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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
HOW HE WORKED 1T.
A Salesman Who Was Somewhat of a
Philosopher.

A Salesman Who Was Somewhat of a
Philosopher.
"To-morrow," said the salesman al,
he leaned back in his chair and lit a ci.
gar, 81 am going in to see the boss and
ask him for a raise"
Don't do it," was the advice of the
head of the department, as he pushed
his plate away and also lit cigar.
''It's bad time"
"Bad time!" exclaimed the salesman.
"Why, the firm is making more money
than it ever did, and I'm working harder
than l ever had to before. Look at the
business it has done in the last two
months"
son account of which," persisted the
head of the department, sit is bad
time to ask for an increase of salary.
The concern is making too much money.
Everything is running too satisfactorily
to justify an increase of expense"
"But if L can't get an increase when
sales are large, when can ~"
"When they begin to drop off lit
tle," and the head of the department
looked wise and puffed his cigar for a
moment or two in silence. Then he
continued:
'It's human nature. When every.
thing is coming the firms way the firm
thinks we are the people 1t gives nc
credit for the work of its employees; it's
all the prestige of the firm.
Its when a dull season comes on and
business falls off that the boss begins
to wonder what the trouble is. Then
he forgets about the prestige of the
firm and thinks of the value his en-
ployes have been to him. Then's
the time to strike him for raise
of salary. Then's the time he's
looking for good statesmen and
paying to get them. He's going to
bring the sales up to high-water mark
again or know the reason why. Now
it wouldn't bother him if he didn't have
any statesmen.
"Tackle him on the drop, not on the
rise. It's the way of the world. The
man on the top wave is figuring mighty
close on expenses the man trying to
get there is the man who is spending
the money. Chicago Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
A Very Good DefInitIon.

A little New York boy, Tommy
KnickerboclSer, whose father is promi-
nent club man, was studying his lesson
not long since. The little boy was very
much puzzled over his lessons and
finally he asked his pa;
spa, what does the work 'pretext'
mean?"
Don't bother me-" said his father,
who was reading newspaper; but his
mother spoke up and said sweetly:
"When your father says he has to GO
TO the club on important business, that
is pretext to get away from his fam
ily."
Tommy iotted down the definition
and read it out in school, thereby caus-
ing sensation. Siftings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
FARM AND GARDEN.
SWEET POTATO ROT.
what Prof. Halsted Knows About I'll
DIsnalrnna DIaenan

what Prof. Halsted Knows About This
Disastrous Disease.
Among the various fungous diseases
that attack the sweet potato none is
usually more destructive and therefore
more annoying to the grower than
what is known as "black rot" so
named because the tubers thus affected
turn to dark color, and in the worst
cases change 60 q pcwdery substance
almost as black as conl
Prof. Byron ID. Halsted, of the New
Jersey experiment station, who has
made an investigation of these diseases,
describes the black rot in a recent mum.
ber of the Country Gentleman.
The accompanying engraving, at a.
he says, shows sweet potato as 1t ap-
pears when badly attacked by the black
rot There are five diseased patches
shown-two small and two quite large
The decay begins at certain points
perhaps the base of small side root
and gradually spreads throughout the
potato. At digging time the root may
not show any signs of the deer y bu
will often make it's appearance later
In other words, the black rot is a form
of decay that continues to spread in thu
root, whether the latter be in the sol
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
4 beavu burden

Il heavy 6orden
all the ills and ailments that only
female flesh is heir to. 1t rests with
you whether you carry it or lay it
down. You can cure the disorders
and arrangements that prey upon
your sex, with DR.. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription. It's legitimate
medicine, carefully compounded by
an experienced physician, and
adapted to woman's delicate organ
ization.
For all organic displacements and
weaknesses, accompanied by weak
back, bearing-down sensations, and
for all uterine diseases, it's posi-
tive specific. It's guaranteed to
give satisfaction, in every case.
If it doesn't, you've only to ask
for your money and it's cheerfully
refunded. If it does, you'll want
to ask for nothing more. It's
the cheapest medicine you can use,
because you only pay for the good
you get. 1t improves digestion,
enriches the blood, invigorates
the system, and produces refresh
ing sleep.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
TaI.e Good oare OF ono Ca,ves.

