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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

The weasel is the mortal enemy of
mice, rats and gophers. 1t is claimed
that one weasel will in short time clean
ten acre lot Of gophers.
Any green crop, such as clover, grass
and field peas, can be used for ensilage,
but in this country the great ensilage
crop is Indian corn.
The agricultural commissioner of Geor-
gia calls attention to the fact that the
castor bean is deadly poison to horses
and cattle when eaten in any quantity.
A few sound seed are rather beneficial
than otherwise, but when the seed are
undergoing decomposition the poison is
of such q character as to produce death
in very short time.
The American Agriculturist advises
when the oat crop does not promise well
to be harvested in theusual way by reap,
ing and binding. to cut 1t earlier, the
same as grass, take up in light windrows
and as soon as dry stow away in the
NOW. This makes first rate hay for
cows and calves.
The plan Of feeding grain to milch
COWS at all seasons, If intelligently car.
ried out, is one Of the most profitable
methods in the dairy.
A correspondent tells in The Ameri'
can Culhvator that "the dairyman, tc
get the best winter hay, cuts his grass
before 1t has headed or blossomed."
Conclusions arrived at and reported
by the South Dakota station on cut
worms in corn are that in gardens hand
picking and repelling agents like lime
ashes, SCOT, ETC., arc Of value in the or
der named. In fields, burning off, abso
lutely clean culture (this includes mile
raising) and spring plowing are the bes
measures as yet known.
Unleached ashes and raw bone fiouI
make, in The Rural New Workers. esti
nation, the best dressing for lawns.
1t is reported that there are from on
and half to two millions less hogs II
the corn producing states than last year
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
void NOnestY.h

A capital example Of the straits which
literal obedience without Judgment may
bring one into, is given in the Youths
Companions
Tommy is very literal boy. He is
quite capable of standing on the burning
deck, like that other lad who interpreted
command according to the letter of the
law, until he should be roasted and toasted
to a crisp.
Don't take of your rubbers, Tommy"
said his mother one morning, as she left
him running across the wet lawn, and that
night when she returned from her visit,
and looked into Tommy's room, stran &C
sight met her gaze. The new Casabianca
was fast asleep in his little bed, and from
beneath the clothes were sticking two
black feet bedaubed with mud. Tommy
had not taken off his rubbersl How was
it possible to corrupt so obedlent child
by telling him that he should have used
his judgment.
1t is we'll understood in the family that
the children are not to eat cake. Tommy
visiting at an aunt's remembered this on
the first morning of his stay.
"Will you have piece Of johnny cake~
asked his Aunt Laura.
81 can't if you call it that" said he, hon
estly. "I'm not allowed to eat cake, but
could If you named it corn bread"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
Snccessfnl unx Making.

A Pennsylvania correspondent in
Southern Farm has the following to say
on the subject Of successful hay making:
The proper time to begin cutting hay is
during the latter part of June. The grass
which contains most clover should be cut
first. The most of our hay is cut as soon
as possible after the wheat is cut, as that
is an excellent season for curing hay.
The mower should be started about 4
o'clock p. IN. and kept going until night.
All hay hat is too heavy to dry of itself
should be turned or shaken up before
dinner time the next day. By o'clock,
or soon after, the hay will be ready to
rake up and haul to the barn. If the hay
does not seem to be dry enough when
raked, it should be allowed to stand for
q few minutes, as all damp hay is turned
up, and it will soon dry. If hay is put
up in this way, it will not be necessary
to spend precious time in cooking it up,
and large amount can be put up in ex-
cellent condition. Hay should not be cut
after oats are ripe. The hay containing
the most clover should be stored away
in separate place for the COWS. Then
it can be obtained for use or for market.
The hay containing no clover may be
allowed to stand longer if intended for
horses, but will be wasted by the cows.
This is the manner in which our hay was
cured last year, and we have no trouble
in selling it, while others can hardly dis
pose Of theirs at all.
Hay should never be stacked, as, by
doing this, there is great amount spoiled,
and it is difficult to separate the spoiled
hay from the good hay. When we have
hay that is sweet to our own tastes, at
this time Of the year, we may be sure we
have hay that the cows will appreciate
and that we have been successful, as far
rs hay making is concerned,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
4 Onlct Little Game.

