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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

TN the case IN frames are shown speci-
mems of the "bllnd reading" done by
clerks in the Dead-letter Office. Letters
from all parts of the world, addressed in
all sorts of bad and illegible hands
some In Chinese, some in Japanese, and
some in Volopuk. Despite their appar-
ent illegibility, the skillful chiro-
graphic experts Of the departme sue
ceeded in solving the puzzles, and the
communications were forwarded to their
rightful destination.
In another part of the exhibit is dis
played, in cases, complete collection of
all the domestic and official stamps, and
the miscellaneous stamps Of all foreign
nations. Some of them are rare and
curious In cases, too, are shown speci-
mems of all the locks used in the service,
since 1900 down to tho latest model
adopted by the department.. Photographs
of foreign post-oiiices, and foreign mail
vehicles, are hung upon the walls. A
framed picture contains all the por-
traits of the members of the Interna-
tional Postal Congress of 1878, held ut
Paris. Allegorical paintings of the SER
vice are also seen. 1t is u very Interest,"
ing display. indeed
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS.
WHAT THERE is TO SEE IN THE EDU-
CATlONAL DEPARTMENT

OF the Cincinnati Ccntcnninl Exposition.
Specimens of Excellent Work of the
Youth of the Land.
The Department. of Education will in
terest everybody. 1t is a feature well
worthy the high place the public schools
of Cincinnati and the State occupy in the
roll of superb educational systems in
America. This department shows the
methods of instruction and the results
attained thereby, the appliances used in
teaching-evefything in short, bearing
upon the subject Of the advancement of
educational methods. Here, the visitor
finds specimens of the work of public,
private and Parochial schools through
out the Ohio Valley; work from the
House of Refuge school; specimens of
oil and aquarelle painting, and wood
carving from seminaries and current
schools; pottery relics of the Mound
builders; appliances used by teachers,
maps, globes, astronomical instruments
and charts.
In Educational Hall is found the work
of the pupils. This consists of wall dis
plays of drawings in pencil, charcoal,
ink ind color, neatly mounted, and rang
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

formation upon every conceivable mat
ter; it finds him boarding-house; di-
rects him to his train; pilots him around
safely amid the intricacies of vast and
strange buildings, and performs these
and similar services gratuitously. The
office of this useful institution is plainly
but neatly fitted up, and all day until the
close of the "show" at night polite and
well-informed attaches are In attendance
to render every assistance possible to
strangers in strange land. The agents
Of this Bureau are stationed at all the
railroad depots, and If visitors are "beat"
by the unprincipled sharks such as infest
svery great city, it is because the visitor
does not avail himself of the services of
these very useful employees. The work
has been thoroughly systematized, and
the Chief of the Bureau, Mr.. Gus Hon
she'll, one of the Board of Commission
ers, aided by his right bower, Mr.. Thorn
bury, have made success of a very deli
cato and difficult matter. The thousands
Of strangers who have been guided and
shielded and watched over by this really
excellent system are loud in their praises
Of the gentlemanly attentions shown
them
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

is made of corn and wheat, artistically
arranged, and rises to q height of about
thirty feet. The top is surmounted by a
light-blue ball decorated with gold stars
and the words 'Ad Astra per Aspera /"
In the exhibit can be seen some beautiful
views of the city Of wichita as well as
the products of Sedgwick County, such
as corn wheat, cotton, silk, alfalfa, mil
let and the grasses, besides q beautiful
display of fruit. Kansas people make
this their headquarters while visiting the
Exposition.
The splendid fruit display of Califor
mia, which occupies the superb position
between the Secretary's office and Hor-
ticultural Hall, is presided over by MIR.
james S. Burdsall, an old-time Cincinna-
tian, whose health failed Some time
since, and who sought the GLORIOUS eli
mate'' of the Golden State in order that
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

