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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
THE LIGHTNING ROD.
why It Is Entitled to Consideration as Q
Factor of Safety.


The lightning-rod has endured more
ridicule than usually falls to the lot Of
u novel appliance whose value can not
be incontestably proved. This is partly
owing to the poor quality of the earlier
rods, and partly to the peculiar
methods OF the lightning-rod men
themselves, who in the past have sold
their goods in the country districts by
the assistance OF the most extravagant
stories. Unwarranted and ridiculous
claims have had much to do with the
disrepute into which the lightning-rod
has fallen among the uneducated. In
telligent people, however, who have
not been misled by ignorant report, are
| almost unanimous in considering II an
important factor of safety. So general
| is this reasonable faith that II is aston
ishing to read in journal devoted ex-
clusively to electrical matters that "the
uselessness of the lightning-rod Is
becoming so generally understood
| that the agents find their voca-
| ton a trying one. Fewer and fewer
rods are manufactured each year, and
the day will come when Il lightning-rod
on house will be regarded in the same
| light as horseshoe over mans door,"
| We are not in possession of statistics of
the lightning-rod industry, so can not
admit or dispute the statement that
the manufacture of lightning-rods is
decreasing. Estimated in lineal feet,
we would not be surprised if the pro-
duction mad fallen of, but this is no
fair criterion. Some years ago large
quantities of small iron lightning-rods
were sold, and were fitted and put up
in the cheapest possible manner Such
conductors, when new, were of little,
If any, use, and aftera short time, when
the points became rusty and the Joints
broken, were utterly and altogether
valueless. 1t is not fair, therefore, to
condemn the system because so faultily
exemplified. 1t is quite likely that the
wretched limitations of lightning rods
are made less than heretofore, but, on
the other hand, rods well constructed
and fitted are increasingly popular. A
well-made copper rod with gilded
points and ample groundings can not
be had for a sixpence, and the owners
of houses of moderate cost would rather
brave the uncertain thunderbolt than
meet a certain expense. The fact that
cheap and inefficient rods are less pop
ular than formerly is no argument that
the principle of protection by lightning
conductors is scientifically unsound.-
Iron 1ge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
LOTTO IN ITALY.
A Game Which Devours the Earnings OF
the Poor with Regularity.

A Game which Devours the Earnings OF
the Poor with Regularity.
The Italians are natural gamblers.
The national game OF lotto, now under
the patronage and control of the Gov
BILE extent. The chances of winning are
less than few and far between; but
rich and poor, priest and peasant, pat
ronize it with persistent regularity.
The poor actually go without food and
pawn the very beds they lie on in order
to buy their weekly tickets. The game
itself is of simple form. Numbers from
to 80 inclusive are placed in a large
revolving wheel, and at noon on Satur-
day, in the presence of the municipal
officers and Government representa-
tives, five numbers are drawn forth by
random from the waiting crowd.
These numbers are then publicly pro-
claimed as the winning numbers for
the week and telegraphed far and near.
Previous to the Saturday drawing
that is to say from Sunday morning
Jill
The purchaser chooses his own num-
bers, and he may buy two or three or
four or five, just as he pleases. 1t is
needless to say that to choose five win
ming numbers is akin to a miracle.
Two numbers not unfrequently come
out, and occasionally lucky investor
hits on three; but these are rare eX-
ceptions, and, as at Monaco and other
public tables, the percentage is SO
heavily in favor of the bank, that the
people lose their money with delicious
regularity. To prevent cheating and
possible collusion, the offices are
closed for the sale of tickets on Friday
night and remain unopened till the day
after the drawing takes place. The
prizes vary in value in proportion to
the amount paid for the ticket, and are
tempting enough to keep the poor still
poorer, while the Government Golfers
grow full and overflow. - Chambers
Journal.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
FARM AND FlREsloE.

