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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
AMERICAN TASTE.


fts Influence Pcrcep ible in Recently Tn
troduced French NJ" des.
Season aftor season tho influence OF
American taste becomes more noticeable
in the importation of millinery. In
stead of the conspicuous novelt'e
formerly sent out by Paris hou scs, the
stylos are modified and American ideas
developed by tho skillful and delicate
manipulation of French fingers and
trained ideas. Even then the models
sent over arc in way naturalized and
adapted 10 the pecal ar tastes and
caprices of our own countrywomen,
who have ewes and minds of their own,
W th very decided preferences for the
things they like and the things they dis
like, and not at all bowling to the for.
cign eccentric DEGREES thrust upon
them, If their own good sense and
Judgment do not approve them.
Most Of tho shapes for the season are
neat, trim and stylish. There are few
pronounced models, but the majority Of
styles are modern G. graceful and scnsi-
bic. There are, however, some rather
striking features in current go ds for
tr mining purposes, and also n number
of exceedingly elegant nevelti $. The
mportations are exceptionally rich,
and. in many instan es, snowy, but the
vivid colors and brill ant ''face TRIM
m ngs," rs they are called are so artist
cally combined with deeper and neu-
trail tints, that thee gay effects only
S rye to tighten and br gh'en the m )rc
somber styles of olive. bronze, black
and gray.
The richest impo rtcd tailor costumes
show mono Of the severe simplicity OF
the original su't', velvet and plush be-
ing used with a free hand, thus render
ing them elegant enough in appear anco
for wear upon almost every occasion
W. ere full dress is not required. En-
suite are new shoulder capes OF plush,
fur or velvet. many of which are cut
W th long fronts, which extend like the
old fashioned talmn, thus making
these toy w APPS more protective
than they usually are. The side pieces
that cover the arms are separated from
the fronts and made to cross each other
q la fchM in a way VIII 'ch can be ma o
very graceful. Golden brown fr'se and
silk Astrakhan pelerincs II mined with
narrow bands of fur or marnbout and
lined with card ma are very drcssy and
chic. Many lad es wear these small
wraps far into the winter season in lieu
of any other outside garment, further
protection aga nst th chill b asts be ng
made by the perforated thamos Jacket
ben nth the dress bodice. Chamois is
much used rs rs an interlinng this
year, long Russian surtouis of plush or
velvet being SIMPLY lined throughout
with firm quality of American surah,
W til pieces of the chamo s laid between
the plush and the silk, just over the
shoulders and chest, and down q por-
tion of the back. The upper side OF
the sleeve is likewise interlincl.-M. y
Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
A MINISTERIAL CRISIS.
Tho Fesnch Cabinet Offer Their
Resignation to Grevy,
Because of a Government Defeat In the
Chamber of Deputies.

PARIS, Dec. BIN the Chamber OF Depu-
ties to-day M. Sarren, Minister OF the In
terror, eakIng in opposition to a motion
for the total abolition of the offices of sub
projects, promised that he would intro
duce bill providing for partial abo-
lition Of the offices. The Chamber, how
ever, adopted the motion for total abo-
lition by majority of 10 votes,
thus defeating the Government. There
was intense excitement in the L. b.
bies of the Chambers. After the vote
was announced the sitting Of the Chamber
was suspendeded, at tho Instance of M. De
Freycinet, in order to consider its position.
After the Cabinet meeting the Ministers
went to Elysee Palace and rendered their
designations to President Grevy. The Cabi-
net will meet tomorrow. It Is believed
that President Grevy is aversed to dis
solving the Ministry, and will ask M. Dc
Freycinet t. reform the Cabinet. nj. Sar.
rien, Develle and GOBLET will probably in
sist upon retiring.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
AMERICAN AGRICULTURE
The Second Report Of Commits
sioner Colman.
An Imperative Cnii for the Extension Of
Experimental Stations.