chess and checkers with human intelli-
yence, and, what is more to the point,
yanquishes all comers. Seated CROSS
legged on u table, Ajeeb is clad in Turk
ish costume, grasping o pipe in the left
hand. The right hand hangs idly at his
side until it is lifted to make o move.
This he does with STRANGELY human
like action-especially, for instance, when
he jumps three men ut checkers and re-
moves each of the prisoners to basket
at his side. In the game of chess he
takes the first move, and it is always the
same. He first moves the Queens Pawn
to Queens fourth, frequently following
with Kings Pawn to Kings fourth, and
seems to be fond OF the kings's knight
to Kings Bishops third. He works
quickly, apparently taking exactly tho
came time to think as his opponents, who
generally work rapidly also. For ''checlS"
he throws back his head, and for ''checIc-
mate" he does the same twice. Before
each game an attendant winds a crank
and opens doors to show the people the
complicated, clock-like machinery within,
and to convince them that there is no one
concealed inside. He moves the table
also to disprove the theory of any con-
nection with the floor. If there be a
man concealed within, rs several good
people aver, he must be salamander to
be able to endure the heat, and have q
stoic's indifference to cramped position
for hours at time. While it might be
within the bounds of human skill to In
vent machinery that would respond COR
rectly to correct moves, it would be a
superhumnn achievement to perfect
mechanism that could aticipate an ignor.
ant or laundering reply, and meet 1t
with speedy check-mate. Ajeeb's black
face is unmovable, but he seems to be in
deep thought. 1t is certainly II strange
device, and can be seen without extra
charge after you have entered the portals
of the Centennial Exposition. Ajeeb
has beaten some OF the best chess and
checker players of the world, having
been on exhibition first at the Crystal
Palace, In London, several years ago, and
later at the Eden Musee, in New York
CITY,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
Harvest Excursions.

The Chicago and North Western
Railway Company announces Il
series ofharvest excursionsin Iowa
Minnesota, Dakota and Nebraska,
for which tickets will be sold Aug.
u, Sept. IL, Sept. %, Oct. and Oct.
%, at the rate of one fare for tie
round trip. These excursions will
afford exceptional opportuniti, s
for personal inspection of the pre-
ductive country reached by the
Chicago and North Western Rail-
way lines. For full information
address Il. p. Wilson, G. p. A. Chi
cago.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

Ing from the simple line-drawing taught
in the primary classes to the elaborate
designs, mechanical, perspective and OBJ
ject work Of the higher grades. In TO-
lios are bound specimens of drawings,
exercises in language, penmanship, mu-
sic, geography, German, and all other
branches Of the public school curricu-
lum. The Cleveland, Marietta, Dayton,
Fostoria, Covington, Newport, Bellevue,
Richmond and Glendale schools are rep
resented by excellent specimens of the
work of their pupils.
The exhibits from the Catholic schools
includes displays of fine drawings and
graphic work from st. Marys Institute
ut Dayton, display of school work and
art, and useful needlework from Paro-
chial schools and academies of Cedar
Grove, Notre Dame and Brown County.
The art needlework of these academies is
exquisite The management of the
school work is similar to that of the pub
lie schools. The walls are covered with
fine specimens of drawing, and on the
tables are found volumes containing the
class exercises in the various school
branches.
The House of Refuge shows not only
the school work of Its youthful inmates,
but also various useful articles, such as
clothing, shoes and wearing apparel,
made by the boys and girls, and some
very excellent specimens Of ornamental
work.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
CALIFORNIA EXHIBIT,

he might he nursed back to health and
vitality. His appearance Ia q sure indi-
cation that his short residence in San
Diego was not IN vain. He Is completely
restored to bodily vigor, and in conse-
quence is walking and never-tiring adj
vertisement OF the benut;es and recupar-
ating powers OF the ''Italy Of America.
Among the exhibits to which Mr.. Burd
sail "points with pride" are eight varie-
ties of oranges, several of lemons, raj
sons, peaches, pears, apples, apricots,
nectarines, prunes, lines, figs, grapes,
suaves, walnuts, pomegranites, almonds,
watermelons, many varieties OF vegeta-
bles, all the cereals, grasses and native
woods, canned fruits, wines, olive oils
and beat sugar. A carload of luscious
grapes has just been received, and these
were distributed gratilitously. Several
pictures of Californian scenes, and q
large oil painting, ten by twenty feet
long, are among the interesting objects
seen in this display. Also picture OF
Point Lorain, showing the Governmental
lighthouse. Later in the season, Mr.,
Frank A. Kemball, of National City
the largest fruit-grower in the State, will
arrive with another section of exhibits,
and will remain several weeks.
The State of West Virginia is repre-
sented by a magnificent display of the
products Of the coal mines of that State,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
US. OST-0FFICE EXHIBIT.
A GLANCE AT THE POSTAL SERVICE
OF JUNGLE SAM"
singular Trophies of the Dead-Letter
Oficc-An Envelope 1Iachine-A Com
plete Collection of official Stamps.

