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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12
A GOOD EDUCATOR.


Lessons to be Learned From Observations
Made In the street.
The world Is full Of useful informa-
ton, and no person Of active mind can
travel far over any part Of its surface
without learning something that is good
for him to know. There is no institu-
tion for the diffusion of knowledge like
the social system Of which we all form
part, with its varied interests. It's oc-
cupations. characters. achievements,
failures and everyday history acted be-
fore our eyes. The man who can walk
through Broadway, on any day OF the
year, without receiving an impression
capable Of being turned to good ac-
count either on his own behalf or that
of his fcllow-men, is little better than n
dolt. The streets of II city constitute o
museum of incstimable value to obscrv-
ing eyes and thinking heads. The spcci-
mems Of utilitarian and ornamental art,
of inventive genius, Of scientific dis
covery and adaptation. of skill and
dexterity in almost every departm ent
of human labor, exposed TO view in the
windows of the stores, constitute an
ever open volume of information for
the people. that he who runs may read.
But he must not run too fast. 1t will
pay him to pause now and then and
make inquiries as he goes along. even
when in full chase of the golden game
we are all supposed to be pursuing.
For even in walk from Union Square
to Wall street, he may gather knowl-
edge that will help him to make q
shorter cut to his object.
All discoveries and inventions are
suggestive. A new labor-saving ma
chine may not be applicable to your
special purpose, but the principle upon
which it works may be capable of
being otherwise applied. Inquire about
it. Don't be ashamed to question the
inventor. His explanations may give
you hint that you may improve at
your leisure. At any rate his CONVEX
sation may set you thinking, and some-
thing valuable generally comes of
earnest, well-directed thought. We
have known NAL to lay the founda-
ton of fortune by gazing into me-
chanician's window, and afterwards
spending five minutes in conversation
with the mcchanician himself Inquir-
ing eyes. quick ears and questioning
tongue arc the atenne through which
the human insect acquires practical
knowledge as it moves along. Its
brains would be of no more use with
out them than head of steam without
an engine.
There are lessons in trade, in social
and political economy. in moral phil
osophy. in almost everything pertain
ing to the business of life, to DC learned
in the streets. There the great prin-
ciple of mutual and reciprocal depend
e,lof community of interests, is il
lustrated and rendered self-evident.
There we are taught the necessity Of
mutual forbearance, of mutual courtesy.
of mutual charity. There we learn the
value of honesty, brotherhood. SYM
pathy, and see the consequences Of
fraud, sclfshness and uncharitableness.
1t imports us to lay such lessons to
heart and to apply them in great
things Us well rs small. T. Ledger.
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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12
USE OF DIsINFEcTANTs.
Sonic Valuable Hints tho Subject for
HOusekeepers.

Housekeepers.
A disinfectant separates the odor
into its original elements and makes
new combinations. new substances.
which are hurtless. Fresh burned lime,
called unslackcd or quick lime. is tho
most common disinfectant, dissolved
in water until it is thin enough to be
sprinkled or used with brush.
Copperas. called green vitriol or sui.
phate of iron, is better than lime; a
pound, costing half dime. dissolved
in four gallons of boiling water. and
thrown into privy or sink, will re-
move the odor in ten minutes. to be re-
pcatnd two or three times month in
warm weather, or as often as any odor
is perceptible.
Chloride of lime, sprinkled over damp
places. in yards, cellars, etc., cleanses
and puriiies, but it has an odor of its
own, and is supposed by some to be
hurtful.
A layer of fresh-burned charcoal in
powder, two or three inches in depth,
over heap of decaying offal, absorbs
the odor. decomposes it and burns it up.
Ii this can not be had, q layer OF
fresh earth, six inches deep, confines
the odor of decaying matters, but does
not destroy them. and is good for tenn
porary use. until better substances can
be obtained.
The manganates of soda or potash,
dissolved in warm water. are among
the best deodorizers and disinfec.ants.
To disinfect linen, or washing APP
parel, soak it in a mixture Of one ounce
of chloride of lime in q gallon of water.
Woolens, beddings, etc., which can
not be washed are best disinfectcd by
exposure for three or four hours in u
chamber heated to two hundred degrees.
To disinfect rooms, wash the ceilings
and walls with quicklime water, and
scrub the woodwork with brush. soap,
and hot water. and then wash with
two ounces of chloride Of lime dissolved
in II gallon of water
Glass and stone-ware after being
scrubbed with sand and soap are de-
privcd of all ill odor by shaking dry
charcoal powder in them. - Chicago
Globe.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12
TO YOUNG AUTHORS.
Words of Grandfatheriy Advice Which Arc
Worthy of Consideration.

