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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-27

The Philadelphia News Independent paper
publishes the following:
The GOODNESS of feeling between Senator
Edmunds and Mr.. Blaine ia no new thing.
Ii dates from q time in Congress when the
broader and more liberal feelings of the
Maine statesman succeeded in thwarting the
narrow scheming of the Senator from Yer
mont. 1t is not, as few people seem to think.
the result of Mr. Edmunds' inaction in the
campaign of 1884
The adverse criticism that has recently
been made by Mr. Blaine's enemies because
he refused to shake hands with Mr.. Edmunds
At ex-President Arthur's funeral is out of
place under the circumstances. It was
natural enough for Mr.. Ednunds to seek
reconciliation with Mr. Blaine. He has
found out that he is the weaker man of the
two. He has learned that his professions Of
horror at Mr.. Blaine's alleged railroad
transactions are laughed at when they come
from q railroad attorney. He knows that he
holds his seat in the Senate to-day only by
Mr.. Blaine's refusal to allow his Vermont
friends to humiliate the Senator, by passing
the resolution of censure and then preventing
his reelection. as they showed they could do.
OF course therefore, Mr.. Edmunds wants to
make friends with Mr. Blaine.
But it was peculiarly characteristic of Mr..
Edmunds that he should offer his hand to Mr.
Blaine just after he had published letter
explaining his refusal to take part in the
campaign of 1884, saying that ''if | were to
make speeches and say what did believe as
to certain transactions, etc., or was ESQ
speakng) to refuse to answer questions on
those topics, it would be especially worse
for the party than staying at home"
After this amazing statement, if Mr.. Blaine
had accepted the proffered friendship of Mr.
Edmund' he would have Inundated himself
in the eyes of his friends, who believe that
he is worthy of the highest office in the
United States and that Senator Edmunds is
Whited sepulchre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-27
Blaine and Edmunds.
EXPLANATION OF THE CAUSE OF Mr.. BLAINE's
REFUSAL TO SPEAK TO SENATOR EDxUEDs
-WHAr AN INDEPENDENT PAPER THINKS
OF THE AFFAIR.

The New York Tribune of the oath pub
lished the following authentic account of the
Blaine Edmunds matter
Erroneous reports being in circulation in
regard to a scene between Mr.. Blaine and
Senator Edmunds, it is proper that the facts
be accurately stated. On Sunday afternoon
MIR. Blaine paid visit to the house of ex-
President Arthur, and. as he entered the par
lor, Senator Edmunds came forward with
great apparent cordiality, extending his hand
and saying, How do YOU do, Mr. Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine stood with his hands holding his
hat in front of him, in the position familiar
to all have met him. and made no response,
simply looking Mr.. Edmunds in the face See
ing some embarrassment, CLAYTON McMichael
said, You known the Senator, Mr. BlaineT
Mr.. Blaine remained perfectly silent, and
Mr.. Edmunds, at length apparently compre-
hending the situation. retreated to the sofa
from which be had risen few minutes
later Mr.. Blaine expressed to Mr.. Nc Michael
and Mr.. Miller his sincere regret that an act
imperatively demanded from him should have
occurred in the house of mourning. Mr..
Blaine made no explanation of his motive,
but the presumption is that he was not anx-
ious to shake hands on SUNDAY with man
who had slandered him on Saturday. The
marvel is that Mr.. Edmunds made the ap
proach. 1t was on Saturday that MIR. Ed
mundss letter was published by his friends,
and apparently with his approval, distinctly
intimatng his belief that Mr.. Blaine was a
dishonest man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-27

For weak and sickly children, especially
when getting over exhausting diseases, there
is nothing like Bells Sarsaparila. Mr.. A.
NJ. Warren, Dover, Me writes. I'VE gave it
to our children when getting over the Measles
and it proved excellent for them, giving
them health and strength" (Only so cents
per bottle nov23d&wlw
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
BETTER THINGS.