Singular Trophies of the Dead-Letter
Ofice-An Envelope HIachine-A Conn
plete Collection of official Stamps.
Near the ''model post-office' in the
Cincidnati Centennial Exposition, with
background of big guns of the Navy
Department, is an envelope machine,
which cuts, pastes, stamps, folds and
counts an amazing number of two-cent
envelopes every hour. Hung from the
pillars and rafters inclosing the exhibit
are specimens of all the mail-bags used
in the service, from the bag carried by
the first rider of the South to the big
bags that are stored away every Satur-
day in the hold of one of the ocean grey
hounds. Maps of all the postal and
tstar-routes'' of the country are conve-
niently hung for reference. Perched upon
the brass rail that incloses the post
office is miniature railway track, upon
which is shown, in progression, the de-
velopment Of the methods of transpor-
tation in the United States during the
century.
A pony mail,rider, armed and equip
ped, on a mustang, with mail-pouches
strapped to his saddle, precedes model
Of the old stage-coach, with its clumsy
form and leathern springs and ''boot. T"
Here follows q composite mail and bag
gage cur, with two of the most modern
lnail-coaches, completely equipped On
this little track is an object lesson in the
development Of this country. The mail
bag, like the school-teacher, is the her
aid of the advance of civilization.
Hanging on partition is a Chinese map
of the postal routes OF China. The map
looks just like any other map, save that
instead Of the towns and routes being
designated by good old English type,
they are indicated by a lot Of characters
that look as If they had just dropped off
the cover of lot of firecrackers. Speci-
mems of the bags used by the Chinese are
also exhibited, with queer tea-chest char.
aGters In perpendicular line stenclled
on their sides.
A big case is devoted to the trophies of
the mails captured by the Deal-letter
Cqlce. In it are articles Of almost every
description. There is q base ball catcher's
mask; four-foot alligator's skin; q
grinning, eyeless, yellow skull; all sorts
ofpainted and inartistic placques; knives
gloves, bottles and, in fact, everything
that coulc be thrust into u mail sack.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

was accepted, ana the result IA mngfn;
cent display of tons OF mineral speci-
mems that attract great deal Of atten-
tion, and hy which an observer is given
evidence of the mineral wealth OF that
Province in their natural condition, that
is both surprising and gratifying. There
IS magnificent collection of iron ore,
magnetites and pyrites, over forty mines
being represented. This section is of
great interest to manufacturers, and is
given close attention. Next comes cop
per, principally from the region of Sud-
bury and the north shore of Lake Supe-
rior, in the mines of which some of our
citizens of the United States are finan-
sally interested. Lead and silver from
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

makes the ladies exclaim, 'Wty, is tnab
man murderer ?" There is also shown
picture of the youngest murderer in the
country-Johnnie Beall, thirtecn-year-
old boy, who murdered his mother in
Preble County in 1887, and was SEN
fenced to imprisonment for life. Tho
photograph shows mere boy in prison
stripes, with nothing on his face to indi-
cate his criminal tendencies. Specimens
of counterfeit money and burglars tools
are also seen in this interesting collec-
tiou
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
I'M The "pEN.n
A Display From the Columbus Hast

A Display From the Columbus Bnstile.
In the display of the Ohio Peniten-
tiary at the Cincinnati Centennial are
many morbidly interesting and curious
things. In u case is shown a wooden
model Of a complicated combination safe
lock. made by one OF the prisoners, for
the. purpose OF Instruction how TO drill a
safe. Also dea Nv Internal machine
that was captured from convict. Hang
mans nooses, and photographs of pris-
oners recently executed are also exhib-
tied. A picture OF the handsome Inur-
sj4sr, ''Ia,;2kg'' Morgan, recently hanged,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

Trains run on Central Standard Time.
Strains stop only on signal
Trains D, b, :, 2, 2 and 80, daily. All others
daily except Sunday.
Tlnln IL has Pullman Buffet Sleeping coach
es to Boston and New York daily.
Train 3 has slllman Buffet Sleeping COACH
es from Boston and New York daily.
Train has Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
New York to Chicago daily.
All trains arrive nj and depart from the new
Dearborn station, Chicago.
Passengers taking trains 80, 32, 33, or3 must
procure tickets before boarding the train.
vii find IL to their Interest To consult tho
agents of this company, who Will give them.
all Information In regard 70 rates and con-
nections. +. @. DONALD
B. THOMAS, General PassengerA ct.
General Snpt, CHICAGO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

