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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
A JACk-RABBIT FARM,
The Peculiar Industry Developed by II
Kansns COnrsing Association.

| Ihe IsCullar py u
Kansas COursing Association.
The only farm of this sort so far as
known is situated on fiat alkali section
near town in Central Kansas j: and
its jack-rabbits ace the property of q
coursing association, which will not sell
Il rabbit to any one else, and which de-
pends on its farm for the supply taken
to other cities in park-coursing events.
At starting, the projectors of this
novel farm had only about thirty jack
rabbits. which had for the most part
been purchased when young from farm
ers' boys who had found them. In one
year, owing to accretions from similar
sources and the very rapid multiplica-
tion of the species, there were between
two and three hundred jacks on the
farm, and the question of supply may be
fairly said to be settled. If measures
be not taken 10 keep dom the increase,
the Jacks will before long fill the farm
up so they will have to move the fences.
But when the rabbit farmers wanted
some rabbits for coursing event, they
at first found that they had still tc
catch their rabbit. The game was on the
farm to be sure, but there was a great
deal of farm to the amount of rabbit;
moreover, the latter remained possessed
of all it's native wildness and speed, and
| positively declined to be interviewed at
short range. In this dilemma tiic
owners of the farm triad the expedient
which the soi-distant Colorado rabbit
catcher suggested. They took large
stretch of wire fence netting, through
and by means of large number of men
used this as sort of rabbitseine They
seined all one afternoon, in the midst of
gentle Kansas zephyr, and when the
shades of night fell they had one small
and absent-minded jack-rabbit, which
had forgotten to run away. IL was evi-
dent that some other plan must be tried.
There is regulation coursing-track sit
uated in the middle of this farm, the
side fences of the course being about
half II mile long and say hundred yards
apart At ono end OF this is located the
escape for the rabbits, and at the other.
which narrows down to Il point are the
pens from which they are loosed before
the dogs.
1t was thought that if tho coy crea-
track they could be driven into pens al
the other end without trouble. An ef-
fort was made to drive them into tho
track, but they proved obdurate as ever,
and only few could be handled in that
way The way finally adopted as most
successful was to set little covered pit
fall with tip-up top, on the outer edge
of the track fence The rabbits have
habit of running along a fence, and il
was found that they made a sort of path
along both sides of the course. In this
the tip-tops were set. A hare steps on
the lid OF the trap, and down he goes.
He finds he can get out all right on the |
inside of the fence, and so out he climbs.
When n number are found in the inclos- |
ure they are driven into pens at the
head of the track. BY using a trail of /
corn and other food the capture is ex-
pedited. San Francisco Chronicle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
A MILKING PARLoR.
The Importance of Having n Nice, Clean
Milking II Soom.


The Importance OF Having n Nice, Clean
Milking Room.
Perhaps the most disagreeable aud
often filthy task about the dairy farm is
milking. 1t matters not how nice and
clean che stalls are kept, when tho milk
er starts on row of cows quite num-
ber of them are sure to commence drop
ping manure, and the whole room is
filled with an offensive odor that will
pollute the milk, to say nothing of the
discontinue of putting your foot or milk
pail into this filth. A milking parlcr,"
as we call it, should by all means be
provided. This may be room or stall
cut off from the COW stalls. Mine is a
small house ten by twenty feet, convent
emily located in the yard between the
COW barns. In this building there are
two large hangers arranged with self
fastening stanchions, and hinged to the
wall opposite and above the flank of the
COW is a kind of clasp with pin holes,
etc, as shown in the engraving.
The side of frame that projects down
ward is intended for holding an unruly
or kicking COW in position while milk
ing. AS soon as the cows neck is Sc
cured in the stanchions, this clamp or
antivoiding attachment is swung around
like gate over the cows flank, and the
drop is adjusted to rest on the cows
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

