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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
How to Fill the SiIo.


When the whole work is slapped
right into the silo, all the work OF
husking, carting to mill, grinding,
carting back to the farm and feeding
out the meal is avoided, and it is not
any more work to put up the ensilage
in this way than it is where only the
stalks alone are ensilaged. OF course
ensilage made from field corn, with the
ears on, will have a much higher feed
ing value than if the grain were
separated. If the crop is put in the
silo before the kernels and cobs be-
come hard. they will be softened up SO
that every bit will be eaten, especially
II cut into half-inch lengths, more or
less. Isn't this the handiest way of
utilizing the corn crop, all things con-
sideredP Nor do we see why as good
results should not be obtained as by
the old plan OF separating the ears and
feeding the grain in the form OF clear
corn-meal or cob-meal. Western farm
ers who have practiced this method
think they get fully as good results as
where the dry meal is fed separately,
especially on fattening cattle. Our
readers who have had experience in
this particular are invited to state at
once and briefly the advantages and
disadvantages of this system. Farm
and Home.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
POLISHING AGENTS.
Powders Adapted for Work Which Re-
quires Careful Handling.

quires Careful Handling.
E Prepared chalk and crocus are some-
times used as polishing agents. The
former is manufactured by adding a
solution of carbonate of soda to So
luton OF chloride of calcium, SO long
as precipitate is thrown down. Both
solutions should be carefully filtered
through paper before being mixed and
dust should be strictly excluded.
The white powder which falls down
is carbonate OF lime, or chalk, and
when this is carefully washed and
dried it forms most excellent polish
ing powder for the softer metals. The
particles, though exceedingly small,
appear to be crystalline, for they poll
ish smoothly and quickly, though they
seem to wear away the material 80
little that its form or sharpness is not
injured to any perceptible degree.
Another good polishing powder is
crocus or rouge. 1t is made by taking
crystals of sulphate OF iron green
vitrol or copperas) direct from the
cystalizing vessels, If possible, SO as
to have them very clean, and instantly
putting them into crucibles or cast-iron
pots and exposing them to heat. The
smallest particle of dust should not be
allowed to get mixed with the crystals,
as it would have a tendency to scratch
the articles to be polished.
Those portions which are least cal
cined and are of scarlet color are fit to
make rouge for polishing gold and
silver, while those which are calcined
or have become red purple or plush
purple form crocus fit for polishing
brass or steel. OF these, the plush
purple colored parts are the hardest
and are found nearest to the bottom of
the vessels, and consequently have been
exposed to the greater degree OF heat
-JeUelers' Weekly.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

"A good cement for crockery, or for
almost any purpose, Is pure article
OF lime mixed with the white Of an
egg.
--Hasty pudding or corn-meal dough-
nuts are made OF corn-meal scalded
and little salt added; then shape with
the hand half an inch thick and as
large around as small biscuit, and
fry in lard.
1t Is often loss to allow cows to
range over large space OF short past
ure to satisfy their appetites, and Il
would be an actual saving to keep them
up and feed them when pastures get too
short.
Sometimes new shoe will press
so closely upon a tender joint that great
discomfort results. Try wetting bit
of flannel in hot water. and laying ii
across the tight place. Do this. several
times and the leather will stretch to
the shape of your foot. y" Household.
Marmalades of peach and ounce,
says Good Housekeeping, are made by
pairing the fruit and removing stones
or seeds; then put with equal weight
of sugar to boil. When, tender mash
with a wooden spoon; to make it very
nice, strain through hair sieve, then
boil again till thick.
In order to have your children In
terested in farm work you must give
them an interest in its products. Boys
or girls who have piece OF land, or a
few chickens, swine, sheep, or other
creatures, that they can call their own
and enjoy the profits OF, will take a
vivid interest in farming. And as the
years go on, the interest which the
young people will take in the farm will
be in proportion to the interest they
have in the profits.
Nodded Graham: Make a mush by
stirring graham flour slowly into boil
ing water; it must not be too thick;
cook ten minutes, using the mush stick
as little as possible. Then stir in a
few spoonfuls of milk or cream, and
also a cup of fresh dates, cook two
minutes longer, taking care not to
scorch in the bottom. Pour into a
mold or cups wet with cold water, and
set it away till cold.
-Spiced Beef: For a round weighing
twenty pounds, rub with a desert
spoonful of saltpeter, on both sides,
and let it remain over night.
Then take a soup-plateful of salt, a
tablespoonful of ground cloves, one OF
allspice, and one of cayenne pepper.
Rub the beef every day with a table
spoonful of it, until it is used, and turn
each day. Boil it in nearly enough
water to cover it. Eat cold, cut in
thin slices.
The season of haying and harvest
taxes the strength of the good wife,
and calls for consideration and assist
ance from the head of the house. The
inventor has come to the rescue of
man, and the horse and machine does
about all the muscular work of these
busy seasons, but inventive genius has
halted at the door of the house, and
the wife works on in the old way, with
few exceptions. The husband may,
therefore, very appropriately expend
some of the muscle once used in swing
ing the scythe or cradle, in carrying
in the wood, drawing the water, or
rocking the baby.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
HINTS ON READING.


