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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

/ have had considerable varied expert
ence, as our family Consisting Of hve)
use wooden underwear next to the person
the entire year, and as harsh or -fulled
up" woolens were one Of my worst
denominations, would not give up until
! mad found sure way of avoiding
them. For several years have sue
ceeded, though many times it has only
been by strenuously insisting on my own
way, in direct opposition to the presid-
ing genius of the washtub.
If the hannels are sot to be washed
soon after they are removed from the
person, they should be hung where the
moisture contained in them can be dried
out.
Only hard soap of good quality should
be used. Soft water-not boiling, but
positively scalding hot-should have
enough soap added to make good suds,
and tablespoonful of powdered borax.
Immerse your white fanneis in this,
having them we'll covered, and let them
lie, occasionally stirring them until the
water has become cool enough to wash
them in. Rub as little soap directly on
them as you possibly can, but add more
to the water II the stains do not come
out easily.
have anOtner tub containing an ample
allowance of water, heated just as scald-
ing hot as was the first, and when o
piece is rubbed, wiring, shake thoroughly
and immerse in tub No. 2. 1t is better
to rinse them through two of these clear
scalding waters, but it is not positively
necessary.
The secret lies in having tlss water
soft and hot, the soap pure and dis
solved in the water (rather than applied
directly to the clothes,) and the rinsing
waters of the same temperature as that in
which they are rubbed.
l always have the fannels washed
first, and by little thought it can be SO
arranged that no time is wasted while
waiting for them to be cool enough to
handle.
A friend complained to me shat her
girl washed them just as told her, but
soma of them looked terrible" Hap
pening in there one washing day, went
out to the kitchen to see if Nora under.
stood my meaning, and just as opened
the door saw her throw pailtul Of cold
water into a tub from whence quantity
of steam was rising, and which proved
to be @the fannels." No wonder they
looked terrible" and shrunk. Wash the
colored ones in the same way and you
will find them soft to the last.-Albdly
| CaLtiCdt0r.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

the plans he had made for the capture
of the stronghold, he saw that he did
not have q sufficient number of men to
command success, and that it was i'm
perative he should have 5000 or
10000 more. His plans had been sent
to Washington and approved, but to
his request for men the answer came
that he must 60 ahead with the force
he had. Inresponse, Grant informed
the President that he could not do it,
the attempt would end in failure, and
that the expedition had better be
abandoned than attempted without re-
enforcements. Determined that the
War Department should fully under
stand the situation, he ordered q for
mer member of his staff, General M.
ID. Leggett, of Ohio, then commanding
one Of his brigades, to proceed to
Washington and lay the whole matter
before the President and Secretary Of
War.
General Legget had q personal ac-
quaintance with Mr.. Stanton, and
knew there was little hope of changing
his mind when once made up, and ac-
cordingly decided ogain access to the
President before the Secretary should
forestali him by the presentation Of the
War Department sideof the case. He
therefore called upon the Secretary at
s o'clock on the morning after his ar
rival and said to him: AMr. Stanton,
I wish you would take me to Mr.. Lin
coin and introduce me and let me do
the talking. ! don't want you to de-
stroy my case with objections T
2All right" was the response, and
the call was made. General Leggett
was permitted to present Gen. Grants
idea as fully and clearly as possible,
while Mr.. Lincoln listened with the
closest attention.
When he had concluded the Presi-
dent took him in hand and gave him
the most severe and critical cross-ex-
animation he had ever undergone as
to the situation In the West. Grants
purpose, etc. Mr.. Stanton added sew
eraI questions of his own, and when he
had ended the President thought for q
moment, and then said, decidedly /:
VERY we'll, he must have The troops.
But where will you get them?'
asked the Secretary.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

price of butter at Is cents The subject
Of winter -dairying is beginning to en-
gage the attention Of dairymen in the
Middle and Eastern States, as the only
possible plan by which they can make
dairying profitable
Shall the dairymen of Iowa stand idly
by and say il won't pay, while those in
Eastern States pay double for the feed,
out Of which toproduce milk ana butter
and supply the same market that is open
to the Western dairymen7
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
The Captur. of Richmond.
BY MILES o'REII.LY.

