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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
EARN DRAINAGE.

The motives which usually induce
farmers TO drain their land are early
drying In spring, making lands available
for cultivation which Were otherwise
worthless and the increase OF crops both
In quality and quantity on drained lands.
They have been content aud even glad 70
let the wet swales and boggy places IN
the pasture remain 10 they were because
they would afIbrd some kind Of green
herbage when its knolls were dry, and
holes could be dug in them for the cattle
TO drink from. hut new light 10 break
Ing on this subject. These swsmpy
places are known to be the breeding
places Of many dangerous germs and
parasites, aud the health Of animals aud
human beings demands that they be
drained and purified by the circulation
Of air and the heat OF the sun. IL has
been known for many years that more
people were afflicted with "chills and
iever' In flat low sections than they
were on more broken and better drained
lands, and the anthrax among cattle 10
In some respects similar In Its nature
and manifestations. On this subject DIR.
p. 8. Billings Of Nebraska says; ''Prac-
tical results have demonstrated that
certain localities that have been known
for years for their murder0us danger to
stock as centers Of anthrax Infection
have been rendered perfectly safe for
grazing by complete drainage OF the soil.
Il Il the same with this disease, and the
mad ltch,' and to large degree In swine
plague also. Farmers must drain hrst,
and then al up stagnant pools and
sloughs where water collects, and also
places In their grazing grounds which
are unduly moist II they would keep
their stock free from diseases OF this
class. The one general rule is, and
must be followed, drain and I'LL up all
such places. There is no excuse for
these Losses. For years all Intelligent
authorities have been Insisting on this
one general and self-appllcable rule OF
prevention for this class Of diseases, but
the majority of farmers seem TO have en-
tlrcly ignored this instruction. In plain
truth, they deserve their losses, for they
are due to their own neglect OF every
principle Of common sense. These stag
nant, desth-deallng pools and moist
spots are the graveyards Of our stock on
too many of our farms 10 the West, and
must be removed. The remedy is sim
pie and easy. No one but lazy man or
an iguoramus will allow such places on
his farm. Drain dry, aud clean mp are
the two essential preventive measures
which every farmer can himself apply
Mirror.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
fro n CONTINUED
The "Eas of Dionysius."

cunningly constructed prison cavern,
consisting Of o large chamber connected
with one VI smaller dimensions. situated
near Syracuse. Italy. has gone into leg.
endary history with the title of tho
"Ear Of Dionysius." The smaller cham.
Der was unknown TO the prisoners kept
In this underground dungeon. and the
tyrant by whose name II Is known had
ahsbit Of secreting himself thero to listen
10 the conversation Of the convicts, who
were mostly political offenders. An In.
Reuious device constructed ut the small.
Or end Of the larger chamber transmitted
the sounds through the partition. thus
enabling the suspicious ruler to hear oven
the whispered conversations OF his "sus-
pects."-St. Louis Republic.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19

"Not deadr' exclaimed Mr.. Newton,
his face blanching with horror-''and,
oh, do not say by his own hand!"
"No-I hope-I think not-Austin was
the first to rise above tho terrible shock
and left at once for the nearest medical
cid. I could learn nothing from the
poor frightened and exhausted servants,
but as near as I could gather from the
time the miserable man entered his
house yesterday II had been the scene OF
tho most disgraceful and sickening tu.
multi. Till late In the evening most OF
the servants had been In Stella's EN-.
ploy, and I imagine. from hints dropped
from the gardener, what was passing In
tho family room was . matter OF sur
mise.
"After Estellas departure Is the sery.
ants were closing the house the sounds
that had alarmed me aroused their ut
tention. When they entered, the mis-
tress was raving through the room like
one possessed, the women said. They
were frightened and ran to call In the
two men. When they returned, her hus-
band, without rising from the chair, waa
feebly trying to calm her ~ she stood
raging over him. They secured her with
great difficulty and some danger. l sp-
prehend, for many articles once objects
Of pride to her lay broken and scattered
all around % II she had furiously thrown
them. Il took them some time to con-
troll her, and for safety they were CON-
PEELED to bind her.
"when they next thought Of poor Le
Barron, he was Just a. found him. In
the meantime I had opened the shutters
and extinguished the gas, but the SUM-
light made tho horrors more apparent.
Leaving the frantic woman TO the serv.
ants, I examined hsr husband, but could
tind no trace Of violence ave bruise on
his brow BY some article thrown-made,
I fear, by his wife when the servants
seized her. But DR.. Shelby, whom Aus
TIN soon brought, ssss II wss probably
not severe enough TO have caused hil
death. Dr.. Shelby has BEEN his medical
adviser for some months past, and be
thinks his anxiety. sxaggsrstsd by thu
fearful storm that burst upon him whsn
be told his psouniary troubles, hastsnsd
his death from diseass Of the heart.
"Austin remained 10 mako al needful
srrangsmsnts for The inquest. and ~
soon q I could b spared ! hastsned h
you, for I think you and Hrh Nswtor
arc greatly needed thsrs now"
1--WE win 20 With you immsdiatsly.r
'sCan I Be of service in any wayr
ssled George. - ir
"Iwiil thank you 10 oede NJ oas q
tAssazrassa IM NJ iassad v ~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
q. .H.p.d" Y.r Their Hsppi.sss.