WASHINGTON. Dec. i.--Normsn j. Col
man, Commissioner OF Agriculture today
ubrnitted h $ second annual report TO tho
President. He describes In general terms
the progress made in agriculture during re-
cent years. and the g n itions which con-
tribute to make this "the best fed nation
on the globe" He sets forth at length the
benefits derived and to be expcc cd from og-
rlcu ltural experiment stations. The sta.
tions and colleges of the several States
are constantly. urged to enlarge expcr-
imentntion, beyond present re-
sources, and often find themselves ''strik-
Ing new leads" which they can not follow,
oil for want of means. Hence the general
iatercst in the b II now before Congress,
"For the establishment OF agricultural ex-
perimenial stations in connection with the
agricultural col eges," and the prevalent
opinion of its Importance and the desire
for its early enactment. No measure, ho
says, is now peniing or proposed of
greater import or bearing brighter prom
the agricultural interests of tho United
States In all their branches. In comment.
ing upon The wo.ko the Bureau OF Animal
In lustry. he describes tho spread of plcuro
pneumonia, and says: Every effort possi-
bic under exising laws has been made to
locate the diseased animals and isolate all
chat have been exposed. 1t would have
,een most fortunate IL every animal ex-
posed to the disease and liable to contract
1t could have been summarily slaughtered
and the contagion thus eradfcated. With
disease of this character at Chicago,
it has been truly said that tho cattle
industry of this country has reached
u crisis There can be no doubt
hat it will be soon and widely dissem-
mated, uRless prompt and effectual action
can be institut d for its speedy suppress
ion. Even now it may have been scat
tered to some extent in the West, and the
investigations of next year will probably
bring other outbreaks to light. The mat
ter is most important one, overshadow-
ing III urgency all others affecting our
agricultural popu alton. and OF vitl in.
lerest SC to every consumer of beef, OF
milk, of butter and of cheese. 10 prevent
tho spread Of his scourge, which has al
ready greatly aft cited our foreign and M
terstate commerce, additional egislation
by Congress is now essent al" Upon for-
estry, he says there is practically no repro
duction attempted or forest-planting done
worth mentioning in comparison with the
enormous annual consumption. 'As q
first step of REFORM" he saws, ''undoubted-
~, the land policy of the United States in
the tinlbered regio requires change,
according to the conditions of those iocali-
ties"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
THE DAIRY.

One advantage Of winter dairying
usually overlooked Is that the cows arc
dry during the hot, droughty weather
Of August, when scant pasturage ana
worry from flies greatly reduce the
flow of milk. Prairie Farmer.
Cows need more hcat-producing
food in winter than in summer. even to
live. The fat-forming and heat-pro-
ducing elements should be made to
bear a certain relationship to each
other, according to the season OF the
year. - Toronto Maii.
--Adulteration Of butter does not re-
ccive much encouragement in France.
II dealer Is convicted OF this oil'ense
he is put in durance vile, his shop Is
closed, the sentence of tho court is
nailed thereon as warning, and his
trading patent Is forever Withdrawn.
Farm, Field and Stocbman.
Butter not sailed will not keep.
generally speaking, more than week.
In France the taste OF the consumer
does not require salt; salted butter IL
not marketable. The French boil, or
rather melt, large quantities OF their
unsalted butter. and thus prepared, it
will keep as long rs lard, and forms the
great st part of the cooking butter OF
the nation. Butter thus treated be-
comes brown in color. Country Gen
Ncmun.
Winter dairying is no trade for
lazy, superannuated or self-indulgont
farmers. Somebody has got to get mp
early, get the cows cleaned, fed and
MIXED betimes; then tho milk has to
be hauled to the creamery, unless. in
deed, the creamery folks collect the
cream, which makes it easier on zero,
mornings. Altogether it cold work
but it ought TO pay better than ',pntter-
ing" around the house and getting out
to work after the sun is an hour or two
high. american Doiryman.
Every buitcr-maker knows that the
fancy in flavor of but or is sort OF
will o-the-wisp, and it is doubtful if
this exquisite flavor can be depended
upon over two weeks ut the most; and
as it is this feeting flavor that brings
the tea cents extra per pound, Gairy-
men must understand the necessity of
shipping butter as fast rs made. A
fresh-made butter, with dainty flatar,
must ALWAYS be sold in preference to
butter made three months before it is
put on the market. Y. 1rt bune.
Ice weighs as ordinarily packed
about so pounds to the cubic foot. At
100 pounds q day for the ordinary con-
sumption of a farm dairy, u ton would
be used up in twenty DAYS. To have
ton of ice for use in October five tons
would need to be storad the winter.
A ton and half a month is moderate
supply to have. 10 have this it would
not be safe to store less than six tons
thus. for eight months, As to 60 tons
would be needed say 80 to 40 two
horse loads.--Agricniturc.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
JUDICIAL MURDER.
why % Prominent St Louis Citizen Has No
Faith In CtTcumstant1al Evi fence.