Written April 3. 1861
Bad luck to the man who Ia aober to-nighti
hes cowld-hearted bodhagh, or saycret Be-
Whose heart for the ouId Flag has niver been
right.
An who takes in the fame of the ecounthry no
Och. Inurtheri viii nons o yer hOuld me, me
Or It's out o me shkin wild delight IN be
wild me eyes shwimmin' round IN the.happiest
An the heart in me bressht Ike . piston-rod
thumpini
Musha, glory to Godi flor the news you have
wid your own purity hsht, Misthsr President
Linkinl
An may God DO around both the bed an the
tint
Where our b1ias boy Grant does his atm an
Even shtanton, tonight. Wen conhss he was
whin he played the ould scratch with our shave
you his carkiss y
An to gallnunt sPhii Sherry we'll dhrink wild
On whose bright plume's fame not spot o.
the dark ISL
Let the chapels be opened. the althars illu-
mined,
An the mad bells ring out from aich turret
an shteeple;
Let the cbancsls wild flowers be adorned an per-
fumed
While the soggarths-God bless 'em-giye
. 4f thanks g, for the PsopSsi .on.,. ,,, a..
An our boys through its streets Hail colum-
bin" are yellin';
An there's Payce in the air, an there's pride in
the heart,
Amour Flag has fame that no tongue can DO
telln'i
To the daoul'wid the shoddy contractors. an
Them gold sspeculators. whose pie is now
~humble"
The cost O. beef, praities, an whiskey viii fall,
An what more could we ak. for the rints, too,
well tumble
On the boys who survive fame and pinsions
Every orphan the wars med, home wen de-
creeit;
An aich soldiers young sweetheart shall havea
That win tickle her hayro, returnin' to see It'll
oh, land o. thrue freedom! oh, land Of our love,
Wild your ginerous welcome to all who but
May your stars shine as long as the twinklers
above
An your fame be SO grand that no mortal can
All the winds OF the world as around it they
blow,
No banner SO glorious can wake into motion;
An wild Payce In our own land, you know we
just to settle some trihin accounts DER the
oeeanl
So come, me own Eileenl come Nora an Kate,
Come Michael an Pat, all your Sunday duds
carry;
Wen give thanks in the chapel, an do it in
shtate;
An weI pray for the sowls o poor Murtagh
an Larry.
Woes me in the black swamps before it they
shleep,
But the good God to-night-whose true faith
they have cherished
His angels will send DER the red fields a-shweep
In aich could ear to breaJhe-@Not in vain
have you perishedl"
So bad luck to the man that is sober to-nightl
He's a cowld-hearted bodhagh, or saycret Sc
cesher,
Whose heart for the ould Flag has niver been
right,
An who takes in the fame OF his counthry no
pleasurel
Ooh, murther viii none Of yez hould me, me
dearsl
For it's ont Of me shkin I'm afeard III be
jumpin';
Wild me eyes ahwimmin round in the happiest
tears,
An the heart in me breasht like piston-rod
thumpin'i
| y 49,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
THE sTocK-RANuH.


Mr.. Boldly, Of Morgan County, ILL.,,
practices q successful method of Kidding
sheep Of the grub in the head. He feeds
them shelled corn, on barn floor, liter
ally strewed with air-slaked lime. The
sheep in eating fill their noses with the
lime, which causes violent sneezing.
thus expelling the grub. In few mo-
ments the floor will be covered with
grubs, which should be destroyed. The
use Of this remedy occasionally through
fall and early winter has rid Mr.. 6oddy's
sheep Of this pest, as he informs COL
mGns Rural World.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

HE next morn
ing, at the first
blush of dawn,
firing was dis
tinctly h g ar d
from the direc-
tion of the town.
Now, while the
town was distant
four miles by the
road win ding
with the river, it
was not half that
far as the crow
flies. / sprang
from my bed and
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

Toast a goodly number of slices, and
arrange in deep dish. Put into q
saucepan one quart Of sweet milk, and
stir into it two tablespoonfuls sifted
-four made into smooth paste with a
little milk. Stir constantly till IL boils:
over the toasted bread.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
Grant Before yiclksburg.

