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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
whr thn screw was Reduced.

1t is always matter of surprise TO
the uninitiated that so small an object
as the regulation screw can send huge
ocean steamer through the water at
twenty miles an hour The small size
of the screw is not due to the percep-
ton of any inventor of its greater effect
as compared with larger one, but
purely to accident At first screws for
steamers were made as large as possible,
it being the theory that the greater the
diameter the higher the speed. A vessel
was placed on Lake Erie with a screw
so large that IL was deemed best to cast
each blade in two parts, and then weld
them together. During a storm all these
blades of the propeller broke at the
welding, reducing the diameter by more
than two-thirds To the surprise of the
captain the vessel shot forward at a
speed such as had never been attained
before. Engineers then experimental
with small propellers, and discovered
that they were much more effective
than large ones. Had it not been for
that accident we might have gone on
using ge-bladed screws to the present
day. st. Louis Globe eDemocrat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
THE ALTO PARANA.
Some Wonderful Scenery in a Region Sci
dom Visited by Travellers.

some WOnuerlul scenery IN a Region Sci
dom Visited by Travellers.
We leave Corrientes at p. m, and al
distance of eighteen miles reach the
Tres Bocas, the confluence of the Para
quay and Parana rivers. In broad day
light it is curious to observe the two
streams atthe point where long sandy
spit marks their junction. The waters
of the Parana are of dirty green color,
while those of the Paraguay are yellow
ish- brown, and for several miles the
two mighty streams flow parallel and
unmiXed, the meeting of the two being
marked by long line of foam, forming,
as it were, white cord stretching down
the middle of the river, and separating
the green waters from the brown
waters. The Parana makes sharp
turn eastward, and under the name of
Alto Parana may be followed on the
map up to about the nineteenth parallel
of latitude, where it is formed by the
confluence of the two rivers Paranahyba
and Rio Grande. A few leagues lower
down, the course of the stream is inter-
rupted by the cataract of Urabupunga
From this point it runs ssouth-southwest
as far as the twenty-fourth parallel,
where it is again interrupted by the
cataract of Guayra. The region ira
versed thus far belongs to Brazil, and
was occupied by Jesuit reductions"
in the siXteenth century Doubtless in
the more or less distant future, when
ways of communication have been Great
ed, all this fertile territory will once
more be occupied. At the cataract of
Guayra the frontier of Paraguay begins,
and the river runs from north to south,
bounding the republic, and then from
east to west until it joins the Paraguay,
as above described. The few travellers
who have seen the cataract of Guayra
describe the falls as being as fine as
those of Niagara. but unfortunately they
are still in the midst of solitudes to
which access is difficult. The Salto de
Victoria, some twenty miles from the
confluence of the Y-Guazu and the
Parana, is also said to be very magnifi-
cent and somewhat easier of access,
but as yet few travellers have seen it,
The navigation of the Alto Parana is
difficult, but practical mp to certain
point. The Platense Company runs
passenger steamer three times month
from Corricntes to Posadas and the
intermediate ports Lomas, Santa
Isabel, Ituzaingo Posadas, on the
-Corrientes side is two hundred and
twenty-five miles from the confluence
of the Parana and Paraguay rivers
From Posadas smaller steamer of the
same company runs twice month up
to Tacuru-Pucu, a few miles above the
confluence of the Y-Guazu, and about
four hundred miles from Corrientes
Beyond this point no screw or paddle
steamer has been able to conquer the
rapids, currents, and eddies. The whole
of the banks of the Alto Parana, from
Villa Encarnacion up 10 the Salto dc
Guayra, are covered with forests of
yerba mate, or Paraguayan tea and the
chief traffic is the transport of this
article. Theodore Child, in Harper's
Magazine.
r ~. Two Bottles.
This devilee kidneys awfully hot,
waiter"
stMiaio,. sgbn.,I1 tol-o eor,atl,i,a,.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

"A Correct Quotation.-A candidate
was being examined by four professors.
Feeling extremely nervous his memory
failed him several times. At last one
of the professors, growing impatient
thundered out; why, you can not
quote a single passage Of Scripture COR
rectly?'' Yes, | cam" exclaimed the
candidate. Il just happened to remem-
ber passage in the Revelation: And |
lifted up my eyes and beheld four great
beasts!" Anzciger.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
FARM AND GARDEN.
HOMEMADE TRELLlsEs.

