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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
WASHINGTON.

II is reported in Washington that a
white man will succeed Fred Douglass as
minister to Hayti.
The superintendent of immigration at
New York reports that 405, 664 immigrants
arrived there during the fiscal year. as COM
pared with 330, 691 the previous year.
CAPTAIN COFFIN, navy secretary of the
lighthouse board, has gone to the Pacific
coast on a tour of inspection, which will
extend as far north as Alaska.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY MILcHRIsT and
Captain Marshall report that they have
secured for the government twelve miles
ct the right of way for the Hennepin
Canal.
PRESIDENT HARRISON says definite con-
cluslons have been reached on the postal
subsidy bill, but they will not be made
public until next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

lT Is fitting that bank wreckers should
change from checks to stripes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
Whether You Travel by Land or Sea

You need medicinal safeguard. Changes OF
climate or temperature, brackish water, unusual
diet, draughts from open windows that surly fell
low passengers will not close-all these breed
ailments against which the surest protection IL
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, finest of medicinal
fortifers Sea sickness, land nausea, are prompt
iy counteracted by this agreeable corrective.
which is also capital defense against malaria,
the effects OF tropical chilly temperature,
damp and exposure. Persons of sedentary pursuits.
mill operatives mariners, miners, engineers front
iersmen, persons of every calling involving men
tai fatigue, excessive bodily effort, and liability
to unhealthful influences of any sort, regard it as
an Incompatible safeguard Biliousness consti-
patton, dyspepsia, rheumatism, sick headache and
kidney troubles, are efectually subdued by the
great Alternative.
THE general land office has awarded to
George II. Stannard, of Helena. Mont, a
contract for the survey OF a certain tract
of land in the Flathead region in North
western Montana at $1,000
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

With Elaine Goodale's grandchildren who
rue their looks and wish she had married
A white man That paper should not
anticipate so much. But the western
spirit p1overbally breaks through all
bonds.
SELLING young Polish girls for S. each
seems to have become quite thriving
business in Gotham. The cases brought
to light are of the most shocking charac-
ter, and show that there are persons as
low in the moral scale in New York as can
be found in the slave filled dens of Butte.
Lady Gordon Cummings new home at
Altyre, in the Scottish highlands, is a
most charming place. The house Is a
large, rambling, old-fasbiored building,
surrounded by spacious gardens and de-
Eghtful grounds, which slope down to the
Deyeron. The famous Altyre woods ez-
tend along the river for miles, atfordlng
the best hunting and fishing In the coun-
try.
BUFFALO now claims to drink more beer
than Milwaukee. The general total was
seven glasses per day, Sundays included
for every man, woman and child. That
looks hard to beat, but we still have faith
that Milwaukee can do it.
1t is given cut that the forthcoming an
nual report of the Milwaukee road will
show an increase of about S1,CC0,CCn In
net earnings. This is pretty good show
ing considering the fact that for some
months past grain ard stock shipments
have fallen off. The passenger depart
ment increase is s275000, and the years
business is the best since 1882. A prcdlgl-
Gus business is anticipated the coming
fall, not only by the ST. Paul, but all the
roads that tap the limitless extent of rlpen-
eng fields IN the northwest. The gram
hauling promises to exceed in amount that
of any single season for many years past.
The period of depression which the trans
portatiCn corporations have experienced IN
the recent past seems to be approaching an
end.
No ONE expected the unexpected would
happen in the case of the expedition sent
cut by an tnte1prising Chicago paper to
ascertain the exact spot where Columbus
first placed his foot when discriminating
In the new world which he
had discovered. The newspaper
men, who composed the expedition
approached the gloup of small West In
dian islands by the same course as that
taken by The great navigator, and with
his journals in their hands there was nc
occasion for doubt en- their part that Wat
ing island was first touched by him. The
original account Of the topography OF the
land. as written out by Columbus IL his
journal, needs scarcely an amendment, 1t
is said, to fit the conditions of today. The
voyage, however, must have been pleasant
enough for the CORES pondents, and no one
ought to envy either them or the paper
they represent the glory they obtain IN
discovering that which was already
nearly as we'll known as the site ct old
Fort Douglas in Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16
PRESERVED PINEAPPLE.