Give calves a comfortable yard or
pen whether raised by hand on the COW,
writes a farmer. Confined in close
quarters, the floor beneath should be
cleaned often and Uttered abundantly.
1t is as cruel as Improbable to keep
them tied in cold, filthy places. Two
calves may often be prpfitably raised
on one cow Always scald or cook
meal for young calves before mingling
it with any kind OF milk or feed, as
raw meal is very liable to produce
scours. Wheat -four boiled in milk
cheslSs scours. --N esJern Rural
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
WHY THEY WEAR RED.
Reasons for tho Scarlet Jackets Worn
the British Regiments.


the British Regiments.
When in 1851 the duke of Wellington
asked Lord Stanhope, then war minis
ter, as to when the English army first
wore red he was told that the custom
dates from the time of Charles II. The
duke thought It was earlier and Lord
Macaulay said he was right and that
the commonwealth army wore red. 1t
will be of interest, perhaps, to see when
this color was first adopted by the Brit
ish army.
AS early as the campaign in Spain in
1867, in support of Peter the Cruel, and
also in the following reign of Richard
H., the English soldier appears to have
been in white and with a red cross of
st. George on his breast and back In
1861 there il evidence of red being
adopted for small number of men at
least, when n contingent for the army
of the King Maker (the earl of WarwiclS)
was sent from Rye dressed in red coats.
In 1470 detachment of fifteen men
sent from Canterbury for the Calais
garrison, and others for London, were
supplied with red "jackettis' of cloth
at three shilling yard, and having on
them "roses Of white karsay" as
badges.
Henry VII. in 1885 instituted the yoe-
men of the guard, and they were the
nucleus of the present standing army
of England Their dress, as 1t still
continues was red In Elizabeth's
reign the army wore variety of colors,
but a change occurred in 1884, when
some of the troops for Ireland wore
coats of molly and others of "sadd
greene or russet." The cavalry at this
time wore red cloaks and breeches, and
the infantry who went to the low coun-
tries wore red coats. An incident at
the siege of Rouen, in 1891, shows that
red aslooked upon as the English color;
for in mentioning the death of one Of
the earl of Essex's captains it is re-
marked that the Frenchman who shot
him got near enough to doso by putting
on the red coat of dead English sol
dier. In 164S the kings life guards, as
also the queens and Prince Rupert's,
wore red coats. Monks regiment NOW
Coldstream guards) was the S2at to wear
red coats with green facings in 1850.
At the restoration red became the na-
tional color of the British army, and
except in the case of the Irish brigade,
the Swiss guards and perhaps few
other instances, red has been the dis
tlnguishing color of the English forces.
Chicago News.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

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 70 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 Doc
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.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
- LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. nv
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
chinese women in America.

Tens of thousands OF Cinnamon leave
China every year and settle in other
countries, especially South America,
the islands of the Pacific, and the West
Indies; but it is rare thing for Chinese
women to leave the land of their birth.
There are probably less than one hun
dred of them in the United States, and
there are hardly any in Brazil or the
Sandwich Islands. 1t appears by the
Cuban census which has just been taken
that there are now nearly fifty thou
sand Chinese men in Cuba and only
eighty-four Chinese women. The Gus
toms of the Chinese people are adverse
TO female emigration, which, moreover,
is under official restriction. Few of the
Cinnamon who go abroad are married;
nearly all of them are quite young.
They leave China in the hope that they
will make money and return there to
get married. Inter Ocean.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

A BOY whose leg was repaired in New
York by grating some skin from dog,
complains now that his skin barks easily
Boston Commercial Bulletin.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

SUFFERERS FROM CoUGHs, SORE THROAT,
etc, should try "BrOiCn's Bronchial IrOcheS," !"
a simple but sure remedy. Sold only IN
bores Price 25 cts.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

FIVE cents saved on soap; five dollars lost
on rotted clothes. Is that economyF There is
not cents difference between the cost of a
bar of the poorest soap made and the best,
which is as all know, Dobbins Electric.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

THERE is one business industry that has
some snap to 1t even in dull times-the
Whip manufacturer.-L Courier
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

IT is no longer necessary to take blue pills
LiverPills are much better Don t forget this
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

No Opium, in Piso's cure for consumption
Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

Corn in the field Is shocked, and when it
is made into whisky it is shocking.-Bing
hamton Republican.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09
A Cnt,s Remnrkable Performanoe.

