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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

A convenient way to unite the ends Of
pipes, accordingto The American Engineer
Is as follows; Whatever the size of the pipe
may be, procure block of hard wood, say
four or five inches long and four inches in
diameter, bore hole straight through the
center, so nearly the size Of the pipe that
the block can be driven on the end of the
pipe with light hammer. If one has a
set of augur bits it will not be difficult to
select a bit of the proper size to make q
water tight fit. Let the block be driven
clear on the pipe, so that the end of the
pipe will be flush or even with the end of
the block. Now place the two ends of the
pipe together, and drive the block off one
pipe on the other, until the joint will be at
she middle Of the block. If the hole in the
block is made of the proper size, the block
will fit so closely that the joint will be
water tight; and If the ends of the pipe are
dressed off true and square, the joint will
be so strong that it will sustain the pres
sure of head or column of water one hun
dred feet high. Iron pipe may be united in
the same manner. Should the joint leak a
trifle, let shingle nails be driven into the
wood around the pipe so as to press the
timber firmly all around the pipe.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

Transparent white fabrics over n color
chosen by an entire class will prevail in
some colleges aud schools. An example is
cream white mOusseline lie sole over pale
pink satin. Pure white dresses are, how
ever, most Uaed by girl graduates. An
aesthetic design for sheer white wool or
crepe gowns has graceful Grecian draperies
and long flowing sleeves, and should be
worn with a mortar board cap Of white
velvet. Some charming girlish gowns of
white organdy muslin are being made
They have the full French waist, with deep
VaiencienneS lace gathered to fall from
the shirred halG high round neck. The
large sleeves hE7e "A lace frill below the
elbow. Three rufIles edged with narrower
Valenciennes triHI the foot of the straight
skirt, and a wide cash Of organdy gives the
finishing touch 10 these simple dresses
Other muslin dresses are Of sheer nainsook,
made with high lIcltcd waist buttoned in
the back
Deeply crinkled Japanese silk crepe, the
smooth crepe de Ctine and China silk are
the white silks used for young girls
dressss Inexpensive dresses of white
China silk for these youag girls have the
high Tound bodice plated on the right
shoulder and shirred on the left crossing
below and leaving V TO be filed out
with nousseline de sGie draped in curves
Home ,dressmaliers Gill find simple
model for these whito China silks in n
shir1edround high bolice hooked in the
back oyer fitted sateen lining. The full
ness at the waist is gathered on eight or
ten cords, and that at the top is fatty
shirred in round yoke shape, with an inch
wide standing frill of doubled silk about
the low throated neck. The skirt cannot
be too plain, but must he of becoming
length and fullness, aud these differ ac-
cording to the height of the wearer.
Young lady graduates at evening exer-
cises wear plain or figured iBousseline de
sole dresseo made with half low corsage,
with coat skirts and long sleeves. The
skirt is demi-trained. Black stockings and
black slippers will complete simple toilets
for graduates. For those more elaborate,
white stockings, with white, silver or gilt.
clippers, are suggested Greek fllets of
white ribbon and an upturned bow at the
side are the pretty ornaments for the hair.
The white gauxe fan is suspended from n
bow Of ribbon on the right shoulder by
two long ends that hang back of the arm.
The gloves may be either white or light
tan colored uRdressed kid.-IIarper's Ba.
Zar,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
A SCIENTIFIC RECREATION.

Split lucifer match at the non-phos.
phorized end. Trim the end of second
into wedge shape, and work the one into
the other so as to form "; the more acute
the angle the better. Place these two
matches astride on the edge Of tho knife,
requesting the skeptical gentleman to keep
the blade exactly horizontal, and so to
hold his hand that the two phosphorized
ends of the matches shall just touch the
table, without any interruption of contact.
To the astonishment of the company, in
cluding the experimenter, the two matches
will be seen gradually to move along the
blade. This unexpected effect is produced
by unconscious movements on the part OF
the person who holds the knife-move.
ments as imperceptible TO himself as to the
other spectators.
When it is desired to give the expert.
ment a more fanciful character you may
slightly break each match half way down;
they will then represent the legs of cav
slier, whose body, cut out Of visiting card,
may be stuck in slit made at the point OF
juncture of the two matches.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
How to Pnint Irnn.