The Newly wed-Edith did the hate.
fullest thing at our reception. and I'll
never forgive her.
Cousin Jans-why. what could II bei
The Newly Wed = She addressed
Charles In the most plying manner and
said. az hope you'll be happy" Tho
way shs uttered that word "hoper was
positively unbsarabls. - Boston Tran
acxfv,k
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
py.v.ss svinuias 0rsus1s.

An English woman living near Oxford
- . large lake In the grounds OF her
vssidsuce, and - she u IN expert swtm-
usr shs practices every day. Atths end
q ~ ssasou shs givss . sssiss Of compe
titisae lasiinsANesk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
AMONG THE FARMERS.
.sr..D rn.;lo~."

oorsspoadsnes on practical Agricultural sop!cs
n solicited. Address al conmunicadons ID.
tended for this department % Iunr y. Han
Paris Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-09-19
DARKNESS
By Nm. HENRY WARD BEEGHER
lcopyriehl lsa By oodsy Pub,ishins Con,
pany.1
CHAPTER VIM.

The Sabbath In Mr.. Newton's house.
hold was always pleasant and peaceful
day Of rest. All secular thoughts and
avocations were, a. much - posdble, sst
aside, and after the usual attendance q
the house VI God the remainder OF tho
day was divested Of useless Solemnity on
formality by profitable reading or cheer
ful conversation.
Al usual. Grenvills was with them Of
dinner, and 30 far recovered his natural
and pleasant department that Roses
heart rested again In happy conhdencs
and serenity.
Dinner waited some time and was at
last served and over before Dunbar made
his appearance circumstance 20 un-
usual that II had given rise to some anx-
iety on his account, and Lillian's was not
diminished when she met him In the hall.
"what IL the matter, dear Eustacer
"Do not DO alarmed, my darling. !
will not keep You in suspense. I am
panied for poor Le Barron's wretched
family, but l viii explain when We are
al together. II is story I do not care
to repeat but once"
After . hasty greeting from the family
he said:
early this morning our friend Austin
called to inform me of the troubles at lie
Barron's. You all know that the brag-
CART sdventurer De Courtney has for
some months had his eye on Le Barrons
apparent riches under the guise Of cd.
miration for their eldest daughter. !
knew that Estella and her mother were
greatly smitten with him. and Maud was
pining with envy. The more cautious
and suspicious father had written to some
merchant abroad requesting reliable tes-
timonials respecting this prince In dis
guise before he would yield to the hasty
consummation Of the marriage, for which
the ardent lover was % urgent. Il seems
that when the poor father had confessed
the ruin and degradation that were clos
;po, uvon than and Eafalla had hOrna
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
A REMARKABLE NEWSPAPER en-
TERPkISE.