A Jersey City family's cat is credited
with rather a remarkable performance.
The family made a change of domicile,
going not far away, taking the feline
with them. Pussy was not satisfied
with her new quarters, however, and
returned to the deserted house, where
she seems to have been kindly received
by the new occupants. Soon after u
litter of kittens appeared and the
mother took one of them to the new
home of the family she had left She
went occasionally to visit her progeny,
apparently to see that it was well cared
for; but, after making more careful
inspection than usual, one day, discon-
tinued her visits. 1t seems as If by this
action she desired to make amends for
her detection from the family. Chicago
Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

No wonder aogs spend so much time
in bowling. Think of the kind of men
who are always going to them.-Atchi-
CON G1oha
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

IT Is curious fact that when one i
seized with consuming passion one's ap
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

A DETECTIVES allies should be all-eyes-a
lawyers are reputed to be all lies.-Boston
Cnnrier.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-09

ANYONE who has listened to the grooming
Of the big fiddle in the orchestra knows
what "viols Of wrath" .-Blnghamton
Republican
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17

n Land Commissioner Carter today
made ruling, which will be of gen:
eral interest to residents of Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Colorado, Wyoming and
sothers Western states. It is in regard
10 timber cutting on public land, both
mineral and agricultural. He decides
that approximations must be made to
the land department with q publica.
ton notice aud an affidavit containing
u description Of the land upon which
timber is cut, and the amount Of tim
her desired Any cutting in antici.
patton of official notice of action by
the department will be done at the
risk Of prosecution and final rejection
M. application. These applications
Nil be submitted directly to the SEC
ssaetary of the interior and should state
sthe estimated number Of acres for
which . permit may be granted.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17

i. Sundays Pioneer Press: Judge
w. A. Fleming, of Brainerd, is max
ing the city short visit. Mr.. Flem'
ing was member of the state house
in 1889 and takes great interest in
politics. He says that there is nc
Alliance sentiment in Grow Wing
J county. and he understands that it is
dying out in many of the other west.
sern counties. He does not believe
that the next Alliance vote will be
one-half of what it was last fall. The
Mckinley racket, he says, cannot be
worked so successfully second time
upon the farmers of the Northwest
and they will stay with the: oldsparties
in preference to going with the newly
formed one, the Peoples. He does
not look for any fusion between the
Alliance men and the Democrats.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17

KANSAS CRY, July .10.-Henry
Smith, Of Springer, n. NJ, is in thu
s..;ty. In an interview last night hi
Md that the graasshopper pest in
Mexico and Arizona was becom.
4 III. serious. Mr.. Smith owns large
ss,,aches Ia New Mexico and Arizona
.a1u Ays that the grasshoppers have
'stripped them Of nearly every vestige
III vegetation and have done great
damage. Othr cattle men, he says
asks the same complaint. The pest.
|ls,rk THAR devastation in spots vary.
l II siIe from quarter Of . square
u nile to four milessquare. Mr.. Smith
81 that the pest are moving. slowly
sAstward, and BY fall will reach the
Sllansas and Texas lines. Next sum
&c, 10 saya, they will develop into 4
n Hague in Kansas, Texas, the Indiar
territory and Colorado. .s.-@.:.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
MARK TWAIN

