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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-26
Advantage of Nearne<s to Market.

Advantage of NearneSs to Markes.
The increased price of land near
cities. villages and railway Stations.
even for agricultural purposes is not
wholly speculative. In a growing city
the extension Of reputation may in
few years make farm pro perty market
able for building lots But meantime
for gardening for milkmen and for
small fruit growing the nearby land
will produce more at less cost than
will that farther off. One reason is
that supplies of manure can be more
readily got Stable manure is very
expensive, as there is even with near
by land not only q first cost OF the
manure, but a greater expense OF
hauling it to the fields. 1t makes a
great difference also whether two or
three loads of produce may 30 mark
eted with single team or only one.
Labor is more plentiful Is popula ion
increases in the ueighborhood. Much
also depends on the lay of the land
and character of roads. One or two
hills between the farm and city greatly
lessons its value. They diminish the
amount of p oduce that can be mark
eted and increase its cost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-26
Special Earm,n =

After all. the question of special
farming resolved itself into this: No
coil can stand continuous cultivation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-26
To Remove Paint.

Naptha is the best material for loos-
eniag AID removing paint Apply it
to the coating to be removed and let it
soak for some time. then scrape Off.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-26
sheep Notes.

Lambs will soon learn to scoop out O
pumpkin if split and laid in trough and
the seeds are said to be efficacious against
stomach and intestinal worms.
Get an old Patent Office Report and cut
out two thirds of the leaves. Cut out
every sensible thing you see in your pa
pers relating TO sheep. and paste it On the
remaining leaves In few years your
scrap book will be a perfect encyclopedia
of sheep lore
In Ohio and Michigan, sheep have in.
creased in numbers and quality, TIE NUT
ton breeds having the lead. I'C.' three
years past the product of the Hocks has
been largely sold for feed or fed by the
farmers. In most of the old states NUT
ton breeds are now the most popular.
The best sure cure for foot rot is to
place the stock on dry stony land If
this can not be had it is a good plan to
bring the sheep up once a month, pare the
hoofs well and then drive them, one at a
time, through long. shallow trough con-
tanning solution of arsenic or carbolic
acid. This is the approved Australian
remedy.
If sheds are used to feed sheep in, it Is
always best to construct racks around
next to the walls so that the hay may be-
nut in from the outside. They are easily
made by driving stakes of scantling twenty
inches from the sill inside and six feet
apart; nail on boards about one foot wide
ct the bottom and others, narrower, eight
cen lncneS ABOVE GIooe. CIeatS may be
nailed up and down once in ten inches if
desired so that each sheep may have O
stall by itself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-26

OF any particular crop, for rotation
OF crops is just as essential to the soil
as fertilizers. Special farming may
do for a short time. few years at the
utmost but beyond that it cannot be
made to pay. Many of those who ad-
vocate special farming from expert
ence do so after few years trial of
some particular crop. but it takes q
long time to test the question thor
oughly.
One farmer may conclude that rails
ing potatoes for the market is the
speciality which will pay him the most.
and from one or two good seasons
crops he draws his conclusions. But
what of the special crop of potatoes a
few years later when the soil begins
to deterlorate3 Some other crop will
then have to be grown to restore the
lost fertility Corn, wheat or potatoes
may be grown to a certain extent as q
specially. but not exclusively.
Other crops must come in for ro-
tation, or the soil will become worth
less. The whole subject of speciality
In farming must be conSldereu IN The
light OF what such cultivation of the
soil is going to have on the future fer
tility Of the farm. Potatoes may be
grown as speciality for many years.
and commercial fertilizers used to
keep the soil up to such a standard
that good crops can be produced.
But there will be a gradual deteriora-
ton in the soil. and it would be found
cheaper and safer in the end to rotate
with clover and grain, to give to the
soil constituents that commercial fer
filters never can.
The only true way for speciality in
farming is to find out what the soil
and locality of the farms is best fitted
to produce. This can be done only
by testing it. Then make this crop
the special one. but see to it that
other crops are brought in to keep the
soil from losing its strength. All that
need be grown are such crops neces-
sary for wise rotation and then the
ideal farm is reached. In this sense
speciality in farming has an intelligent
meaning; but in any other sense it is
worse than meaningless. 1t is mis-
leading. "A. B. Barrett in the Ameri-
can Cultivation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-11-26