Combination is the characteristic oil
this age, and when capitalists ere
combining in trusts. working men in
labor unions, and farmers in alliances
newspapers eau hardly be blamed TO,
joining the procession. Indeed it il
remarkable that the press has not led
tho way in taking advantage of the
power Of association, instead of Lao.
ging behind.
The Press Claims Company, whose
advertisement appears in another
column. and will become familiar to
our readers during the coming years,
illustrates the advantage of coopera
ton on an extensive scale. II 10 q
combination of hundreds Of the lead =.
ing newspapers of tho United States
for tho purpose Of protecting their
patrons against unsorupulous Wash.
inRton claim agents, and securing
prompt, efficient, and economical ser.
vice to oil persons having dealings
with tho government Incidentally
tho company expects to make prof.
for itself. 1t will secure patents and
pensions. perfect land titles, and At
tend to oil other Legitimate business
OF the kind on terms that will make
ito employment . necessity to claim.
ants having . proper regard for their
own interests.
Membership in this company is a
guarantee of the high standing of any
newspaper, all applications for stock
having been carefully considered and
passed upon by tho Board OF Direct.
ors before allotment. Tho company
comes before the public backed by
the collective Endorsement of over
Eve hundred OF the leading journals
of the United States. That the Woop
RIVER TINES has been admitted to
such an association is a compliment
which our readers will appre ciate A.
highly As ourselves. We take pleas.
ure in recommending the Press Claims
Company to all who may desire the
satisfactory transaction Of business in
its line.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
A Cook Book Free,


"Tsble and Kitchen" 10 tho title Of
new cook hook published by the
Price Baking Powder Company,
Chicago. Just 1T this time it will be
sent FREQ If you write a postal men.
tioaing the WooD RIVER TIMES.
This book has been tried By ourseIv..
and is one Of the very best Of its kind.
Besides containing over 400 receipts for
oil kinds Of pastry and home cookery,
there are many hints for tho table and
kitchen. showing how to set table,
how to enter the dining room, etc.; q
hundred and ono hints in every branch
OF the culinary art. Cookery OF the
very finest and richest rs we'll o. of
tho most economical and homo like, is
provided for. Remember stable and
Kitchen" will he sent. postage pre-.
paid. to any lady sending her address
(name, town and S'ate) plainly given.
A copy in German or Scandinavian
will be sent If desired. Postal card is
as good as letter. Address Price
Baking Powder Co., Chicago, III.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
Mining Claims-Laches.

In the case Of Johnson VS.. STANDARD
Mining Company, decided by the
United States Supreme Court, it ap.
peared that the appellant, who had
located a claim in the Roaring Fork
mining district in 1880. conveyed in
that year q quarter interest in the
claim to certain parties in trus, upon
the condition that they should defe nd
his title against adverse claimants.
In 1885 he learned that a patent had
teen issued for the claim, and that
his grantees had conveyed to the
appellee company. Two years later
he brought suit to recover his one.
fourth interest. but this sui. was dis.
missed for laches in a judgme Mt which
has been affirmed by the Supreme
Court. That court said that "w here
property has been developed by the
courage and energy and at the ex.
pense of the defendants. courts will
look with disfavor upon the claims of
those who have lain idle willie await.
ing the results o! this development.
and will require no. only clear proof
OF fraud, but prompt assertion Of
plaintiffs rights"
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
CQAi nj Minnie.


The Silver Hill mine on the Com,
stock employs two miners It a pei
day each, says the Carson Appeal. l,
takes the following officers to rur
these two miners and manage thu
mine:
One superintendent per month
800.
One foreman per month. $3.50.
One sccou miami per month, $75.
One timekeeper per month, $75.
Ono Waterman per month. 500.
One shift boss per day, IS.
President per month, $50.
One secretary par month, $3.50. .~
The above is simply published &c
show why some mines arc always
levying assessments.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
Self Praise.

Self praise is no reoommen nd alton,
but there are times whom ono must
permit q person to tell the truth about
himself. When what he says is sup>
ported by the testimony of others no
reasonable man will doubt his word
Now, to say that ALLcoCK' Porous
PLAsTERs are tho Gully genuine and
reliable porous plasters made is not
seif praise in the slightest degree.
They have stood the test for over
thirty years. and in proof of their
merits it is only necessary to call at
sention to the cures they have Effected
and to the voluntary testimonials Of
those who have used them.
Beware OF limitations, and do not
DO deceived by misr-presen ta,ion.
Ask tor ALLcocK's, and let no solici.
tasion or explanation induce you to
accept . substitute.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
NEWS FOR HURRIED READERS.