Remove all the rind from perfectly sound
pineapples, CRATE them and allow a pound
of sugar to pound of pulp. Simmer
gently for thirty minutes, and seal while
hot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

SELLING young Polish girls for S. each
seems to have become quite thriving
business in Gotham. The cases brought
to light are of the most shocking charac-
ter, and show that there are persons as
low in the moral scale in New York as can
be found in the slave filled dens of Butte.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

Take slices of sweet stale bread, butter
lightly and remove crust. Arrange in the
bottom of a desert dish and pour in hot
stewed blackberries, sweetened to taste.
Strawberries, raspberries and cherries may
be served in the same way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

Wash Strawberries and raspberries in
cold water, drain dry, and place them on &
dish. Pour boiling common syrup or boil
ing curranS jelly all over. Serve wher
cold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-07-16

Take coffee of good brand, make it
strong and when cold mix it with the same
quantity of rich cream. Sweeten to taste
and freeze.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19

See that the fences are well put up
before the sheep are ss,rned out. If
they form the habit of getting out of a
certain pasture it is not an easy matter
to stop them, but if those same sheep
are moved to pasture where they
are not acquainted they will very often
lie quiet. A brush, rail, board or wire
fence 3 to 81 feet high, if made close
enough, will usually stop sheep, but it
will generally be necessary to top-pole
stone wall if it be feet high If
sheep are not kept on both sides of the
wall the poles should not be placed
over the center but towards the side on
which the sheep are kept. This will
make IL much more difficult for them
to climb over. If fences be properly
attended to and in season there will be
very little trouble with unruly sheep.
j. u. Avery, in Farm and Home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
The Tomato in Commerce.

Amid all the tricl1ery of business GER
tainly one staple article of food has inn
proved greatly. That is tomato catsup.
Time was, and not so long ago. that if
the average consumer had seen how
tomatoes were treated in the canneries
he would never have touched canned
tomatoes or catsup again. The can
neries did business only few weeks in
the year, at harvest time, and employed
whatever help was at hand--the very
riffraff of creation. Tramps, idle col
ored folks, paupers, and the very wreck
age of society congregated in these fac
tories, and each establishment was a
terror in the community where it was
situated. At that time the skins of the
tomatoes were ground up along with
the pulp and no care was taken to pro-
duce a nice compound. Capital and
pride are now enlisted in the business,
and prepared tomatoes are now fit to
eat, if one buys the high-priced brands.
N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19

to the turf, cut the strips loose, while
other men rolled them up and carried
them away. These tools can be
made by any blacksmith. The cut,
ting parts, in this case, were made OF
saw steel.
The more common cutter b Zig. y
was also used, but not considered as
efficient as q. 1t is more useful as a
trimmer of walk edges. A handy tool
of this kind can be made from an Old
hoe by getting blacksmith to
straighten the shank and cut off the
corners of the blade. Then sharpen the
edge on the grindstone. The advantage
of sod over seed is in giving a firm turf
the first year, while the work can be
done much later in the season-in fact,
at any time when good sod can be OBJ
tanned, provided it is kept well watcred
until new roots have formed. Country
Gentleman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
DIFFERENT FERTILIZERS.
Why the Farmer Should Be Familiar
with the Needs of His Soil.