Better to smell the violet cool than sip the
Better TO bark hidden brook than watch q
diamond shine.
Better the love of gentle heart than
bc0uty's favor proud.
Better the roses living seed than rosos In
crowd.
Better to love in loneliness than to busl In
love all day;
Better the fountain in the heart than the
fountain by the way.
Better be fed by mothers hand than eat
Better to trust in God than say MY goods
my store house flll."
Better to be little wise than in tnowle dge
to abound;
Better to teach child than toll to I'LL per.
fections round.
Better to sit at n masters feet than thrill n
listening 81 ate;
Better suspect that thou are proud than be
sure that thou art great.
Better to walk the real unseen than watch
the hours event;
Better the "Well doncl" Mt the last than the
air with shouting rent
Better to have quiet grief than hurrylns
Better tile twilight of the dawn than the
MONDAY burning bright
Better n death when work Is done than
earth's most favored birth;
Better n child In Gods great house than the
King OF all the earth.
George Macdonald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
PARTISAN FANClES.
A Beggar Maids Costume Valued at sew
en- Hundred Francs.

A Beggar Maids Costume Valued at sew
en- Hundred Francs.
A new porte bonheur has made its
appearance in Paris. 1t consists of
little crystal locket, in which is encased
four-leaf shamrock, which, as you
know, brings good luck to all who wear
it. This porte bonheur comes from
Austria, where four-leaf shamrocks
abound, it seems. What pity we did
not know this before! How lucky we
might have been ut little expense!
However, as ''it is never too late to
mend'' our fortune. this new porte bon
hcur will no doubt be eagerly sought
after.
Without being decidedly a novelty, 1
must not forget to mention Worth's
new walking costume, which, on ac-
count of its simplicity, he calls the
"Beggar Maids" dress. 1t has Il fuli
skirt of white and blue flannel serge.
striped lengthwise, and scarf tunic,
with the ends turned up at the back, of
blue silk twill serge The bodice, of the
same silk serge, is open like a gentle
mans evening coat in front, displaying
an under Jersey bodice of the striped
serge. No collar or rutls of any descrip-
ton. This little "Beggar Maids cos
tune costs only seven hundred francis
mere nothing, rs you see.
The barbaric style of jewelry is con-
sidered the most beautiful Just now, so
silver mountings are replacing gold.
Really the models should be in bronze,
rs the models copied belong chiefly to
the bronze age, but no woman would
fancy this ultra faithful reproduction,
Gold ornaments of fine fil'gree work
are fashionable, especially as necklaces.
AS bracelets they are found too delicate,
as the fine gold wire is soon pulled out
of place and the beauty of the design is
injured.
The new fans of crepe, powdered with
shining spangles, having all the colors
of the rainbow, are very effective in the
evening. 1t looks as if the powder of
crushed Jewels had been sifted over
them. A fan of black gauze is appar-
emily spangled with diamond dust; in
the center is the monogram of the
owner in imitation diamonds. The
effect is superb. 1t is the latest note of
elegance, and all monondaines are hav-
ing their monograms and coronets thus
worked in their gauze fans.
A revived and very becoming fashion
is large butterfly ow beneath The chin,
in white or bright colored tulle; coral,
salmon-pink, and yellow of every known
and unknown shade. So that you see
these fluffy bows of tulle at the neck of
all sorts of wraps and even added above
the now again popular fishu. Colored
tulle just now is the rage with our ele-
gantes, being especially becoming for
all compilations. Godey's Lady's Book.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
CULTIVATION OF CROPS.
Advantage Derived from Keeping the Soil
Loose and Mellow.