Has become rich, fat, and as conse.
a,,ence, lazy-or else his talent 70.
quaint sayings has left him. One d
iho best things he ever said,in hia
Humorous days, was that the vital
81 slisticsof ihe United States census
kl,owed sthat more people died It home
Its IA than were killed o. fatally In.
Alsd Sd railroad accidents; therefore,
M AZ safer 70 travel than 70 stay
I'm There IS perhaps. ! Aaw u
All u siyIlloGsiism, whether ID pfsmi,es
conchlions thA reader can. deter.
rs himself; but there would 81
q st illoSiell is =. statslnsnt' liz
All people wish 70 avoid acci-
.tsaya fling: Tie; Bulting.
ever lost Z passenger 81 N
.t;; thsiis lors /, II people prefer
81 q ne BURLINGTON. : Thu
y. i comes from = he
3 II For TICKET. satss,
= osf nssrest railroad
reg Ksnyen,
11| u q IN, N.
ss 81 sa ~
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17

A French writer has found q new
use for sawdust. He recommends ita
use for making plaster in place. Of
hair, commonly used. His compost.
ton consists Of two parts 50 wdust, two
parts lime, FIVE Of sand and one Of CO:
mont. It is also stated that the Tech
nical Royal School Of Charlottenbure
has been making = series Of expert.
ments with sawdust. and has now
proved that it can be used as building
material. The sawdust is mixed with
certain refuse mineral products, and
compressed with a pressure Of $780,.
GOO kilogs. to tho quadrameter into
the form of bricks. After this treat:
ment, the sawdust forms. it is said
excellent building material, very light
impervious to wet and utterly inflam.
mable. A slab of this substance was
placed for FIVE hours in a coal, fire.
and came out Of. the test intact.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
NORTHWESTERN PROSPECTS.

NORTHWESTERN PROSPECTS.
Minneapolis Journal: The Rail.
way Age summary of railroad con.
struction this year shows that 1,72e
miles of track have been laid in Sc
states by 139 lines. Nearly half Of
this track was laid in the southern
states, which built the most road this
year. This Southern activity is natu'
raj, since there is room for new roads
there: Since the South began bel
career of Industrial actsvity,, ten o,
twelve years ago, railroad building
has been active to supply the actua.
Deficiencies. In the New England
and middle states the necessity 70,
much new mileage does not exist. II
might be better if there we're less
The Pacific Northwest shows consider
able activity. Minnesota's record il
only S6 miles, and the mileage is al
the smallest figure in states which
have tried. to garrote the railroad
companies. Kansas has had no rail
road building this year. The limited
railroad building has been a detri
ment to the lumber and iron trades
which always fare we'll during sea
sons Of construction activity.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
Thought He Knsv Every One.

Thought Ho Knew Every One.
Tom Fletcher had the good fortune 70
be born In County Kildare, Ireland, and
to emig1ate to New York at ten years Of
aea At. twenty-five he had attained a
ok foot physique, a'he black beard and
. 'o>erkship In uptown :poetof8ce Sta
taon = -. .:,.r ,;;;z .::..:.:
Looking through the little brass bars
Of the general delivery, one day be saw
approaching M. Aa{ley: Ac4ufan,. q
IN bdyhood: Thes.ebl4'finan was un
changed, but,the boy hid :outgowa Me-
McQufin's nemembran9e. .:,,: :.
dunno, Is 1t too Late fur t stames
tn dayr'' said the old man as he poked 4
letter through the bars tor 1.-THE Widow
o'Bsten, curragh Il Kildare, Kildare
county, Ireland. 3. y: :,
AN ID this to de:Widde OBrien thaa
lives on;d' Ba1lywink JoadT said Tom
In his best brogue
"An' how the divil did you know sht
lived on d. Ballywink road7'
"Phat would Of be dom in de posi-
orfus at OF didn't know the Wilde
O'Brien lived on: d. Ballywink road
Git away from a 'winddy now; you've
had y.r tonne" |! -:
:, And tho old man was sfrequently seer
to stop on the side and gaze with
awe and wonder at the man "whaa
mowed Everybody in Oireland. DRY
Goods Chronicle.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17