Remove the seeds when feeding
pumpkins to COWS. They do harm by
acting as strong diuretic.
"A sure and safe way to remove
grease spots from silk is to rub the
spot quickly with brown paper. The
friction will soon draw out the grease.
If you will be as pleasant and as
anxious to please in your home as you
are in the company of your neighbors,
you may have one of the happiest
homes in the world.
In putting away summer lawns and
muslins it is best not to starch them, as
it rots cotton when long in it. Wash
and dry thoroughly and roll away till
spring time.
The average farmer can not see
where his independence" comes in
when he has to work hard all summer
to pay the interest which falls due on
his mortgage in the winter.
1t is of no advantage for an animal
to be "small eater" In order to
produce largely the animal should con-
always have great appetite
Cows lying out in the pasture or
open barnyard through chilly nights
will entail loss in diminished milk
yield of far greater amount than the
cost of keeping them under shelter at
night and During cold storms. After
the frosts come pasturage should be
supplemented by liberal rations of
bran, ground oats. or other feed.
Never grow trees of different kinds
together until satisfied one does not in
jure the other, as is frequently the case
when plums are grown near peaches,
thus inducing the curculio to sometimes
attack the latter. A single wild-cherry
tree near an apple orchard will pro-
vide harboring place for caterpillars,
which finally injure the apple orchard.
Those who SOW wheat after corn
should move lively or they will be too
late. Fall plowing for spring crops
should be done at once, except on land
infested with foul grasses. which
ought not to be touched until just be-
fore freezing up. While waiting don't
forget to provide plenty of good fuel
for winter, and thus increase the hap
pieess of the household. Y. hide
pendent.
"A very handsome window lambre-
quin is of plush; cut piece the re-
quired depth, and width Of window.
At some distance from each end make
a deep perpendicular slash, and draw
the portion between the slashes-
which should be little shorter than
the ends-from the left end and lift
high at the right edge by folding in it
three upturning plaits, tacking secure
ly Fasten bow of ribbon over the
plaits and finish the edge of lambrequin
with plush balls. On the end pieces
embroider spray of flowers. Line
with silesia, satteen or canton flannel.
The Housewife.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
WANTED TO STAY.
What Rightly Directed Persuasion and
Arguments VIII Accomplish.

Railway station in the backwoods
of Kentucky. Old Zeb Trotter and his
wife, who have come out, Il distance OF
fifteen miles, to sell two dozen eggs
and three pounds OF blue butter, are
anxiously awaiting the arrival of the
train, which, if the weather is good,
makes two trips per week.
Zeb-"A "Alahaly, let's go home. That
fetch taxed train amt comm, nohow." !"
Mahaly-"O, now, don't be snatched.
It'l be erlong after while"
Zeb-"Yas, but we've been awaitin'
putty nigh ever sense sUi;-up, an 1t
amt come yit"
Mahaly-"But it mout be along al
most any hour. Do you reckon body
wants ter stay out yander in the
hills an work all the time an not
see nuthin'p Jest becaze you don't
keer nuthin' fur the 'joyments an
'citements o. this here life you think
that nobody else do. Here I've been
er layin' off to see these kyars ever
since last fall was six year ago, an
now that the good Lawd has give me
the chance, you wanter snatch it away
from me. amt goin' to move er
peg frum here till that train comes"
Zeb-"That terbacker ought to be
suckered."
Mahaly-"Don't keer if it do"
Zeb-"An' / bet the chickens air
scratchin' up the ingons."
Mahaly-"Let 'em scratch"
Zeb-Old Miz Buck will git her soap
made fo' YOU"
Mahaly (much excited) -"G Git the
hosses, Zeb, an les hurry on home. -
.AYkanSaw Traveller.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
MEDICAL STUDENTS.
Ono of the Fraternity Tells About the
Qualities of Good Doctor.