back. which effectually prevents her
from dropping filth while milking is
done. When finished milking, the drop
is raised, clamp swung back against tho
wall. and stanchion bars thrown open,
when COW steps out and another takes
the place.
My milking room is arranged for two
milkmen, one operates at each end, door
in the middle, milk shelf, with soft
brush for cleaning the udder, and broom
to sweep floor. A small boy may turn
bars and hook up the cows in the barn
as fast as they are called for, and the
COWS soon become drilled in systematic
habit that is excelled only by the mill
tary discipline of the soldier, and they
march from their stalls to milk room at
the word BY each manger is a barrel
of ground feed, some of which is kept in
the manger while the COWS are milked.
The floor, and in fact the whole build
ing-which should be used exclusively
for milking purposes-may be kept as
clean as parlor, and instead of milking
being drudgery, it may be a really at
tractive and interesting piece of work.
Country Gentleman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
TUBERCULOSIS IN CATTLE.

A Dread Disease - It's Consideration an
Important Matter with All StocImen.
Tuberculosis in herd of cattle-es-
pecially in a valuable herd - is a very
serious matter, says writer in the
Country Gentleman; serious not only
from the Immediate consequences, but
more from the prospective injury.
Once in herd and no one can tell
where it will stop; indeed, according to
our best authorities, even the herdsman
in such cases is not without consider.
able danger. Every one owning stock
should read and study carefully DR..
Laws able address at Springfield, ILL.,,
on this subject 1t seems to me that
every agricultural paper should print
either the entire address or full abb
stract, chat all stockmen may know the
Importance of this subject.
IT, as now seems demonstrated, tuber-
culosis is caused by microbes, which are
coughed up with the sputa, and are thus
easily scattered to new fields-the lungs
then, in view of the terrible fatality of
thic malady, no probable case even
should be permitted to remain where it
would endanger other yet healthy
animals. The fact that whole herds in
the United States have been sacrificed
to such dallying with this fearful
plague emphasizes the Importance of
more decided action. If one of my
cattle were to show chronic cough,
especially were this attended with APP
parent i'll health, / should certainly
isolate such an animal at once from all
others in tho herd; should thoroughly
disinfect the stall where it had pre-
viously stood by most thorough scrub
bing with dilute carbolic acid; and in
case it were bull, | should not use him
any more till he recovered This would
be the least should think of doing. /
believe 1T would be wiser to kill
such an animal at once. closely
examine the lungs, and in case the
tuberculous condition appeared in the
form of bags of thick mucus / should
carefully watch to detect any spread of
the malady in my herd, and stamp out
any subsequent case as soon as it might
put in an appearance. When an ami
NAL is killed. it should be burned or
buried, that the infection be not scat
tered. speak as one who has had some
experience and more observation. am
sure that this disease is in many herds
n the country. Every one should know
of It's symptoms and it's terrible fatality.
Every stookman should be so thoroughly
warned that in every case of its appear
ance active measures should be taken
to thoroughly stamp it out.
We do not positively know as yet that
this disease is hereditary; yet the proba-
bilities are SO strong in that direction
that every wise breeder will hesitate
before he uses any animal with
chronic cough. AS Mr.. Warfield recent
ly stated, this is one of the most i'm
portant subjects before our cattlemen of
to.day
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
FlREsIpE FRAGMENTS.