what Books 20 Select. md How to Read
and study Them
L Be careful what You read, for books and
literature of all kinds help 70 form your
minds more than you have any idea Of.
Through books you are permitted to listen
to the Readings OF learned men and poets,
and the contact with their great minds will
serve to elevate and strengthen your minds,
D II you will but profit by their wisdom.
With the writings Of the great and good
upon your bookshelves you need never
pine for intellectual companionship. When
you have selected o book TO read--and you
would do we'll to ask the advice OF those
older and more experienced than your
selves about tread 1t thoroughly; try to
discover for yourself the beauty of tho
simple Saxon words as distinct from the
wretched stilted semi-foreign jargon in
dulged in by men Of smaller attachments.
III YOU have no friend TO advise you, de-
pend upon it that you can not do wrong in
studying the following list OF authors and
works among British books OF classical
works we will not now speak Hume,
Shakespeare, SIP enser, Bacon, johnson,
Beaumont and Fletcher; Milton and Dry
den will teach you as much history as you
will require, In addition to your school
studies, until you are old enough to judge
for yourself Most interesting and in
structive are the table talks Of Selden,
Boswell, Coleridge and Goethe. You should
also form an acquaintance with old Frois-
sart through his chronicles, and also with
Southey and the Cid, Radicals, Izaak Wal
ton, DR.. johnson, De Quincy and many
others, for they will show you what you
may make yourself --Bv,C Beds.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
An Important Industry Checked.

This disaster occurs when digestion is In
terrupted 1t is the business of the stom
ach TO manufacture the raw material, food,
into blood, the fertilizing tide that bears
vigof TO the most distant parts of the diges-
ton. When this is checked, hamilton, loss
of strength, organic disorder ensue. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters impels the stomach
to renewed labor. Seek the Bitters il
troubled with constipation, rheumatism,
malaria aud kidney complaint
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
An Accommodating Editor.

Facetious Visitor in newspaper Office
Ito Editor) MAY ! use your brains .
momentP
Editor--M Ny brainsp
Visitor (smilingly picking up scis-
sors)-Yes, sir. Only a moment.
want to-
Editor with great cordiality)-Cer-
tainly you may. Use them as long az
you please. Always glad to furnish
brains to a man that hasn't any. CAs-
caqo Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

A GREAT mistake perhaps was made when
DR.. Sherman named his great remedy
Pricldy Ash BITTERs; but it is presumed
that at that time all remedies for the blood,
Prickly Ash Regulator" {" Curative OF
almost anything but Bhters, it undoubtedly
would have superseded all other prepare
tons of similar character. The name Bit
ters is misleadin ing; it is purely medicine,
and can not be used as beverage
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

BRILLIANT talents are captivating and
pleasing; yet nothing makes man so truly
an object of admiration as the manifesto
tion of virtue. This IS the brightest gem
that can be worn by human nature. 1t is
far better to be good than to be simply
greatly. Y. INDEPENDENT
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

PLEASANT, Wholesome, Speedy for coughs
Is Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

For an example of the power of single
letter compare the phrases blooming
cheek and blooming cheeks. "-Pittsbur0h
Chronicle
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
A GREAT mistake perhaps was made when

WE have Il from a reliable source that IL
has been called the pail moon" ever since
the COW kicked over it-Yonl.ers Statesman
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

Now THAT the rush Of the summer work Is
somewhat over, we desire TO call attention
TO some matters looking forward to profita-
BILE work for the fall months, and through
the winter. Write 10 b. f. johnson a. Co,
1909 Main St, Richmond, Va, and they will
show you how TO do a grand work, which
can be made permanent thing.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
A Valuable Remedy.