Why the Farmer Should BE Familiar
with the Needs of His Soil.
If the farmer thoroughly understood
the needs of the soil, manuring coulG
be done more economically and to a
much better advantage. In order to
maintain fertility the application of
materials containing proper elements
are as necessary as in feeding stock to
the best advantage. If more of one
material is supplied than is needed
there is more or less waste that in
many cases could be avoided. Stock
may have plenty of some kinds of food
that contain only certain elements and
yet not make growth, because other
elements equally necessary are not sup
piled.
So with growing crops. Manures OF
fertilizers may be applied containing
some OF the essential elements of plant
growth and yet the plants will not
make thrifty growth for lack of other
elements equally important. Knowing
what makes up u complete ration to
secure the desired end with stock less
ems the cost and increases the profit,
and in manuring the soil if the needs of
soil and of the growing crops were
more thoroughly understood much bet
ter results could be secured.
With many farmers the question of
fertility is becoming an important
study. AS ordinarily managed, even
where stock are kept to consume near
ly or quite all of the farm products, it
is difficult to save and apply sufficient
amount of manure to keep up the fer
tility, while if allowed to run down the
situation becomes worse. If purchaS-
ing commercial fertilizers is to be made
profitable it must be done with a
knowledge of what the growing crops
and the soil requires, or elements not
needed will be applied, and in conse-
quence there will be more or less waste.
In some states arrangements are
made by which Il farmer can have COM
mercial fertilizers offered for sale ana
lyzcd, so that the elements of plant
food they contain can be asccrtaincd.
This is il great help and is an acllnowl-
edgmcnt of the importance of applying
fertilizers underStandingly.
The nearer the elements needed for
plant growth are supplied in the right
proportion and available form the bet
ter will be the results secured and the
less the cost. But to do this the soil
must be understood as well rs the re-
quirements of the different plants, and
one of the advantages of science in
farming is secured where this is done.
-prnirin Iral1nnl.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19

ground, and fill the hole with salt
When empty, refill This will make a
white oak as durable rs a locust post
Use an augur if the ground is free from
roots or stones Medium-sized posts
are best. Some of our farmers are
driving the posts with a sort of pile,
or rathGS post driver. They say it IS
practicqf,and expeditions.
have made an improvement, I think,
in the jack, by using good pine boards
and spilling and boiling together, as
indicated in description. Anybody
can make one on this plan. The lever
should be good hickory or ash. There
can be one made where two men work
it by simply having a II by 9-inch
piece, = inches thick, 3 and + and /.
This makes light and convenient
jack, one man holding down the lever
while the other puts under the corner
piece.
q is the base, feet long, IL inches
thick at rear end, > inches at front end,
5 inches wide at rear end and s at front
end FF, uprights, feet II inches
by inches at top and 0 inches at base
to be nailed on and set in I I inches on
each edge of 3, and bolted or spiked on
each side'of D.. with holes one foot from
B, and at G-inch intervals for fulcrum
pin, T, toe or lip, 3 inches deep and
inches long, spiked on each corner Of
front end OF b. to catch and prevent
the jack Slipping back when under
pressure. &, standard, with hook pins
TO hold i down when fence is elevated,
spiked on rear end of B, feet IL by 8
inches, with hooks or pins with
downward angle of - degrees. Lever
Oh is or 10 feet long, ~ by inches,
heaviest at fulcruln-pin notches, where
the greatest stress is, tapering to rear
end and front end, with point turned
upward. 50 fence will not slip off. l.
is not fastened, but can be taken out at
pleasure or shifted on pin at will on its
notches. C G, two braces on each side
of d and B, as II f are put on. D,
brace ~ feet, X by inches, that
holds Z in contact with fence, to pre-
vent jack from rising up at rear end,
and to stay fence. Z, piece IS inches
long. by l 4 inches, nailed on side OF
d flush with the end.-J. w. X. Smith,
in Country Gentleman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
FARM AND GARDEN.
HANDY FENCE JACK.
How One Man Can Improve a Long Lins
of Fence in Day.