)HE foil o ing
story Of Lincoln,
Stanton, Grant,
and Vicksburgis
+ Ell q t Q d by q
prominent army
officer:
In the last part
of 1862, when
General Grant
was preparing to
make q move
ment by land to
reach the rear Of
vicksburg, in
acnnrdanca with
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
THE KITCHEN.
Plymouth Pudding.

One cup each Of chopped suet, mo-
lasses and sweet milk, one teaspoonful
each of saleratus, salt and different
spices, one cup Of seeded raisins, and
three cups of -four; steam three hours;
to be eaten with sauce.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
OLD SOLDIERS AT HOME.
THEY TELL SOME AMUSING ANEC-
DoTEs AND STORIES.

How the Boys Of Both Armies whiled Away
Life in Camp = Foraglng Experiences,
Tiresone MArches-Thriiiing Scenes on
4. the Battlefield.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

When your pies with upper crusts ara
ready to put in the oven to bake, take a
little sweet milk in a cup, and with a bit
of clean cloth wet the upper crust and
rim. When baked it will present
shiny surface, and will not fake of.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

they then become 50 thoroughly chilled
that in boiling them you cannot estimate
the time required, and should they be-
come frosted they are inferior for all
purposes. In beRfing the whites Of
eggs a tiny pinch Of salt will tend to
facilitate the work.-Go0d Housekeep-
ina
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

y The following il confectioner's res
ceipt: Dissolve one half pound gum
arabic in one pint OF water, strain and
add one-hsn pound Of fine sugar and
place over the fire, stirring constantly
until the syrup is dissolved and all Of
the consistency of honey. Add .gradu-
ally the whites Of two eggs, we'll beaten.
Stir the mixture until it becomes some
what thin and does not adhere TO the
finger. Flavor to taste, and pour into
Ia tin slightly dusted with pow dered
starch, and whom cool divide into small
square.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
Raid Around Atlanta.
BY HENRY DARRow.

; ENLISTED IL
the spring of 1854,
in the Tenth Wis
consin Light Ar
tilsry, and sooh
after joined the
army in Georgia.
The Confederates
were strongly for.
titled in Atlanta,
andit was thought
best to cut off
their supplies.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

R E S IDENt
Lincoln, W rot
the late Ben
Perley P re
spent several a
ternoOns 500
after the battl
of Bull Run j
visiting the reg
m en- t s W hic
were being reoi
ganized in thei
ca m ps a boz
Washington. H
wore a high sill
hat, black clothe
and black gloves
and was accom-
panied by Secre
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saved by an Attack Of Illness.

Z one time q party
of Union soldiers
we're searching for a
( ranger who had
rendered hims elf
disagreeably con-
spicnous by his dar-
ing raids on the
enemy, and, not
finding him, they
declared their in
tention Of taking
his young wife .
- = = :. :. =. :. HA.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

For one reason or another, the ma
jority of flower users are not flower
raisers, and necessarily the few must
supply the many. In the city or large
town all can procure their needed fow-
ers from professional florists, but in
many smaller places there is no small
demand constantly being made on the
amateur who raises choice flowers. 1t is
a real pleasure to give ones pretty town
girls the dainty corsage bouquets they
ask for, and each Sunday morning to
supply the neighbors' children with
their little button hole bouquets. 1t is
gratifying to ones pride to have dozen
or more persons call each day Just to
see the flowers" quite expecting and, in
fact, receiving nosegay each, and it is
almost a privilege to send flowers to
adorn the bride, or to place onthe bosom
of the dead; yet if all these flowers, for
these varied purposes, must be furnished
by one, that person must use some fore
thought, or else see his or her flower
beds robbed Of half of their beauty
Tfck,s Magazine.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

