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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
ORCHARD AND GARDEN.

Watch a sod orchard. 1t will begin
to fail before you know it.
Potash is the chief fertilizer to be dp-
piled to fruit trees, particularly after
they come into bearing.
Probably nine-tenths of the apple
orchards are in sod, and many of them
are meadows. Of course they are fail
ing.
Potash may be had in wood ashes,
and muriate of potash. 1t is most
commonly used in the latter form. An
annual application of potash should be
made upon bearing orchards, 800
pound to the acre.
Phosphoric acid is the second most
important fertilizer to be applied arti-
ficially to orchards. Of the plain SUI
perphosphates, from 300 to 500 pounds
may be applied to the acre.
Barn manures are generally more
economically used when applied to
farm crops than when applied TO Or
chards; yet they can be used with good
results, particularly when rejuvenating
the old orchards.
Cultivation may be stopped late in
the season, and a crop can then be
sown upon the land. This crop may
serve as cover or protection TO the
soil and as green manure. Prof.
Bailey in Rural World.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

own vengeance and collect her own
damages.
Not the least curious thing about
the Ruff1ans is that nothing, or COM
paratively nothing, is known about
them, although their country is nearer
to southern Europe than any other in
northern Africa. The reason of this
is their barbarous cruelty and hostility
to all strangers. The most venture
some tourists never travel into their
territory, as such a venture would be
certain death. Two or three men by
Disgusting themselves as Moors have,
within the past twenty years, sue
ceeded in making some investigation
of the country, but nothing of GER
tain and extensive character has been
cleaned
It is estimated that the population
Of the Riff country is about los, 900.
They are not Moors, but come of Ber-
Der, or aboriginal stock. They are
MOhammedans, but they would murder
one Of their own religious belief as
soon as they would kill a Christian.
They are divided into countless little
tribes, and when they have nothing
better to do fight among themselves.
But on a threatened invasion by the
regular forces of the sultan they
act together and present a united front
to the enemy.
The Riffs are we'll armed, and know
now to use the modern munitions of
war with considerable skill. Within
the past year they have plundered
about a dozen vessels, and the crews
of these have reported that the pira ties
had rifles of recent make. They wear
body sashes holding many knives and
pistols, and in boarding vessels always
use short swords or daggers, in prefer
ence to firearms
The last venturesome explorer who
succeeded in getting a partial glimpse
Of the Riff country was an English
man named Harris Disguised as a
Moorish trader, with his arms and legs
stained a deep brown, he managed to
avoid detection for some months. He
spoke Arabic fairly we'll, but deemed
it wiser to pose as a deaf mute. He
was accompanied by an Arab boy, who
did all of the talking, and who proved
a valuable assistant. This trip was
made in 1888.
This explorer found that the Lesser
Atlas mountains, which run along the
Riff country parallel with the coast,
were splendidly fortified with cannon.
Every Riff native is something of
blacksmith and armorer, understand
ing how to mold bullets, make powder
and to repair guns. They buy their
guns by making secret journeys to
Algerian and Spanish ports, and it is
believed that they exchange their plum
der with certain traders for whatever
they need. Moorish customs officers
have endeavored to break up the
traffic and thereby cripple the Riffians,
but the latter worsted them so badly
that of late years they have done as
they pleased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
HYGIENIC DESK.

A professor, describing the different
styles of scholastic furniture, has laid
down the law that that stern task
mistress hygiene demands that the
desk or table at which the scholar
writes shall be cOincident with the
height of the epigastric cavity, which
is the name by which the modern
schoolgirl designates the upper portion
Of the pear-shaped receptacle for food
which plays such an important part in
digestive operations. The reason for
this elevation seems to be that at this
height the bust is upright and the
chest is clear Of the table. With a
view, therefore, to avoid shortsight-
edness, curvature of the spine, and
similar maladies, which threaten the
industrious student chained to an I'M
scientifcally-constr desk, an en-
terprising inventor has brought out an
easily adjusted desk, which is illustrate
ed herewith. It will be seen that the top
Of the desk is carried by two side
pieces of wood which rest on hollow
telescope columns of metal, the inner
column containing spring. Sur
rounding the wooden side piece is a
collar, which is frightened by means of
a screw when the required height is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