The August number of the North
American Review will contain articles
on the Jewish question, by Prof. Gold.
win Smith, in which he attempts to
show that the antagonism to Hebrews
in Russia is due to social and econom.
ic, rather than religious causes; On
the Value of Naval Maneuvres, by
J. Russell Solely, Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy; on the Possibilities Of
the Navy: on the Possibilities Of the
Steam Yacht, by Lewis Herreshotf, Of
the famous firm of yacht builders; on
Vampire Literature, by Anthony
Comstock, Secretary of the Society
for the Suppression Of Vice; on the
Scientific Basis of Belief, by Prof: R.
H. Thurston, Of sibley College, Cor.
nell University, on the State as an
Immoral Teacher, by Ouida; on Pen
sions and Patriotism, by Gen. Green
B. Raum, Commissioner of Pensions;
on How to Rest, BY DR.. VIM. A.
Hammond; on the New Political Par
ty, by the Governor Of Oregon, and
on Trades Unions for Women, by
Lady Dixie. The same number will
also contain 4 very remarkable article
by Mr.. Dams, the editor of the New
York Sun, describing the extraordi-
nary experiences Of spy who was
employed by the war department dur
ing his tenure Of office as assistant Sec
rotary Of war.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
Durability Of. Consumption,

This has been a vexed question among physi-
clans, opinions. even in the same school, being
strangely divergent. Ofthis. however. the pub.
lie IRE convinced: it is terribly prevalent dis
ease, and the average doctor meets with but
scant success in treating It, Consumption is in
reality scrofula Of the lungs, and is liable to at
tack any whose blood is tainted. For driving
Gut the scrofulous humors and thus removing
the predisposing cause, DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
zeal Discovery is a sovereign remedy. It purides
bad blood, heals scrofulous ulcers. and. whatever
difference Of opinion exists as to curing advanced
cases OF consumption, it remains that many pro-
nounced ''incurable" have been buy it brought
back from the brink OF the grave to restored
health and vigor
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
Lady NscDoasll IL IN Author.

Just before her bereavement: Lady Macdonald
widow OF the late Sir John Macdonald. complet'
ed her first ambitious literary effort in q seriea o.
articles for the Ladies' Home Journal. the hrst
one Of which will appear In the August number
Of that periodical. Last sumner Lady. MacDon.
aid. with party OF friends. Travelled In her pri
vato car through the most picturesque parts o.
Canada, and in q delightfully."- fresh manner she
describes her experiences on this trip. in these ar
ticle to which she has given the title OF IAN I'm
conventional Holiday "A series Of beautiful
Illustrations. furnished by Lady Macdonald, VIII
accompany the articles. -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17

, Fort Washington, IL miles below
the city Of Washington, is to be put
in repair and supplied with all mod
ern means Of defense. This is for thu
protection Of the city, which, as thing
now stand, could easily be shelled by
warships if this country should be en-
gagged in war with a foreign power.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
Returned in Instsllments

;Peterson's Weekly: What are you crying
about?" asked kind-hearted stranger Of lad
Tho was standing In front Of q newspaper office
Weeping as II his heart would break.
5''Oh. dads gone up stairs to lick the editor"
:.''Wel. has he come down YETI" pursued the
gentle Samaritan. =: =
i"Pieces Of him have" exclaimed the boy, in.
dulgins in a fresh burst OF tears. " and am OK.
pectiug the rest every minute. :: :
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
Female Beauty.

1t is q fortunate thing that all men do not
have the same taste in female beauty. for other.
wise they would all fall in love With the same
woman, which would be awkward. Although the
preferences OF men for different style OF form and
feature vary greatly. it, 10. undoubtedly. q fact
that an appearance Indicative Of health is pleas
ing to all alike. A.woman may be without regu-
lar features yet II healthy. she will be beautiful
to someone and pleasing to all: A sallow com.
plexiou. q dull eye. a system debilitatsd by I'M.
natural discharges In short, all the ills attendant
upon the irregularities and ,"weaknesses" pscu.
liar to the sex, can be beaished by the use Of Dr.
Pierces Favorite Prescription. Ask your drug
gist.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-07-17
At. RESI-.

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- nee s1nke1eVe. :. - ~
worn ao0Waeeo6 1ehee mama H