Three knives or sticks are placed on the
table. Some one who knows the game is
detailed to go out of the room. He must
choose confederate, but not mention who
it is. The people in the room are asked to
touch one Of the knives, which were num-
bered one, two, three The confederate
notes which one is touched, and on calling
in the person who was sent out, gives him
the cue, touching his forehead if the first
knife is touched his cheek or nose If the
second or middle one is chosen, and his
chin If the third knife is the one.
The person who gives these signals must
do SO in perfectly natural manner. A
lady, who had perfect control of her feat
ures, sat in the middle of the room and
gave one signal after another, the Others
all knowing that she was the confederate,
but her movements were so easy and nat
ural that they simply could not under.
stand them. II any one sees, or thinks he
sees through the game, insist on his going
out; and, If he has really found it, keep on
until the others have all found out, or are
willing to "give it up."-Home Queen.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

We find the following in a bulletin
from the South Dakota station: Thorough
preparation of the soil before planting
and early cultivation before and immedi-
ately after the corn is up are the surest
and most economic methods Of clearing
the field of weeds. Frequent shallow cul-
tivation throughout the first half of the
season gives the most favorable conditions
for full growth and maturity, and fosters
the moisture in the soil for the use Of the
plant. The varieties Of corn that have
proved best in the station tests are as
follows: F1ints-Landreth' Extra Early,
King Philip, Early Canada, Yellow Smut
Nose, Chadwick, Blue Blade, Self Husk-
ing, Pride of Dakota. Dents-Loveland's
Hughson's, Gold Coin, Davis White and
Dakota King. All the above varieties,
planted at different intervals in May,
have matured with us by the 18th day
of September.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
ouack Grass and Canada Thistle.

Those persistent perennials, quack
grass and Canada thistle, can usually, on
land not too rocky or not set with trees,
be got rid of in single season, says
American Cultivator. Continual plow-
ing, 80 that no green thing appears above
the surface, makes an end of them, and
all the moro quickly If the soil be rich
and the growth vigorous. To partly kill
Q patch Of either quack or thistles cannot
be much advantage, for whenever the
ground is cultivated again they soon be-
come worse than ever. Many farmer
thinks he has entirely cleared his land of
these pests, only to find after year or
two that his work has all to be done over
agatn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
A RooT HOUSE.
How to Provide Safe storage for Winter
NeRetables and Roots.

How to Provide Safe Storage for Winter
Vegetables and Roots.
When large quantities of roots are
grown on the farm, roothouse for the
safe storage of winter vegetables and
roots becomes a decided convenience,
and in some cases ON absolute necessity.
With q view to assisting farmers who
may contemplate the building of o
special storage room, we here give an
illustrated description of a roothouse
from Country Gentleman.
The roothouse may be built on level
or sloping ground. If level, it may be
mostly above ground, or partly sunk If
ample drainage can be secured. On
sloping ground the same care is required
for drainage. The walls, whether Of
wood, brick or stone, should be double,
with an air space to exclude frost. The
door should also be double, as well as the
roof. Ample provision must be made
for ventilation to prevent heating or
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
A Good Glover Catch.

Heard's Dairyman tells of a method
employed by a Wisconsin farmer ON very
sandy land during several years of drouth
and whereby he has never failed Of o
good catch Of clover. He first soaks his
seed for two days, then takes It to the
barn floor, and for every bushel Of seed
he mixes with II o bushel of land plaster
by shoveling the two together until oach
seed Is coated with q shell of plaster,
The plaster seems to retain the moisture
In the seod until 1t gets hrm roofing, and
his marked success gives evidence Of
merit in tho plan.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