How One Man Can Improve a Long Line
of Fence in a Day.
We practice mixed farming; fences
are necessity. In breaking an old
sod field, it needs often to be partly re-
fenced. We place the fence out, so we
can pillow the old fence row, thus clear
ing out brambles as well as getting a
very fertile strip for tillage. We al
ways place large 4-foot pieces of wood
under the corners to keep the rails up
from the ground, placing old rails
under to stop out the pigs, etc. The q
foot pieces make more fence than a
rail, and much cheaper.
This spring we intend to take the
Johngee fence jack, as per drawing,
and raise several good fences that have
settled until the rails are on the
ground, and put new pieces under the
corners, thus making the fence about
foot higher and preventing the loss of
good rail.
With this machine one man can i'm.
prove long line of fence in a day
You need only to throw off the riders
before You lift the fence. Prepare your
posts, if you build board, wire or
paling fence, by boring an oblique ~
inch hole in the end that goes in the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
TOOLS FOR SOD-CUTTlNG.

Handy Implements That Can BE Made
from WOrn-t,at Hoes.
Two years ago the park east of the
the capitol. Albany, which had lain
waste since the building was begun.
was graded. sodded and tagged. The
sodding was carefully done and well
cared for afterwards. This spring Il
new appropriation having been made
for work on the capitol, preparations
were begun to lay the foundation of
the grand approach to the front. AS
this extends into the park nearly 1755
feet, it became necessary to remove a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
FIG. l..

large area of the sod, which was now
in beautiful condition, and could be
used in other parks of the city, This
was sllillfUlly done by Foreman Sand
crs and his men, and we have had
sketches made Of the tools employed.
A section of turf WAS lined off in strips
II inches wide one way and 81 feet
the other. After the line was set. d
man with a tool Il Zig. Il cut along it.
pushing the cutter before him, then
setting the line over and cutting again.
After cutting both ways. two men
with tools like Fig. ., standing sidewise
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
AN ENGINEERS RIDE.
Experience of Railway Man Among thu
Snnth American Indians.

South American Indians.
Laying out a railroad track through
wild Indian district is not the safes;
work in the world, as some of our Pa
cific railroad engineers know by ex-
perience.
l had my apprenticeship at it in South
America, and what, with Indians bad
and Vaqueros worse, had abundant
motives to thank providence that l
brought back head on my shoulders
and hair on my head.
One day was riding along the line to
superintend the laborers and inspect the
work done, see to signal posts, level
marks, etc. In this way l rode on six
or eight miles, my excellent mustang
full of life and spirit.
now wheeled, intending to gallop
briskly back, when yell broke on my
ears. There had been talk of Indians
but had treated it lightly, and had
only little revolver about me. The
tall grass cut off all sight, and could
not tell where the red fends were.
The narrow path lay before, and I
spurred ON to reach knoll from which
l could look over the country.
reached it and saw them on my track,
evidently discussing whether l was
alone.
Still unseen I pushed on, my safety
depending on the strength and endur-
ance of my horse. He strained every
nerve, and at last came to an undUs.-
ton on the prairie, where, unfortun-
ately, my men had burned the grass
only few days before.
Here l came in full sight, and yells
arose, as the race began in earnest, and
two of the party started to cut off my
flight by more direct path, evidently
known to them, while burst not ven
ture into the thick grass out of my
beaten path.
A mile before me was barranca, or
ravine, twenty-five feet deep, and there
made up my mind that only miracle
would save me, and that, in all proba-
bility, must die fighting or be dragged
off with the iasso.
Still l pushed on; but to my dismay
they gained steadily, and my horse be.
gan to slacken. In five minutes more
he would give out; and, could but pass
the barranca, would be within call of
my men. The sweat stood in beads on
my forehead, wrung out by agony.
reached the edge OF the barranca.
They were only sixty yards behind me.
1 dashed along, looking for spot to
leap at; but | saw no spot where I
could possibly rnss it; and, with a last
prayer to heaven, l spurred my good
steed over, at venture, firing the only
shot / had left.
A terrible plunge, blind dizzy feel
ing, and my horse and l lay at the
bottom. After lyinga moment, stunned
by the fall / rose, leaving my horse ap-
parently dead beneath me. AS climbed
the opposite side, the Indians, who had
lost sight of me, gave yell.
But it was too late l was in sight of
my men, who heard my shouts and
came running up, armed. in time to fire
a volley across at the Indians, who,
with yell OF disappointment, wheeled
and fed: but none too soon, for two
reeled and fell.
We then went down to look for my
horse l found him grazing quietly,
having escaped with no mishap beyond
bursting his saddle-girth. - Chicago
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
POULTRY PICKINGS.