NEWS rVn hU0biEU READERS.
America uses seventeen railroad
gauges.
The European locomotives have nc
headlights.
The Hudson loo crop employs
nearly $4,000 men.
Rabbitsbure i. the name Of q town
in West Virginia.
One Maryland factory alone put up
4 200. 900 cans OF corn last season.
"Old bachelors aud old maids /.
speciality" is part of a sign displayed
before q matrimonial agency on Kan.
sas avenue, Kansas City.
"Psnamad" is now the Partisan
word for anything plucked, fleoced or
shorn. a dog-clippine esta blishment
has si2n: goodies Panamad here. !"
To make Paris . seaport is only
half the Frenchman's dream, He
wants . ship canal through from the
Garonne to the Mediterranean, to save
going around Spain.
Out in tho State OF Washington .
man fell thirty feet to soms rocks and
was killed. According to the reporter.
he did not land with the usual dull
,hud, but with "an echoless thud."
The value of correct punctuation is
shown in tho annual weather report
OF the Kansas meteorological authority,
who is made to say that last year was
characterized By low. mean temper.
Ature."
A British scientist recently stated
that II . man weighing l4O pounds
were placed under y hydraulic press
and squeexed Fat. the result would De
100 pounds of water and ,hir,y. Eve
pounds of dry residue.
A French doctor recently celebrated
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
Why Throw Yeur Money AWAIT

Why Throw YOur Money AwayY
You can get three or four times a
much for your money by buying OF us
as you can get elsewhere. For in
stance: Three cans tomatoes for rs
cents; five pounds tea or coffee 70.
II; can Of oysters for 10 cen.s; i've.
gallon kegs syrup for &l.25.
SEMI for eur monthly PRICE LIST
Free to any address, aud SEQ our won.
desfully low prices.
All our goods are Grst class.
+. Il. Cook & Co.,
Sacramento, Cal.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
THE KALAMAZOO CELERY
NERVINE PELLETS

inese pellets are prepared directly from our
FAMOUS Celery, and contain all OF its well.kuown
curative properties. They are invaluable a +.
noasehoid remedy. They are guaranteed 70 be
l"rely vegetable. and 10 be sure specific for Al,
cases OF Nervous Prostitution. Headaches. Impo.
tency' insomnia. ell Stomach Troubles, Chronic
conshp 'tion 1.-THE bane OF the Anne, lean peop,e,.
ana are positively the only pelle. that will not
'esve the system constipstsd; 25 cents per pack.
age. pawn
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
A Big JOB IN IT;
TRANSPORTING A CHINESE VILLAGE
TO CHICAGO.

A Scheme for Landing Numbers OF
Chinese - Custom House Officials
Stamped.
San Francisco Post.J
Collector of Port r. G. Phelps is in
an awful quandary, and it will take
all bis knowledge Of law, his four
years' experience in handling the most
cunning aud difficult Chinese cases,
aud his insight to the Chinese char.
scter TO handle. In congress during
the session OF 1892 . measure was
Iobbied through granting the priv,-
lego to w. F. White and . Chinese
named Chon PAX Kwsi of bringing
over 1000 Chinese to the Chicago
Worlds Fair for the purpose of putt
tiog up Chinese village BY way Of
al exhibit from the land of Kuanr
Hsu.
This looked oil right on the face of
it and the measure was approved by
the President on August s, 1892.
There was no semblance of . lob in
tho new law, and il WAS considered q
very good thirg for the Columbian
Exposition. Tnsre was to DO Japan.
csc village, and why not . Chinese
village? The act included artisans,
supervisors and superintendents of
construction, and to morrow the
China 10 duo with 448 of the Chinese
and the rest ara to come on the Bel9ic
which is due III another week. On
the China is the biggest part of the
Chinese village to be put up, includ.
ing huts, houses Of worship and
amusement, wooden gods, and all sorts
Of stuff TO be found in q we'll. con.
Quoted oriental village. OF course
there are to be inhabitants for the
village. and men, women and children
will come pouring 10 over tho bead OF
the Geary act.
Collector Phelps is in receipt OF
letter from the treasury department.
instructing him to allow the Chinese
to land, but to take the usual pre-.
cautions against illegal landings. Just
where these precautions are to be
limited is the question which is aQita..
ing the collector. for there is now no
doubt but what there is q colo. sal
scheme afoot to land Chinese by the
Wholesale under this special act in
violation of tho exclusion act. Just
who the man White is has not been
determined, but the identity of his
partner, Chon PAX kwai, has been
fully established. He is now in China,
or is rather on the Belgic with the re-
mainder OF the Chinese village.
Gun PAX is known very we'll
about the custom house ana he has
the reputation OF being one of the
smoothest and crookedest coolies that
ever learned tho English language.
He was employed in tho custom house
and was discharged from there for
Fraud. Naturally the custom house
,utaori,ies know about what to expect
rom this willy heather, and instead of
him and his Chinese men
nd women, they will have to proteo,
and the community.
With his former reputation to back
'im, nobody doubts TO, ono moment
hat Chon is not in tho immigration
business for pleasure or health, and
he perplexinR question now is as to
lis mode of procedure in bringing in
elestisls illegally. Collector Phelps
vas in consultation this morning with
II the heads Of tho custom house de.
'artmensa, but no Satisfactory con.
lOai0n xSaa peachad
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18