1t is generally supposed that pirates
no longer exist, except in the lurid
literature sold to small boys. This is
a mistake.
The Riffs of Morocco are pirates.
Long before the dawn of the Chris
tan era these people were pirates, and
they are just as much in the business
today as ever. Century after CEN
fury they have plundered on sea and
on land, and none of the great powers
have been ambitious to declare war
upon them and bring them to terms
This is all the more strange for the
reason that the great modern guns
of the English mounted on the rock of
Gibraltar could almost throw "a pro-
jectile across the strait and into the
country inhabited by the pirates.
Riff means "the coast in the native
language, and while the Riffians are
nominally the subjects of the sultan
of Morocco he has as much control
over them as he has over the Indians
of Alaska. All of the resources of
Moorish ferocity, cruelty, craft and
power have been employed to bring
the Riffians to terms, but without sue
cess. The sultan of Morocco is not a
peaceful gentleman by any means, and
deeds of gross inhumanity are Of COM
mon occurrence with him, but he is
not the equal of the Riff pirate in these
matters.
The Riff country is not extensive, be-
ing but fifty-eight miles wide and two
hundred and ten miles in length, but
if the sultan could control it it would
yield rich returns to his taxgatherers.
Moreover it could be made of immense
commercial value, as it includes all
of that part of Morocco fronting upon
the Mediterranean sea, running from
the city of Cenra, which is directly OPP
posite Gibraltar, to the boundary line
dividing Algeria and Morocco.
Some time ago a swarm Of Riff pi-
rates in their peculiar little boats
called feluccas sailed out to the French
ship Corinte, overpowered the crew
and plundered her While they were
at work the Spanish steamship Sevilla
came to the rescue of the Frenchmen,
but the pirates swarmed UP on the
decks of the Sevilla, killed five men,
gathered up lot OF booty and then
disappeared.
When the news Of this outrageous
act reached the French people they
were angry but the statesmen Of
France were nightly pleased. The
outrage has given them an excuse for
descending upon the Riff country, con-
quering it and adding it to their al
ready large possessions in Algeria
There would be no use in appealing
to the sultan of Morocco for redress,
for, as has been stated, he is power
less to punish the Riffians He could
be made to pay immense damage for
the depredations of his nominal sub
jects, but France prefers to seek her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
BICYCLES AND DOGS.
Wheelmen Have Rights Which Owners
of CANNES Must Respect.

The civil tribunal of the Seine re-
Gently decided a point which will be of
intense interest to the cyclists Of New
York, who have been so pestered and
worried by barking and swapping dogs
along the cycle paths of the city and
country roads of the suburbs. The
Paris court has decided that the own
ers Of dogs may be held responsible for
injuries received by bicyclists when
falls are due to dogs.
The test case was that Of a dog be-
longing to a resident of the Bougival,
which ran after a Wheelman barking
and swapping at his feet and legs.
In chasing the troublesome animal
the cyclist lost his balance, fell from
his wheel and broke a very valuable
cigarette case which he carried in his
pocket.
The cyclist claimed 500 francs dam
ages from the owner of the annoying
animal. The case was holly contested.
as it was looked upon as test one,
and the court finally awarded the
plaintiff 200 francs damages.-N. Y.
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

girl VINO deliberately went into her
brothers room, and, in his absence. de-
llvered the following monologue to
still her own conscience:
Dearest brother, may I borrow your
studs?''
Yes, and welcome, sister," Wher--
upon she helped herself not only to the
studs, but also necktie and scarf
pin, and his new shoes and socks.
What | hear someone .exclaim in
dlsmay. Shoes and socks."
Yes, his shoes and socks. And why
not In the first place, they are much
more sensible than her own. They
nave good thick soles, and are made
OF warm, stout leather, and, so far as
one can see by the styles of the pres
ent day, there is very little difference
III their appearance. Her feet were
large and his were small, so that the
size was perfect fit.
As for the socks she wore fannels
and WOODEN tights, and that was
enough for her limbs, so that the half
hose We're quite as sensible as the rest
Of her apparel.
OF course, our girl has not yet dis
cardeu her corset. She cannot. She
needs 1t for comfort as we'll as appear
ance, but she does not lace it tightly.
and wears the latest straight effects OF
the Partisan styles, and these give
plenty Of room to breathe fully, while
they are we'll shaped.
AS for hat, the soft fedora has Ion
been worn by our girl.
Her latest steal from brother
however, is his gloves. The plai.4
tailor-made street suit is no long,
complete without the thick suede-f--
ish dogskin glove with one-button
clasp at the wrist. Some gloves are
made with two buttons, but the one
button is the latest for brother" and
consequently for sister,
1t is already rumored that the tailor
made girl has discarded her swishing
pettlcoats, and she has, but not en-
tirely. She does not wear them with
her latest tightly fitting tailor-made
costumes, but she does wear them with
her visiting gowns, and also all even
gowns. She cannot give up their
pleasant rustic on all occasions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
CLOTHED IN MANS APPAREL.
Girl Gradually Adopts the Masculine
Styles.