"Medical education at present is in a
state of transition" said tall, blonde
young man who stood near the Rush
Medical College with book on materia
medica under his arm. The youth was
student at the college, and owing
TO the fact that he would graduate early
the coming year had already assumed
the air of a medical man. 1t was evil
dent that he was in u mood to moralize,
and by series of questions he was led
to talk about his chosen calling.
"There is no profession" he went ON,
mot even the profession of arms, where
manly qualities are so essential as in
medicine. 1t is here that life and death
hang in the balance and human hands
adjust the weights. A doctor is subject
to the greatest irregularities and must
have the self-possession and decision to
act in emergencies. Like fireman, he
is out at night in any kind of weather.
He must have the brains of a man, the
courage of a man and the strength of n
man. He must also have natural talent
that is complemented by a good educa-
tion, and he must at least attend n col
lege four years before he is capable of
practicing medicine intelligently. The
State law which goes into effect next
year will have the effect to raise the
profession, at least in the State of llli-
nois, for it fixes the college course at
four years. There is mistaken idea
that collegiate course of two years
means two full years of study. This is
wrong, for the years are simply a course
of lectures which last about five
months. Perhaps / am telling a secret
when | say that medical diploma is
within the reach of any man who can
scrape up small amount of money. OF
course this is wrong, but it is apositive
truth.
"And you want to know something
of the habits of students do youP Well,
Chicago has about one thousand STU
dents, and most of these come from the
country. New men are inclined to talk
very lcarnedly of medicine, but as the
end of the college course draws near
this inclination disappears. On the
students first introduction to the dis
secting-room he is generally stimulated
for the occasion by some alcoholic
preparation so that he may habituate
himself to the overpowering stencil.
With trembling limbs, but wearing a
look of haggard bravery, he approaches
the corpse for the first time, fully con-
vinced that medicine is not his forte.
His assumed air of indifference is easily
penetrated by his older companions,
who wink at each other and slyly slip
pieces of amputated human anatomy
into his pockets. The corpse which he
has dissected follows him home, as a
rule, and gets into bed with him TO sit
down upon his chest as soon as he drops
asleep"
AT this point in his conversation the
young man seemed suddenly to recol-
lect that he was telling too much about
the secrets of medical students life.
He looked suspiciously around him, and
buttoning up his long overcoat in n pro-
fessional way, soon vanished within the
college doors. Chicago NcWs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

Of THE YoUTH's COMPANION, of Boston,
Mass, which we published last week,
should be noticed by our readers, as the op-
portunity comes but once year. Any new
subscriber to THE COMPANION who will send
sl.75 ut once, can have the paper free TO
January l, 1889, and for full year from
that date. This offer includes four holiday
numbers, for Thanksgiving, Christmas,
New Years and Easter, all the Illustrated
Weekly Supplements, and the Annual
Premium List, with 500 illustrations. Really
&. 50 paper for only Sl.75a year.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
JAPANESE COURTESY.
How Acquaintance Greet Each Other
When Meeting In the Street.

When couple OF Japanese acquaint-
ances encounter each other in the
street, no matter whether high or low,
male or female. old or young, they
stand with their feet somewhat apart
and bow repeatedly while rubbing their
bended knees with their hands, draw
ing in their breath as they rise and
closing their lips with a sudden gasp
as they flop down again. The CONVEX
sation opens with n sigh and dry
cough: "Schibaraku me nj kakari-
masen," i. e., at is IA long time since
hung upon your eyes q have not seen
you this long while)." Reply: Deep
sigh with short cough. i. e., "Yes,
alas! alas! have long been deprived
of the pleasure of gazing on your
features" O.; "How is it with your
respected husband and the charm
ing babyP" r.: Sigh and cough us
before, i. e., BEST thanks for your kind
inquiry; they are both quite well"
"Since ! last had the pleasure of hang
ing on your eyes, you have grown
much older and also rather stouter."
H.: Sigh and cough, 1. e., 'Many thanks
for the compliment, but j am afraid
you fiatter me- And SO on, ad libi-
tum, until they part again after series
of bows. If the salutation takes place
in the. house, where the cleanliness of
the mats affords fuller play to the in-
stincts OF politeness, they kneel down,
place their elbows and hands, palms
downwards, on the floor, and touch
the mat with their forehead. They
remain in this attitude, gently mur-
muring complimentary phrases, inter-
rupted with sighs, until one of them,
feeling the blood rise to his brain,
cautiously lifts his head to peep
whether his vis-a-vis has changed his
position; if this is the case they both
slowly work their way upwards; but If
the other still keeps his head on tho
ground, the first one quickly ducks
down again, SO as not to be outdone in
politeness by his partner - Toxic Let
ter.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
Pleasant Journeys.