Why 70 Prominent st. Louis Citizen Has No
Faith In CTcums 1al Evi fence.
have little faith in rcumstanial
evidence, having seen SO many instances
where it was in error. In direct testi-
mony n W tness may distort the truth,
nut in circuinstantial evidence he has a
double opportun ty to lie, and no way
OF tripping him up. l remember case
in Mississippi, happening when ! was IA
boy, that has made me chary about
using circumstance evidence since l
have been engaged in the practice of
law. This victim was n poor mnn. who
came there from the North, got hold of
II small farm to cultivate, and co struct-
ed log hut down by the river, in VIII ch
he Lived all alone. Near him res ded a
rch planter. Around his hut the coun-
try was very so t and swampy. 1t was
OFF the ma n road and was not seen fire.
quently by travellers. but n bridle-path
leading near the hut was usel consider
ably by people around there to cut off
the distance to town. Th s rich planter
one day, in closing up his seasons crop,
went to town to settle up with Ii sagents.
and it was expected would have consid-
cradle money with him on his return.
he time passed for him to return and he
did not come. Later h $ horse arrived
home, rider ess. A search was insti-
tuted. and carly the next morning the
body OF the planter WIS found in the
swampy land off the br d!e-rnth. His
pockets had been FED, and it was
GEAR that the murder had been commit
ted for robbery. Is, side he body was
fund a dcrr niger, with the name of the
occu ,nnt of tho hut engraved on it.
Leaiing to the body from the hut and
from the body b ok to the. ut were
man was found sleeping, the mate to
the dcrrin cr by his side, his shoes
muddy. and his hat filled w tn papers
taken from the dead mans pocke 8.
The shoes fitted the tracks n ccly, and Il
very strong case of circums tantal evil
dence wa, made out. He was tr ed.
con- cied and hanged. He protested
h s innocence so strongly on the scat
fold that the sheriff delayed the per-
formance of his duty. Within twelve
months after that hard case in thai
co mt v was mortally wounl, d, and on
his death-bed he confe sed TO having
committed the murder, and gave up
money and papers he had secured. He
sa d ne had crossed from the road to
the hut n his stocking feet, had put on
the poor man $ shoes, armed himself
with his derrnger ana laid II wait for
the planter, and after comm tt ng tn
murder had fixed the evidences of gu II
around the still sleeping occupant OF
the hat 1hos. b. Harvey, im 81. Louis
Gi0be- Democrat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
Friendships Truest Gain.

The truest gain of friend hip is in
being friend, rather than in having Il
friend. Only he who knows how to be
friend unselfishly and unswerv;ngly,
knows what true fr nndship is, or knows
what true friendship is wO tn. He
whose chiefcst cry is, / must have a
friend! is not likely to obtain his s.,
i'm this direct on; nor is he probably
worthy of bc ng loved as IL friend. But
no who say, with all his heart, Twill be
u friend, whatever it costs! is likely to
compass his hearts desire SO far; and
he may also gain friend far worthier
and dearer than any he ever dreamed
0f.-S.-,S. Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
Ayouoo Hero At tho Wheel.

CHICAGO, Dec 5.-No story of suffering
among sailors in the recent blast which
swept the lakes will excite moro pity than
that of a sailor lad named johnson, who
now lies dying at New Buffalo, Mich. He
n p.anfully stood at the wheel Of the schoon-
or Scud, up to his waist in the ice-cold
waters of tue lake all the time, and half
drowned by every wave tina struck the
vessel, while tho ervices of the Captain
and alb e-bodied members OF the crew were
required elsewhere. All save one were
disabled, and to this one the boy was finally
compe led to beg for relief. His prayer
was rauted, and not any too soon, for in
short time more he would have been
frozen stiff at the wheel.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
ICE FOR THE DAIRY.
Directions for Laying In and Koeping y
Sufficient Quantity.