Girls admira ton for the members OF
the masculine sex shows itself princi-
pally at the present time in her desire
to clothe herself in the raiment Of
her brother.
There is no denying the fact that the
girl Of today is determined to be as
comfortable as she possibly can,
though a woman. She is still tram
meled with skirts. That is something
she cannot be rid OF, although she has
tried everything she could think Of,
shortening them for rainy days and
even trying to discard them for bloom
ers when riding the uIcycle She even
went so far al one time as to try
knickerbockers when wheeling, but she
found that she was the object Of so
much ridicule that she has finally gone
back to skirts, albeit short ones.
But in every other respect she can
use brothers" wearing apparel Her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
TWO OF EN-.

Here is a story Of Patrick O'Mars, a
private in the Ninth United States
regulars: Not long ago he went to
the colonel, who was severe disciple
marian, for a two weeks leave of alb
sence.
Well" said the colonel, what do
you want two weeks furlough for?'
Patrick answered: ME wolfe is very
sick, and the children are not well, and
if We didn't mind, she would like to
have me home for a few weeks to give
her a bit of assistance"
The colonel eyed him for few min
ties, and said: Patrick, 1 might grant
your request, but I got letter from
your wife this morning saying that she
didn't want you home; that you were
a nuisance, and raised a row when
ever you were there. She hopes I
won't let you have any more fur
loughs."
THAT settles it. I suppose l can't
get the furlough, them" said Pat
mo, I'm afraid not, Patrick. 1t
wouldn't be we'll for me to do so I'M
der the circumstances"
1t was Patrick's turn now to eye the
colonel, as he started for the door.
Stopping suddenly, he said:
Colonel, can I say something to
yez?"
'Certainly, Patrick; what is ito"
''You won't get mad, colonel, if I say
it,"
Certainly not, Patrick; what is it,"
Il want to say there are two splen-
did liars in this room, and I'm one of
them. | was never married in me
loife''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
4 Sacrifice on the Altar of Love.

The young man stood with his back
TO the fire and his hands thrust into
his trouser pockets.
Mrs. Langley sat on the lounge, SOB
bling Historically. Her husband, Col
Langley, strobe up and down the room,
angrily displacing various chairs AMI
tables, While the boys cousin-for he
was not much more than boy in
years, tried to pacify the trio.
All right, sir; go your own way; go
your own way and be-
The last word was lost as the door
slammed behind the irate colonel.
"Oh, Ted, How can you be so fool
ish?" said Mrs. Langley, brokenly.
How can you dream of marrying a
vulgar, uneducated dancer?"
Mother" replied the boy, sternly, Il
love Madge Baptiste, and whether she
be dancer or a duchess, a millionair-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

tailor-made suits are patterned after
his so far as possible, even to sack or
cutaway coats, with vests and dick
les
II may be matter Of surprise to ffnu
that those same "dickies' are really
fastened to the snowy white cuffs she
wears by the body of really truly
mans shirt. Perhaps this will shock
some people. But the fact is thai
when one desires to wear close-ft-
ting vest AM jacket it is not conven-
lent to wear a shirt waist, and the seq
arate cuffs are always coming loose.
because there is nothing to fasten
them to except the coat, and the pins
come out and leave them sliding over
the hand. Then, too, that "dickie"
skewers around crooked, and broth
er's" shirt never does. So why should
the girl not have a regular shirt?
And she does. It fits her a little
more closely than the mans shirt
about the waist, but it opens down the
front and is fastened by little studs.
just like brothers, and most likely
brothers" too. In fact, l know OF a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
WOMAN'S WORLD.