THE CHINESE hMPEitOhS > NEW bLElGH.
This imperial sledge is shaped much like
the sedan chairs which were more common
than carriages evenin England in the last
century, only instead of being borne on
two poles it rests on runners. Sedan chairs
are still used at the Chinese imperial court.
At the emperor's wedding two years ago,
when he was seventeen, the bride was
brought in a red sedan chair from her
mothers house to the throne room of the
the palace, where the emperor saw her for
the first time.
The emperor's new sleigh is of wonder
full workmanship, richly carved and paint
ed and gilded. At the four corners Of the
roof are Chinese dragons as If guarding
the golden ball raised in the center which
is the symbol Of the emperor. In front is
another dragon, larger and more terrible
to look upon than the four above The in.
terror Of the sleigh is beautifully fitted up;
it contains toilet case, a watch, a looking
glass and perfume bottles.-Little Men
and Women.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
a Child's Song.

where is the little lark's nest
My father showed to me2
And where are tho pretty lark's eggs2"
Said Master Lori Lee.
At last he found the lark's nest,
But eggs were none to see.
"Why are you looking down there?"
Sang two young larkS near by.
"We'vo broken the shell that held us,
And found n nest on high"
And the nappy birds went singing
Far up the summer sky.
-R. Il. Stoddard.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
THE SHERWOOD FOWLS.

An Illustrated Description OF This So
Called New Breed.
That so called new breed the Sher-
woods is IN point of fact not a recent
production, as they originated some
forty years ago on farm in Virginia
known as the Sherwood. Farm Journal
gives their history as follows; About
1850 there was introduced among the
stock bred on this farm some pure white
games from Georgia, During the period
of twenty years these white games and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

rotting Of the contents, taking care that
freezing air does not enter in winter.
The roots and vegetables should be sup
ported on Slated floors, where the air
can pass freely under in a space of sew
eral inches or a foot.
The accompanying figure represents a
roothouse placed on sloping ground,
with an entrance door below and small
window above, which may be opened or
closed at pleasure, or partly opened, as
circumstances and temperature may re-
quire, for ventilation. The small ventil.
ating tower in the roof may be added,
in which case the window would be
closed during severe weather
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

FROM every part of the state comes
word that the farmers are waking up 70
the necessity of independent polltica
action. A very prominent Republican
said to us in Columbus, VI cant go
Mckinley and his tariff" There are
hundreds of farmers who are III the
same frame of mind Farmers ALI
ance Herald.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

THE farmer who is waxing fat on the
taritp should keep one eye outfor the risk
Of fatty observation-disclosures County
Tine recent list of Sheriff sales of the
garden lands of Stark county indicates
no danger from this disease In this
locality.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
Washing BiauIxets-

A good housewife vouches for the follow
ing as an excellent way TO wash blankets:
Soak the blankets for ten minutes in luke
warm water before washing; have ready
some soft soap or good yellow soap sliced
thin and boiled to jelly In little water,
allowing one pound to four blankets;
wiring them out Of the first water, lay them
soak After the soaking rub each thor
oughly in every part, wiring out and shake
well; unless exceptionally dirty they will
not require another washing, but should
he rinsed in soft warm water. and dried In
q good wind
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, Chiblains
corns, and all skin eIuptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay. required,
II is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction, or money refunded. Price 20
cents per box. For Sale by Durbin,
Wright 81 Co.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

THE repairs to be made at the White
House. during the absence of the Har-
risons at Cape May,will cost about $50.
600, The greater part of this amount
will be expended In re6tting the dining.
room, With the National Treasury
bankrupt, it strikes us that $4,000 is
rather high for repairing dining-room.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

randa and back porch are surmounted by
shelves TO hold potted plants, The parlor
Is provided with an open fireplace, mantel
and CRATE complete. One end of the dining
room is octagon in form and carried up
and rooted as n tower with windows on all
sides, which contribute to give it bright,
chcery aspect at all times of the year. The
two rooms may be separated by sliding
doors or portieres.
The parlor communicates with the hall
in the same manner.
The woodwork in hall, rarlor and din
ing room is of red oak, finished with one
coat of wood filler and two coats of wood
preservative, rubbed smooth. The wood
work of the kitchen is finished with one
coat of hard oil and one coat of the pre-
servative, rubbed smooth. The second
story Is #. in. in the clear. 1t has two
good sized chambers, two small bedrooms,
bathroom and wardrobe closets for each
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
A cozY COTTAGE.
n Costs $4,000 and Is Comfortable, Co