1t is recommended by an exchange to
prevent paint on iron from scaling off in
large flakes to wash the iron surfaces be
fore any paint has been used, and then
brush it with hot linseed oil. If the OBJ
jects are small and bear being warmed
they may be heated until Che linseed oil
with which they are brought in contact
begins to steam, then all the surfaces are
carefully brushed with the oil and allowed
to cool. They are then ready TO take the
paint. II the objects are too large, and II
warming not to be recommended, the
linseed oil must be put on very hot. The
thin liquid oil enters into all the pores, re-
moves all the moisture and adheres so
firmly TO iron that frost, rain or air cannot
effect separation. TO iron surfaces oiled
in this manner the paint adheres well.
This proceeding is also recommended for
wood which is exposed to the open air.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

The building should be heated by indi-
rect radiation If by steam. This consists
Of passing n current of fresh air from the
outside over coil Of steam pipes or radi.
ators, and bringing the warm air into the
rooms by means of metal ducts and regis
ters. The warm air is more effectively dis
tributed if brought into the room at some
distance above the floor OF near the cell
ing. The ventilating ducts for carrying off
the foul air may be connected with the
rooms by means of registers placed in the
floor, or in the side walls near the floor.
The water closets must be located so as
to ventilate into a separate flue, and should
never communicate directly with the
wards main passages or corridors. The
sewerage from a hospital should never be
allowed to pass into an open ditch or sewer,
or be allowed to enter the drainage system
of the district. In the first story plan of
the hospital here shown the general wait
ing room, living room, linen closets and
wardrobes are located in the middle Of the
building, with servant sleeping rooms and
bathroom in the second story, with the
kitchen in the front. On each side of this
section of the building are arranged the
wings of the hospital proper, one for males
and the other for females. Wards contain
ing each eight beds are located next the
middle part or administration building
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28


In all cases the site and arrangement
should be such as to provide for the extern
sion Of hospital accommodations in tho
event of an epidemic. AS the population
in country districts is small and widely
distributed, the proportion of the beds to
5he number Of inhabitants should be about
one in 500. A town of 10000 inhabitants
would require about twenty beds. The
hospital should contain two wards, each
with eight beds, with at least three rooms,
each with single bed, for the reception Of
doubtful cases. These could undergo iso-
lation and inspection until their true nat
ure was determined.
In addition there should be n building
containing a room for the visiting physi-
clan, sitting room and bedroom for the
matron and sleeping apartments for the
nurses and cook, kitchen and dining room,
etc. This building is sometimes connected
with the main hospital building by means Of
a covered passage, but in the case Of con-
tagious and infectious diseases it should be
entirely detached from the hospital build
ing. The cubic space required for each
patient should not be less than 800 feet,
with floor space of at least 100 square
feet. The windows in the wards should be
on opposite sides, opening to the air both
at the top and bottom.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

1t is learned from the London Journal OF
tho Society of Arts that sawdusU and
shavings, practically waste substances, are
turned to account by NJ. Claimant, of Paris,
for the production Of a finely divided vege-
table charcoal, which is intended to be APP
piled for the removal Of unpleasant flavor
in ordinary French wine. The charcoal is
also available as a flltering medium, es-
pecially in distilleries, where it is said to
be capable of Offering forty times its vol
ume Of alcohol; whereas the vegetable
charcoal of commerce, gradually becoming
scarcer and dearer, and which requires
grinding and often recarbonization, will
only filter about three times its volume.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

Satins are restored to favor, the caprice
being for striped satinE.
Pretty dresses for the house are made
with a plated coat bodice of light weight
silk.
The small toque Of black lace or tulle
may be appropriately Rorn with either a
black or colored costume.
Lockets and crosses Of gold. silver and
gems are revived.
Tho present style of leather purse is
square, or nearly SO, of Sufficient size to
hold ones visiting cards, and trimmed
either with gold or silver.
The newest shoes for ballroom wear are
Of gold and silver tinsel.
Fancy straw bonnets are in demand.
Patent leather finds favor still for day
foot wear
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
prorres6iVe Smelling.