Crate four good-sized, uncooked po-
tatoes into o quart of hot water, stir
over the FIRE, and cook slowly for tive
minutes. Turn into jar, add q half
cup Of sugar and tablespoonful Of salt,
and whom lukewarm add q half-cup OF
good yeast. Allow this to ferment for
six or seven hours, stirring il down as il
comes to the top Of the jar. Keep in d
cold place, well covered.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS.
HxsTKUcTIvE SUGGESTIONS FOR oU1
RURAL READERS

Bsme Information Of value to the Farnsr,
stock-Brsedsr, Bes-Ksepsr. HoasswIfs.
and Kitchen Maid.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

Soak three tablespoonfuls OF tapioca
in warm water two hours, then stir into
it one quart Of boiling milk. Let ii boil
fifteen minutes; beat together the y0lks
OF four eggs and one cupful of sugar,
add to the pudding. Flavor to suit taste,
and pour into your pudding dish. Beat
the whites Of the eggs and three table
spoonfuls Of sugar to a stiff froth, put
over your pudding and set In the oven .
few minutes.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

In all discussions of fodder corn the
object of the grower is assumed to be to
get the stalk if possible into full bear
ing condition. Where ears are formed
and ready to glaze, it makes richer
silage than at any previous time, and
this, too, though the ears are stripped
off. Field corn from which the grain
has been taken is more easily dried than
the immature, sappy stalks that have
never borne anything. Csttle eat these,
excepting perhaps the butts, more
readily than the thickly grown fodder
corn that to the inexperienced eye
seems so much preferable. In this case
the cow is good chemist, and her taste
is better guide as to what is best for
her than is that of many more highly
educated or worse perverted palates of
humankind
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

sFrom sFlag 10 Flag q Womans Adventure
and Experiences in the South During the Wa
IN Mexico, and in Cuba by Eliza McHattoI
Ripley.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

Put two ounces Of butter and one
sliced onion in frying pan and cook
until golden brown, then add d table,
spoonful Of -four, mix. gill Of the
water in which the fish was boiled, q gill
OF cream and q teaspoonful Of curry
powder, stir continually until 1t boils,
add the fish, cover the saucepan, and
stand it over hot water for one hour.
Serve with boiled rice in aseparate dish.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

-anywhere to get from the clash .
steel and the bursting of counties
bombsl
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-02-27

Lincoln Shaking Hards with the Germ
Soldiers.
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Feeding Fowls i'm winter.

Most fowls that have free range in
summer will then of their own accord
take exercise enough in getting their
food. But in winter it is different.
What they get must be fed them, and it
is usually in such concentrated form
that they can fill their crops in few
minutes. Then they stand moping in
the cold or return TO their perch for
greater warmth. If fattening be the OBJ
ject this is well enough; but it gives
small chance for the healthful thrift
necessary for egg production. The
feeder who always makes his hens
scratch for their living gets the most
eggs. Feed small grain, oats or wheat,
and throw this among SO much finely
cut straw that they will pick but one
grain at time. The health and pro-
Efficacy of barnyard fowls that depend
on the manure heap for their living is
due to the fact that they have to earn
what they eat before they get it.
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
Torn JorwIa's Audience.

A recently told story about Judge John A. Corwin of Ohio calls to the mind of a valued friend an inciden, in the career of the judge's famous broth or. says the Washington Post Tom had written lecture in which he had given full play to his robus, humor. and in order to try it on dog, as it were, went to a little sober sided town in Ashtabula county. Tho people of the town wero very seriously aiYe cted by the prospect that so great and so famous man was coming among them. aud Inc hall was well filed As the lecturer entered a hush fell upon the audience, The poor country people Were deeply and solemnly impressed by the presence of such man. In his worry best spirits Tom began his lecture. It was his intention to set his audience into a roar of laughter at tho very be- ginning. but his effort was in vain. The people sat there in open-mouthed wonder. swallowing his tremendous fiction as n great and beneficial truth. For an hour and u half he labored to produce a smile. He twlnkled. scintii- lated, etervesced. but all to no purpose. The audience was as solemn as Il sexton.
 When he had concluded his lecture and was leaving the hall quite con vlaced that he should never succeed with that lecture he was met by an cd man who gravely said.
 'Govucr, I'm much obleeged fer that lectnr, and want to make leetle apology fer mo an' some Q my neigh hors, lec guess you noticed some on us looked Ike VIC sortcr wanted to laugh. fwan't no feelin' nv disre- speet fer you. coy'ner. but they was two or threc times thero that we couldn't hardly help snickerin' right out
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
PROTECTING THE VOTE.
Workings of the Massachusetts Election
 Law.
Leading Features of New Systsm of Bal. loting-Ths Citizens Relieved from the Opportunities of Political Hsslen and Ward Bummers