If veteran writers would only b,
good enough to tell of the methods by
which they first gained their hold on
the public, they would confer a great
boon upon the younger members of the
quill who are still struggling for rec.
ognition. Nothing is so interesting or
so useful to Il beginner as the rartAu.
lars of how others in the same line OF
business began to attain success. A
young financier reads eagerly about
the book-peddling days of Jay Could
or the accounts of the time Vanderbilt,
had rs crew of sloop.
In England the veteran authors have
done something for their younger
brethren by forming an association that
is to guard the Juniors from the wiles
OF the crafty publisher. But even il
the publisher be as willin' AS Barkis,
there is still the public to get at. and
that is after all the great point in the
success of Il young author.
James Russell Lowell, with the kind,
ness that is characteristic of him, has
recently told how he earned the ever.
lasting gratitude of the reading public
and ut the same time made his first
book pay-at thing, by the way, that first
books are not generally in the habit of
doing. He had his first edition heavily
insured and it was just his luck that
the publishers building burned down
the day after the insurance was effected
instead of the day after it had expired,
rs is frequently the case.
Thus without putting single book
upon the public James X. received pay
for the whole edition and consequently
both he and the people were satisfied.
There is great moral lesson in this.
The public never forgets man whose
first book is given to the flames. They
would be an ungrateful people II they
did.
Just imagine how thankful we would
have been to Rider Haggard il he had
barned-not only his first book-but
the greater number of those which fol-
lowed.
Therefore. young authors and poets.
burn your first books. You may not
be able to collect the insurance on
them, but you will be sure, at least, OF
our eternal gratitude. e.-DetroH Free
Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12
couRTsHiP IN zuLuLANp.
Ho W the Kafhr Girls Put sultors ON Their
Mettle.

How the Kafhr Girls Put Sultors on Their
Mettle.
When q young Zulu gains his "gum
ring" (Which is ring worn upon the
crown of the head, and is obtained by
performing some deed of valor, or by
special gift of the King, and which
stamps him n man as distinguished from
a "boy'), his first duty is to get mar
ried, and if he has not the necessary
cows to purchase wife, he must raid
some enemies kraal and steal them.
When he has chosen the lady, he makes
his intentions known to the family, and
they commence operations by praising
him when she is present as he never
was praised beforehand never will be
again until he wants another wife.
The girl. after some coquetry, con-
sents to see him and he, washing and
oiling himself. dons his lghtest, finest
dancing dress. and sending messen-
ger to announce his coming, presents
himself with shield and assagai to the
family, who will be squatting in circle
near tho house of the lady. He squats
amongst them. and presently the lady
of his dreams appears, attended by
two or three female friends about her
own age.
She looks him over for some time
and finally requests him, through her
brother lit not being etiquette to speak
to him direct), to rise and turn round
and round. displaying his proportions
under running fire of mischievous
comments from the girl friends of the
fiancee elect; she, keeping discreet
silence, awards him permission to squat
again and retires. Tho family rush to
hear her decision, but she is not in
clined to be hasty or seem too easily
won. II have not seen him walk; no
may jump!' she says, and so tho poor
fellow has to come again next morning.
when he will probably be accepted.
The idea that the Zulu or Kaflir girl
has no voice in the matter of choosing
a husband is a mistaken one, and, al
though powerful moral reasons may be-
brought 10 bear. no conscientious Zulu
would dream OF raising his hand to beat
woman or girl into submission; he
may kill his wife. for she is his, he
bought her. bnt he will not ill-ireat
her. OF course there are exceptions.
but such q husband would find a din.
Guilty In procuring more wives.-- ~. "
POM. ia Konlan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12
All for the Sake of Tom.

The fire brigade OF the Rue jean
Jacques-Rousseau Paris, summoned in
haste to n wine-shop in the Rue Croix-
des-Petits-Champs, found no evidence
of any conilagraLion, but the landlady.
a widow, in state of speechless alarm.
"Where is tho tire?" demanded the COR
poral "There is no fire." Mt length
gasped tho agitated widow, "but-save
him-save him! He is drowning in the
we'll, at the entrance to the cellar!'
The corporal went down stairs, let u
bucket into the well. and called to tho
drowning man to clutch at it. He felt
1t clutched at, and. with great caution,
he steadily drew up-a beautiful toni
cat wet through. The fire brigade
lodged complaint, for frivolous dis
turbancc, with tho Police Commissnry
of the quarter. IN. y Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12

Meadows that have ceased to give
good crops may be renewed cheaply by
turning tho sod soon after cutting, then
harrow thoroughly at intervals of "
fortnight, and before autumn rains ~,
seed with timothy and such other va.
rieties Of grass as may be suited to soil
and situation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12

--Cocoanut Tarts: Dissolve half
pound Of sugar in pint OF water; add
a pound of grated cocoannt and boil.
Let cool; add the woll-beaten yell, of
three eggs and the white of one; beat
all together and pour in tart tins lined
with puff paste.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12
Marvellous Progress.

Miss Waldo (of Boston) You have
read Haggard's stories, Of course, Mr..
Wabashp
Mr.. Wabash (Western) n)-Er-Hag.
gardp
Miss Waldo-Yes; the great African
writer.
Mr.. Wa bash-No, Ihave not; but
certainly shall. 1t is wonderful, Miss
Waldo. the gigantic strides that the
colored race has made since the terri.
BILE yoke OF slavery was romoved!--
NJ Y. Sun
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-05-12

There is big difference between q
tried and trusted man, and q trusted
and tried man.--Life.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
NEXT WEEKS CONVENTION.

The events of the next week at the
national convention of the Republicans
at Chicago are likely to mark an epoch in
the history of the party. Much depends
upon the decision then reached. If wise
counsels prevail and the right candidates
are named, there is fair probability of
their winning in November. But should
the weeks deliberations only divide the
party and result in the nomination of
men whom any considerable number will
not heartily support, the Democrats will
almost surely retain control for at least
another four years. The Democrats
have the offices, it is true, and the
strength that comes from them; but the
Republicans may still win with the right
men, for they stand in the minds of the
great majority of our countrymen as the
advocates and consistent supporters of
protection as against the free-trade ten
denotes of the Democracy. Who the
nominees at Chicago will be there is as
yet no indication that can be trusted.
Each of several candidates has numer-
Gus warm supporters, but on whom the
votes will finally concentrate is not at all
apparent.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
ADDISON COUNTY,
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET AND TARIFF
PLANK.

Judge Thurman of Ohio was given sec
md place on the Democratic national
cket, the theory being that he would
id to its strength. Whether he will or
| ot remains to be seen. Republicans
Generally are of the opinion that his name
! an element of weakness. The resolu-
ons adopted certainly cannot help the
|arty, especially that on the tariff. All
nat is said on this important subject is
The Democratic party of the United
tates in national convention assembled
Pnew the pledge of its fidelity to Demo-
ratio faith and reaffirms the platform
hopted by its representatives in the con-
ention of 1854, and indorses the views
Expressed by President Cleveland in his
lst annual message to Congress as the
prrect Interpretation of that platform
pon the question of tariff reduction ;
nd also indorses the efforts of our Dem
cratic Representatives in Congress to Sc
lre a reduction of excessive taxation.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
CTAvE OF vERMONT--District OF

