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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Has Wool Growing in the United
States Declined Under
PrOtectionP
& Recent Number of the American
Economist Furnishes Con-
vincing Fac's.
4 Ste ady Increase Stimulated by
the Duty on Foreign
Wool

The Democratic leaders seem deter
mined never to let the poor sheep alone.
For years these men have been hurting
their shafts of malice at the sheep in
dustr Y of the United States. There is
no other protected article in this coun-
try which has been so mercilessly assail-
ed as that of wool The continual cry
of the democratic party has been for
free wool. The party seems to have a
grudge against sAmerican sheep, and is
attempting that which will drive the
great floods out of the country. The
raising Of sheep can be made one of the
most profitable branches of agriculture
if the democratic boodlers would stop
the warfare against American wool.
Thousands of farmers ara afraid to in
vest largely in the sheep enterprise for
fear democratic congress would place
the industry 10 jeopardy by the contin-
ual attack on protected WOOL
The democratic committee OF WAYS
and means of the house of representa-
tives has submitted it's report in favor
of free wool. 1t tries to m Ike the D. O.
pie believe that American sheep would
grow better and greater IN number if
foreign WOOL at cheaper prices were al
tee has also tried to show that under
protective taritf sheep raising has de
clined ia this country. In answer to
this point of the report the American
Economist says:
The free wool advocates do not give
the periods during which this decline
occurred, for that would be fatal to their
1rgument; but they content themselves
With merely taking the two isolated
dates, 1868 and 1891, separated by an in
terval of % years, and after showing
that the number of sheep in one or two
states was less in the latter than IN the
former year, they ask the people to be
lleve from this that wool growing has
declined because of protection. If ever
there was a shallow argument invented
to deceive, this is one, as will be seen
from the following table sho% ing the
number Of sheep in the United States at
different periods:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
FARM and HOME.
THE WANDER.
BY CHARLES MAURICE GRAFTON.

He came into town as the sun Went down.
An old man bent and gray,
And he plodded along with 3 weary pace
And watched the Children at play,
And his wan face lighted up with a smile,
As he clicked low in his glee,
As the urchins sailed their shlngle boats
On muddy malniature sea-
'And what are you playing, my lad?" he said
To the eldest OF the group
1--WE are sailing ships replied the lad,
Ash launched tiny sloop.
when we get big we're going to go
A long, long journey away,
And travel around the big round earth,
And see ali the world some day"
''Alas my lad the old man said,
"Once | was young like you,
And longed to see this great, wide world,
As you boys wish 10 do;
And when man wandered away
Ger many land aud sea.
But wherever went | could not find
The place that suited me.
I've wandered east, I've wandered west,
And yet wherever go,
/ think of my home in that country town,
And my friends of long ago,
And wish myself at the old freside,
Upon my mothers knee
As when boy used TO dream
Those dreams of the sounding sea"
The old man brushed a tear from his eye,
And arose and went his way;
The children watched him fade from sight,
And turned again TO play;
And the sun shown down on that country town
And lighted the tall church spire,
While the western cloud line lowered Ger
Like sea of crimson fire.
You may wander east, you may wander west,
Till time and eternity meet,
Ger many land, DER many sea,
You may plod with weary feet,
But whatever the cline, wherever the place,
Whichever the sea you roam,
You still will long for the old freside,
And father anG mother at home.
Sunday Inter Ocean
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31

Diligence is the parent of science and
the dispenser of excellence.
Those who are willing to do their duty
need not look far for one who will
delay.
What do we live for if it is not to make
life less difficult for each other2--George
Eliot.
On the day that man finds out that
he is a fool he has become Rear neighbor
to wisdom.
Gratitude for the past, content in the
PRESENT, and trust in the future, constitute
the trinitp Of happiness.
If wrinkles must be written or orr brcws
let them not be written upon the heart.
The spirit should never grow old.-James
A. Garfield.
The winter restraints, that the summer
may have the needful time to do its work
we'll; for the winter is but the sleep Of
summer.
The truth cannot be smothered. 1t
will come to light even though an effort
be made to crush it. Men may lie them
selves into money aud wealth, but they
cannot lie themselves into heaven
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
CONDEN SEQ NEWS.