What is the first desideratum in ia free ballot and m honest count" would appear to be the perfect secrecy to the ballot, and this is vouchsafed by tho Australian system of voting. as it was practically tested in Massachusetts at the last election. The operation of the system itself demonstrated it's extreme simplicity. Everything having mar rowed down to the action of the indi- vidual in choosing his favorite candi- date. all he is required to do is the mere scratching of cross upon sheet of paper.
 In Boston there were no crowds about the entrances of the polling places. Women and children kept away because there was nothing to be seen but a string of men walking in and out of a building. Men did not loiter about tho places, because there was no prospect of any row. With in the inclosure was the police officer in charge of the good order of the polling place and seven election officers. The only other persons with in the railing were tho voters who were marking their ballots, or, in case the shelves were full, an equal number of men waiting for places at the shelves
 The process of voting was almost in- variably this: The citizen placed him. sell at the bar which was placed across the entrance and upon question gave his name and residence to the election officer at the entrance. A reference to the poll list, which was printed and arranged alphabetically. showed whether or not the applicant was en- titled to vote in tho precinct Upon his name being found, the officer in charge of the check list at the entrance would call out "Foundln and the voter was admitted. He was then presented with an official ballot This was taken by the voter to the series of shelves at the rear of the room.
 These shelves were portable, and with ordinary use will be available for similar purposes for dozen years They are built upon foundation shelf with backing of Il board. which is so hinged with the horizontal ono that it may be folded over it. The partitions between the spaces used by the voter arc hinged to the vertical board, so that they may be folded. Thus. when these shelves are packed away for use they occupy no moro storage-room than three boards would were they laid up- on each other. Tho shelves are sup ported by folding horses. Within the space between the partitions. with it's head and shoulders sheltering his bal lot and his pencil to tho persons who were possibly near, the voter com plcted his choioo on the ballot and at ouce after m average delay of three minutes. walked to the table at tho left of the room. at which he again gave his nane and residence, which. if again found upon the duplicate check list entitled him to place his ballot in tho self-rcgistering box. Thcn tho voters duty was concluded and ho departed through tho exit
 An "idealn municipal ticket arrang- cd after the Boston plan ot ballots, would be about as follows;
 CITY --
 OFFICIAL Bsr.Lor FOR --~-.
 --. ApRII !. 1891.
 F--~ A
 Clerk
The Forrest City times., 1890-01-04
The Story of Fit.


 A man fell down In it on Twenty third street yesterday. says the New York Star or rather he did not fall exactly. as two friends caught him. He was elegantly dressed. and was evidently "A man of wealth. His friends did not know what to do with him. and were holding him in an up- right position against an iron fence. Suddenly man who looked like a Bowery tough slipped up 10 ono of the friends and said. Why don't you lay him on his back and open his collai-s'
 But we'd ruin his clothes" said tho friend. The fellow looked at him seornfully. and then tore of his rough pea jacket and spread 1t on the walk. Tho unfortunate man was laid upon it. When he recovered tho rough-looking fellow picked up his coat and put 1t on. Ono Of the sick mans friends offered him bill. which ho refused disdain. fully. As he was about to leave walked up and asked him his name Never mind my name. l don't want it in the papers" ho said. roughly. and. forcing his way through the crowd, disappeared.