Let an umpire lie chosen, equipped with
a dictionary for consultation, and pencil
and paper Let aIlFthe rest stand in line,
and number one spells the first syllable OF
any word that occurs, to him, but does not
mention the word. For instance. the word
constantly" may have occurred to him, SO
he says con con. The next person spells
the next syllable, thinking perhaps of "con-
sequently." The nextin the line may think
the word consecutive" so spells his sylla-
BILE. As each syllable is spelled and pro.
nounced the umpire writes it down; every
one who makes IA mistake goes to the foot,
the rest moving up.
Every one who completes n word scores
one; accounts are kept, and the person
who makes five wins the game. In case a
word is formed that sounds unusual, con-
suit the dictionary. Axcid proper nouns
and slang and keep to lthe English Ian
guage.-Home Queen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
A NOVEL IDEA.
To Cure Diphtheria by Inocu1ating the
Patient for I;rysineIas

To Cure Diphircria by InoculatIng tho
raticut for ErysipeIas.
Not the least startling among modern
methods in medicine is the recently pro-
posed one of treating diphtheria by inocu.
lating the patient for erysipclas. Accord-
ing to The Repertoire de Pharmacic, a ply
sician who was attending case of grave
diphtheria, occurring in bis own son. noted
the appearance of erysipcas on the face
coincidentally with rapid change for
the better. The fever rapidly fell, the fa,ss
membrane disappeared, and care rapiil,' :
took place. This physician, Dr. BabuhinR.i,
Is credited with the statement in unJther
journal that in several other cascs he noted
great improvement coincident with the
appearance of erysipelas, and in one of
them the erysipelas occurred on the leg,
and not on the face These facts suggested
to DIR. Babchinski the idea of iuoculatinR
diphtheria cases with blood taken from
patients suffering from erysipelas, and he
states that in several cases in which he en-
ployed this procedure cure resulted. Later
on he practiced inoculation of other cases
Of diphtheria with cultures of the microbe
of erysipelas in agar-agar, and likewise no.
ticed the disappearance of the symptoms
Of diphtherie. He further adds that when
the inoculations were made all special
treatment was suspended, and in no case
did the erysipelas present any sufficient
gravity to cause uneasiness. He concludes
by stating that If his observations and ex-
periences are confirmed this treatment
should rob diphtheria of all its dangers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
Hot or Cold Applications.

When in certain painful affections the
physician advises the use Of cold applica-
tions, and, If the effect from them is not
pleasing, then that hot should he tried, the
patient Is likely 10 consider it rather an
uncertain sort of treatment, Of doubtful
value either way. 1t is, indeed, rather a
curious thing that heat and cold can often
be used interchangeably with like effects.
Extreme heat will destroy the skin, and
extreme cold will do the same. Now, head
ache Is sometimes relieved by hot applica-
tions, and yet in some instances it aggra-
Yates the trouble. In case of the latter,
oftentimes the cold applications will effect
cure. As a general rule n throbblng
headache, with tenderness and soreness OF
the scalp, can best be relieved by hot appli-
cations. Whereas, when the head feels full
and bursting" ifcold be applied to the
head and heat to the neck and spine the
effect is most agreeable.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
oNE-HALF SECOND STORY PLAN.

l. Sitting room. 2. Bathroom. 8. Hall. 4
Servants room. s. Servants room. O. Isolat-
ing room T. Serving room. 8. Toilet room.
0. Corridor. TO- Isolating room. II. Isolating
room.
These wards are thoroughly ventilated
by large shaft built of masonry To-
Gated in the center of the rooms; the foul
air is drawn OFF through registers placed
in the floor directly under each bed. At
the extreme ends Of the building are the
isolating rooms, baths and toilet rooms, as
shown, each ventilated by separate fues.
These wings are arranged with an outside
entrance, so that they may, when desired,
be cut Off from the wards.
This building is of brick, and would be
suitable for n city, but the same principle
could be employed in erecting less expen-
sive structure. For example, the main
building could be constructed entirely Of
wood, one story in height, and the extra
toilet and isolation rooms in the second
story omitted, In which case the building
could be erected for about $4,000
ID. w. KING,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