n Costs $4,000 and Is Comfortable, Con-
venicnt and Good Looking.
tcOpyright, 1891, by American Press Associa-
tion.
The floor plans and perspective view
herewith presented are of n suburban cot
tage or small farm house, compactly ar
ranged and homelike in appearance, con-
tanning every convenience for small fam
lily. Its width is 20 feet, with q projecting
bay Of z feet. The length is 2S feet, ex-
elusive of the front veranda and back
porch and pantry. The cellar extends un-
der the entire building 1t is feet high In
the clear, with cement floor, and walled
with stone laid in cement mortar, pointed
inside to the grade line and both sides
above It. Access is had to the cellar by q
fight of stairs opening from the kitchen.
An outside hatchway mayalso be provided
II desired. The first story is 10 feet high
in the clear. It's floor plan is clearly shown
in the cut. The ratings of the front ve-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

THERE are two candidates for Cover
nor living in Stark county already'
Now let Democracy follow the exam.
ple. When 1t comes to politics, what
Is the matter with Stark county, Mas
sillon Independent.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

A large number of dispatches are
printed, addressed to Major Mckinley,
congratulating him on his nomination.
None are from farmers or laboring men.
All are from politicians, place hunters
and millionaires.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

The wastes from plumbing fixtures may
connect with the street sewer or cesspool,
as circumstances may require. The Chin
ney Is of hard brick, laid in lime mortar
up TO the roof, in cement mortar stained
red thence, with struck joints.
The side walls and ceilings are hard fin
well seasoned lath. The kitchen halls and
bathroom are painted two coats; all other
rooms are papered. The grounds about
the house should be gently sloped, so as to
carry all surface water away from the
building, then sodded carefully with gravel
walks, etc. This building can be erected
complete for about $4,000. d. w. KrN0.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25

Merit wins, as the marvellous success OF
Hoods Sarsap arilla shows. II possesses
true medicinal merit. Sold by all drug
oiats
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1891-06-25
A BOY EMPERoR's SLEIGH.

A Descriptions of the sleigh in which tho
Youthful Emperor of China Rides.
Only the other day, in great public
procession, the president rodein a common
"hired carriage" 1t was so common, and
the horses so ordinary, that even the news
papers remarked the extreme republican
plainness No greater contrast could be
found, perhaps, than the gorgeous new
sedan chair sleigh recently built in Ger
many for the boy emperor of China.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-30
st, Luke'S Dots.

Mr.. Sumter Schumpert has been Wis
iting friends in this community.
Messrs. D. L. Moore and Joseph
Young, Of Georgia, have been visiting
in this section.
Good rains have fallen here during
the past week.
At the communion service at st.
Luke's Sunday morning four additions
were made to the membership of the
church-three by certificate, one by
confirmation.
The picnic of st. Luke's Sunday
school came off Saturday. The congre-
cation assembled in the church about
II o'clock to hear the addresses. The
address proper was delivered by Rev.
T. o. Keister, of Prosperity, which in
terested both old and young. 1t was
expected that this would be the only
talksSth day, but Rev. Prof. Bowers,
of Newberry College, being present,
spoke in behalf Of the college, The
college has some strong friends in this
community. Some of our young men
have already been enrolled as students,
and it is hoped that there will be more
by next session. The dinner was spread
in groups, and all invited to partake.
A rain during the day somewhat enter
fered, but the occasion was pleasant
one ALPHA.
July q 1891.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-30
Barbecue and Speaking at jolly Street.

