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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
SAVAGES AT MEAT.
Peculiar Customs of Some of the Ocear
Islanders.


Islanders.
Natives of the Maldive islands hold
to certain ways of domestic life that to
us seem decidedly unsocial. To eat
alone insures their highest idea of hap
piness; to retire into the most secluded
corner of their homes, to draw down
the cloths serving as blinds, that there
be no loop-hole through which an out
slider might peer in, is essential to their
pleasure while refreshing the inner
man. One writer suggests that such
caution may arise from fear of enemies
prowling about; possibly, says another,
lest lamentations, rudely traced in hero
glyphic touch, be cast upon their food,
or, by some wildwood tramp, rites of
hospitality be demanded at their hands.
In the latter case the interloper would
probably be an inferior, and to break
bread or eat salt with any one beneath
the host in rank, riches or dignity is
among these peculiar people an utter
impossibility
Philippine Islanders nre quite the re.
verse; sociability is their very life, aud
hearty companionship at meal-times
the height of pleasure; if no person is
near, search will be made in haste, for
however hungry the savage may be, he
will not eat alone.
D'Isr,feli says that the Otaheiteans
are naturally social in feeling, and ever
gentle in their intercourse with one
another. At the hour of repast the
members of a family place themselves
at distance of two or three yards from
each other, turn their backs, and in
such modest fashion eat, each from his
own basket, in profound silence. -Har.
Der's Razar
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
PRUNING IN WINTER.
The Operation viii Not Injure Trees of
the Hardy Kind.


the Hardy Kind.
Trees of hardy kinds may be safely
pruned in winter, if but a moderat
amount is to be cut away Heavy
pruning always renders tree tenderer
and more liable to injury or check in
growth, if followed by intense cold.
But it rarely happens that such severe
pruning is required, If the operator
always has distinct and definite OBJ
ject in view, he need not cut away
single shoot unless needed. A bearing
tree may have too thick head, and
want a slight thinning. or small
crooked branch may be in the way, re-
curing only the clipping of pocket
knife, There is special advantage in
doing the work now-all the branches
and shape of the head may be easily
seen while the leaves are off.
When the owner of an orchard has to
give the business to hired hand, he
may avoid all danger of having the
work wrongly done by marking with
piece of chalk the place where he wants
the pocket-knife or light saw to do the
cutting, directing the operator to fol-
low the chalk mark. Very little cut
ting ne ed thus be made, and no mutila-
ton.
A modification or improvement may
be made at any time in winter, if the
weather happens to be too cold, or
hands scarce for doing the labor till
spring Take small brush or pencil
with white paint, pass through the
orchard, and wherever a branch is to
be pruned, mark with the brush white
line where the cut is to be made. Di-
rect the operator to cut nowhere but
on this line. The chalk would be
washed off by rain; the streak Of white
paint will remain for months The
piece of chalk may be attached to the
end of rod or pole, and be used to
reach any part of the tree; and if de-
sired, the owner may pass through his
orchard on horseback, and rapidly
mark as many trees in an hour as the
operator will prune in a day.-Country
| Gentleman,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

warn't good fur much when got a
novel ter read, fur I'd jest go out ter
the orchard and hide till it was fin
ished."
There was nothing unusual in the lit
tie woman's thus talking to herself.
She had fallen into the habit from the
lonely life she led, for her husband sci.
dom, II ever, paid any attention to her
remarks. Indeed, it was doubtful
whether he understood them a great
part Of the time, as his mind shared in
a measure the disease of his body.
The sunny afternoon passed without
event, save for the passing of numerous
teams, which Mrs MeGregor did not
notice, so absorbed was she in her
story. Had she done so she might have
been alarmed, for from the chatterinG
of Spanish that went on, it was evident
that whole families were moving. But
there was thick screen of trees be-
tween the cottage and the road, and
they went by without stopping, proba'
bly, taking it for granted that the old
couple had already taken alarm and
departed,
The sun was nearing the horizon,
when all at once Mrs. McGregor spranR
from the hammock, exclaiming: "Bor
me. tibet boyd orter be lack; he" but
she never finished the sentence 4 CRY
Of lorror burst trpln hel :ipq
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
Something Incomplete.

"In reading the newspapers" said a
man, speaking to an acquaintance,
1--WE sometimes come across a simple
remedy that we find TO be of great
benefit The old woman remedy admits
of no explanation, and doctors boot al
it, but it is sometimes found to be Of
great efficacy. I'll give you an instance
About three weeks ago saw a para
graph stating that handful of colo
water applied to the back of the head
every morning, will prevent toothache
OF course, couldn't see any reason
why it should, but began to try it anC
haven't had the toothache since tha
time"
"That is really quite remarkable,
the acquaintance replied But tel
me, did you have the toothache befor,
you tried the remedy"
"Well, CONS to think OF II, didn't
Humph, l thought there was some
thing incomplete about It "--Arkansav
Traveller.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
Money in Raising Turke vs..