Some That Arc Especially Adapted for
Annual Climbers.
would like TO be told some way of
making good, pretty trellises, for / find
we need more of them. There are so
many pretty new vines offered each
year, and, if we do not provide trel-
lises, much of their beauty will be lost.
A trellis fastened to stout stake,
and a neat vine trained beautifully on
it, is quite an ornament to yard or
garden. We cannot all afford to buy the
fancy ones offered by dealers in such
things, and so would have to go with
out unless we knew of something tasty
that we could make at home.
will tell of few good ones, that
almost any man or boy, and perhaps
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

4 prompt return
of your money, if you get neither
benefit nor cure. Risky terms for
the doctor, but safe and sure for the
patient. Everything to gain, moth
ing to lose. There's just one medi--
cine of its class that's sold on these
conditions-just one that could be
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. It's peculiar way to sell
it-but it's a peculiar medicine.
It's the guaranteed remedy for all
Blood, Skin and Scalp Diseases,
from common blotch or eruption
to the worst Scrofula. 1t cleanses,
purifes and enriches the blood, and
cures Salt rheum, letter, Eczema,
Erysipelas, and all manner of blood
taints, from whatever cause. It
costs you nothing if it doesn't help
you. The only question is, whether
you want to be helped.
"Golden Medical Discovery" is.
the cheapest blood purifier sold,
through druggists, because you
only pay for tie good you get.
Can you ask more?
The "Discovery" acts equally
well all the gear round. Made by
the Worlds Dispensary Medical
Association, at 663 Main Street,
| Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
A WESTERN DUEL.
How the Gamblers AdIustThcir Personal
Differences.
"a fight, fight"


Differences.
"a fight, fight"
The interior of gambling hell in u
small mining town in Montana, five
years ago. In the foreground of the
picture stand two men who have iusc
risen from their chairs and are fncine
each other, their pistols half drawn and
an insane glare darting from tho ir eyes.
A pack of cards is scattered over the
floor where an angry blow has thrown
them. At the cry of Flight" all the
occupants of the place gather around
the combatants-all but the faro-dcaler,
who sits like stone and never moves,
save to toy aimlessly with the silver
box before him.
"Fair play" cries hoarse voice; eff
the square"
"He says l discarded the ace o dimuns
an showed 'er up arter the draw.
"You did"
"It's a lier'
The strong arms twitch nervously
and u silence falls upon the crowd.
Here, Jerry, if you fellers mean bus
mess, go at this thing in a business-like
way" speaks the hoarse voice again.
"Git over to that end of the room, Ike.
Jerry, you stand there. That's right.
Now, fire wen l give the word. I'll
shoot the feller that fires fore l say to
--understand?'
The two men face each other with
! pistols aimed and murder in their eyes.
| Such scene is no novelty in that town,
but every time duel like that occurs
an awesome stiffness comes over all be-
holders. Every face is drawn with anx-
iety every face except the faro deal
er's, whose lips wear their habitual
snake-like smile.
"OHe"
A perceptible movement of the mus
cles as the com batants nerve themselves
for the ordeal
"TtCo"
Fingers creep along the trigger guards
and rest firmly on the triggers.
"7Nre6i"
A simultaneous movement of the in
dex fngers-a short sharp report-twc
harsh groans that rise as one, and the
two duelists fall upon the riclSety
floor with united weight that shake:
the himsy building from foundation tc
roof.
Both are dead, and everyone, for g
moment, is awed with the tragedy, save
the faro dealer. He smiles as before
and raps his silver box:
"Game, gentlemen!''-Detro Free
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

Syrup"
Asthma.
I" 1 have been a great
sufferer from Asth-
ma and severe Colds

lid ctlh SSNSlS SOlAD
every Winter, and last Fall my
friends as we'll as myself thought
because of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough
ing, and inability to raise any of the
accumulated matter from my lungs,
that my time was close at hand.
When nearly Worn out for want Of
sleep and rest, friend recommend
ed me to try thy valuable medicine,
Boschee's German
Gentle, Syrup. I am con-
pos.ooh;. fdent it saved my
ne'i iis life. Almost the first
Sleep. dose gave me great
relief and a gentle re-
freshing sleep, such asI had not had
for weeks. My cough began immedi-
ately to loosen and pass away, and
l found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. 1 am pleased
to inform Observation-Disclosures r
am in excellent health and do GER
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee' s
German Syrup, c. B. STIcKNEY,
Picton, Ontario. o." %
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

The most charming Summer Resorts, Of
which there are over three hundred choice
locations, are to be found in Wisconsin,
Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota and the
Peninsula of Michigan, along thelines of the
Chicago, Milwaukee q St Paul Ry. N arly
all are located near lakes which have not
been fished out
These resorts are easily reached by rail-
way, and range in variety from the 'full
dress for dinner'' to the flannelshirt Co.'S
tune for every meal.
SEPTEMBER AND OCToBER.-The finest
shooting grounds in the Northwest are on
and tributary to the lines of the Chicago,
Milwaukee q st. Paul Ry. The crop of
Prairie Chickens will be exceptionally
good this year; also Ducks and Geese. In
Northern Wisconsin and the Peninsula. of
Michigan splendid Deer shooting is to be
had.
Full information furnished free. Address
GEO, H. HEAFFoRD, Gen. Pass. Agt, Chica-
go, Ill.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
Baling Presses for Hay, Straw, Etc.