AuSuutuRc DerlSeu heepinB tuc SOil
Loose and Mellow.
The chief object in cultivation is to
keep the ground loose and mellow-to
supply the most favorable conditions
for the growth of the roots of the plants
in their search for plant food. A Sec
ondary object is to prevent the growth
of eeds. If weeds are allowed to form
roots so much plant food will be taken
up and appropriated to the growth of
the weeds, and so much robbery to the
growing crops. The weeds should be
no more than allowed to sprout, and
then should be destroyed by cultivation
so rs to prevent the formation of roots.
Still another object in the cultivation
of crops is to supply plant food from the
surrounding atmosphere, by opening the
soil to favor the action of the elements
in depositing the plant food which they
contain, in the SOIL
From all this foregoing facts it is
clearly seen that frequent cultivation is
required. for if the soil should become
card in the least degree just so much
loss will result to the growth of the
roots of the plant and necessarily so
much less to the yield of the crops. And
again if the cultivation is not sufficient
ly frequent to destroy the sproutng
weed seed. and they be allowed to form
roots Just to the extent that these roots
take up plant food just to that extent
will the yield of the crop be diminished.
But the benefit of frequently stirring
the soil is seen in the fact that as often
IS the soil is stirred and opened up the
most favorable conditions are supplied
for the deposit of plant food by the
action of the elements. Every failure
to cultivate at the right time will newt
ably result in diminished yield of
crops. One cultivation every three
days, or twice each week. is most likely
the best rule to adopt. This will give
sufficient time for the weeds to sprout
and the soil will not harden in that
length of time.
One man and team with double cul-
tivator can cultivate ut least Is acres of
corn in this way, and if the ground has
been plowed II to l6 inches deep, and
burrows made narrow SO as to make the
soil fine, and if the crop has been prop
erly planted, and then cultivated proper
ly twice each week, the yield of crops
on 10 acres will be as much rs from 80
acres cultivated, plowed and planted in
the ordinary manner. The same time
employed and the same amount of
labor being given to 10 acres rs is usual
to give to 80 acres, producing the same
yield of crops as from 30 acres, makes q
clear saving of the balance of 10 acres
of land.
The cultivation for corn should be
continued until the grains of the ear be-
gin to harden. just so long as the
stalk is green, or just so long as any
part of the stalk or ear is growing, just
so long are the roots taking up plant
food, and therefore require the same
conditions of soil as at any stage OF
growth. Stop tho cultivation before
the stalk and ear are both perfectly
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31

developed, and the soil becomes hard,
the roots fail to appropriate plant food.
and the yield as well as the quality OF
the crop will be diminished. The oalti.
vation, then, should be kept up until
the ear and grains are perfectly grown.
when the grain will begin to harden.
The cuItivator, or Kind, should be
suited to the conditions of the growing
crop The first cultivation given to
corn should be before it comes through
the ground. This should be done with
a smoothing harrow, passed over tho
ground as often as necessary tn make
the surface perfectly iino, smooth.
even and mellow, and to destroy
the weeds that may have sprouted
ready to grow. Then rs soon rs
the corn is fairly through the ground
the rows can be seen and the cultivation
should. be immediately resumed. At
this stage of growth small shovels
should be used on the cultivator, and
set so as not to throw much soil to the
stalks, and as soon as the stalks attain
height of one foot, larger shovcls may
be used, and set so rs to throw the soil
to the hills, in order to Mill up around
the stalks rs u support to them, and for
to prevent their growth.
After the stalks attain n height of
three or four feet then small shovcls
should be used that will not go to II
greater depth than about three inches,
to prevent cutting the roots of the crop,
and to keep the soil mellow to that
depth, which will act rs a mulch, keep
ing the soil loose and moist. When the
stalks attain height too great to use a
double cultivator, then single cultiva-
tor. supplied with square teeth about
four inches in length underneath the
wooden portion of the cultivator so as
to run about three inches deep in tho
soil, should be substituted. This imple-
ment should be used until the cultiva-
ton is completed.
The cultivation of potatoes shoulA be-
gin as soon as the sprouts are fairly
through the ground, when the rows can
be seen. Throw the soil to the row 50
as to cover the sprouts and then pass
the smoothing harrow over the ground
until smooth and level. This will eflec-
tually destroy all seeds of weeds. The
cultivation after this should be the same
as for corn as to kind and frequency.
and to be continued until the vines fall
down and cover the ground between the
rows. AT each cultivation they should
be hilled up slightly. Care should
always be observed not to disturb the
vines, as the stems that support the tu-
Der, or potato, commences to form be-
fore the vines attain one half their
growth. and for that reason they should
be hilled up gradually at each cultiva
ton. and not all ut once, and that tht
last cultivation. E. S. TGaqdruen. Ia
Western PloUnutn.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
SOIL AND MILK.
The Effects Produced by the First Upon
the Quality of the Latter.