Raising turkeys is a profitable in
dustry, says the Western Agriculturist.
The product of couple of hen turkeys,
If properly managed, pays better than
the product from couple of acres of
grain. The bronze, silver-gray or
Narragansetts are hardy, heavy and
handsome fowls to keep. There is lit
tie danger of losing money by the OK
pertinent, II one observes few simple
rules in the beginning, First, procure
healthy and robust specimens, not
akin, for breeding. Feed the young
poults after being Matched. with hard
boiled eggs crumbled fine. Later, feed
curdled milk and crumbled bread
mixed with milk, alternately with
meal baked or soaked in milk. Keep
them from rain, wet grass, damp and
cold places until they have feathered
out. Then encourage the hen and
brood to go off and pick up insects,
seeds and fallen grain until the early
frosts limit foraging.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
AN INEXPENSIVE POULTRY HOUSE.

this were two poles for roosts and the
under part formed shed. The small
est box was for the nest where my
favori1es deposited 246 eggs during the
seventeen weeks of my ownership
The top board on this box could DO
raised and the eggs taken out, ! SOLD
ten dozen at thirty-three cents, besides
using all we wanted in our family of
two Then, too, there was the salts
faction of knowing they were fresh,
not lined ss most eggs are that we find
in market in winter. The food, corn,
bran and cracked shells cost only 50. 90.
Circumstances forbidding me to keep
them longer l sold five at fifty cents
each and cooked the sixth, so she was
worth as much or mora than the aver
age one sold. Setting aside tho pleas
ure of the pursuit and satisfaction
when using the products, and looking
at the money view only, cleared In
the transaction S2.o5, considering the
eggs and fowl used were worth market
price. This for so short time and
with only six hens was an excellent re-
turn. When gave up my fowls had
on hand quantity of the feed had
bought, and had kept them five weeks
longer the percentage of profits would
have been greatly increased.-Ameri
can Agriculturist
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
STORY OF SIX HENS.
The Experience of an Enterprising New
England Woman.

The Experience of an Enterprising New
England Woman.
Living in the city, yet longing for
some of the country privileges, deter.
mined to at least keep a few hens, so
about the first of October, 1889,
bought six brown Leghorn hens They
cost me $500, the expressage came to
81. So more, 100 feet of wire netting for
a small yard cost 81, 90, and twenty-five
cents was paid for boxes of which the
house was made, so began with an
outlay of S., so. In our small back yard
a henhouse was constructed of packing
boxes as shown in the illustration.
The front or the largest part was re.
moved and old glass that we had on
hand was substituted after the box had
been raised on two light sticks so that
the top sloped sufficiently to shed rain.
Here the fowls took their dust and sun
baths, and were fed on cold days. The
next part, which was smaller, was
complete box, raised in the same man
ner as first part. The entrance from
the other box was through a small hole
cut in the side of the lower end. In
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

back to the house. With the aid of
chairs and boxes, piled on one another,
she was able to soak the roof thor.
oughly, thus saving the house from
burning much longer than she could
otherwise have done. With her puny
strength she succeeded in flooding the
yard, and when the sparks flew upon
the barn she dashed water upon them,
but her strength was nearly gone.
Suddenly the flames caught the near.
est redwood on the mountain, and a
shower of sparks fell upon the house
from its writing, twisting branches
that cracked and Kissed and roared. A
few minutes more and it would be too
late.
Mrs. McGregor threw the skirt of her
gown over her head and ran for safety
to the porch, where a great number o.
cotton-tail rabbits had sought protec.
ton. Tame with fright, they gathered
about her skirts, as with singed hair
hanging in a little wisp she threw
herself at her husbands side and
prayed.
Hardly half mile to the north, on
the Millbrae road, an express wagon
drawn by two running horses was
rapidly approaching the seething lake
of fire. The driver, young man,
leaned forward in his excitement, and
urged the horses on with shouts and
cuts from his long whip as they neared
the valley road, which was here and
there crossed by tongues of flame
reaching out in all directions as if seek
ing for food
Another minute and they were op
posite the house. J hn McGregol
pulled his cap down owe, his eyes, and
laid the curling whip numerically
about the TANKS of the trembling
horses. A torturing second of anxiety
and smothering heat passed over the
young man-then the noses of the ami.
mails touched the side of the house, al.
ready burning n a dozen places.
The inert black heap ly his father:
chair sprung to life.
II was sartin sure He'd make YOU
come" was all she said, as swiftly ant
silently they lifted the old man into
the wagon. Then she threw the quill
and it's contents in at his side.
Now mother!
"Jest one minute, john" she re
piled, gathering the huddled rabbits
into her skirt; then they were off.
As the scorched wagon climbed tn,
crest of the hill as fast as the jadet
horses could draw it, the brave littlC
wo nan laid her head rpon her SON,
shoulder, and tainted
AN Jest ter think at my age
should faint like one " them rea
ladies in novels, after wantin' to all my
life" she would invaris bly, remark t
Miss Anna, when repeating the history
of that nights adventures
None but the childish husband evel
knew of the plucky little woman''
cheerful bravery, and it is not likely
that he can ever telL-Rod 1ey Mayne
in Overland Monthly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