As A rule. jails and lockups are con-
structed and managed so as to impose
the least possible cost upon the tax
payer, consistent with the prevention
of frequent Jail deliveries. As long
as prisoners do not escape, the people
ask no questions. Miserable struc-
lures often full of filth and vermin
and reeking with vile odors, are counted
good enough for the law breaker
There is no separation of the innocent
from the guilty. OF the depraved and
stepped in crime from those who have
committed with trembling their first
offense. Indeed. it is usually only as
a concession to some agitation that a
decent separation of the sexes is pro-
vided fc". That done, emo gh is sup
posed to have been done. The public
knows no more and asks no questions
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21
CLEARING OUT PRICES.
Our California Canned Fruits.

| make it rule to carry over no
canned goods from one season to
the other. In order to do this it is
necessary to put prices SO that they
will sell. You can now buy of me
the best California Canned Peaches,
Apricots, Pears, Ounces, White
Cherries &C., &C reduced prices.
This is good opportunity for board.
ing housekeepers to supply them
selves.
The "Gold Band" Sugar Cured
Hams and Breakfast Bacon are the
finest-try them Cut loaf sugar
twelve pounds for one dollar. Stan
dard GRADUATED and Louisiana B
Sugars always on hand.
A cup OF good Coffee is luxury
not to be despised. "Our blend"
or "Java and Mocha will give you
what you want.
Tea has always been a specially
with me. 1t goes without saying
that No. 4 has no equal Cheaper
Teas but nothing poor.
AS soon as the ground will per-
NIT plant your Irish Potatoes. [
have EARLY Rose and Beauty of
Hebron from Buist's prize stock.
The "Amie" Flour will make you
fine light bread or biscuits.
Anything you want in the Crock
cry line-if not on hand will order
for you. Table and Pocket Cut
lery. Give me a call.
Respectfully,
T. L. HUNT.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21
POETS CORNER.

Last night toss'd and turned in bed.
But could not sleep-at length said.
Ill get my paper, pen and ink,
Put on my cap and try to think
What to write for the Poets Corner.
SO at it | went, with might and main,
Until fear l am half insane,
For not one rhyme would come to me-
could not make the old thing gee.
And greatly fear am "a goner."
Be that as it may, wish to say,
If you would trade where it will paw.
Just 60 at once-fear not to speak
To the clerks at the store of A. Y. Leake.
just one door from the corner.
And they will show you the pref
test line of Groceries in the city,
at prices that are absolutely correct,
for the kind OF goods he keeps:
IN. B.-The corner. referred to is
B. R. Legg & Bro.) :.
Now, if any of you have any OBJ
lection to this ''Poem," say it now,
or forever hereafter hold your
peace. Speaking of peace, that
reminds me if you wish to keep
peace in the family you had better
patronize the Poets Store," where
you can buy the very best goods,
always at reasonable figures.
P. S.-This poem is copy righted,
but all spring poets can copy after
''its STYLE" provided they buy their
"brain food" and other Groceries
from me. Call in and see the sold
warrior and the dude and shake
hands with the proprietor-and,
Your friend,
A. Y. LEAKE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood SPAWN, curbs,
splints, sweeny, ring-bone, stiles, sprains,
and swollen threats, coughs. etc. Save $50
by use of one bottle. Warranted the most
wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold
by G. M. Crosby & Co, druggists, Mariet-
ia.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21

Itch on human and horses and all ani~
male cured in 30 minutes by Woolford' s
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by c. NJ. Crosby & Co. Druggist, Marietta,
Ga.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21
MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
100 Untrimmed Ladies' Straw Hats. reduc-
ed from $3.50, $100 and so cents.
Your choice 25 cents
These are but few bargains among many.
Prices on everything to suit the times.

DIR. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial is a
sure cure for all bowel troubles. For sale
by all dealers.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21
GET UP! GET up!