The piece Of plant here represented was
recently photographed for the London
Garden. In order to obtain a perfect pict-
ure piece of white, rather thick paper was
cut in a circular form the same diameter
as the leaves of one of the plants. This
paper was afterward cut in two through
the center, leaving small round space in
the middle to fit the collar Of the plant
While one man carefully lifted up the
leaves another laid the paper on the water,
supporting it by stretching thin pieces of
lattice from one side Of the tub in which
the plants grew to the other, afterward
laying the leaves on the paper, when they
were photographed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

There is one remedy which every person
should keep at hand MIR. John Carpen-
ter, OF Goodlant, Indian ;, says OF II; ~
Diarrhoea Remedy, for diarrhoea and Sc
we're cramps and ans in the stomach and
bowels, witt th, best results. In the
worst cases N We hail to give more than
the third dose 10 eilect cure, In most
eases one dose will TO- Besides its other
good quslities il is ieasant to take" 20
aud so cont bottles tor sale by ] urbin,
Wright d 60, southeast corn'r Public
Souar,, L. Solluau "A North Market, aud
q A Portmau 6S Easr Tuscarawes street,
Canton
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
The Grneefal Way to Do It.

The manner in which woman leaves
and enters her vehicle is advanced by some
writer as a test OF whether she was born In
the purple, or mt least accustomed to car
riage life. This authority says: "She
should have one foot out and firmly set
upon the carriage step before she relin-
quishes the sitting posture; then the body
should follow easily and naturally. Moth
ing is more awkward than to sec a woman
thrust her head forth first, apd then find
herself forced to double herself up to nc
complish the rest of the exit. Watch one
who knows how to gracefully sink her
weight from one foot to the other almost
without losing perfectly perpendicular
position, securing instantly walking poise
as she touches the ground, and the differ
ence of her method and that Of another
who lands very nearly in tumble on the
sidewalk will be discernihla
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IN CONVERSATION.

One Should Show o Gentle Hospitality to
the Thoughts of Another.
A distinguished conyersationist of the
past was won't to say that the secret of be-
ing agreeable in conversation was to be
hospitable to the ideas Of others. He 2f-
firmed that some people only half listened
to you. bacause they were considering
even while you spoke, With what wealth OF
wit, with what fine words they should re-
ply, and they began to speak almost before
your sentence had died from your lips.
Those people, he said, mIght be brilliant,
witty. dazzling, but they could never be
agreeable. You do not love to talk to
them. You feed that they are impatient
for their turn TO come, and that they have
no hospitality toward OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Of that gentle friendliness that asks your
idea in and makes much Of it.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
A Boys Competition.

The kokonuts is a native of the tropik.
1t gros onto trees and is good to eat. Billy
Browns oncle is a vessi kaPtain, and one
time he fetched Billy hole lot of koko-
nuts from West Ingies. Hittuck us hole
week to eat 'em up. Wot Rilly and me
wants TO no is how doz the milk git inside
the kokonut. Does the kokonut gro round
the milk or does the milk leke in from the
outside, and if so wot fur? KokGnut py is
my favorite, but Billy likes kok0Tut candy
best.-Youth's Companion.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

Every family should be prodvide with
some reliable remedy for bowel COM
plants. The want of such an article is
the cause of much suffering, especially
during the summer months. In almost
every neighborhood some one has died'
with cramps or cholera morhus, before
medicine could be procured or physician
summoned. A fair trial will satisfy you
diarrhoea remedy Is unequalled for those
diseases. II is also a certain cure for dye.
entery and diarrhoea. When reduced
with water and sweetened, II is pleasant
to take. Children like IT, For sale by
Durbin. Wright q Co, souiheact corner
Public Square; L. Sollman "a North Mar
tet, and g. A. Portman q Co., 63 East
Tuscarewas street, Canton.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
THE STARK COU TY DEMOCRAT...MAY 98. I89

with copy of Major Ben Butterworth's
great speech in Congress, on the tin
plate swindle in the Mckinley bill. The
Democratic Executive Committee
would do well to pass around the hat,
and secure the means to print thou
sands of copies of this able, unanswer-
ed and unanswerable document.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