BRANpETH's PILLS purify the Blood,
stimulate the Liver, strengthen tho Kid.
neys, regulate the Bowels. They were in
troduced in the United States in 1895. Since
that time over fifty millions of boxes Of
BRANDRErH's PILLS have been consumed.
This, together with thousands of convinc-
ing testimonials from all parts of the
world, is positive evidence of their value
BRASDRETH's PILLS are purely vegetable,
absolutely harmless, and safe to take at
any time
Sold in every drug and medicine store
either plain or sugar coated.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

THR sportsman may lead an idle exist
ence. but his career Is not an aimless one.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

A wELL-oovERED head may be poorly
filled.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
ELY'S
CREAM BALM

Ihdre used ttco bot
Ties Of Elg's Cream
Balm and eonsids,
myself cured. Isuf'
fered 20 years from
csItarTh and cdtarrh-
al headaehs, and tili,
IA The first remeda
hat afforded LASTING
reltef. d. r. Hi00tn.
son, f45 Lake S.
Chicago, III.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

A GRAVE, wherever found, breaches q
short, pithy sermon othe soul. = Isauus95slG
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

CROOKED work will always bring man
into straights. PntsbirOh Chronicle.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

DISAPPOINTMENT often does person
more real good than success.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

THE keeper Of deaf and dumb asylum
understands the mute-ability of man.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

ECONOMY Is wealth; wealth breeds ex-
travagance; therefore economy Is the
mother OF extravagance.--Hdrpe BdzdE
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18

Particle q applied Into each nostr aud ~ agree
able Price 10 ceta at druggists; by mall registered
% oents. ELY BROTHERS. " Warren 81, KsM Yor&
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-10-18
CAUTION

towara of Fraud. rs my name and tho price ara
STAN ped the bottom OF al my aaxerused shoes
before leaving the factory when protsct ths wear
er offers w. H.. DouGIas shoes a. reduced price.
stamped on the bottom. put him down az o fraud
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
The Florida Rattlesnake.

The Hdiamond bacl' is scientifically known as crotalus horridus. You will know what mean; perhaps you will not. Possibly my statement of that geological fact will only make cold chills creep down your back to no purpose. For the nar,e itself is appalling, and this perhaps is the reason that the people of Florida who wish to encourage immigration merely al- Jude to diamond backs lightly and cheer. fully as 'rattlers." But there are ''rat- tlers' and rattlers. The rattler of the north is more or less common; few have gone "huckleberrying' often without en- couraging one. The better the ground and day for finding berries the better the chance for rattlesnakes, too. But a long stick always made short end of crotalus adamanteus of northern New York.
 Were the engagement with crota1us horridus of Florida, should want an uncommonly long stick, and you might look with considerable certainty to find me at the extreme end of it. The com. mon name by which this snake Is known comes from the diamond pattern which nature, ever liberal with her dyes and designs, has printed upon its back. Noth- ing could be heater or more becoming. And, SO far as looks go, this crotalus is the handsomest and best dressed of his kind. But, since Handsome is that hand some does" only, the diamond back is not generally admired in the circles wherein he moves, breathes and principally has his being. Nicholas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
A Criticism of Volapuk,