No investment will pay farmers better
a poor one will be money thrown away,
The Whitman Agricultural Co. manufacture
full line of presses that have no equal, and
are warranted superior in every respect to
any in use. They are also headquarters for
Cider Mills and other Farm Machinery.
Send for free illustrated catalogues, circu
lars and prices of machine wanted.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
WAGoN-TIRE DRAG.

An Implement Especially Useful In
Smoothing Down Corn Ridges.
A very cheap and serviceable drag
can be made by wiring firmly together
three wagon-tires as shown in the en-
craving. 1t is best to have the tires of
one size, though the hind one can be
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

/. She was plain, inatterof-fnct kind
of girl and didn't take any eStfaoedi-
nary interest mart. As she walked
past piece of statuary, the young man
who was devoting himself to. her said:
Isn't that a fine piece of work? Just
notice the pose and the general air of
it?p
tYes," she replied, after gazing at it
a few moments; ''he looks like a per-
feet gentleman, too. .n--Washington Post
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

If you are tired taking the large old fash
ioned gripping pills, try Carter's Little Liver
Pills and take some comfort. A man can't
stand everything. One pill dose. Try them.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

HALF-CURED eruptions will return. Eradi
cate them with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

1t was at the clearinghouse break
fast table. After Il moments cogita-
ton, Brown looked up and said: "Ah,
Mrs. Skies, you have one fish for break
fast?" Yes" Another pause, and
again Brown spoke: 'Ah, Mrs. Skies,
how many boarders have you now?'
Fifteen "Um-m-m!'' I'd like to
know why you are saying 'Um-m-m,
Mister Brown "Oh, nothing! Only
how appropriate your motto is there on
the wall, Deal Gently With the Err
ing!"-Smith. Gray & Co.'S Monthly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

He--Why did she elope with him?
Didn't her family like him9
She--Yes; but she didn't get her dress
from Paris in time. Judge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

ANY one can take Carter's Little Liver
Pills, they are so very small. No trouble to
swallow. No pain or gripping after taking.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

IT takes tramp long, long time 10
break up u cord of wood; but 1t doesn't
take long for a cord of wood TO break up a
tramp. onkers Statesman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

DON'T rely too much on the man who
poohs at superstition; his is often merely a
sham-pooh oh-Binghamto Republican.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

THE old woman who "lived in shoe"
evidently had neghbors who kept hens.--
Puck
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Cures where other remedies fail 25c.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing TO the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feVers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

IT is peculiar that the faster a man Is the
sooner age will overtake HMM. Y.
Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
A wAaoNIrIRE LAND DRAG.

smaller if you cannot get them alike.
The larger they are the more ground
they win cover, of course. and tires
from hind wheels are to be preferred
to fore wheel tires. Additional weight
can be supplied by laying green poles
across the tires and tying them firmly
with wire, This drag is especially use-
ful ia smoothing down cotton and corn
ridges, and is easily made. Dick Nay-'
lor i'm Farm and Hreside
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

"Now," SAID the carpenter to his wife,
"well be off to the party as soon as ! get
out my clawhammer, brush my nails and
clean up q btu
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

"YoU'RE just the man I'm laying for" as
the brickmuson said 10 the contractor
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04

IF goose eggs are SET under common
hens they should be turned every day
and be sprinlSled with water twice \
week. -St Lows Republic
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
Cleaning the Air of Tobacco Smoke.


1t is not generally known that plati-
mum at white heat will consume any
quantity of tobacco smoke and keep
the atmosphere perfectly clear. Lamps
with little ring of platinum over the
flame are used for this purpose in the
east, but piece of platinum wire sus-
pended over gas-jet is much cheaper,
and really does its work better. No
one knows exactly the process where
by the air is cleared, as it invariably is,
but an easier way to avoid annoyances
to ladies or non-smol1ers could hardly
be imagined. Heated platinum, how
ever, only clears the air and does
not purify it, and hence it will not en-
able the sensitive man to breathe free
ly in the vicinity of cigarette smokers.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
Two Bottles

This devilee kidneys awfully hot,
waiter"
"M'sicu shoild take something 10
drink wiz re kidney" A
Don't know but what you are right,
Bring me couple of those hand gre,
nades. "-'Munsey's Weekly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
A remarkable decision is reported