Be il remembered, that at II session of the
Probate Court holden ut Middebury, within
and for the district of Addison, on the 18th day
of June, A. ID. lSSS.
Present Hon. Lyman f. Knapp, Judge.
Whereas, Il certain instrument in writing,
under seal, purporting to be the last will and
testament OF Franklin Bump, late of Sails
bury, in said district, deceased, having been
this day presented to said Court OF Probate,
and duly filed in the Probate office: There
fore, il Is ordered, that all persons Interested
in the estate of said deceased, be notified to
appear before said court, at the Probate office
in Middlebury in said district, on the Both
day OF June, A. ID. lsSS, at 10 O'Clock, a. IN.
by publication OF this order three weeks sue
cessively previous thereto in the Middlebury
Register, IA newspaper printed at Middlebury,
to show cause, If any they may have, why
said instrument in writing should not be
proved and allowed, as the last will and ties.
lament of the said deceased.
"A GEORGE L KNAPP, Register.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
ENGLAND'S EXPERIENCE.

American free traders assert. with
great vehemence and an evident convic-
ton that they speak the truth, that pro-
lection tends to foster monopoies and to
put money into the pockets of the veal
thy few at the expense of the poorer
masses. 1t is curious to see those Eng
lishmen who favor re-establishment of
protection there maintain exactly the op-
posite view. Here, for instance, is an
extract from circular sent out by the
British association for the promotion of
agriculture
I'm every manufacturing centre thou
sands of thoughtful workmen are wax
ing up as from dream and asking them
selves the question, Who has gained by
this unreciprocated free trade? Have the
tens of thousands of unemployed me-
chanics and half time workers or the hun.
dreds of thousands of agricultural labor.
ers who are every year being driven into
the towns already overcrowded, there to
become burden on the rate payers
And who have benefited by this so.
called free trade? A few persons OF
fixed income and a few importers and
venders of the productions of foreign la.
Dor. Thus by the logic of facts our pres.
ent policy is accommodating and helping
mere handful of individuals at the eX.
pense of the state.
The depression of trade has now be.
come so intensified by foreign tariffs and
the loss of purchasing power by the
great agricultural class that many so
called free-traders haye long been grad
ually removing plant and machinery tc
countries where trade is wisely protect
ed; thus in fact unintentionaHy admit
ting the mistake that had been made by
those who had held opinions similar tC
their own, viz, that other nations woulC
follow our free trade example and tina
our industries would need no protection.
Clearly one or the other party to thi,
discussion is wrong But perhaps tn,
phrase "unreciprocated free trade" in thu
above extract contains the kernel of tn,
matter. Possibly on the basis of it ou
free-traders will solemnly argue that W,
should adopt free-trade here in order t.
help the mechanics and agriculturists O
England.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
NOTE AND COMMENT,

The sea serpent makes its first appear
quality of the inebriants sold in Burling-
ton must be improving.
Gen. Sheridan's mother died Oh Monday
at her home in Somerset, Ohio. The gen.
eral continues to hold his own and saws
he is going to get we'll, but the doctors
are not so hopeful.
Here is Mail and Express prediction
"Gen. Clinton B. Fisk is a much better
man, personally, than John p. st. John,
but he will not get so many votes for
President"
A noteworthy feature of Wednesdays
convention here was the entire harmony
which prevailed. 1t is seldom that no
ballot is required to determine the choice
of the county as to the entire list of Off
GERS.
The more that is learned of the recent
Republican victory in Oregon the more
significant it is seen to be. One of the
Congress is forced to confess that 6 the
result of the election shows that Oregon
does not want free trade"
Judge Gresham says of Mr.. Thurman's
nomination: " 1t is one of the best things
for Republican success in Indiana which
could have happened. 1t makes Indiana
truly Republican. If Gray had been
nominated the chances of Republican sue
cess in this State would have been some
what complicated. l am a Republican,
and desire above all things Republican
success. l consider the attempt of the
Democratic platform to indorse the tariff
platform of 1884, the Presidents message
and the Mills bill absurd. On a straight
out Republican protection platform the
party will surely win"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
fHE FACTS ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS

The FACTS ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS.
In view of what has been said in these
blumns relative to the position of the
epublican party in Massachusetts on
be temperance question, the following
atement of the situation there is inter-
Fting. 1t is from private letter writ
Fn to a prominent man in town by a
distinguished doctor of divinity residing
Boston. He says:
"The facts in regard to the defeat of
pod temperance Republicans by the
bird party in this State in last years
Rmpaign are substantially these; Six
len Republicans were defeated in the
ouse and Democrats were elected in
heir places in consequence of the third
hrty candidates. Three Republicans
r the Senate were defeated in the same
ay. OF those who were thus defeated
ne Representatives and two Senators
ere known to be in favor of submitting
le constitutional amendment to the peo-
e without any reserve. As the amend
ent lacked only three to make the con-
itutional two-thirds, it is manifest who
ere responsible for the defeat of the
solve to submit the amendment one
Ear ago.
This year, as you know, the amend
ent was carried in both houses by the
quisite two-thirds vote; and this has
ben done, so far as | am aware, without
d or sympathy from the third party.
nd now, in carrying the amendment
fore the people, it is felt that the hard
t places to control and to bring into
be to help the work and the vote are
ose places where the third party has
e largest show in numbers. The truth
ems TO be that the third party is good
al more concerned to kill the Republi-
n party than it is to secure the consti-
tional amendment. You must bear in
ind that in defeating Republicans the
ird party did not elect their own men,
It simply threw the election into the
nds of the Democrats, and so of free
m."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
GuN'% S\CCN soSn'sin. Slshts Is 'a b

thousands suffering from Asthma. Con-
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedyf It is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on positive guarantee at 10c., 50c.
HANAFORD'S PARK DRUG STORE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
e6IBURLIMGTDM1Ss
SAVINGS :. BANK.
CHARTERED IN lS47.

Deposits January 1, Isss, sI,510,.33
Surplus 1870, ,s51
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on or before the 4th of any month draw
interest from the lst. II made after the 4th,
interest will commence the LIST OF the follow
ing month. Interest will be credited to de-
positors January lst and July lst, compound
ing twice a year. There are no stockholders
in this bank. All the earnings, less expenses,
belong to depositors. The rate of interest de
pends on the earnings and has varied from
per cent to per cent.
For the last Is months the rate OF interest
has been "a per cent year.
All taxes are paid by the bank on deposits
of $1,000 or less. Deposits are limited by law
to 5000, and no interest will he paid on any
sum in excess of this amount, except on de-
posts by widows, orphans, administrators,
executors, guardians, charitable or religious
institutions or on trust fund deposited by or
der of court
This bank prefers Vermont securities for
the investment OF its funds and sends no mon.
ey ont OF the State until the home demand is
met.
Funds may be sent by bank check or draft
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
to standing OF the bank may be made to Rufus
Wainwright, Middlebury; j. E. Roberts, Yer
gennes or +. c. Dixie, Bristol.
C. F. WARD. Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
that are fretful. peevish.

HNNIos tina. are frstful, psevish.
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby soother.
1t contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence is safe. Price rs cents. Sold by
HANAFORD'S PARK DRUG STORE.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1888-06-15
FRIDAY, JUNE Is, 1888.
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

The Republicans OF Vermont through their
delegates are hereby requested to meet in
Convention at Montpelier on Wednesday,
June -, lSSS, at 10 o'clock a. m, tor the pur-
bose of placing in nomination candidates for
|he offices of governor, lieutenant governor,
treasurer, secretary OF State, auditor OF ac'
|ounts, and two presidential electors at large,
10 be supported by the freemen of the State at
lhe next September election.
Towns will be represented in convention on
lhe basis of one delegate from each town, and
bne for every 100 votes, and one for every
fraction of 100 votes exceeding 80 cast tor the
Republican candidate for governor in 1884.
| Delegates will be chosen at primary meet
hngs called by Republican committees i'll each
Iown and city, and will provide themselves
NTH proper credentials signed by the secre-
shrv OF said primary meeting at which they
re elected, and present same to the state
Committee at their headquarters-the Pavll'
|on Hotel-immediately upon their arrival.
The usual courtesy OF fare one way will be
xtended by the several railroads in the
Itate; explicit directions tor securing round
|rip tickets and return checks will be given
3pon the blank credential sent each town com