Volapuk is now going through its sec ond and more deliberate criticism. Sci. ence contains 0 careful article by Alexan. der M. Bell, in which hc concludes that Volapuk does not solve the problem of a universal language. The system will meet most favor with nations whose lan- guages are highly infected. This is not the trouble with tho English language. He suggests an international committee of English speakers to suggest such i'm. provements as would make of ours a sim pier language, adapted to universal use. A committee of the American Philosophi- cal society, of which the eminent anthrop- ologist, Dr. D. G. Brinton, was chairman, has, also reported that "Volapuk is synthetic and complex, whereas all mod ern dialects are becoming more analytic and simple; the formal clements of Vola- puk are those long since discarded by Aryan speech" But this committee of eminent scholars urge that as the anccs- tors of all Aryans once used the same language, so the time is near when. once again a unity of speech can be established for all of our stock, and for ali the rest of civilization as well.-Globe-Dem
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
POLO BOBS UP ONCE MORE.
Game Between Mixed Local and Pr,
 fessional Players.

A Game Between Mixed Local and Pro-
 fessional Players.
 The New Haven polo team did not get through to Waterbury last night and ali impromptu game took the place of that scheduled The teams were made up of local and professional players. The teams were called the Waterburys and the Blues and both teams played very fine game Shea is snowbound at Hartford. His place Was taken by Whiting, and people who thought him polo player had an opportu- "ity last night to judge of his ability Reynolds played at goal and his participa- ion in the game was not highly creditable in the language of spectator ''he doesn't know how to play polo little blt." The professionals lost the game by dallyine and funny work" The score:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
ATTHE OPERA HOUSE. Theatrical Companies Booked for Wate bury Dug Out of the Snow.

bury Dug Out of the snow.
 The entertainments which were booke, for the opera house this week will be her. although at later date than at first a.: nounced The "Uncle Toms Cabin" com pany arrived from Derby to-day and vii give performance this evening. Witl this company there are two bands and { chorus of trained colored singers Tht Boston Herald says that this piece has beer thoroughly remodeled by Abbey's compa ny and as treated at the Globe theater il that city afforded degree of interest evel for those who have seen the play regularl, for the past twenty years.
 The "Held by the Enemy" company vii arrive just as soon as they can get througl on the New England road, which vii probably be to night or tomorrow morn ing They will give two performances instead of one as at first announced, Sat urday afternoon and evening. It is pre- sented here under the auspices of Compan. A. Its performance here before thi
 
 reappearance.
 In noticing the Wilbur Opera company which begins a weeks engagement at thu opera house n, xt Monday, Nashville ex change says: The Masonic theatre was filled parquette and gallery, last night, both ou of compliment to Manager Anglim, whos' benefit night it was, and for the sake O. the Wilbur Opera company, whose excel iencies Nashville knows from forme season. It was an enthusiastic audience too, and the applause come thick and fas for all that the singers and actors did "rhe opera was Strauss" s''Merry War, tuneful enough to suit the most exacting and it was rendered in a splendid style b, the company.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
ECHOES OF THE GREAT STORM.

Matters Incidental to the Big Blizzard
 In and About the City.
 The Bronson library was open Monday until p. m. and on Tuesday from lo a. m. to p. m. Monday seven books were given out and Tuesday two books were taken out into the storm.
 MT Gowen, a milkman, made his GUS tomary trip from Middlebury to Naugatuck Monday morning. He started on the re- turn trip about o'clock that afternoon to pull the sleigh and, unhitching and mounting the animal he started on his journey of miles. Near Milville he was thrown from the horse which started on 8 run for a neighboring farmyard. MT Gowen plodded pluckily along benumbed with the cold, finally reaching Middlebury at o'clock that night.
 One of the prisoners confined at the station house waiting to be transferred tc New Haven jail has complained about the accommodations at the police station. Last night he told Lieutenant Root if he woulc give him the necessary papers and liberate him he would immediately start for New Haven and would give his word that he would get there before trains were run ming on the little Derby road. MT Roo did not accept his offer and if the trains commence running on that road to-mor TOW, Officer Blskeley will take down fvt boarders for Sheriff Gates hotel on Whal ley avenue.
 The supply of beer down the road ha run out and every train south on tn Naugatuck road carries an invoice of tn beverage from Hillman & Hipp's brewery
 "An Ansonia gentleman who was t. Y married to a Springfield (Mass.,) girl that city yesterday presented a pitial sight at the station there yesterday sa gentleman who was among the snow bot,. passengers. He would pace up and do. the platform moaning the situation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
Sewer Assessments,