A remarkable decision is reported
from Klukiang, in China. A gambler
forged large number of notes for n
thousand each on his brothers bank,
and put them into circulation. When
these notes were presented at the bank
the forgery was discovered and pay
ment was refused, whereupon the en-
ragged holders, storming the building,
dragged the manager before the magis-
trate. The latter held that, since the
writing and marks of the false notes
were so like those of the regular bank
notes that ordinary people could not
distinguish between them, the bank
would have to honor them, and he ac-
cordingly made out an order to this eff
feet. AS result of this decision
the bank has been forced to suspend
payment, while the author of the mis-
chief escapes punishment
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
CURED or SICK HEADACHE,

w. ID. Edwards, Palmyra. o.. wrtteSS
81 have been q great sufferer frGTm
GOsttVeness and Sick Headache, RuGA
have tried many medicines, but
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-07-04
7 I rutf'S Pills

is the only one that gave me relief
find that one pill acts better than
three of any other kind. and does mos
weaken or grippe" Elegantly sugar
coated. Dose small. Price, 20 ceLtsS
SOLD EVERYWHERE
Office, A Murray Street, New York.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-04-18
The State Pension Law.

The law went into effect on the
10th Of March, and provides:
LIST. For total disability, such as the
lass Of both arms, both legs or both
eyes, or the use Of the same, either in
battle, skirmish, or on picket, or
from sickness, exposure or other in
juries received during the war, in
prison, or on the way home, $2j per
month.
I'd. For partial disability, such as
the loss of one leg and one arm, eth
er in battle, skirmish or on picket, or
one of the aforesaid limbs lost in bat.
tie, or skirmish or on picket, and the
other 50 disabled as to since render
it useless or made amputation neces-
sary, $40 per month.
Sd. For smaller disability, such as
the loss of one leg or one arm, or the
use of the same, either in battle,
skirmish or on picket, or in prison,
800 per year.
The board of pension examiners
shall pass on all applications, give
their approval before a pension shall
be granted; when granted, the Comp
troller shall issue his warrant quar-
terly to the pensioner for the amount
of the pension on the Treasurer, who
shall pay the same out of any monies
not otherwise appropriated.
The Comptroller, Attorney.Gener-
al of the State, and three Confederate
soldiers, to be suggested by the Ten
nessee Division of Confederate Vet
Grams, who are to be appointed by the
Governor, constitute the Board of
Pension Examiners, to serve two
years, without pay. Sections 8 and
10 of the bill are as follows:
Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, That
the board shall have power, with the
consent of the trustees, in case Of app
plicants having no families, 10 allow
them a support in the Confederate
Soldiers Home in lieu of pension.
Sec. 10. BE it further enacted, That
it shall be the duty of the board to
withhold pension from any pensioner
who may habitually waste the States
bounty in dissipation or other dis
honorable manner.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1891-04-18
In the Dictionaries.

The publishing of new edition OF
Webster's Dictionnry-termed the
International, to distinguish it from
the Unabridged-is an event of much
Importance to printers as we'll as to
the literary world in general. Occas-
ional use of this work, in connection
with other dictionaries, calls atten-
ton to some of the changes made
from former editions, and we make
some random notes from the various
books.
The new Webster omits the words
anopiSthogaphic and photographic,
two words that have been thoroughly
naturalized. Bermudean (adj.) is
missing, as is also the verb to true Gas
truing up, used by carpenters, etc.
We are told that the spelling of
Advance with a d is mistake, as also
the spelling of could with an !. The
latter assertion will be found in Wor-
cester. The prefix AZ is usually dis
carded and 6 substituted therefor.
The s in island sis due to confusion
with ISLE" while Worcester says the
use of the is an error. Webster says
the spelling of sovereign is "due to a
supposed connection with rcign,"
while Worcester says the word, if
etymologically spelled, would be SOU-
rem. The Unabridged Webster gave
the preference to the form dtterpdrd,
while the international prefers after
yards, solely to give it genitive
case. This is going backward.
In the matter of compromising, we
note an improvement in the new
Webster. For instance, the old in
constituencies in compounds of house
are done away with, and the proper
consolidated words appear.
The Unabridged led. 1922 gave us
manila with one |, and nearly every
paper-dealer in the country had
learned to conform to this orthogra-
ply; now the International must
needs give us-unecessarily, it seems
to us-a double !: manila.
The Unabridged very properly di'
vided English Gng-glish) on the ~
the International returns to Eng-LiSh
though retaining the pronunciation
unchanged. If we are to follow, as
we do in this country, the fashion O
dividing words upon their syllables
there is no reason for making an ex,
ception in so prominent case as this
We must especially note some
changes in syllabifcation and pro
nunciation, and for more convenien
reference we put few of these il
parallel columns: