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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
AMONG THE POULTRY.
A Mint of Information Summed Up In
Short Paragraphs.

SHOrt Z ATdSrApHSs
Lice thrive best in hot weather.
Feed but little corn during tho sum.
mer.
The sooner the cockerels are mar
keted after they are full-grown the
better.
In selling off the hens be sure to
keep enough for breeding purposes.
Convenience and comfort are two
important items in building a poultry
house.
In applying material to destroy
lice Or vermin, take pains to get into
the cracks as thoroughly as possible.
One of the advantages in raising
ducks is that they make a faster
growth and will be ready for market
in shorter time.
In arranging roosts make them all
on level; use narrow strips in prefer
cnce to round poles.
The old hens, and young poultry es-
pecially, need shade during the next
two months.
In many cases poultry that have
been confined early in the season can
be let out now and be allowed full
range.
Manage, so far as possible, to keep
the poultry out of the stables and
granaries.
When the hens begin to mott they
need q tonic of some kind. This can
in many cases be readily given by put
ting it in their drinking water.
Full grown guineas make an excel
ent table fowl. They should not. how
ever, be allowed to get too old. or they
will be tough; from one to two years
old is the best age.
Turkeys are fond Of milk, and dur
ing the summer especially it should be
supplied to them regularly. giving
them all they will drink; twill be bet
ter than too much water.
Exposure to draughts even in the
summer time should always be avoided
as far as possible. A cold in the sum-
mer is as bad as one in winter.
Select the stock required for the
fairs early in the season and give them
little especial attention.
One of the principal advantages of
board floor is that with good roof
it can be kept dry. The disadvantage
is that it affords hiding place for
vermin in the cracks 1t is, however.
easier kept clean than earth.
During the summer eggs intended
for market should be gathered every
day and be kept in a cool place; they
will be of sufficiently better quality to
pay we'll for the trouble.
Geese should be picked every ten
weeks and ducks every six weeks.
This work should be done regularly
during the warm weather, and can
easily be made a source of consider.
able income. st. Louis Republic.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
THE FARMERS POSITION.
Why It Should BE High, Potential an
Superior to ali Others.

Why It Should BE High, Potential and
Superior to all Others.
Do farmers respect their own posi-
ton and occupation? Are their meth
DDS of business such as to attract the
favorable notice of the rest OF the
community? Do they value themselves
at a high estimate or at such a one as
they wish to be valued by the world?
In their associations with other men
do they exhibit a dignified regard for
themselves and resent such imperti-
nent and assumed superiority as would
place them in an inferior position? Do
they do their best to exhibit Them
selves to the world in the most favora-
BILE way? It is to be feared that they
dc none OF these things-as class
although there are many individuals
who stand far apart from their associ-
ates in these respects, and to great
extent make an honorable position
for themselves, and for their fellow
farmers by reflection. The farm.
ers, with those persons d.
rectly depending upon them, make
up at least full half OF the whole
population, and with such support as
might naturally lend to them they form
the balance weight of the political and
social structure. But it is very cer-
tain that for some reasons the position
in society to which class so placed
and SO numerous is entitled is left va
cant because Of inability to fill 1t.
And thus the influence Of the farmers
is thrown away, and like the man who
misused the talent, the farmers are
given over to the tormentora
No other men are so deluded as
farmers permit themselves to be.
They are SO easily talked over and
Influenced that they become the prey
OF charlatans Of all kinds. and espe-.
cially the victims OF sharpers and
swindlers. People OF any district may
be judged by their public schools. A
man should spend more for the educa-
ton of his children than for their
clothing, for the furnishing of their
minds than for that of their bodies;
and. inasmuch AZ the mind Is
infinitely superior to the body, SO It's
development and training are more to
be considered. Viewed from this point
of view, one may perhaps make a
shrewd guess of the cause OF the low
position occupied by the majority Of
farmers. Unfortunately these men are
not mentally clear-siyhted, and do not
see their own unfavorable position.
Hence we see philanthropic associa-
tions proposing to the farmers series
OF questions regarding their social, POI
litical. moral. and pecuniary standing,
and the causes of its low grade. which
is admitted as foegone conclusion
by the very submission Of these ques.
tions. Every farmer should feel called
upon to study these matters and call
the attention Of his neighbors to them
as beginning OF a new order Of things,
in which the farmers, rendered able b,
education, training, and a change o.
| thought and mind, should occupy /,
high and potential position. IN. \
Times :, -.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14
FULL OF FUN.

Aoy uioho d luttu Will IN new
! Jersey the other day by proving that
he always walked upstairs instead of
taking an elevator.
Bride George, dear, when we
reach town let us try to avoid leaving
the impression that we are newly
married" Gall right, Maud you can
lug this valise. Nebraska State
journal.
Stout Lady-"Sir, I beg that you
will desist from following me, or
shall call a constable" Perspiring
Stranger-''Pray don't say so. It's tn e
only bit Of shade in the whole park.
I'd do as much for you, but my shadow
isn't worth mentioning. "-Pick-Me-
Up.
The Widow O'Hara Tin front of a
marble-yard, in which there is a fine
granite monument. What is it,
raly" Mr.. Shafts. THAT, Madam,
is a Scotch granite monument" The
Widow O'Hara. .Shure an OF tho't it
was sassige-mate in a glass case."-
Puck.
Little Son-"Papa, when Brutus
said the Roman Senators were all hon
orable men he didn't mean it, did he?"
Father-No, he spoke satirically."
whats that?" "He meant that the
Hon. in front of their names was put
their by their constituents just for a
joke. Those old Romans relished hui
NOR as much as we do. "-Philadelphia
Record.
-Johnny's verse.-Sunday-school
Teacher-"Now, Johnny Cumso, it is
your turn. Recite your verse, please"
Johnny (reciting)-"A certain man
went down from Jerusalem to Jericho
and fell among thorns, and the thorns
sprang up and choked him." ''Did
you learn that verse out of the Bible,
johnny" Nome. Pop taught it to
me. "-Munsey's Weekly.
-Teacher-"B benjamin, how many
times must l tell you not to snap your
fingers? Now put down your hand and
keep still. l shall hear what you have
to say presently. Give minutes later
Now, then. Benjamin, what was it you
wanted to say?" Benjamin-"There
was a tramp in the hall awhile ago,
and saw him go off with your gold
headed parasol."-N Y. Sun.
Tho wife of a really well-to- do
Hindu is prohibited by custom from
conversation with her husband except
in her own chamber. 1t is a ridicu-
lous custom. About the only place
man doesn't want his wife to converse
with him is in her own chamber-pro-
vided he is addicted to coming home at
l a. m. exhausted with business cares
and so forth-especially the latter
Norristown Herald.
-Chairman-''Now, then. Mr.. Smith
kins, be SO kind as to state what in
ducement was offered you to testify
before this committee Smithkins-
"Well, gents, they tole me you'd as
likes as not whitewash every thing all
over afore you got through, an as my
wife says our hen-house needs it pref
ty bad, | thought that by chippin' in
word or two might get it done for
nothin'.n
Mrs. Inexperience-sE Excuse me,
sir, but you said if would give you
a good breakfast you would cut up
lot of wood, and now you are going
away just as soon as you have finished
eating" Gentlemanly Tramp-"Yes,
mum; I'm coming back to cut the wood
day after to-morrer. All the doctors,
you know, say it's very unhealthy to
exercise violently after eatin'
hearty meal. Journal.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-08-14

"A great deal is said of the demon.
alizing influence OF prize-fght There
is no danger that contest of this kind
will add any thing to the demoraliza.
ton of the crowd thai usually witness
it--Chicagoo Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
Delaware Conference.

The twenty-sixth annual session of
the Delaware Conference of the NJ. Z.
Church began in st. Daniels Church
Chester, Pa, Wednesday, Bishop Bow
man of st. Louis, Mo, presiding. Af-
ter devotional exercises, conducted by
the Rev. J. r. Brinkley, the sacrament
of the Lords supper was administered
by the bishop, assisted by the presid-
ing elders.
Sixty-six members were present
when the roll was called by the Rev.
d. A. RidOut. The election for per
manent secretary resulted in the choice
of the Rev. J. Il. Waters, with the
Revs. J. l.. Cole and w. H. Thomas as
assistants. The Rev. James H. Scott
was elected statistical secretary, with
the Revs. J. A. Richardson, J. II. Nut
ter, ]. w. Lankford and J. w. Bond as
assistants. The Rev. J. +. Elbert was
elected conference treasurer, with the
Revs. f. H. Webb, J. II. Mason and J..
B. Hubbard as assistants.
The visitors to the conference are {:
The Rev. DR.. Hunt, of the American
Bible Society the Rev. DIR. Payne, of
Board of Education the Rev Drs.
PaxsOn, w. NJ. Ridgway, Dr. Morrow,
DR.. Burrell and ]. H. Hargis.
Addresses on various subjects were
made by Drs. Hunt and Payne, Pre-
siding Elder White and the bishop.
The afternoon meeting was devoted
to the presentation of statistics. The
reports from all quarters indicate an
increase in membership and interest.
The evening was occupied with the
anniversary exercises of the Freed
mems Aid Society.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
WHOLE NO. 1853.
The Advance of Methodist
Education.

The Rev. DR.. Geo. f. Reed the
newly elected president of Dickinson
SOIlege made an address before the
conference last week on education.
The doctor said that sixty years ago
Methodism had but two that could be
strictly termed college bred men-Drs.
wilbur tiske and stephen Olin-and
no collegiate institutions. TODAY the
Methodist Episcopal Church Of this
country has twelve large theological
schools, with S33 students in attend
ance; 56 colleges and universities.
with more than 10000 students: 81
classical seminaries, with 1000 stu
uehts; female seminaries and one
Woman's college; 66 schools in mission
lands, making a total of 1856 educational
establishments. The value of this
property in lands and building is not
less than Sl1 100000; and there is in
vested in the way of endOwments
SI2,OOO,OOO more. There are in attend
ance at these institutions of learning
$1,000 students, and in sixty wears
lhey have graduated more than 300
OOO young men and women. "We
challenge the world to a better show
ing" said the speaker. Continuing.
DIR. Reed said, The Methodist preach
er who does not enjoy these advan-
tages above all others, prays for the
success and continuance Of this grand
work of high education" Though
deprived, by circumstances, of this
great privilege, they want their sons
and daughters to have it; men can
never be able to Dreach the UoSDal too
Wen the Truth cannot be presented
IN two polished and convincing man
ner. DR.. Reed is a fluent, easy and
graceful speaker, and commanded the
entire attention of all in the church.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
SMYRNA DEL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 1889

ersed miles of forests, and cold, swollen
streams had to be crossed without
bridges. The first House of Represen.
tatives was to be composed of fiftv-nine
members, but the Both of March was
reached before quorum, 80 members,
had arrived. They proceeded to Fed
eral Hall and began organizing the
House Immediately. Many Senators
were delayed on account of the slow
ness of their legislatures, but Just a
week later, April 9th, the Senate re-
ceived q quorum. After it had been
duly organized, it was waited on by
the House. The two, after formally
counting the votes, declared George
Washington elected President of the
United States and John Adams Vice
President.
George Washington was formally
notified of his election at his home at
Mt. Vernon, Va, and he forthwith
proceeded to New York, where, on the
Both Of April, in front of Federal Hall.
he took the oath of Office prescribed bv
the new constitution and became Pres
ldent. This act finished the establish
ment of the new government From
this date we are a nation.
A statue of Washington now marks
the spot where he stood, and the New
York Custom House has taken the
place of Federal Hall.
North Carolina recOnsidered her re-
lection and joined the union fthe other
States in November 1889. Rhode
Island, May %, 1890, by vote of 81 to
30 also Joined the Union. Vermont.
which for several years had been prac-
tically an Independent republic, soon
applied for admission to the Union,
which was granted. Hamilton esti-
mated the new Republic as 868} miles
long, North and South, 75O miles
broad, East to West.
Yours,
MAX MAXEY.
Wilmington, DeI., March 3Ofh, 1889.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
DON'T

get into the habit of taking medicine for every
little lmag nary trouble. Nature often reminds
US by slight shocks that we have tranSgreSSed
the laws of hygiene, and that our conduct in this
respect needs correction In such case, prophy-
iactcs are more etiicaciOus than therapeutics
But there are physical antagonisms which il is
Jolly to neglect. Clearly defined disease, requir
ing prompt and specific treatment-Of these
lntermlttCntS, chillS and fever-4re the most
common, and of the remedies proposed some are
so nauSeOuS as to lie unfit for weak StomachS
while others GisaStrOuSly affect the head and
nervous system From such heroic remedies the
disguised sufferer turns to LOWberS Brazilian
vegetable Pills (e egantly sugar coated ana finds
immediate reIlet without any physical disturb
ance whatever from the action "a the medicine
This i the secret of the Immense popularity of
these Pills
zone Pill usually cures me of headache. to
which am subject "A. W. SMALL, Lincoln, Del
They cause natural evacuation of the bowels
without any OF The dis0lreeable effects common
10 cther medicines. use them for cOStyeness.' ~
E KNIGHT 500 Commerce street, Philadelphia
Peter smith, Esq formerly manufacturer in
fhlladclph'a. now residing on his farm near
haliettvLle, Del, furnishes Us a strong tgstimO-
He says:
Dear sir-I was afflicted with fever and ague
from August, 1857, 10 February OF this year 1851
tried all sorts ul chill cures without avail, and
grew so emaciated and weak that | could not
get upstairs In February l began the use OF
your Brazilian Pills, and before had taken half
me box was so far recovered that l could use
the Mall and Wedges. l am now april 30), in
,up-top' condition. have had dyspepsia all my
lifa but since taking these pills every symptom
has disappeared, my mind and memory in sym.
pathy vita the body is clearer and more active
PETER SMITH"
so Pills in box lsugar-coatedJ so cents. For
sale by Druggists and Dealers.
LOwber's Worm LOzenges,
Pleasant to the TASTE cordial to the stomach A
reliable Worm destroyer excellent for bilious
ness in children-S5 in a box, % cts. Druggists
and dealers.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
Tobacco VS.. Church Con-
tributions.

No class so well as preachers know
how much the tobacco habit runs in
conflict with liberality to church en-
terprses. This is perhaps so to
larger extent than the users of the
weed have taken into account. The
case Is poignantly stated in the report
OF one of the Presiding Elders at the
Easton Conference, T. o. Avres of
Salisbury District:
The report, which was listened to
with keen interest. was divided in to
seven heads, viz: THE health of the
Pastors" startling Statistics" " " Dis
trlct Standing" watering Salaries"
Tobacco Statistics " Temperance"
and Church Property" In Mr..
Ayers investigation of the tobacco
habit he gives some interesting figures:
for instance: The value of the church
properties and parsonages in Salisbury
District is estimated at S2IO72O; the
cost OF tobacco to the membership and
following is $5O9, ,875; excess of cost of
churches and parsonages, 1925. Total
cost OF use of tobacco, $209 ,875 total
cost of pastors Salaries, S24,1 The
money spent for tobacco will pay pas
tors IS times; benevolences 2S 81
times; current expenses and Sunday
schools, 40 times; district expenses, 50
times. Total expense of tobacco to
each individual, 9.121 total expense
OF church t. each individual, $1.594.
Mr.. Ayers report was pointed and
clear, and sparkled with much that
was witty and striking.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
The End of the Way.


My life is a wearisOme Journey
I'm sick with the dust and the heat.
The rays Of the sun beat upon me.
The brlarS are WOuuding my feet;
But the city to which am going
VIII more than my trials repay;
The tolls of the road will seem nothing
When ! get 10 the end of the way.
There are 50 many hills to climb upward,
often am longing for rest:
But ne VINO appoints me my pathway
Knows Just what is needlul and best.
know in his word he has promised
That my strength shall be as my day;
The tolls of the road will seem nothing
When get to the end of the way.
He loves me too well to fOrSake me.
Or give me one trial tOt much
All his people have been dearly purchased,
And Satan can never claim such
BY and by shall see him and praise him
In the city of unending day;
The tolls of the road will seem nothing
When get to the end Of the way.
When the last feeble step has been taken.
Ana the gates Of the city appear,
And the beautiful songs Of the angels
Float out on my listening ear;
When all that now seems SO mysterious
VIII be slain and Gear as the day;
The tolls of the road will seem nothing
When get to the end of the way.
Though now am fOOtsOre and weary,
| shall rest when I'm safely at home:
l know III receive glGd welcome,
FOR the Savior himself has said. Come
SO when am weary in body,
And sinking in spirit | say,
The tolls of the road Will seem nothing
When get to the end Of the way.
Cooling fountains are there for the thirsty.
There are cOrdials for all who are faint.
mere are robes that are whittier and purvr
Than any that iancy can paint.
Then III try to press hopefully onward,
,,, IhlnElng often through each weary day,
The tolls OF the road will seem nothing
When get to the end of the way.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
schedule in effect Dec. ., 1883.
Trains leave Delaware Avenue Depot, Whining
ton, as follows:
EAST BOUND.

EAST BOUND.
PHfiLADELPHIA. week days, 1920, 10, 100
Ks $50 300, el04l, II Is a. m; ~ 80, OO
8Ol, 49, IS 20 25 10 g 40, % So % ~ M ~
pHILADELP dIA. sundays, ~ ~, w, 2 o.
O 4, 30 Al. N Is a. m s12 40 90, co. 55, % 90
1TtIFsTER. week days, e3 20, 6 10, 2 co. z %,
- Sol 90, II IS a. m; ~ 40, co. 8OO 90 70 ~
70 lg AZ g' snndays % % 90. S. o. Il 15
a m: 30 4O ! 90, 90 3 50, '5 20, D. 9 10, 800
p. m. vvFer porrND
poltimore and Washington, 20 90, al 81 a m;
0 AZ e. 10 3. M. 81 46 night. All daily. 30 a.
m ibidsgo dddy sa9dPP a8d PPisbGrg 'l2 4e night % 2s
OVsh Cincinnati ef and St Louis 'il 81 m and y 40
p sInstSg m Dg,h Aueseommodaon 80 p. and Il 10
p. n deabscrg qslbs Accommodation, week days Il %
- 3 Al ana 28 D. m. Sundays, ~ a. n. ana
T,pins n H 1si leave Markc; street station:
var Philadelphia 285 p M, daily except g,l enn-
day For Baltimore, o.'2 a,,I -" ~ " randesg. ,dg
f - "a 4 M 1875 D. M, and 235 p. y, daily
,veept sunday g25 a. m. on Sunday oniyi Ola
p. m, dhlly , f.tfcoeo orpress. daily 8 IS D. NJ
nage phfladelphia for Wilmington; 80,
10y, 80 f5a M $3.50, 1900, al % o. m, l2Ot
,,don 40. 700, 430, $3.50, $50, 200, $40, &Olo
iis9PI SolIy r M except Sunday. $50, and 7.25 a. m.
"a 25 aud $50 p. M.
sunday only. o.8i a. NJ
Telop6one No. 1913. 49,. -, 49,,
7 pstes no Western Points lower than wa ahl
otnerHHhas edrHHhs. o. scULL. W. n. CLEMENTS,
Gen'l Pass. Agt "eheiai 'aa"as0''
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03

Boys must not smoke is the recent
edict of the Connecticut Legislature.
The bill is a comprehensive and severe
measure, striking alike at the tobacco
stores and the urchins. 1t provides
that no person shall sell, give or de-
liver to any minor under sixteen tobac-
CO in the form of cigarettes, or any
other form, under penalty of a fine,
the maximum of which is fixed at $50.
The next section imposes a fine not
exceeding 81 on any minor under 16
who shall have, smoke or in any way
use tobacco in any form whatever
in any public street, place or resort.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03

The press publcists are faring very
well at the hands of President Harri-
son. With Mr.. Whitelaw Reid Minis
ter to France, Murat Halsted Minister
to Germany, Allen ThOrndike Rice
Minister to Russia, and John c. New
COnsul-General at London, the press of
the country ought to regard itself as
recognized.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03

United States Marshal Fletcher and
District Attorney House of Arkansas,
have resigned in order that the Repub-
lioans may fill their places with officers
who will push the investigations and
bring the murderers of Clayton to JUS
tice. The Federal grand jury will
meet on the Sth of April and the ready
witnesses in Pennsylvania and else
where who know the murderers by
sight can lodge information, have them
apprehended and claim the $4,000 that
has been offered for the capture of the
murdereTs.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
Wonh0.p.1r..

W. D. HOyt x Co., Wholesale and Retail Drug
gstS of Rome, Ga says: We have been selling
Dr. Kings New Discovery, Electric Bitters and
Bucklens Arnica Salve for two years. Have
never handled remedies that sell as well, or give
such universal satisfaction There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these medicines
III this city. Several cases of pronounced Con-
sumption have been entirely cured by use of q
few bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery, taken in
connection with Electric Bitters We guarantee
them always Sold by Jas. 2. Hoffecker
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
The Philadelphia INQUIRER has mad

The Philadelphia Inquirer has made
a canvass of the leading merchants,
manufacturers and financiers of that
city on the prohibition question which
resulted as follows: For high license
l65, for prohibition 80, undecided 80,
declined to give an opinion 71-total,
9O5. 1t will be seen that the senti-
ment developed was largely in favor of
high license.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03

Quinine prices no longer soar in the
empyrean. They have come down to
the fever-and-ague swamp level. dur
ing the last week." says the New York
Drug Reporter, "holders have freely
offered to sell in one or two hundred
ounce lots to the regular trade,
throughout the country, at % cents an
ounce, and some business has been
done on that basis" The repeal of the
tariff and the cultivation of chinehona
trees have operated to put this great
febrifuge within the reach of all who
need it.
Smyrna times., 1889-04-03
Pnrnnnnl.

Mr.. N. H. Frohlchstein of Mobile, Ala
writes ! take great pleasure in recommending
Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption, hav-
ing used it for a severe attack of Bronchitis and
Catarrh. Il gave me instant relief and cured me
and have not been afflicted since. / also beg to
state that l had tried other remedies with no
good result Have also used Electric Bitters and
Or. Kings New Life Pills, both of which | can
recommend. Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds is sold on positive
guarantee. Trial bottles free at James p. Hofseck-
er's Drug Store