The Effects Produced by the First Upon
the Quality of the Latter.
Like every other product, animal or
vegetable, the quality of milk de-
bends rs much on the soil as on the
breed of cow. 1t will be more or less
.ch, as the soil is more or less rich. If
the soil is thin and light, producing a
corresponding character in the vegeta-
ton, the tendency will be to make the
milk thin and light. If it lacks in
phosphates, the milk will lack in phos-
pilates. If the soil is rich and fat the
milk produced from it, the COW being
in good condition, will be rich and fat.
We do not take into consideration
enough the quality and character of
the soil for milk production. We are
content to think that grass is grass.
and therefore conclude that all grass
produces milk alike.
After all, the matter resolves itself
into question of food and feeding. No
matter where we may be, if our food,
water and air are all right. we must get
all the blessings to be derived from
these. If we study and know the char.
actcr of our soil, and then consider tho
necessary qualities of the food required
for the best milk and the most success
full milk production, we may supply
artilicially what the soil lacks naturally,
and get the best results; or we may add
to the food products of the soil such
elements rs are lacking for the pro-
duction of the best milk, and the de-
sired result must follow.
We merely throw out the hint as food
for reflection. In whatever way we
turn and whatever correct view we
take, we find Nature everywhere in
viting man to mental rs well as physi-
cal activity. Few things are furnished
in perfection. But all that is necessary
she provides, and intelligent man may
profit by her suggestions as well as by
her bounty.-Nationat Lice Stock Jour
nal
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
THE DAIRY.

--Churn often IL you would have
sweet butter. boston Globe.
See that the cows have dry place
to lie on. Their udders should not be
imbedded in and encrusted with filth.
If they are in the latter state wash them
with warm water and wipe dry with
dry cloths. Then no dirt can drip into
the milk pail. Farm, Field and Stock
man.
In thereports ofseveral dairy farms
of Denmark, in the vicinity of Copcn-
hagen, it is stated that the yield of each
COW is regularly weighed. and the cx-
cellent average of 900 gallons per COW
is quite general. When COW falls be-
low 700 gallons per annum she is led
off at once to the brtcher.-Field anil
Farm.
No cheese ought to be put on the
market before it is six months old; and
wellmadc and acknowledgement
cheese is not only digcstible, but an
aid to the digestion of other ailments
-pie-crust for instance. When the
American people are taught TO eat
thoroughlv-r cheese, they will
like it and get good out of it, and
home demand for the product will be
creatcd.-Bubaio Times.
Yield of available solids from the
food consumed is the only true critic
roh IN dairying on valuable land.
Hence. on such land use the best but
ter and cheese producing machine that
has been discovered. If cropping grass
costs nothing then take any kind of 4
COW you can get, and use her until you
can get more and better. The trouble
about the last named advice, however.
| is that civilization has to 90 along with
the COW that is used for dairy purposes,
| and rs soon as there is civilization in
| land, the soil has Il price and the cow
must have shelter and food other than
grass. Then the call for the best COW
| is heard. HourG'S Dairynldn.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
Adulterated Milk.

The presence of milk in water was
once thought to be easily detected
by the lactometer. This instrument
showed the specific gravity of the
mixture, but it was found that cream
and water were so nearly of the same
specific gravity, that milk could ba
skinned of part of its cream, and by
adding certain quantity OF water, be
brought to the specific gravity of full
milk, There are in use some simple
methods of analyzing milk to detect
the presence of added Nater, cOlorins
matter, etc., hut the general tendency
now is to take laws requiring all milk
to contain certain percentages of solids,
made up of fats, caseine and sugar,
ranging in totals from 1ll to 13 pei
cent. The former is the English, and
the latter the Boston standard. II has
been found that milk can be adulter.
ated in the COW quite as easily as in the
can, BY obtaining COWS that naturally
produce large quantities of poor milk,
and by feeding them with poor, watery
food. Under former laws, If it could be
proved that the milk had not been
tampered with since leaving the cow
it was merchantable, no matter how
poor it was. american Agrfcuttnrist
Sell as fast as made to get the mosi
for the butter. - Western Rural.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
FEMININE FANCIES.