Here it is Monday morning, 4
o'clock, tomorrow is Tuesday, next
day w ednesday, half the week gone
and nothing done yet. The above
was from one of our managing sort
of housekeepers, who know so well
how to push along, calling to her
help. AS you can readily guess she
was going to send an order to Nc
Clatchy's store, bound to be there
on time when the store would be
opened. No waiting for meals with
such a wide-awake, sensible woman,
as that to direct things. Something
to tempt your appetite too, yo1 can
depend on it, lively times where she
moves around and don't you forget
it. Can't you imagine what tempt
ing breakfast awaits you. No burnt
up, nor half cooked meat, nor sorry
bread there. McClatchey's custom
ers are not that kind please. See
here few things we price you:
Best cream cheese, per h., 20 cts.
Evaporated apples, per h., 20 cts.
Vermicelli, per h., 20 cts.
Maccaroni, per h., 20 cts.
Canned Tomatoes, per h., 10 to 12l
cents.
Canned Pears, per h., Is to 81 cts.
Prunes, per h., 20 cts.
Raisins, per h., Is cts.
Figs, per h., 20 cts.
Canned Apricots, per h., 30 cts.
All kinds of FRESH Crackers, the
best Roasted Cofees, the finest
favored Teas, Sugar as cheap as you
wish it. I have on hand big lot OF
Flour, Bran and Hay, which l buy
in car load lots, so l can give it to
you cheaper, inside prices always.
l keep Paints, Oils, Varnishes, all
kinds. I have numbers of houses
painted with the ready mixed Paints
1 am selling. Would call your at.
tention to the residence of Or. Rey-
nolds, Sr. He uses it because he
knows good thing when he sees it
l can sell it to you at 1925 gallon.
To make room for other goods COM
ing on, l will sell you bargains in
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. The
best shoe dressing, Machine Oils,
almost anything else you could ex-
pect to find. A good selection of
Crockery and Glassware, at inside
prices, must move them. Will sell
you a Dinner or Tea set, chamber
set at prices to make you feel com
Portable.
Have big lire Of Tobaccos, Gil
CARS, Pipes, etc. A cigar | can sell
you at 5 cts. or 10 cts will surprise
you. Try them and say so. Can
give you the best cent cigar in the
market. A big line of Snuffs, bitter
and sweet Scotch Snuffs. Maccaboy
Snuff in l lb. jars, 2 OF. jars. and in
small boxes.
[ have arranged to handle Ice,
and hope to be able to supply you
regularly.
Now we have a store house and
warehouse full of goods, they are
bought to sell, and we are going to
sell at prices that will make things
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21
Marietta Marble Works.

I am prepared to furnish you
anything in Marble or Granite. l
keep large stock on hand in my
yards and can fit you up in any kind
of Marble or design at the lowest
prices.
ID. +. McCLATCHY.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-05-21

ID. f. McClatchey's Store
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Norfolk News.

NoRronK. VA. July "a -ISpecial.l LII. W.
Newby. secretary OF the Association OF tngi.,
neers Of Virginia. with large number OF
members of that association, is at Virginia
Beach. where a convention YVES held to-day
The health officer of Norfolk county. who
was authorized by the board Of health OF
this city 10 inspect every dairy In his county.
has lust made his report. which exhibits q
good showing. Only two diseased animals
we're found. and the diaries as q rule are
found in good condition.
Princess Anne county authorities. where
the mill between the Indian Wongo and JACK
Connors took place on Tuesday night are de-
termined TO prosecute every person parhcipat-
ing. and ninety-two warrants are SAID 70 nave
been issued already Tho authorities are
peculiarly anxious 10 get all parties. because
their armed posse was run of by the Noriolk
sports. " ..-,:.;r
The Van Vranken court-msrtial trial IS still
progressing, while the interest in It is at fever
heat
. The United States torpedo boat Gushing
left the yard yesterday.
Pickett buchanan Camp. Confederate Veter-
ans. returned from Lexington yesterday
whore they participated in the glorious
tribute to the immortal Jackson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
Some Interesting Opinions Rendered by the
Court of Appeals at Wythevillc.