Pat Rooney. the Irish comedian,
died at New York of pneumonia. He
leaves wife and SIX chill dren.
The Interstate National bank, of New
York, has decided to surrender its charter
and go into liquidation April Is.
The Durham miners voted to continue
the strike.
A mail train running between Warsaw
AND Kowal. Poland, was robbed of $50. 900
roubles. The thieves escaped.
The first public meeting of the Irish
federation in New York was marked By
disorder inspired by Parneliites
Mike Crowley, bar tender, shot and
killed Richard Hern, wealthy rancher
at ,OBrien, Washington, then suicided.
A drunken fight was the cause.
In both the New York senate and as
sembly resolutions approving the action
of New Iork's congressman in opposing
the free silver bill were laid aside.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
RAVENS CRAG.
An Old Ruined Castle Overlooking the
Wild Lands of Scotland.


In the far north of England, overlook
ing On che side the wild lands of the Scot
fish border, and on the other the placid
waters of the picturesque Liddel. stands
the OLD ruined castle of Raven Crag. 1t
had been an abbey once, but when Henry
the Eighth abolished the monasteries the
abbey was given to favorite knight, Sir
Ralph DevereIl, whose descendants made
it their home for many years.
IL the time Of the civil war between the
ling and parliament, Sir Marmaduke
Deverell was lord of Ravens Crag. He
was the fast friend of the Inflated Charles
Stuart, and died IN arms against the
Lacquer of Cromwell, whose petronels had
tumbied down many stone in its strong
walls.
:. Sir Marmaduk left at only son. The boy
vas carried from his ruined castle by the
old seseshal and through all the years Of
the pfotectorate lived in France. During
this time claimant stepped forward for
the broad possessions Of the lord of Raven
Crag, in the person of Lacy d. Elyrnton,
who produced a paper purporting to be
the last will and testament OF the late Sir
Marmaduke, which consigned all the
estates, the hastle. manor houses. and the
family mansion in London, to EIyrnton
and bis heirs forever. AS the latter was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
AMERICAN ROOTS.
rhey are Wanted III E. < land Becaase they
tbs. Rest.

are the Rest.
The London Times Of a recent date
q otes the testimony given before the
labor commission by Mr.. ]. Ingle. secre-
tarv of the Leeds boot manu- acturers
association. the following significant
statement:
During the past Is months 36 firms in
the shoe trade at l. eds had failed. lie
knew one place in Leeds where thous-
ands of pounds worth of machinery was
not allowed to be worked owing to the
trade unionists declining to work it at
profit to the employers Ever since
1874 they had been importing mems
strong boots suitable for workingmen,
and selling them at As. I'd. pair, or Sd.
less than they could sell an Il, glish-made
boot of the same quality. We were 20 or
80 years behind the United States in
shoemaking They employed more labor
saving machinery, the men were more
EXPERT. and the leather was che per. In
the United States they could make up
f1O9 worth of material n an expenditure
of cit los. as against $50 IN England;
and in Leeds the unioni= is we're SO strong
as to prevent the American machines
being used. Two firms had taken their
business from Leeds and were now
working the American machines with
non-uaionists. In reply to Mr.. Burt,
witness said that probably the persecu-
ton of the Russian Jews had brought
them over to Leeds, but the people OF
Leeds thought that it was unfair that
the bread should be taken out OF their
mouths by foreigners, and that there
ought to be d tax upon them. The
houses in which these foreigners lived
were in a most insanitary condition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
The Cash Basis.