Spicy Gossip About Trlfes Comme II Faut.
Epicures of Baltimore eat salad OF
rice and hominy with cold game.
Try restoring the color of faded
plush goods by brushing with chloro-
form.
Ladies' continue to wear little fancy
rings, set for the most part with small
but very bright gems.
Gold thread for embroidering comes
both coarse and fine. The Japanese
gold thread is least liable to tarnish.
The fancy now is for wedding break
fasts, just as they do in England, with
toasts to the bride and groom, re.
sponses and all the rest.
There is tendency to cluster rings
again, q favorite being Il large colored
stone in the center with small diamonds
set around it, or vice versa.
Take cows horn or any horn, have
it tipped and trimmed with brass, hang
it ON the wall with ribbon and il
makes unique vase to hold single
choice flower.
A pretty new brooch, representing a
cluster of hazel-nut leaves and fruit,
consists of gold leaves and cups frosted
over with small diamonds, while the
nuts are formed by brown enamel.
A bracelet pleasing to very young
ladies consists Of a single gold band on
which is hung round or square charm
of rock crystal. Sometimes these open
in half like II locket, ;,..d show four
lcaved clover between the two layers OF
crystal.
There appears decided and growing
tendency again to decorated watch-cases
for ladies. Not only are cases seen with
the raised wire-work decoration, but
there are cases beautifully enameled.
and cases in the center of which appear
group of gems.
Oatmeal water is admirable for i'm
proving the skin. Pour boiling water
over few spoonfuls of it and let it
stand few hours. On retiring wash
the face and neck freely in the starchy
water and dry without wiping. 1t is
more conveniently used for full bath
when inclosed in bag.
The "Hangman's Rope" pattern in
troduced last season in Paris, and pat
ronizcd to some extent because of Gu
rious superstition that the hangman,s
rope in gold is a lucky thing to haye
about, is seen here formed into bangles
and bracelets, and also twisted into
brooches. A bracelet seen simulated q
rope, one end of which was UNFINISHED
showing the strands. Rings are also
formed of this gold rope.
A favorlte present from the groom to
the bride is a jeweled brooch or lace pin,
and, when money is no object, Il pair of
earrings or bracelet, or both, are added.
At a recent wedding in this city the
bride wore diamonds, gift of the
groom, valued at ten thousand dollars.
A necklace and pendant is another
favorite present. Sometimes watch
becomes the gift, and occasionally a
ring. Whatever the form of the gift,
# gems are in it, these are supposed to
represent the ladies' preference, wheth-
er it be rubies, sapphires, diamonds or
pearls. M Y. World.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
GOOD COW FOODS.
Those Astounding in Proteine Making tho
Best Butter.

Those Astounding in Proteine Making tho
Best Butter.
In summer, when farmers are busy
growing COW food, it is well to con-
slider the subject somewhat at length
in order that we may all know about
where we stand in the matter of knowl-
edge on the subject. To show that all
the cXpounders are not agreed upon
the subject of which feed is the best,
wewill give little personal experience.
While attending a farmers meeting the
other day learned professor. in an
elaborate lecture, advocated feeding
the cows as much rich food rs they
would stand. and he explained
that by the word rich he meant
rich in oil. such as cotton seed
and linseed oil cakes, along with Indian
corn that was particularly rich in oil.
Per contra, as the lawyers say. Prof.
Armsby, in a late lecture, explained
that while many if not most farmers
are of the opinion that foods rich in fat
will canse the COW to greatly increase
her yield of butter, yet this is not the
case. Butter, he says, is peculiar
kind Of tat, and there is nothing else in
nature like it. Foods abounding mostly
in proteine, a nerve and muscle sup
porting aliment, make the most butter.
Oil meal contains Il large amount of
fat and proteinc. but the fat in the oil
does not produce butter. Nor is it the
fat in the corn that makes the butter.
but rather the proteine. The fat helps
to support the warmth of the body, and
thus keeps up the machine while it
works up the other elements into butter
or cascine. These are important facts
that. we hope, Prof. Armsby will con-
linue to repeat until every dairyman in
the country learns them by heart
IllI1l,il,nll Iuil.lLlIlnh
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
An American Drama of To-day.

The Actress-A new play? Pray
don't ask me to read it. Can't you
give me synopsis of the most striking
incidents?
The Author-With pleasure, In the
first act there is corn-colored silk cos
dresses, including the very latest wraps
and parasols. The interest in the third
act falls off to n riding habit, but in tho
fourth and fifth acts there are no less
than three complete costumes, and all
made by Worth. l think it will be a
success.
The Actress-Name your price, sir.
I'll take ii. it.-Philadephia CAL.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-07-31
Labouchere's Humorous Disposition.

There is story told of Labouchere
when he was attache of the British
Legation at Washington which indicates
his disposition for joke. A visitor called
one day at the legation to see the Brit
ish Minister. "Hc is not in, said La
bouchere. "Never mind; I'll take seat
and wait till he comes" The visitor
was handed chair, on which he sat for
about an hour, when he became rather
restless and consulted his watch. Look
here" said he, IL can't wait for ever;
how much longer will he bee" "Well, !"
said the impudent attache, she left for
Canada this afternoon, and l expect
him back in about six weeks. ~ Y
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