"A house Is no homo unless it con
tain food and fire for the mind es well
as for the body.
White woolen goods may be cleaned
by rubbing in dry starch or flour. Shake
thoroughly.
Moths like warm, dark, stuffy cor
ners, and always avoid light and q
breeze, If possible. They are hardy be.
yond belief, especially buffalo moths.
Wash and peal parsnips, lay in milk
until ready to use, season, dip in flour
and fry in clear lard or butter. If the
parsnips are old parboil before frying.
Some prefer egg batter to the flour; this,
of course, is left to taste.
Thread of all kinds should be kept
as much as possible from the air, which
rots it. II one buys thread by the
quantity, which is the economical way
of buying it, only so much as is needed
for daily use should be taken out, and
the rest put away in covered box pro-
tected from the air.
To put up furs in the simplest and
most practical way, it is only necessary
to beat them thoroughly to dislodge any
concealed moth-worms, and examine
them carefully for deporits for eggs;
then wrap them in tissue paper, after
wards in newspaper, and then tie the
various parcels up in a bag made of
thick muslin or linen.
Gut up quart of mixed vegetables,
say carrots, turnips, cabbage and one
onion, into long, thin shreds size of a
match; put in pan, sprinkle with spoon
of sugar and a little butter; place in
oven in pan; cook half-hour, stirring
often SO as not to burn; when nicely
colored drain off the butter, turn into
the broth, boil slowly ten minutes, add
a spoon of parsley cut fine, we'll washed;
serve at once. This will give you nice
family julienne soup.
Kidney Toast: Chop fine four veal
kidneys with half pound of calf's liver;
season with pepper and salt. Make a
little butter hot in frying-pan and toss
them about until cooked but not over
done. Remove from the fire and stir in
the beaten yelk of one egg and half a
teaspoonful of lemon juice. Spread on
toast and serve at once. Stewed or
boiled tomatoes, and hot Indian meal
ihuhino. ~ niCely Wluu JIliS ehCeileuU
dish.-American Agricuiturist.
Roast Fillet of Veal: Take the
bone out of the joint, and make deep
incision between the fillet and the sad
die. Fill it with fofcemeat of veal
stuffing. Bind the veal up in a round
form, and fasten with skewers and
twine. Cover the veal with buttered
paper, and put in moderate oven.
Roast with melted butter. and allow two
hours for a six-pound fllet. When
done, take up, pour over melted butter
and brown gravy.-Household
Meat mayobe saved in very warm
weather if, as it is cut out, you have a
kettle of boiling brine. Dip each piece
of meat in this for about one minute ::
take it out and lay it aside to cool. and
while cooling have a quantity of pull
verized nitre nitrate of potash) dust
and sprinkle over the flesh side Of each
piece about dessertspoonful, which
will be absorbed by the meat in about
half an hour; then pack the meat down.
flesh side up, with plenty of fine salt
say one inch deep-all over the meat.
In week or SO overhaul and re-salt.-
Old Homestead.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
PRETTY HOMEMADE RUGS.
How Ingenious Ladies' Can Produce SOM
Very Pleasing Results.


To make rug, plenty of persever-
ance is needed, for it is a large contract
to make one of ordinary size; but it is
very pretty work, and can be done with
case by even those ladies whose eye
sight is failing. Purchase from some
carpet dealer a supply of scraps of tap
estry and Brussels carpeting; pieces
hat are too small to be worked up into
hassocks are quite large enough for this
purpose.
Cut these into strips of any length
their size allows but let them be of uni
form width, say three inches. Ravel
these out, rejecting the linen and col
lecting in box the little crimped
worsted threads. Then provide yourself
with pair of the largest sized steel
knitting needles and ball of the
coarsest crochet cotton, either white
or colored. Set on ten stitches and
after knitting row or two, to make "a
firm beginning, go on as If you were max
ing garter, but with every other stitch
lay thread of the crimped wool across
the needles. After knitting the stitch
take the wool which shows upon the
wrong SIDE and turn it toward the right
side, knitting a stitch above to secure
it. Then put in another thread of wool
and repeat the process. The back of the
strips should be something the appear
ance of that of body Brussels carpet,
while the front should be like sort OF
thick, long mapped plush.
The colors may be used without Sc
lection, making sort of scheme" effect;
or carpets may be chosen for raveling
which show only shades of scarlet or
blue; or brown carpets may be used for
the center of the rug, and border of
scarlet or blue sewed on all around.
After doing little of this work, many
ideas as to the arrangements of colors,
will suggest themselves, and little
practice will enable the knitter to pro-
duce some very pleasing results.
When the strips are all finished they
must be sewed together at the back. 1t
is only for convenience that they are
knitted in strips. The rug. as a whole,
would be cumbersome and unwieldy to
handle. Brussels or velvet carpet hearth
rugs, are made with a strip of this knit
ting for the border, giving very pretty
finish. h.--DOrcas.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
DnRSnaaa Can't Rn Curnd