Directions for Laying In and Keeping y
Sufficient Quantity.
The use of ice is increasing every
year. The case with W .icl it is stored
and kept, wh,n once the art is under
stood, should induce dairy farmers OF
the whole country to arrange for laying
in sufficient stores to last them the en-
tire year. The condit ons for keeping
are: A mass of several tons, ,ls nearly
solid as possible. resting upon base
of porous material which will admit of
perfect drainage, and surrounded by
walls which will not contract h at. This
may be in a pit with p'ank walls, or
with stone walls we'll pankcd on the
inside, having bottom of rails covered
with brush or Stats. and straw
topped with wheat chaff which secures
drainage without much access of air.
The side walls above ground, if they
rise above or if entirely above. must be
double, and should be q foot apart,
with the space between them packed
with dry sawdust, chaif or some
similar mater al, very dry and porous,
but so packed that it will not settle and
leave holes for drafts of ar. The roof
should be constru ted so as to shield
the ice from the heat of the sun. 1t is
best made double, that is, shingled.
with boards nailed to the under side OF
the rafters, but this Is non essential.
1t is important that the earth be well
banled against the stills 30 rs t. prevent
currents of air getting down near the
ice and out at the foundations, rs these
cause great waste.
The walls NAV be entirely of straw,
if it be abundant. but this, if used.
must he well tramped and packed. and
free from wheat, which is a temptation
to vermin, whose runs will form air
duets.
There must be full calculation made
for wastage, and four times as much
ice stored as will be used, unless the
house is OF the very st construction.
Ii drain tiles can he laid ut the bot
tom. below the base, to take the
drainage, good use can probably be
made OF the ice-watcr. which VIII flow
through them. Thus great saving OF
ice may be effected, and efficient cool
ing secured. Tbs VIII enable the
dairyman to have II cool tank for deep
setting Mt Il minimum expense.
The door should be double. that is.
two doors: the outside in sections,
hinged to the door.post, the inner one
also in sections of con, cnicnt size to
handle, to he set in place as the house
is filled, and removed rs the ice mass is
lowered. Planks OF the right length.
dropped in between CHATS, answer the
purpose well. Ventilation in the roof
must always be provided to allow a
constant change of air, but no drafts.
The air resting above upon the ice.
even though there be a deep layer of
straw over the ice. is always charged
with moisture. and rapidly conducts
away the cold, or rather conducts in
the heat and SO meits the ice.--Ameri-
can Dairynsan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
How to Pack Butter.

Tubs for packing butter should be
made of sweet wood-that is, wood
that will impart no unpleasant flavor;
1t should be thoroughly soaked to get
ont the woody flavor, and then satur-
ated with brine. Before packing.
sprinkle Il little salt on the bottom Of
the tub--just enough to show-and rub
the moist sides with salt, letting rs
much adhere as will. so rs to prevent
the wood from drawing the salt from
the butter next to it US tho water in the
wood dries out. A waterproof paper.
odorless and fiavorless, has recently
been introduced, which is said TO resist
the action Of salt and to prevent all
evaporation when tho tub Is lined with
it before till ng. Pieces are cut round,
and of any size. to tit the ends OF tho
tub; and by the use OF this paper,
which is very cheap. 1t is claimed that
package may be male water-tight
Pack in . way to cxpel the air and
prevent its retention between the lay
ers OF butter.--U :. DairynGn.
"A perfectly petriied rosebud has
been found ut Valley Head. Ala
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
PHILADELPHIA FEN1ANs.

Organize n Now Society, aud Appoint .
Committee to Garry Out Rossa's schemes
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. b.--The Record to-
morrow Will publish sensational story Of
tho actions and plans Of now Fenian
society. The article says that the
society was formed by dissatisfied
members Of tho older organization.
who met here Thanksgiving Day and
chose O'Donavan Rossa their chiei.
discomfort IN Canada toward the mother
country that will eventually break out into
open rebellion. After thus gripping the
hated enemy they are to transfer the base
of operation to Au ,tralia. A secret conf
mittee of five, to execute Rossa's let
scheme. will be appointed. Contributions
from the faithful, to assist iu the consum-
nation of these plans, will be solicited.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
A War Question Settled,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The life Of Gem
eral Ice just issued, which contains
much interesting and valuable material
which is entirely new, settles the ques-
tion of the numbers of paroles issued
at the time OF the surrender. There have
been claims on the Confederate side at
various times that the force surrendered
was very small, some having placed it as
low as eight t ousand. Tho pnrole-rolls
produced in the book show that the total
paroles were 2S.23I, divided as follows:
General headquarters, 28l infantry, 22.49;
cavalry, 1853; artillery, 2576; miscellan-
Oeus troops, 1,4G6.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
pe.Frcycinct's Great Coup.