Pleasant journeys can always be had via
the Wisconsin Central Line. The employees
are courteous and obliging; the sleeping
and dining cars and day coaches are peers
Of any in the Northwest. The leaving hours
at principal terminal points are convenient
and the depots are centrally located. Al
together it is the most desirable route in
either direction between Chicago, Milwau-
kee, st. Paul, Minneapolis, Ashland and
Duluth. Try 1T AND he CONVINCED.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
From the District Attorney of West
chester Co., New York.
WHITE PLAINS. n. Y. April 10, 1.

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y. April 10, 1886.
I have received many letters in refer
ence to my testimonial, lately published,
commencing ALLcocK's PoRoUs PLAsTERs
cannot spare the time to answer them
in writing, therefore would again say,
through the press, that have found ALL
COCKS Porous PLAsTERs invaluable as
chest protectors and shields against coughs
and colds Furthermore, l have found ALL
COCKS PLAsTERs unequaled for pains in
side, back and chest.
NELSON III. BAKER.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

People are apt to undcrrate the I'M
portance Of regulating the kidneys when
disregard of medical aid, the prevalence of
dangerous renal disease. Give healthful
impulse to these organs when needful with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, and avoid inn
pending danger. The bitters also insures
digestion and regularity of the bowels, and
prevents malarial complaints.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

DESERVING CONFIDENCE There is no ar.
ticle which so richly deserves the entire
confidence of the community as Browns
BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Those suffering from
Asthmatic and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs
and Colds should try them. Price, 25 cents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

1t is said the boys in Scotland are
not in the habit of using profane words,
When n gang of Scottish boys in one
of Mr.. Blacks novels suspended one
of their number over stream with
the threat that he would be dropped
therein If he did not "say swear,
the worst thing he could think OF was
"Deevil.' But that was considered ss
bad that he was promptly released
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

"The best thing yeti" That is the way a
young man put it who made arrangements
TO work for B. +. johnson d Co., of Rich
mond, Va. You can get further informa-
tion by dropping them card.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

Send your address for FREE BOOK ol
the Liver, its Diseases and Treatment, L
DR.. Sanford, .3l Broadway, New York.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10
Dyspepsia,

Sick Headache, Foul Stomach, Bill
iousness, will be avoided, as the food
that is eaten contributes its nourish-
ing properties for the support of the
natural waste of the body. Price 25c.
per box. Sold by all druggists
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine of Hales Hon.
ey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache drops Cure in one minute
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

WHY are bakers very self-denying peo
picl Because they sell what they kncad
themselves. es.-Michigdn Farmer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

The Brooklyn bridge is a marvel of en-.
cheering skill. 1t stands without peer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

A MANS funny-bone, we presume, en-
ables him TO laugh in his sleeve Yonkers
Statesman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

A TuEATER door-keeper would make a
good fortune-teller If he could tell the fut
ure as well as he can the passed. -SWinys
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

If your face loses color by dyspepsia
diet.-Jhe Sanitary Era.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