"Veritas," in the Catskill Recor-
der, gets in his work In good form
thus: "Reading the9articles in Re-
publicen newspapers'nowadnys, ono
is reminded of what the Thames
waterman said to one of his mates,
who had been spinning u lot OF his
yarns one day; 4 likes you Bill!
what or"'Case you such a blasted
liarv
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
SEPARATE BTATE EXHIBITS
nIadc Under the Direction of tho Assoch
ute Commissioners.

Several States of the Union have sepa.
rate and distinct exhibits in different Sec
tions of the Cincinnati Exposition, and
none make finer display than Wichita,
Sedgwick County, and Southern Kansas,
of which the whole State feels justly
proud. The tower occupied by Kansas
was built expressly for this display by
the Commissioners at considerable ex-
pensc, and it is located in the main build
ing, near the fountain. The pngoda,
which occupies the center Of the tower,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
SUNDAY TRAIN.
SOUTH BOUND
Note on running of tr0ims.

Trains Nos and will carry Monarch Par
lor Car between Columbus and toledo.
Direct connections made in Union Depot at
Wheeling, Baltimore, Washington and Piiiia.
delpha; aiGo for Dayton, Cincinnati, Louis
vile. and all points South and Southwest. =,
ygy~Close connections Mt Toledo for Detroi9
ana I'll points in Michigan and Canada.
g,sy-'Sundoy trains stop at all stations on
signal.
II. j. FALKENDACH,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
G. II. C-,kR, Columbus, Ohio.
Gen'l Sup't.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
CINCINNATI CENTENNIAL NOTES

The street -fakirs are not getting rich.
The Government exhibit Is worth the
price Of admission
The Art Gallery is not large, but In
quality it is Of the best
The electrical display beats anything
that was ever seen in this country.
Typographical maps modelled in clay
are to be seen in the Interior DEPART
ment
Tho Province of Ontario, Canada, has
n handsome display OF the products Of
that country
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

ing over the handsome balustrrade, and
looking beneath you for thirty feet, can
be seen u large expanse of territory in
the elegant lobby, devoted exclusively to
cut-fower display. These beautiful floral
designs are arranged on long benches, or
platforms, between which masses of hui
mainly pass every few minutes to feast
their eyes upon them. The crowd is
composed of all sorts and conditions Of
people--a study in itself-and those who
can view the pageant quietly from their
perch above are interested to such an ex-
tent that they leave their position NfSh
reluctance, to either enter the galley
where Rhodopis can be seen, or to listen
to the sweet strains produced by the Gin
cinnati Orchestra stationed in the center
of the magnificent auditorium. A visit
to the foyer of Music Hall will never ba
forgotten.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

he district north and west of Lake SrI-
oerior are also seen. The mines, such as
Beaver Badger, Silver Mountain and
Rabbit Mountain, are the center of the
silver deposits, and the Americans who
argely control them are likely to reap
.ich rewards. Collaborating quartz is
represented by n large pile. This comes
from the Lake-of-the Woods district, west
If Lake Superior. Zinc, arsenical ore,
gypsum, faryta, or heavy spae, and lime
also are found. Phosphate of lime Is
very prominently represented, there be-
ing shown one immense specimen, weigh
ing nearly half u ton. The Canadian
phosphate of lime is exceedingly rich.
Most of it is shipped to England, there
being little demand as yet for it in the
United States, owing to its value and
sxtent being so little understood. The
mica display attracts great attention.
N petroleum and its products are shown
bottles Of all the various grades of oil,
from the black crude to the refined nap
tha; while hard COKE wax, candles and
axle-grease represent what may be
termed the by-products. Terra Gotta,
tiles, red and white bricks are also rep
resented OF building stone, sandstones,
limestones, marbles, GRANTEES and serpen-
tines, there is very interesting exhibit.
The most attractive, probably, in this
connection are the black and colored
marbles.
The native silver and native gold and
precious stones displayed in the cases are
u. L. t~
one's appreciation of the mineral wealth
displayed. On the walls are geological
snd mineralogical maps of Ontario, IL
'orestry map, and colored plates repre-
-enting original methods in the determi-
lation of minerals by the use of the
llow-pipe,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
MINERALS FROM ONTARIO.
A TRUE EXHIBIT BY a CANADIAN
PROVINCE

~ ths Cincinnati Expositiop--Represeut-
Ing Over Four Hundred Distinct En-
trees, and Over Two Thousand spsoi-
paens.
Several months ago the Commissioners
pf the Cincinnati Centennial Exposition
Pxsended an invitation to the Govern
sept Of the Province Of Ontario to take
Mlrt IN The enterprise, The invitation
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
NE III: gzeEa s;@I S;.s 81 u CO {.