wYrHrvnLg, Va, July 23.-ISpecal. In
the Court Of Appeals to-day the following
opinions were rendered:
Bailey Construction Company against Pur-
cell From Washington county. Decree Ie-
versed. Opinion by Judge Lewis.
Bertha Zinc Company against Blacks ad-
ministrator Writ Of error from Wythe
county. Judgment affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Lacy.
aqainst Stones administrator. From Smyth
county. Judgment reversed. Opinion by
Judge Fauntleroy.
French against Chapman. Appeal from
Giles county. Decree affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Richardson.
Allison against Allison. Decree affirmed.
Opinion by Judge Hinton.
Trigg. fugste " Co. against Clay " Co.
Appeal from Scott county. Decree reversed.
Opinion by Judge Lacy, Judges Lewis and
Hinton dissenting.
Shannon against Hanks From Bland
county. Decree affirmed. Opinion by Judge
Hinton.
Stuart. buchanan K Co. against Hurt, re-
ceiyer. Appeal from Washington county.
Decree affirmed. Opinion by Judge Hinton.
Hudson against Yost, commissioner. From
Bland county. Decree affirmed. Opinion by
Judge Lacy.
Railroad Company against Csrper argument
was completed
The case Of the Norfolk and Western Rail
rond COMPANY against COpenhaver's admins
traitor was dismissed.
Argument was begun in the cause Of Jones
and ais against the supervisors OF Pulaski
county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
An Unfortunate Slip.

This seasons crop Of Annapolis graduates
has been neatly distributed about the navy.
and several of the lucklest youngsters have
settled in the Brooklyn navy-yard. one OF
them was assigned TO the Philadelphia, and
one fine morning last week. relates the New
York Herald, he was put on duty rs officer OF
the deck for one OF the morning watches. IL
was his first "actiye duty and his chest ex
banded a full inch as he bucked on his sword
and marched u the quarter deck. This was
ct 10 O'Clock and his watch was TILL noon in
this trick there IS but one order to be gwen.
That comes at seven bells half past II oclock),
and Is 70 this effect "Bosun's mate. PIPE
sweepers.'
The ouugster had "boned" up on his duties
carefully, and struck q superb attitude on the
bridge as the seven strokes began, clearing his
throat 10 give the regulation nautical rlng 10
his order Aud to make HIM especially careful
he knew although he could not see them,
that hall the ships company were hidden away
somewhere intently watching his debut.
So as the seventh Lell rang out on the
sultry cir he sang out, in voice 70 be heard
half way cross the basin "Bo-o-o-suns mate
"Aye.aye. sir" responded that functionary
stumbling aft with his whistle N his fingers.
"SWlpe peppers
The boatswain's mate endeavored TO pucker
for a whistle. but his lips divided in grin
that maio blowing impossible, while shout
Of laughter came from all along the deck.
No, no." stammered the unfortunate
ensign, IL mean Peep swipers.
The boatswain's mate nearly fell in fit at
this. and the screams of laughter from the on
lockers we'll nigh started the cruiser from her
moorings The youngster lost his head COM
pletely at his second disaster. and 1t took
seven men TO keep him from Jumping into the
East river
The whistle was finally sounded and the
sweeping trick was done. out the youth bad
his meals brought 10 him IN his berth All that
day, and spent his months pay the following
twenty-four hours in buying the silence OF
his cOmrhdes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
.urssroyARY MURDERED.
r,.utenant-Commands Marthou "'os
startling Reports From China.

r,xFa,sc1sco. CAL, July 23.-Lieutenant-
Commander Marthou. of the United states
.h;, palos. writing from King kiang, China
s" ~. ,r;fo in this city. under date Of June
a 20 s.vs the Palos reached there juno 6th.
1esrninp that riot had taken place NJ WI
- Tho NIGHT before he immediately pro-
ssNaded M the river 20 that place. where no
.eceived information from the Chinese Gus
toms clerk: of the killing OF two men ny
rioters MSrthou vii sro9 chinese SGsSs gun
heats and found the body Of Missionary Ar
cent living where he fell in the gateway az the
- ~ the church. which had been pillaged
~ rioters Tho body of Customs Oihcef
Green was found lying IN the street seVera1
squares distant. The body had been coVereu
hy mats. Marthou requested permission 10
take the bodies aboard the Palos. but was
Told that the inquest had not been held. 10
attended the inquest next morning. and &c.
scribes the peculiar method OF Chinese ON.
cials in such matters, the inquest being deyo'
ted chiefly to the beating OF drums, explosion
of fre-crackers and other ceremonies.
The cause of the riot he stated, was the
fact that Missionary Argent had picked up
four little orphans in the country ana was
conyevinr them TO Hankow in the usual fash.
ion in baskets borne on the shoulders or cool
les. A street-louDger asked one OF the coolies
what was in the basket. The bearer refuslngto
children. The crowd which had gathered.
raised cry that the missionary was taking
the childIen away 10 dig their eyes
out and forthwith attacked the church.
killing Argent and plundering the place
Customs Officer Green was met by the mob
and killed while on his way to assist the wives
of tho missionaries. On the return OF the
Palos from Wusich word was received of az
attempted riot in the city. Men were landed
from the Palos from the French frigate In
constant and German ship Otus TO protect the
settlements, but at the request of the Chinese
general. who informed the respective con
ssuls that no would protect tho place the
sailors were withdrawn. No outbreak fol
lowed but the American residents withdrew
from the city at Commander
Marthou's suggestion. in closing his letter
he says the Chinese do not want religion. and
that he has yet TO meet the first Christian
Chinese.
Tho natives appear to be troubled wherever
the missionaries have been stationed. no mat;
ter where the church. school or hospital
is located. and there is also sort OF general
outbreak against foreigners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
Petersburg News.