The Board of Sewer Commissioners of the City of Waterbury, at a meeting held March ( 1888, assessed persons and corporations owning property BROOK STREET for sewer purposes as provided Tn an ordinance relating Io assessments for sewers, as follows:-
 BROOK STREET.
 Edward McGrath, Robert Fruin and Michae ,uilfoie, S126 60; Albert BuTpitt. S37 50: Corne E. Wingblod, SG3 75; Dennis phalen. S5S.5O; Dan 4ul s. Oh pman, 50; Lawrence Ruth and heirs i Michael J. Lawlor, S,5.50; Peter and Josepl 3auby s91.o0; Peter and Joseph Bauby S26. .25 sibert Burritt, S4S;75; solomon Levi S4s 75; Sob mon Levi, S75O0; Edward II: Gagain, S36OO: Ja Daniel $. Chipman and estate of Joseph Chipman S1S9.00.
 The foregoing assessments become due anG payable March 12. 1888, and will be received by City Attorney George E. Terry at his office II irving Block, East Main street.
 Attest, E. G. KILDUFF, City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
T A COURT OF PROBATE HELD AT WA A terburY within and for the District of Water

A T COURT OF PROBATE HELD AT WA ;Aterbury within and for the District of Water: bury, on the 7th day of March A. D, 1SSa.-Pres- ent Charles w. Gillette, Judge,
 Upon the application of the eXecutor on the es- tate of James Tobin, late of Waterbury, deceased, estate as per application on file:-ID to wit
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de termined at the Probate office in said district on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1883. at o'clock in the forenoon of said day, and the Court directs said executor to give public otire of the penden- cy of said application and tre time and place of hearing thereon by publishing notice thereof before said 18th day of March. A: D. 1888, in some newspaper having ejaculation in said district. CD piece of land lying in said Waterbury about one mile and quarter southeasterly from Center square, containing about one quarter of an deed of Michael Neville to said deceased, dated November g, 1850, and recorded op Waterbury Land Records vol 56 page 2O3 and which said iced is made part hereof for the purpose of iden- tiication and description.
 CHAS w. GILLETTE, Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
EVENTS THIS EVENING.

SOCIETY MEETINGS -Speedwell lodge, K. of F Valley City lodge, K. of H. Chatfield Camp, 5. ofV.
 AxUsEMENTs-"UncleT Toms Cabin at the Op- era House. Private Masquerade at the Earle house.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
A Mnpuscript Exhibition.

Letters sent to the Birmingham and Midland Institute, which is about tp have a manusc1ipt exhibition ct it's annual con. versazibne, show that Andrew Lang does not keep his manuscript Justin Nc Carthy works with typewriter. MT. Shorthouse, author of "John Inglesant," 1" Crawford writes his improvements into his draft Mr. Besant has not kept any of the manuscripts of the sRice partner ship. Bret Harte is not in possession of the sheets of his earliest, stories. The sscopy., of many fapotts books he's a1a6e1atls been thEu15ai 1fsW Xtfa aua.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16

COrTeCted 6COre-BlneS Q, Watcrbury ': stOps K ynoids "A, Babbitt 23 fouls, Waterbury [, Dlues 1; referee, Armstrong;
 An excellent Square Piano .$1OO, at B. 'honinger &s Co.'S, r61 Bank street.
 Bargains in Vpygbt Pianos ltoh uteaas F. saseaaAtx q lN, N,1 Aaa4s u '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-03-16
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate Court .l,-l

RESTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate Court U March 9, 1888.
 Estate of Thomas olaffey, late of Waterbury in said District deceased.
 The exeoutrix having exhibited her administra ton account with said estate to this court for al lowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 18th day of March, A. D. 1888, at o'clock ill the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Waterbury, be and the same is assigned for a hearing the allowance of said adninistra ton account, with said estate and this Court directs the Executrx to cite all persons interest ed therein 10 appear at said.ti and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper pub saea 1ae in m Ne% d hase sr souns ana m cSu on the public sgnpost in the Town of Waterbury where the deceased last dwelt.
 CHAS. W. GILLETTE. Judge.