Eighteen acres of land within
the corporation limits adjoining
the Gallagher '.rm on the West
This tract will make Eighty or
Ninety town lots, and is very val
liable land for gardening purposes,
will sell same in one tract or di-
vide if desired. For further in
formation address or call on the
undersigned at Lancaster, or G. w.
Brehm, Logan, o.
G.. w. ALFRED.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
A eooD PLACE

To Wow nm Interesting Scene at the Gin.
cinnati Centennial.
One of the best places to witness an in
teresting scene in the famous Music Hall
of Cincinnati during the Exposition is
the foyer in the second story of that his
toric pile, upon some floral day. Peep
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
Chicas & Atlantic Railway Company.
TIME CARD.

HGy-'rhe Chicago and Atlantic Railway
coutlnuos to be the most popular line be-
tween all points cast west. Its trains are
composed of the finest day coaches and pala-
s ei ieeRng frs pad aha he run over &
line offers more complete facilities. Direct
connections made in Union Depots, thus
oble hours. The rates via this line are as low
rs the lowest. Asl. for your tickets via tho
Chicago & Atlantic Railway and your journ
cy will be one ofcomfort and pleasure.
EASTWARD.
Stations. No. s No.lO No.Ia NO.30 NO3
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25

together with number of relics of his
torlcal value. 1t is located in the ex-
treme northern end of the Fsplanade, in
front of Music Hall, and is daily visited
by thousands of interested spectators.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
,Luxuriant Hair
CENTRAL TIME.

Can only be preserved by keeping the
scalp clean, cool, and free from dam
druff, and the body in healthful
condition. The great popularity Of
Ayers Hair Vigor is due to the fact
that it cleanses the scalp, promotes the
growth of the hair, prevents it from
falling out, and gives it that soft and
silky gloss so essential to perfect beauty.
Frederick Hardy, of Roxbury, Mass,
a gentleman fifty years of age, was fast
losing his hair, and what remained was
growing gray. After trying various
dressings with no effect, he commenced
the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. cit
stopped the falling out" he writes;
"and, to my great surprise, converted
my white hair (without staining the
scalp) to the same shade of broom it
had when was % years of age"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-08-25
EASTWARD.

WESTWARD.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1888-05-27
Ell sR. soLER.

Al ausentarse para Humacao, sc
ha despedido carihosamente de nos.
otros nuestro muy distiuguido ami.
go el digno Diputado q Oortes, ex-
celent1simo senior don Antonio So.
ler, en- compafifa de su querido
hermano, nuestro tambi6n conse
cuente amigo y correligionario don
Narciso S0ler, Diputado Provincial
por el distrito de Juncos.
Entire los obsequios que deben
haberse dedicado en- Humamao al
senor Soler { den Antonio J, figura
una retreta por la selects banda de
Voluntarios; He aqui 81 progra-
ma, que hemos recibido;
19-Paso doble: Espafiol ante
todo, dedicado al Sr. Teniente Go.
ronel, por el mdsico mayor.
2c-Grande Fantasia sobre mo-
tivos de la Opera EAssedio di Aar.
lem, del maestro Verdi.
3e-Ouarteto de Ia Opera Rigo-
letto, de Verdi.
4c-Marcha Trfunfal del maestro
Barbieri.
60-Moraima, capricho por Gaspar
Espinosa.
69-Danza, por Morel Oampos.
Lo cual prueba una vez mas 10
mucho que en- Humacao 90 consi-
dera y aprecia 4 So celoso Diputa-
do & Oortes.
Celebramoslo,y no dudamos que
habran llegado feliEmente & Hu-
macao los senores Soler { don An.
tonic y don Narciso) J.
Es nuestro cordial deseo.