A farmer who had been in the habit of
running accounts during the year and pay.
ing in the fall with the proceeds of the
dairy, counted himself lucky if he made
both ends meet. He resolved to try new
plan, for one year at least. Accordingly
he hired sum of money at the legal rate
OF interest and began purchasing for cash,
with the result that in the fall he found
that he had enough money to pay his
debts and nice little balance of 5000 to
place ON interest. Since then he runs no
more accounts. The sooner every
one gets into the practice of doing
business on cash basis the better it will
be for all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Ban ed Too Much on Faith Eure

GOSHEN, Ind. March. 26.--Faith cure
has gotten in its work again in the sad
case of Mrs. Frank Andrews, of this
city. who died to-day of puerperal
fever, her babe having died two days
ago. She and her mother were firm
believers in the power to cure possessed
by Thomas Self, a faith cure doctor of
this city, and would not listen to the
husband, who wished the attendance
of a regular physician TIL the last mo-
ment. when she was too far gone for
any hope of recovery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Wheat for Fowls.

Whole wheat grains contain more of
the material for making eggs than any
other single grain. If the hens are kept
in warm quarters, or while the weather is
warm, wheat is, therefore, a profitable
feed for laying bens. It may not be the
best exclusive feed. No feed is best as
exclusive of all others, but wheat comes
nearer to it than aay other grain. Judg.
ing only by analysis, wheat bran might
be deemed to furnish all the material
elements found in eggs. But the fact
that the grain is more difficult of diges-
tion than than the bran makes its better
as food for poultry. The gizzard of fowls
needs to be exercised. Wheat grain gives
this exercise, and in this consists it's sup
eriority.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
A REMARKABLE WOMAN.
Miss Tins, the Famous Horse Reporter of
Independence, Ia.

Miss A. l.. Tins, of Independence, a.,
young lady about twenty-one years of
age, is the morse reporter for that famous
locality where Axtell was discovered
Miss Tins represents large number of
daily papers during the racing season.
She is thoroughly informed ard knows
more about horses and pedigrees than al
most any man in Iowa-certain it is that
she knows more on those subjects than
any newspaper man. She is an orphan;
was raised by dear good aunt, and she is
modest, ladylike and friends of all whom
she meets. She is full Of energy and we'd
ded to newspaper work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31

of apples. | want also to speak a good
word for McMahan's White; it is a good
tre9.
An erchardist at the same meeting re-
marked: I want to say few words
about the Walorldge. In our locality it
Is bearing well, and has been for several
years. 1t is far ahead of the Ben Davis in
favor. and is one of the best apples we
have. I have about twenty trees top.
worked on the Transendant, and the Wal
bridge has done the best of any that
have top worked on that tree"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
FIRE IN PHILADELP
Big Carpet, Rug and Curtain Mill Com
pletely Destroyed.

PHILADELPHIA, March 27.-Fire this
evening damaged the carpet, rug and cur
tain works of John Bromley & Sons, Le-
high avenue, to the extent of $500, 1000.
1t is believed to have started by spontane-
GUS combustion. The immedse four-story
brick structure known as Mill Nc. | was
completely destroyed.
Fourteen three story brick houses with
their contents, were also DESTROYED, en-
failing an additional loss of $50 600. The
factory was fully insured.
1t is said that if the earth g atmosphere
extended to a height of 700 miles the suns
heat and rays could never penetrate it, and
we would freeze to death while wrapped in
darkness blacker than the blacklist mid
night.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31

IN tropical or sub tropical zones, the
character of their products will be nee
cessarily dissimilar. and profitable in
terchange should, therefore, inure to the
benefit of both the United States and
South America.
To place these facts before the Amer
lean people this bulletin has been pre-
pared, and it viii furnish additional evi-
dence of the shrewdness and sagacity
with which the secretary of Agriculture
watches over the interests confded to his
care
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Arsenic in the Coffee Boiler.

NASHVILLE. Tenn, March 26.-The
inquest jury sitting in the Melrose poi
soning case met at the Melrose resi-
dence last night and examined Richard
Brown. Mrs. Melrose, Miss Melrose,
David and Robert Melrose, the latter
two in bed The following verdict was
returned:
"Death of the two girls, Matte and
Katie. resulted from the effects of poi
soning by arsenic, which was put into
the coffee by parties unknown TO the
jury"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Little Things.