The only woman of royal lineage
who is known to hold the title Of VI.
D. is Queen Amalie Of Portugal.
Miss Elizabeth PIankinton Of Mil
waukee has made gift Of 100000 to
build a home for the Young Women's
Christian association Of that city The
gift is conditional in that a 4taDIe
site must first be obtained.
Twelve OF the county superintend-
ents of Minnesota at the present time
are women.
At a recent meeting OF members Of
various organizations Of women in the
city of New York resolutions were
adopted condemning the execution OF
women under d law which the sex has
no voice in framing, and urging the
abolition of capital punishment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

Stage coaches were used for travel
ing and they were very slow.
Newspapers were heavily taxed, and,
moreover, everyone who advertised
was taxed.
In England men had to pay tax if
they powdered their hair and buy a
license into the bargain.
The poor complained they could buy
no meat because the rich bought it all
to feed to their dogs, and it was ad-
vised that the dogs be killed.
The women of society 100 years ago
wore patches OF powder and quilted
skirts and the men were attired in knee
breeches, ruf1ed shirts, wore queues.
took snuff, fought duels and turned
highwaymen when all else failed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

attained, and on relieving the pressure
on the collar by turning the screw in
the reverse direction, the top Of the
desk is still further elevated automat-
ically by the action of the spring, or it
can be depressed by applying sufficient
force to overcome the resistance of
the spring, and the collar again tight
ened when the user of the desk is sat
isfed with it's height. By means of
another mechanical arrangement, a
portion of the top of the desk can be
either inclined or fat to suit the con-
venience or taste of its owner 1t
will thus be seen that the desk can be
used either sitting or standing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
MICROSCOPE DETECTS CRIME.

Modern scientific discoveries seem
to be of. the greatest use in running
down criminals. A German diplomat
was telling the other day of curious
use of the microscope for this purpose
recently made in Prussia A barrel
of specie sent from the frontier to
Berlin was robbed and filled with
sand. This was supposed to have
been done on the way to Berlin. An
eminent chemist obtained samples of
which the barrel passed, and by means
Of bloWpipe and microscope found
sand of the station at which it had
been emptied and filled, and from this
circumstance the thief was discovered
and arrested.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
HIS ACHES.

He didn't like the big settee,
All full of springs and hair;
He never could take comfort in
The parlor rocking chair.
In all the house, he often said,
He simply couldn't find
A chair in which to take his ease
Or hope for peace of mind.
The backs were made too straight or
else
The arms were all too high
He simply couldn't sit in them,
He said with many a sigh.
Poor man. the chairs were tiresome
Yet he could always take
His tackle and sit on pier
All day without an ache.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

cousin Ted were quite right to marry
each other, and that she would help
them through the ceremony.
And Ted kissed her and said she
was brick, and the colonel hoisted
the white flag.
And after 1t was all over, Gwendo-
line sat in her bedroom, holding a
photo Of her cousin in her hand. And
her tears splashed dismally on the
faded portrait Il hope she will love
him-as much as 1 love him." she
said, softly madame
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
HIS WATERLOO.

Its no use," exclaimed the Span
ISL bullfghter. I'm going to quit the
business. My enemies have put up a
conspiracy against which I am pow
erless to cope. I've just heard about
the animal they have selected for the
next fight"
But surely a man Of your skill can
dare to meet any bull"
mo; not this one. They are going
TO send this bull over to the United
States and have him embalmed. .
Washington Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29
WI 70

Why are yolr goods the best? your
advertisement should give the rea-
sons.-Mining Reporter, Denver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-06-29

The Outlook, ali imperialist weekly
Of London, accused our troops of loot
ing Iloilo
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

Greenfield Ill., who owned him 1880 o. L. Carr, Greenfield, Ind We
understand this horse time Windsor County, VT
JOE BLACKBURN (164). See Vol. ?.
JOE COOPER (2) bay foaled 1860; bred by L. Omead Col
umbus got by Young Sockbge Chief OF Sockbidge Chief
dam said to be by Young American Boy.
Damso r, 2:h.
JOE CURRY (1-i6), 80. See VOL I, p
UOCHINVARj bred at Mt Vernon o.; got by
Curry Co Morgan Bought by B. F. Dowe Mt Vernon o.
JOE DRENNON See Drennon (Bels).
J. dark with heavy and tail, hands
Goddust Coddut dam by Patsy
Morgan Mountain Black Hawk I'd dam by Prince of
Hambonn sd dam Orpha by Charley Naio Of
Medo by Eclipse Owned Kentucky by Cult Bros Rue 1876 and
said to be a noted premium winner.
-16) black with hind feet white, 5H hands,
pounds foaled 1854 bred by W. NJ Sutton Paw Paw H. got by
OF Black Hawk: dam chestnut
Sreof Nellie lam o
JOE HOOKER (1-S), by Prophet See VOL l.,
JOE HOOKER (5-64), 49, by Tom H4yer See VOL At
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