SOUR milk is a treat both to hens and
to little chickens.
IF only one thing is used coal oil is
probably the best to use for lice.
PROVIDE a shelter under which the
young fowls can run whenever it rains
DAMAGED grain or fermented food
often induces disease and should never
be fed.
AFTER warm weather sets in it will
do no harm if some of the fowls roGst
out of doors.
WHENEVER the brood of turkeys is
strong enough, give them the run of
the meadows.
LACK Of gravel or gritty material is
nearly always the cause of the fowls
getting crop bound.
IF a quick growth is secured it is
very necessary to give the first feed in
the morning early.
Ducks sheuld always have dry quar-
tiers at night if they are to be kept
thrifty and healthy.
FEED the fowls early in the morning,
before they are allowed any water; feed
well and water afterwards.
Do NOT keep too many brakes; one to
every five ducks is enough. More than
this simply adds to the expense.
NEST-EGG gourds make good nes@ eggs
during the winter, but they should not
be planted near the squashes or other
vines.
TURKEYS can, to a considerable ex-
tent, be given sweet SKINNED milk in
place of water, and if the drinking YES
sells are kept clean will be all the
healthier. Louis Republic
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
Butter Pays Better Than Cheese.

A creamery can be established and
carried on at much less cost and with
fewer COWS than is necessary to make
cheese making profitable, and again
the process of butter-maling is much
simpler and more easily acquired than
that of eese-making. The butter
made and packed is ready for market,
while cheese requires weeks and
months of careful handling and man
agement before it can be put on the
market and command a remunerative
price. The season for cheese-malsing iR
limited, while butter can be made dur
ing nine months of the year in the
Oreameries. Rural Canadian
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19

Is not strained,' neither is the relief af-
forded by that incompatible medicine,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Its prime at
tribute is thoroughness. Very conspicuous
is this quality when it is used for malaria.
The poison of that malady in the system it
entirely expels. Equally effective is it in
dyspepsia, constipation, bilious and kidney
trouble and rheumatism.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
Soldier MailInen.

Most persons do not know that the
present railway mail service, like a
number Of other things was an out
growth of the war, and was first placed
in operation upon the Chicago IL North
western railroad between Chicago, Ill,
and Clinton. Iowa in June. 1SG4. The
material drawn upon for the work was
to a great extent the eX-soldiers of the
war of the rebellion. and it is now ac-
know!cdged that without them the SER
vice could not have reached its high
standard of efficiency. They were in
urcd to hardships, accustomed to disci-
pline, Industrious, faithful, and as ODE
dent at long range as under the eyes OF
their officers. They were also found tc
be full of resources in emergencies,
capable of seeing where improvements
We're desirable and of intelligently
making valuable practical suggestions.
Indianapolis journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19
Children Enjoy

The pleasant flavor gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup Of Figs, when in
need of a laxative and if the father or moth
er be costive or bilious the most gratifying
results follow its use, so that it is the best
family remedy known and every family
should have bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-06-19

III the train
of diseases that follow a tor
pid liver and impure blood,
nothing can take the place
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. Nothing will,
after you have seen what it
does. 1t prevents and cures
by removing the cause. 1t
invigorates the liver, purifes
and enriches the blood, sharp
ems the appetite, improves di-
gestion, and builds up both
strength and flesh, when re-
duced below the standard
of health. For Dyspepsia,
"Liver Complaint" Scrofula,
or any blood-taint it's a posi-
tive remedy. 1t acts as no
other medicine does. For that
reason, it's sold as no other
medicine is. It's guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the
money is refunded.