursuit Of till
Ing the soil to that of money-lending, was
carefully elaborated. The old adage that
money breeds was shown to be true, in this
case as in all others. From lending muney
to farmers at two per cent, To building
"boomlng" towns and railroads, and then to
moving county seats and state capitals. was
shown to be a logical sequence. For q time
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-28
GENERAL N EWS.

Reports of lawlessness in Oklahoma are
denied.
1t is said that Jules Verne is about to work
Nellie Bly, into anovel.
Edward Strauss the brother of the famous
waltz writer, is coming to this country with
his orchestra.
Thomas Bell, the sculptor, now II years of
age, is living at his villa at Florence, Italy.
and is engaged in writing his autobiography.
A. c: GTnter, the novelist, has bought a
house in New York for $34,COO-most of II
earned by "Mr. Barnes of New York.
Thomas Smith of Canton. Mass. aged 25.
died yesterday. He had been iii with la
grippe and ventured out before he entirely
recovered. The illness developed into pneu-
monia with the stated result.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis will remain at Bean
yoir month arranging matters for her hus-
bands uncompleted autobiography, and will
then go to Colorado Springs, where her
daughter. Mrs. j. A. Haynes, resides.
During the "a hours ending yesterday there
were seven fatal accidents at railroad cross
ings within the corporate limits of Chicago.
railroad crossing fatalities for the year to
date were $50 against 200 last ys..r. The ag-
gregate for the last four years $ slightly over
1000 deaths.
Sixteen ocean steamers are overdue AT
New York. The greatest fears are enter
tanned for the safety of the steamer State of
Alaoama. Sne Is cattle boat and carries
no passengers, II is feared she is lost. The
steamer Island of the Thingvalla lire. which
left Copenhagen on the 4th, recently put in
to st. Johns, N. F., short of coal She left
there about two weeks ago and has not been
heard from since. ''-
The principal collieries of the great Wvo-
ming region between Wilkesbarre and Car
bondale have received orders to suspend
operations, owing to the dullness of the coal
market. About 10000 miners will he idle
Several of the Delaware, LackaWanpa and
Western companies, in and about scranton,
have shut down for an indefinite period. The
reason given for the suspension is the para
lyzed condition of the coal market, which is
said to be oyerstocked at all points
The Portland daily press., 1889-12-28
A Mystery Cleared Up

1t will be remembered that some months
ago an Englishman died suddenly at the
Merchants Exchange Hotel. After some
time it was found out that his name was
Thomas Mathewson, and he was buried in
Potter's field. At the time of his death he
had only one ten-dollar bill in his pocket
and it was thought that he had taken his
own life preferring death to pauperism. 1t
now turns out that his name was Thomas
Mitchell and that he was man with his
tory In conversation with boarder at the
hotel "Mathewson" said that he had been
born within sight of 'Padd's castle" This
man suggested to Mr.. Watson, the proprietor
of the hotel, that information of the stranger
might be gained from the postmaster at
Swansea. South Wales, which is near "Pad-
dy's CASTLE" The suggestion was adopted
and the information comes that the man
was Thomas Mitchell and that he was de-
faulter, who came to the United States, and
had led very exciting life while here. In
1876 he was the collector of taxes in swansea
and while in that position converted to his
own uses sum said to be 10000. He came
to the United States and brought up in New
York and their met one Tom Allison, a fel.
low townsman who had also left Swansea
under somewhat similar cloud. Surprise
was mutual. Each man thought that the