6 brown with white hind ankles 155 hands, pounds
$780, bred by c. b. Lines Wbunsee Kan
Daco dam bay hands, brought from Missouri during the
ennison, who sold her Walsh and he, 1904, c.
Lines Sold George NJ Kelam Son, Rhnd Kan 1873 Died
1888.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10
AMERICAN MORGAN REGISTER.
VOL. II,
copyright SECURED.

Ian o ye are s sni 1o %s Ro @
be by that registry by page except where new n0m'
Psrsnthss latte after each horse represent the estimated
amount e animals uadea old rules we admitted of
the rlesl
JEAN BAPTIsrE (r-), by Brandywine. See VOL 74S
JEAN BAPTISTE (r-S) by Morgan Tally Ho See VOL p o7S
JEHU MORGAN (I-S). See VOL l., p
JENNIE 90. See VOL l., 6SS.
JENNIsON COLT (1-S). See Vol I, p. 1913.
JENNISON HORSE. See ennison Colt
JEROME $685. See VOL p 7oo
JERRE (5-3s). See VOL p. $50.
JERRY DREW GOV. sPRAGUE r. GREEN MOUNTAIN LlON)
STague Danve got Morrill, dam
' v n br seGG 2 Gn p1nd p S ss
who took him Minnesota to C. R. Cook Mortified Mimi part
Kept by Jobnby w. rs7s lyndon w. 1879
received quite number premiums in Caledonia County, VT
JERSEY STAR (1-16). See VOL l., p 34S-n.
JESSIE G. 1INDEI AMERICAN BOY (16 3 black with
G ~nf S5 1 s BY P. Black 0ia RSGH SH
Grandson of Black Hawk dam brown said to be by faows
at T pen1er, S col 81 '"'''' >p
JESSIE LAMBERT G-16). Vol. l. p. 500.
JESSE WHITE HORSE. See John Ayres Horse.
JEW ALIEN @ bay oe 1915 bred by AhfF aT1sn ,b
war; sold a contraband sale in Memphis, Tenn
MoER r ehe M oa s 49, Gn re N by O DAM
zG w1 EATON Mo- got by N" s os s eed s H' ia"
j. ALLEN C6 5S black I5 hands, pounds foaled 1868
so Ge Sn Rno 'ds s% cen d 6 0
Me- by Sandy River 1lote OF Old Eaton ed dam bred by Mr.
1S85' them dlen' at I GeS Ise Me-
JIM O6 black with small oaed 1890 bred by F. W. BGadsG
Graves AbIalah, by Mexanders Abdalah
JIM BLAINE G-16). See Vol. 5aS
JIM (-3s black with small hands, 1850 pounds f0aled
Hawk son of Sherman Black bay, By G. sie
Rumfor Me- said be by Rising SUM- Sold when six to T. g. kmDa
JIM CROW (r-6 PAGER dark brown black left hind foot white
IN hands, 1919 pounds Ge M o 7 Gn ea damn b
BY ireland Mt Pleasant Ia got by Old ksncy Boy I'd dam Pl gray
made State Fair, Des MONIES, la, Sept s. 1884.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-02-10

h 214 Dick Edwards st b.
Dam o *,
(1-52 gray hands, pounds foaed bred by
William Doty, Meridian, Cal by Challenge of Sherman Black
dam the dam Highlander Dos), which Owned by
breeder
JIM FISK JR (6) black with two white hind ankles hands, 1880
pounds foaed July, 1885, bred by j. W. Brown, Moa n v; got by
Iaggars Fisk, Porter BOWS Black Hawk by Joe Browns Black
Black Hawk dam bay bred by J. W. Brown,
Morgan Iiacke Horse; I'd dam black bred by Ed
ward Cushing MORA, n w. by Fairbanks Horse of Harvey
Kept Bombay Fort Covngon and Helena, n Y
JIM FISK $780, See Vol. III 647.
JIM LAMBERT () foaed bred by W. g. Baldwin iconderoga,
by Daniel Lambert dam said be by Cobb Horse Of
Addison Black Hawk ed dam by ggart Rather Henry and
2dd am v Hamltonian.