his one hundredth anniversary, and
the fact was commented upon tina,
among the large number present who
had been his patients not one was
over fifty Years old, and most of the m
were much younger.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
French l'i0ks for Sale.

Fragrant. choice. vari. colored, sin
gle OF double.
Gaumps OF IL to 200 plants: 20
and 30 cents aud q, according to
size.
Leave orders at
TINES OFFICE.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
Events really seem to be aha,

Events really seem to be shap.
ing tor . general European war. II
they come to head in the direction
in which they are now tending, the
silver question will cease to annoy US,
- oil the powers engaged or affected
will DO glad to use any specie that
thay can get hold of.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
J. Z. Fox

Invites everybody to call Monday and
Tuesdsy. April Eth and 18th, on the
occasion OF his grand opening o!
Millinery and Dry Goods. He will
take pleasure in showing his stock
aud quoting prices to al who call.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
Male Help Wanted.

"A ACTIVE PERSON. OF GOOD CHARAc
4 yer 20 travel. with expenses paid represent
ing established houses sslary $780, with III crease.
ensiose Inference and self sddrs sss slammed en-
'e'ops' 0ensFai MANAGER. Lock prawcrP Chicsco
AltlodV
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18

Now that the gold bugs have
got rid of all their lightweight coins,
they seem to be willing to return to
the bi.metallic standard.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18
THE KALAMAZOO CELERY
NERVlNE AND TONIC

osr Nervine ard Tonic is prepared directly from
our Famous Celery. and, in connection with othe,
nefos OF wei!-known valued medicinal auslitte.
forms Without . doubt the BEST family medicine
toi the Nerves. the Stomach and Blood. III, Ma.
lures own remedy for bu lding up and restorinp
rundown or exhausted nervous system: ar
spring Tonic 1t has no equal. Ask your druee,s,
W. ,nese preparations that come direct from M.
lures Celery gardens. Take no others. II vou
cannot get our preparations At your druoo,., .sna
70 cents In stamps and Wa will mail you = mach ,..
OF the Nervine Pellets and one of our he.ut,fr,
embossed Celery Recipe BOOKS FREE; and ,l.o
package Of our delicious Nervine Confec.,on and
the Kalamazoo Celery Tablets"
The Smith unkley Co.,
KALAMAZOO. MICH.
Largest Celery Shippers in the q. &
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18

This IL the Triple Extract of our famous K,,,,
mszoo Celery, prepared directly from the plant
and not mere flavor Of the seed It m.kes an Fl.
eg"nt drink. when drawn from . Soda Fountain
cooling. delicious. and beneficial having the rich.
nutty flavor Of cur Celery. As a morning br.cer
u has no equal. is excellent for Beef Tea aud Gel.
cry and dash in Manhattan" makes life
worth living. In the h use it ia Indispensable
ior making soups. ice creams and ices Celery,des.
etc. Ask your grocer druggist for it: take ONLY
the kalamazoo brand all others limitations.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18

VXYANTED-Mansger aud OveEseer 70 hire ~.
w oversee men and represent msnsI s ss.s
ing Co. who want bran,h ofnces. We pay T %cst.
rent. advertising and travelling expenses, 20.
vsssing. Experience not niece ssaSy - you =: -,
der onr Instructions. Ton must Be knevn !" IA.
location and furnish references u requ!s d !.
Dayton. O.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-04-18

That's what we are always doing. but just now
We are doing II more and on larger scale thsA
ever before. We are now opening what 10 poal.
lively our largest stock Of seasonable goods ssd
che variety Of the assortment 10 on par with IL
extent. We can say that "if yen don't see what
you want. ask for IT," because you may be certsis
that the article you wish 10 there and You have
merely overlooked It, You won't begin 10 know
what inducements we are Offering mil you have
heard our prices. Figures always ell the story
and In this case its story worth listening TO.