Barbecue and Speaking at jolly Street.
In days gone by this would have been
called an "of year in politics." but not
so now. Barbecues, picnics and public
speakings are as common this year as
| they usually are when an election is
near at hand.
On last Friday there was barbecne
at jolly Street and three speeches were
| made.
DR.. Sampson Pope was the first
speaker. He vindicated Governor Till
man and the present administration
and spoke of the good the Alliance was
accomplishing.
Capt. Jno. F. Banks spoke next in
favor of the sub-treasury, paid his re-
spects to national banks and advocated
third party in case the demands OF
the Alliance were not granted by either
of the old parties. He also touched up
Governor Tillman and his free pass.
Cole. L. Blease was the last speaker.
He told them of the dignity of labor
and cornplimented the Alliance and its
work, but said he was proud of his pro-
fession and as long as he acted honest
in it he did not believe any man would
condemn him on account of it. He also
advocated good schools for the educa-
tion of the children as one of the needs
of the age.
The speakers received good attention,
but there was not much denonstra-
ton.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-30
Personals.

HeE6OualS.
DIR. D. S. Pope, of Colambia, is in th'
city.
Mr.. P. G. Ellesor has goae to Glenn
Springs.
Mr.. D. A. G. QUITS of the Charleston
World is in the city.
Prof. VIM. G. Dreher, of Roanoke
College, is on visit to Newberry.
Miss Annie Megget is visiting rela,
tives at Prosperity.
Miss Bessie Kirard is spending q
few days in Prosperity.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. FAINT, of Whit
mires visited Newberry last week.
MI. and Mrs. Thos. D. Lake, of Lau-
rens, are visiting relatives in Newber-
ry.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Chapman have re-
turned from visit to relatives in Lau-
rens.
Misses Esther and Daisy Mittle have
returned from a delightful visit to
Marion, S. G.
Misses Mamie and Maggie Cline are
on visit to their sister, Mrs. M. j.
Epting, of St. Luke's.
Misses Minnie and Bessie Bowers, of
Prosperity, spent several days in town,
as the guests Of Judge J. B. Fellers.
Mr.. w. 81. Carwile came in last Satur-
day from successful business tripin the
eastern counties. He left on Tuesday
for Walhalla.
Hon. George Johnstone went to Fort
Hill on Monday to attend the corner
stone laying Of Clemson College.
Rev. ]. NJ. Henry, of Shreveport,
La, is on a visit to Newberry. His
many friends are glad to see him.
Mrs. F. A. Schumpert and the chill
dren will leave to-day on visit to rela-
tives aG Wadesboro, Raleigh and More
head City, n. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Mittle went to Co.
lumbia to attend the funeral of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Browns son Eddie.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-30
IN MEMORIAM.

At the regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Society Of Aveleigh Church. held at the Manse
July 10th, 1891, special attention being called
to the death OF Mrs. Carrie J.. Speck, Presi-
dent Of the Society, committee was ap-
pointed to prepare and present at a special
meeting resolutions expressive Of the sense ol
the Society concerning our deceased sister.
The following resolutions were subsequent
iy presented and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, lst That this Society formed
with the special design Of laborin2 for the
Lord Jesus both at home and in foreign lands,
bows with humble and sorrowiug hearts to
the will OF our divine King, who has called to
the heavenly reward our beloved president
and fellow -laborer.
End, That this Society does hereby bear
ficiency of.our beloved sister in all the duties
that pertained to her as the PreSinent and as
a member Of our Society.
Sd. That a page in OUT book of records be
her name, and the time of her service as
President, and the date Of her death.
4th. That this Society docs hereby tender
to the greatly bereayed family and friends of
our deceased sister, the deep and tender sym.
pathy of our Society. coupled with our earn
est prayers that the divine Head ofthe Church,
would minister unto them the consultations
Of his gospel, and bring them all at last into
that heavenly communion, where their joys
shall be perfect and everlasting.
5th. That a copy Of these resolutions be sent
to the family of our deceased sister.
9Th. That copies Of these resolution be sent
to the Newberry Observer, The Herald and
News and the Southern Presbyterian, with
the request Of the Society that they publish
the same.
Ms: N5:: Ms: $Szss' $ssss: ! ST., Committee.
By order OF Society.
Mrs. MCCRARY, Fice-President