We are too prone to neglect the little
things of life. 1t is wonder that this
is true, but it is SO. We plunge along for
the greater gifts and let the little affairs
alone to take care of themselves, and they
avenge themselves on US for this continued
neglect by Ascending, or, most likely, by
never appearing at all. This is not as it
should be-. Let us all add to our comfort
a tbousand-fold by giving due attention
to the little things of life.-Dizie
Farmer
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31

When blowing or cleaning fields for
spring operations,a most important matter
is to clear cut the fence corners. This
should be done even if it entails an extra
job after the blowing is done, as
1t is such sources from whence come
most of the crops of weeds and seeds
which spread over the fields and cause
endless labor throughout the entire grow
ing season.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Another BicbIoride Victim.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 26.-The
death yesterday Of Frank M. Bugbee,
ex-president of the D. H. Brigham
Clothing company, is attributed by
leading physician to pneumonia, caused
by wrecked nervous system, the re-
suit of bichloride of gold treatment at
the Kelley institute, White Plains,
N Y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Items Oh Apple Culture.

A nurseryman, in ranks before a
meeting of Wisconsin, horticulturists.
said: Il do not believe that crown graft
makes harder graft than any other
kind of graft. Now | want to say a good
word for the Waibsidge; il is gooq
thing for US in northern Iowa. We have
trees of that variety there that are twenty
years old, and they are bearing good crops
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Mr.. Dillon is Not Very Sanruino.

DUBLIN, March 26.-Mr. Dillon de-
clares that he was not consulted in re-
gard to the amalgamation of the Free
mans Journal and the National Press
and regrets that he does not see any
ground for the hope that the amalga-
nation will attain the desired objects.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
THE HOUSEHOLD.
The Unexpected.
BY JAMES MANNING BRONSON

Not always does the Understanding sGn
His royal onward coming first announce
By heralds flaming in the easter sky,
But Oft, as though to take by surprise,
He sends his rosy messengers by stealth
Around the globe the other way, and SO
I've seen them dancing on the western hill,
Their shimmering silken robes wide trailing o'er
The purple-ioored horizon, while as yet
The stolid eastern cheek Of gloomy night
Betrayed no sign of near approaching day.
So sometimes shines upon darkened soul
The joyous harbineers of light and life;
From unexpected sources comes the benson
OF solace, comfort, strength and inspiration,
And with them Hope and Faith and Love revive
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31

William Dung, OF Palmyra, was thrown
from his wagon, his team being freight
ened by the cars, and one leg broken. be.
sides being severely bruised His foot
caught in the wheel and he was dragged a
number of rods before released.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
Killed by a Lake Shore Train

SOUTH BEND, Ind, March 26.-Rev.
Harry Lamport, a Methodist minister,
and Henry Boles, both prominent resi-
dents of Osceola. a village east Of here,
were killed last night by fast train
on the Lake Shore & Michigan South,
ern railroad.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31

A new series of postage stamps has been
issued by the republic of San Salvador.
All stamps previous to 1892 have been
called In, and only the new stamps will be
accepted in payment of postage here
after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-03-31
EARTHQU AXE IN ENGLAND.

Monmouth and Other Points Receive a
Shaking.
LoNDNN, March pa severe shock O
earthquake was felt today in Monmouth.
causinf much alarm. The shocks was of
severe that pictures were shaken upon the
walls. The earthquake was also felt at
Abercarn, In Wales.
The Portland daily press., 1892-09-01

going on in Portland, has plunged them
into. Your efforts in this direction so far
have tended simply to sink them deeper
in the hole. Now, esteemed contempt
rary, there is one resort left you. 1t is
well known rule of law that no man
can be required to give evidence which
may tend to implicate himself. To prove
open beer selling in this city would I'M
doubtedly implicate both of these gentle
men in direlection of duty. In this rule
therefore you have a perfect defence
for their silence in the face of Mr..
Grants demand.
The Portland daily press., 1892-09-01
Lake Maranocook, Monday, Sept. 8.