PErERsBuRo. Va, July 23.-lSpecial IA
very enjoyable pink tea WAS given last night
at Prince George Courthouse, under the aus
pices Of the Society Of the Kings Daughters
donkey party" was given, AT which Miss
Mary Temple, of Prince George Cou thouse.
won the Irst prize. and Mr. Jesse Hoy. Of
Petersburg the second prize.
At meeting of ext Mon soldiers held at
the custom-house this afternoon. the follow
Ing were elected officers Of the post of the
Grand Army Of the Republic recently organ
e-Conmander, Robert Mcintyre: Junior
Vice Commander. John Baker; Ouartermaster
julius liebert Chaplain. g. Roetteer; Oiiicer
Of the Day, Lewis Youngblood Officer of the
Guard A. NJ. Warrimer IL was resolved TO
name the post after General George II
Thomas. The post will be mustered on July
3lst
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
meet,ng of the Dover Association.

NrwpoRr News. Va. July 23.-lSpecial !
The Dover Association was called to order at
O'Clock by the moderator, Walter SydDor.
a half hour was devoted 10 devotional eXer-
cses and miscellaneous business. The hrst
order of the day was the report on State mis-
sions. The report was read by Mr.. 7. j. Todd.
of Richmond. discussion followed, par
ticipated in by Or. George Cooper, Professor
Edmund Harrison and ri. l.. Wood. The re-
port was then adopted.
On a revision of the roll at this point it was
found that about 100 delegates have been IN
attendance On the sessions of the body.
The next business was the report on the
state Of the churches The report was read
by DR.. W. W. Landrum. The report shows
that Eve new churches have been dedicated
during the year in this association. There
have been 9lG baptisms. The total member
ship of the ffty-fye churches IS ll.9i6-a net
increase Of 100 In the Sunday schools there
are 972 officers and teachers. S.l5l scholars,
a slight increase over last year
The roll of the churches was called, and
representative from nearly all OF them made
brief statements of the condition of the work
in their fields. Mr.. ]. b. Montgomery, OF
Richmond, chairman Of the committee on CO.
operation, made An earnest and excellent
speech urging better business methods IN
financial work Of the churches. The associa-
ton requested Mr.. Montgomery TO write out
his speech for publication.
Rev. p. T. Warren. Of Williamsburg, read
the report on homo missions.
Dr. NJ. b. Wharton, of Norfolk, spoke on
the report, and was followed by DR.. II. Nj.
Wharton. Of Baltimore. Dr. ID. W. Gwlun, Of
Norfolk; Mr James Leigh Jones. of Rich
mond, and Rev. S. @. Clopton. The report
was adopted.
4 resolution was offered by DR.. Theodore
Whitfield calling attention to and commend
ING the work of the Women's Missionary So
cieties
Resolutions were offered and adopted
thanking the people OF Newport News for
their hospitality. and to the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad for courtesies extended. "Blest
Be the Tie that Binds" was then sung, and
the parting hand was extended to the moder
ator. after which the association adjourned,
with prayer by Or. A. b. Woodfn Of Hamp-
ton. The majority Of the delegates left this
afternoon. Rev J. b. Hutson preached to-
night in the Baptist church.