BY local applications, IA they can not reach
tho diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies Deafness is
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube When
this tube gets inflamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing and when 1t is
entirely closed DEAFNESS is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
ton, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
we can not cure by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co.. Toledo O.
Sold by Druggists, roc.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

way. The fastener (B) is made light
on the top so it will fall of its own
weight into place, and the curved top
makes it convenient to take hold of
with the hand. A half-inch iron pin IN
the face side of the gate goes between
fasteners (B B) and keeps it fast. Az
the right hand is shown the face side OF
the gate-post, with one swing latch in
position and the other raised for OPEN
ing or closing the gate.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

FoR the first week after coming off
the nest or incubator the chicks should
be kept on clean floor and have pan
of ine gravel which has been heated in
the oven, to dust in. This is said to be
a good preventive of gaps
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
Homo-Seckers' Half Rate Excursions via
the Wabash.

On April 90 and May 20 the Wabash Rail
road will sell tickets ut one fare for the
round trip TO points in Kansas, Nebraska,
Indian Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colo
RADIO, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana,
North and South Dakota, Northwestern
Iowa and Minnesota. Tickets will be good
returning thirty 500 days from date of sale
For particulars apply to the nearest ticket
agent of the Wabash or connecting railroads.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

The Burlington Route, c., B. & O. r. r.,
will sell on Tuesdays, April 22d and May
Goth, Home Seekers Excursion Tickets at
Halt Rates to points in the Farming Regions
Of the West, Northwest and Southwest.
Limit thirty days For folder giving de-
tails concerning tickets rates and time of
tIains, and for descriptive land folder, call
on your ticket agent, or address r. s..
ErsTIs. Genl Pass and Ticket Agent, Chi
cago, Ill.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

The above class Of scientists recognize, and
have repeatedly borne testimony, to the eff
tcacy Of Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs as q
remedy and preventive of fever and ague,
rheumatism, want of vigor, liver complaint
and some other ailments and infirm condi-
tions of the system. Experience and OBJ
servation have taught them its value. They
but echo the verdict long since pronounced
by the public and the press. Only the be-
nighted now are reignorant of Americas tonic
and Alternative.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

"A little girl was saying her Now !
lay me-" when she added to the line. "If
I should die before wake, pray Thee,
Lord, my soul to take "If don't die,
don't take it," Then, in an aside, she
remarked: "If l should die I'D be mad"
Hartford Post
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

ToTHE EpIToR:-Please in form your read
ers that | have positive remedy for the
above named disease. By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been per-
manently cured. shall be glad to send two
bottles of my remedy FREE TO any of your
readers who have consumption if they will
send me their express and postofice ad-
dress. Respectfully, I. A SLoCUM. NJ c.,
1Sl Pearl street, New York.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
A secure Gate.Fastener.

Our illustration, furnished by Rev.
John Morrison. Ontario Can, to the
American Agriculturist, show fastener
for either large or small gates which
will defy the most mischievous animal
to open. The gate is hung on the CEN
ter of the post and may be swung either
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

THERE is plenty of room for good
draft horses, good coach horses and
thoroughbred cattle in this country.
Have no fears that the supply is too
great for the demand.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
Lady in south Carolina Writes:

Ny labor was shorter and less painful
than on two former occasions; physicians
astonishcd; i thank you for "Slother's s
Friend 1t is worth its weight in gold
Address the Bradticld Reg. Co, Atlanta
Ga, for particulars, Sold by all druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

FoR swelled eyes, bathe the eyes with
a warm solution made by dissolving
teaspoonful of powdered boracic acid in
pint of water. and then anoint with
few drops of glycerine. Repeat this
daily
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
What He Was Doing.