PAUL. Now what Is the use, Sarah of our l.. ling
several magazines. when we can get the whole thing
combined in oneI When we were over TO the Stet-
sons, the other evening happened to pick mp the
one they take and after glancng IL over could nc-
count for your always going to Mrs Stetson ior in
formation and it was very evident where she gets
her Information from.
SARAH. Well, Paul, am glad You have come to
your senses at last! If You viii remember, have
wanted for some time to take the same Magazine
that tney do, but you have always put me OF by
objecting 20 my taking II Fashion Magazine. The
fact is n Family Magazine that is published to in
terest every member of the family, must contain
fashion department; and IL is II great credit to
Demorest's Monthly Magazine that its fashion de-
partment like all its other departments, is so per
feet. But Mr. Stetson II always as anxious for Its
arrival as his wife, so he must hnd in II just what
he wants. too. - .......
l under tand that the publisher w. JENNINGS
DEMOREST, 3 East 18th st. New York. will send
a specimen copy for 10 cents, am going to send for
one, for can certainly lose nothing, as each num-
ber contains n Pattern Order worth 80 cents, for
IL entities the holder any plttern she may choose
The Magazine IL only 30. 90 per year and worth
ten times that amount.
PAPER vrto.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

IT'S the misfortune of low life to long tol
something hire.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

"A New York girl dropped dead the
other day, two hours after having be-
come engaged to be married. 1t Is sup
posed her death was caused by an at
tack OF heart disease, brought on by
Joy. ssvs
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

GEPPERT Medicinum, Cincinnati, cures
ung, nerve, throat diseases. Send for book.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

A RANK deceiver-a visiting foreigner
with sham title.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it.25c.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

You can't always Judge Of the quality of
a city's inhabitants by the sample men"
it sends over the country. y.-Putsbttrgh Chron-
jrIe
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

TELEPHONES are great convenience,
and yet people are all the time talking
against them.-Y Yonkers Statesman
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-11-10

"SILENoE is the severest criticism" !" but
men have been known to be willing that
their wives should criticise their faults
that way.-Somcrpilie Journal.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-06-27

The seahorse is a curious little
creature. t is not an animal, but
a fish It is bonys has tuffed giIls,
and belongs to the pike family. Il
grows from six to eight inches long.
The snout is prolonged and the
head elevated posteriorly, very
much resembling the head of q
horse. the ears being represented
BY spiny coronet on the oceiput-
The tail is long whiplike, and With
ont a fin. 1t is by the tail that
these fish suspend themselves to
seaweeds and other submarine OBJ
jects- The eyes are prominent and
can be moved independently of each
other and N opposite directions.
in swimming these fish always as
sume an upright position.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-06-27
j. j. BRIGHT,
Feb. % Point Pleasant. w. Va.
a Q a R,D

U NOW We. that by ths payment of
N $4,000 | am permitted to sell intox-
icating liquors at my house. To the
wife who has a drunkard for a husband,
or friend who is unfortunately dissi-
pated, say emphatically, give me notice
in such cases in which you are interest
ed, and all such persons shall be exclu
ded from my place. Let mothers. faith
ers, sisters and brothers do likewise.
and the request shall be regarded. j
pay heavy tax for the privilege of sell
ing whisky and other liquors, and want
it distinctly understood that have no
desire to sell to minors. or drunkards,
or to the poor and destitute. / much
prefer that they save their money and
put it where it will do the most good
There are gentlemen of honor and men
of money, who can afford it, and it is
with those 1 desire to trade. would
say to those who wish to trade with me,
and can afford, come, and / will treat
you gentlemanly and courteously.
Respectfully,
June 29-ly$ JOS. HEN.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1888-06-27
That Highway of Nations.

the broad Atlantic, is ever a stormy
thoroughfare. Yet blow the winds ever
so fiereely, and ride the waves ever so
loftiIy, seamen must man the good ships,
tourists viii brave the passage, and
commercial travellers and buyers must
visit the centres of foreign trade and
manufacture. That atrocious maIady.
sea-siekness, together with colicky pains
and much inward uneasiness is often
endured when Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters would have fortified the vOyagers
sgainst them. Sea captains, and in fact
an old salts and veteran travellers are
aeQuainted with the protective value of
this. estimabls preventive and remedy,
and are rarely unprovided with it. EN-
migrants 70 the far West should use
It as salegaTd against malaria. Seek
the and Of the Bitters for dyspepsia, con-
Ktipatien. liver complaint, kidney trou-
blea, a1ld zs.nsnfs that impair the har
sss0n56rs Snd vigorous action of the vital
tIuNets.