The following are invited:
Mayor Of Portland; William H. Newell, Mayor
of lewiston; W. G. Lowell. Mayor OF Auburn;
A. NJ. Spear, Mayor of Gardiner; Hon. S: w.
Matthews, R. F. Chalk; S. Tillotson and P.J.
Carver.
George E. Mcneil, a member Of INC
America; Henry Lloyd of the Brotherhood OF
Carpenters and Joiners. The meeting will be
presided over by F. H. White, President OF the
Lewiston and Auburn Central Labor Union.
LIST OF SPORTS.
Double Working Boat, profesSional-Prize
$50 for LIST; $40 for second. Entries Matthew
O'Brion and VIM. Paine, VIM. Keenan, and John
O'Brion, John ODonnell and Thomas Black, all
Of Portland; Donahue and and mate q s s;nng
Prizes SIS first; ST. o for second So for third.
Entrance fee 81; four or more entries to take
Sack Race, Prizes-Travelling Bag to first;
silk Umbrella to second. Three Legged Race.
Prize-S3 worth of barbering in any union shop
Meerschaum Pipe, value S12; second, saw. Fat
Mems Race-open to all over 200 pounds, hrst,
Union Hat; second, one years subscription 70
Men only, Prizes lst 100 Union Cigars; -2nd,
pair of Union Shoes. Tug OF War contest. Fort
land Central Labor Union vs. Lewiston ana Au-
burn Central Labor Union Prize-Box OF Cigars,
100 yard dash for Ladies, Prize-valuable Gold
Ring to first Writing Desk to second. Base
Ball. Foot Ball Dancing, Swining, Boating and
all other dmuSementS.
Entries for the sports to be made to James T.
State, 81 Plum St, Portland, or VIM. B: Paige,
1874 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Application for spec
ial privilege to be made to Mark Courant, Lew
iston or s. B. SweetSir, 81 Plum ST., Portland
American Cadet Band, Lewiston Brigade
Band and Union Band of Lewiston, will furnish
music.
station at s a. m. speciaI-S30 a. m. 1880 a.
m. Specialize p. m. Trains leave Lewiston
as follows $40 a. m. 10 nj. 2.40 p. m. and frst
special from Portland will leave Lewiston I'M
mediately after the grand parade at 1915 a. m.
Leave MaranocOok at $50 p. m. and 5.oo
p. m. -.
81 90; Lewiston and Auburn, rs cents.
Refreshments served on the grounds at reas-
enable rates. Dinner so cents.
Tickets can be obtained from delegates to
Portland and Lewiston and Auburn Central
Labor Unions. All tickets issued by M. q. Il. Il.
are good ON all regular trains.
Fares to Lake Maranacook and return.
From all stations named below take regular
trains From Portland to New Gloucester in
elusive 81 co. RoweS 95c. Danvllle Junction
9Oc Auburn, Lewiston and Greene 75c, Leeds
junction soc, Monmouth 45c, Annabessacook
4Oc, Winthrop 25c. From the East, all stations
$1.75, Pittsfeld and Burnham $3.50, Clinton
81 20, Benton and Waterville $1.0O, Skowhe-
Gan 81 80 Pishon's Ferry S1.40, Shawmut
$1.25, Fairfield $1.OO, Oakland Toe, North Bel
grade 65c, Belgrade soc, Readfield 25c.. From
the line of the Kennebec from the following
places go by way of Brunswick. fares from
Augusta, Haflowell, Gardiner and So Gardiner
s1.5O, Richmond $14o, Bowdoinham, Brun-
swick, Bath, Freeport and Yarmouth Junction
| 81 20, Lisbon Falls $1.15, Lisbon $1.lo,
Crowley's $1.00, Sabattus 75c. -.
aug30 diw
The Portland daily press., 1892-09-01
1904. Hebron Academy. 1892.

Located in arural town, noted for its health
fulness and morality and surrounded by magniii-
cent scenery, Hebron Academy recently en-
and provided with splendid new building,
Sturtevant Hall, offers rare opportunities 10
young men and women wishing to fit for college
cost and under positive Chris ian influences.
College, Classical and English courses OF study.
Departments in Elocution, Music and Painting.
Crane, D. D., will conduct class in the, study
OF Biblical Literature at least once week FAN
term begins Tuesday, August go 1892 For in
formation and catalogues, address, the Prlncl-
pal, w E. SARGENT, Hebron. Me.
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