The distinguished literary man, ir
one of those intervals of leisure that the
his study with the door locked. He was
trimming his corns with a razor.
Some of the greatest men on earth are
troubled with corns.
my dear" said his wife, softly, as
she tapped at his door, shall come imp
II am particularly en-
gagged now, Alvira," he replied, some
what shortly.
"Would you mind telling me, Henry,
the nature of the article you are work
ing on?" she inquired.
"Reducing the surplus!' said the lit.
erary man, savagely. "Go away, Alvira,
and don't bother me!'-Chicago Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
TIE most popular dancing figure among
business men is balance TO partners.

Sir Norols Free, will be sent by Cragin IL
Co, Philada., Pa, TO any one in the T. 5. or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt OF 81
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
of novels on circulars around each bar
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

PAIN from indigestion, dyspepsia and toe
hearty eating is relieved at once by taking
one of Cartnrs Little Liver Pills immediate
ly after dinner. Don't forget this.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

Within the last year dozen shoot
,rs in the west and southwest have been
cleared on the plea that the deceased
made a motion as II to draw his gun"
1t made no difference whether this mo-
tion was toward the ear, nose, foot or
hip-pocket. Any sort of motion is
gun motion when dispute is in pro-
gress.-Detroit Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

TESTED BY TINE. For Bronchial affcc
lions, Coughs, etc, BRowN's BHoSCuIAI
TRocHEs have protvd their efficacy by tesI
of many years Price, - cts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

REALIZING that time has wings the hotel
waiter measures it from tip To tip.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

THE cleansing, antiseptic and healing
qualities of DR.. Sages Catarrh Remedy are
uneOualed
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

THE note shaver takes great deal of in
tercst in his business.-.W aShipston Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

DoN'T wait until You are sick before trying
Cartcris Little Liver Pills but get vial al
once. You can't take them without benefit
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

ACToRs, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothachc Drops Cure in one minute
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

"A school boys essay on the Father
of His Country started out with: George
Washington licked the British, was
elected President of the United States,
and wore pants that didn't bag at the
knees" That seems to cover nearly the
whole ground Norristown Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

Two and two in an ice cream saloon max,
a quartet.-N. o. Picayunc.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

BAILEY makes good pork, and ita
chcapness this year has caused much
barley 10 be fed TO swina
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

WHEN man doesn't impose on his wife
she acquires the idea that he no longer loves
her.W ashington Star.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

THERE arc cases when an auction sale is
sell-N. o. Picayune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

TIE dog with the appetite for trousers is
liable at any time to go on tear.-Wash-
ington Post.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

WE can learn nothing about the toma-
hawk from books on ornithology.-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

IFaman does not care to live let him um-
pire baseball or 30 hunting with an anna
teur sportsman.-N D. Picayune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

FIsH-BALLs are allowable in Lont-N. o.
Picayune
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
A CATTLE BARN.
Directions for Utilizing n Bank Barn for
Cattle Feeding.

The points to be considered in utiliz-
ing bank barn 40xsO feet for cattle
feeding are economy of space, ease and
time in handling food, and comfort of
animals. To carry out the first point,
II dry feed is intended to lie used, tho
entire basement should be used for cat
tie.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12
BY a mistake of the paying teller /

BY mistake of the paying teller in
a bank in Atchison, Kan. a colored man
who presented check for 81. 90 received
$S1.60, with which he proceeded to pay
some debts and to purchase marriage
license for his son, whose wedding had
been postponed for want OF funds
Kansas City Star
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

THE best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

Her liver was c'oReed with impurities thick.
And her stomach was constantly burning with
fever.
ofthe create. NJ. d. she bought supply.
And directions for taking pursued to the letter.
Twas the best thing earth she could possibly try
And soon. very soon. Miss Larkns was better.
The G.. NJ. ID. she took was Dr.. Pierce s
Golden Medical Discovery, the great rem
edy for bronchial, throat and lung diseases,
sick headache, scrofula, dyspepsia and all
diseases that have origin in impure blood
and disordered liver.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

LOVE may be blind, but he knows when
the pnrlor lamp is too high. h.-Binghamton
eader