PARIS, Dec. 5.-Tho resignation Of the
Ministry is regarded as great c ,up on tho
part OF De Freyc net The oppO 'ition over
reached themselves, and are facing prac-
tical impossibilities. Some of their emf
neut lenders have implored De Freycinct
to run for Office. He is regarded now as
the most popular man before the people in
France. and u probable successor to Presi-
dent Grevy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
Internal Revenue Receipts.

WAsHISaToN, Dec. 2.-Tho total receipts
from internal revenue during the first four
months of the fiscal year were $50, ass AL, a
decrease of 81, l6s. .2i3 as compared with the
receipts dur q the corresponding period of
554 in tho collections from spirits, an in
crease OF e30S, All from tobacco, an increase
OF $S75, ,07s from fermsuted liquors and AN
increase OF ST., lW on miscellaneous items.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11

The steamship Fulda, which ar
rived at New York recently, had on
board the largest shipment OF live En-
slish pheasants ever brought to this
country. They are for propagating
purposes, and were consigned to
Charles Reiche & Bro. There are 1900
of them, and they were brought over
in large crates divided into partitions,
each of which accommodated four
birds. One thousand OF them 60 to
Pierre Lorillard, at Tuxedo Park. The
rest will go to various game preserves.
A few will go to SENATOR MCPHERSON.
The birds. although called the English
pheasant, came from Bohem An
Y. Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
.-John q. Anderson. tha

John G. Anderson, the New York
tobacconist, went to New Haven, Conn.,,
few years ago, built for h mself the
finest private residence in the city, and
furnished it magn iicently. Recently
he has preferred to live at shore
house at West Haven. and last week an
auction sale was held of tho furniture
and ornaments Of the mansion. Three
thousand people attended the sale. In
general the prices realized were low.
a fine orchestri0n. which is said to
have cost $4,000 in Europe. was sold
for &45O.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
Welded Eighty Years.

MArAMoRAs, MEX, Dec. l.-Yesterday
Senor Manuei Barrientss and his aged wife,
Maria, celebrated the eightieth anniver.
sary Of their marriage. The usband is
103 years of ago and ms wife 96. A great
thr0ng of Otfspring-children, grandchil-
dren, greatgranIchiidren and grea.-great-
grand hildren crowded their home all day
long. This is the first celebration of tina
kind known in Mexico. Both OF the aged
couple are wonderfully well preserved.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
Quail.Eating Contest.

PEORIA, ILL, Dec. 2.-George Marshfield
left for Chicago this evening, VIII re he
will tomorrow begin tho task of attempt
ing to eat one quail day for thirty days,
TO settle a bet of Sl.20l The parties to
che bet are George r. Clarke and Alder
man Hiidreth. of Chicago, Clarke furnish
ing the man and Hildreth betting that he
will not be able to accomp sh the feat.
Marshfeld feels confident that he will win
for Clarke.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11

One night recently q wedding oc-
Cured in Boston. and party of young
mony. but didn't have tho necessary in
vitations, thought it over among them
selves, and US a result gained admit
tance to the church. The means en-
ployed were; One had an invitation,
and the others procured envelopes ex-
actly like the model, wrote their names
thereon, and successfully showed these
at the door as they passed in.--Boston
Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
Rydrophobia In France.

PARIS, Dec. 2.-Dr. Colin. of Paris, read
a paper before tho Academy OF Sciences to-
day, showing that the annual average
number of deaths from rabios in France is
twenty-six, and that since NJ. Pasteur be-
gan his course of treatment the same num-
Der of patients have died. According to
offic al stat sites the number of pers Ms
bitten by mad animals last year in France
was 81, while NJ. Pnsteur has treated |, 100
patients. DIR. Colin concludes that tho
Pasteur system is of doubtful efficacy, and
he is alarmed for the results of virulent in
Oculation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1886-12-11
THE NINE HOURS DAY.
Tho Cabinet Makers Union - Demand
II on the fst Of January.

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 5.--At joint meeting
Of the Cabinetmakers' and Carpenters
Unions this afternoon Henry Emmerich, OF
New York. General Secretary Of the Inter
national Cab bnet-makcis' Uuion, delivered
an address urging the men to stand by
a demand will be made throughout tho
United States for the adoption OF nino
hours as the length of days work. EN-
ployers will be & gIvenitwo mon hs to decide
and the system will go into operation on
April ]. II 1t does not the org nization
should be strong, SO that a general strike
can be resorted to. Mr.. Emmerich snid NIL
otner trades unions are expected to follow
in the demand