The Lancet, commenting upon the effects
OF mental overwork, declares that "over-
work, both mental and bodily, is at once
the most general and the least regarded
form of illness to which we are subject ia
the present age" We do not pay sufficient
attention to the two great essentials OF
timely rest and wholesome diet. The
signs OF overwork are easily recognized.
They are want Of appetite and inability to
Sleep Unfortunately, however, we are
not always in position to act upon the
warming affOrded by this simple test.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28


One morning one of the students found
part Of his work completed which he had
left unfinished the previous day, and the
amazement OF the young men increased
when day after day they tound additions,
and sometimes corrections, made on their
canvases They accused each other of tam
pering with their work in their absence
but this was denied, and matters reached
a climax when one OF them, who had begun
n picture of the Descent from the Cross, on
going to his work in the morning found
the bead of the Madonna painted in it.
How It got there theyceuld not tell and it
was better thar they could have painted.
So they told the master and showed him
the head He was surprised at its excel
lence, and thinking Sebastian must know
about it, as no slept in the room every
night, he told tho boy that unless he found
out the unknown artist by the following
morning he should be whipped.
The poor little negro was in an agony Of
terror, for he himself was the mysterious
painter. 1t appeared that he had natu-
raj genius and great love for art so had
secretly studied and painted on the can
vases Of the students before they arrived ia
the morning. Fearing punishment il he
was found out he decided to expunge the
Maaonnn's head and never paint any more
When early the next morning he looked at
the beautiful face he had not the heart to
rub it out, but setto work to finish it in
stead. So absorbedw WINS he rs the time
went by that itwa only on hearing rus
tie behind him that he turned his head
and beheld thestu,ients, with the master
himself, looking on in admiration.
The poor little slave fell on his knees,
impioring pardon. But Murillo, kindly
raising him up, asked him what reward he
should give him for his skill and industry
Sebastian only asked for his fathers free
dom, which Murillo at once granted, and
giving him his own liberty also, received
him among his pupils. He soon distin-
guisded himself aud became celebrated
painter; but he was better known as Mu-
rillo's mulatto than by his proper name of
Sebastian Gomez. He died in 1880. His
principal paintings may yet be seen at Sc
Vile
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
Soma of ihe Grand ARMY bows NAV be

Some Of the Grand Army boys may be
interested in the following, from Alex. b.
Pope, A. ID. c.. Commander, Dept Tenn.
and Ga. He says; "We have had an epi-
demic of whooping cough here, Stewart,
Tennessee,) and Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has been the only medicine that
has done any good.n There Is no danger
from whooping cough when tbit remedy
10 freely given. Itcompletely II CO 10 sthe
disease. so cent bottles for sale by Dur
bin, Wright q Co., southeast corner Pub
lie Square, l.. Solman "a North Market,
and @. A. Portman & Co., 63 East Tusca.
tawas street, Canton.
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UNCONSCIOUS MOVEMENT.

An Interesting Experiment for Those
who Delight In Magic at Home.
Select from the assembled company the
person least inclined to believe in table
turning, spirit rapping and the like and
ask such person to rest his hand steadily
on the table, holding knife as shown in
the illustration.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28
The Rage for Adyertisinr.

A long necked young masher, who wears
abnormally high collars, was the other day
applied to by an eminent firm of soap
merchants in Vienna for permission to ad-
vertisc their wares on the said collars
Fliegende Blatter.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-05-28

Maud-Jack tells me that he has never
loved any one before
Ethel-Well, excuse me for telling you,
but he and were once engaged.
Maud-Oh, l didn't ask him about en-
gaRements. l only asked him about love.
-Munsey's Weekly.