The porch was strewn with charred
leaves, and back of the house the
smoke was sucking up the valley in
great clouds, until it mingled with the
body of fire in the north, which was
steadily advancing. Judging from
very hasty survey in that direction, she
came to the conclusion that the fire
had burst out in another canyon, Gre
ating strong wind as it burned. But
it was to the south that she looked
W tn greatest apprehension. "The
winds full on u.s. she cried, wringing
her hands in distress. Dear me, if
warn't sech n dreadful novel readerl
Where can John be? There amt a
minute ter be lost. know what I'll
do first" she added, hurrying to tt
barn close by.
She kneeled down among the bales
of hay and loose straw, causing dire
CONSERVATION to an old hen with her
brood, She prayed aloud with up.
turned eyes and clasped hands Then
she rose and hurried to the house.
First she walked her husband, ex-
planning to him the situation, and
wheeled him into the front doorway
Then, after tying up the great family
Bible and sundry other treasures in a
patchwork quilt made by her grand.
mother, she placed them near the door,
where they could be snatched when
her son came, for she had entire faith
| fhat tbau xyo,,ld ba ,acnpa1
Then she looked around to see what
to do first 1t was useless to think of
fight, for she could never push her
husbands chair along the uneven road,
and besides they might be turned back
at any moment by the fire. So turning
up her rusty black skirt she first be-
gan firing the underbrush Immediately
about the house, putting it out with
evergreen boughs as soon as it had
burned the space of few feet. This
she repeated again aud again, fearing
to burn too much, lest it should gel
beyond her control
Thus she toiled late into the night,
clearing pitiably small space, in view
of the threatening furnace of fire
which every moment grew more terri
BILE. The air became almost sitting
the light of the full moon faded into
insignificance beside the glare of the
flames, which were licking into the
heavens with mighty roar.
Patiently the little woman brough'
pail after pail of water from the creel
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

After the seedlings had been trans
ferred to the beds, the box proved con-
venient for things for the window
garden. On some accounts it was bet
ter than a real hotbed, for there was
no tiresome STOPPING. I've learned
that if one wants tool or some con
venience for the garden, and the money
is not handy, by looking around one
may find right under her nose some
thing that will serve the purpose very
well.-Sister Gracious, in American
Garden.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
Turnip s for Cattle.

Turnips are OF very valuable feed
for cattle, but they are easily and
cheaply produced and help out largely.
They are good for a change" and we
are told by scientists that they assist
in the'digestion of other foods. Turnips
fed to milk cows in moderate quanti-
ties, just after milking, will not flavor
the milk.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
,JepbNnt with Bustles On.

Last summer while circus process.
sion was passing certain gate little
boy leaned against one of the posts
He remained without fear while the
elephants were passing and evidently
enjoyed the sight till the camels came
along Then he took hold of his papa's
coat and said rs he trelnblcd: Papa,
I'm afraid Of those el:uats wiy theu
bUStles o. Perks sga
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
No Luck in Charity.

Cashly-There! now that have givel
that poor woman quarter, ought t,
have luck.
Flashly-Don't follow, my dear man.
nothing to do with it.
Cashly-Why?
Flashly-I went TO the races one day
and gave a blind man standing at the
gate quarter for luck. Lost every
cent had. When came out tried to
borrow quarter of the blind man. but
he couldn't see it-Kate Fields Wash
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

poets are queer birds" said the
landlady. II had one here who could
herr grass growing and understand
what crickets were talking about, but
never could get him 10 hear me when /
asked him to pay his bill or understand
a hint that he'd better move, even
though it was spolSea in plain English, "
Jury
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15
FARM AND GARDEN.
REFRIGERATOR HOTBED.
How a Woman Made Novel Use OF q
Large Old Ice Box.

HOW woman MADE mover Use OF q
Large Old Ice Box.
"a hotbed!" was the great cry in
early spring, and as a first-class one
Wouldn't be thought of, we hauled out
of the cellar large OLD ice box, placed
it under a chamber window, fastening
a strong string to the lid, and the other
end to the blind. A bushel of fresh
manure was placed in the box, with
soft meadow soil on top. The seeds
were planted and seemed to like their
quarters as much as if they were in a
real hotbed made by a carpenter. In
three o. four days most of them were
up and fit to transplant before the
garden was ready. The lid could be
raised or lowered from the window
above. One night it came on to pour;
was awakened by the thunder, and
feared my poor seedlings would be
drowned. But it was only the work of
amoment to dash to the window, lower
the lid, and make all snug and safe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

-Watts-"0, yes, SOAP and civilian
tior go hand in hand" Potts Guess
you are right As scenter st civil
ization the soap factory is an undoVbt'
ed success, indianapolis Journal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

1t is asserted by a California paper
that a Swiss savant has made diseov-
cry which seems almost TO reverse
known natural laws. He reduces milk
to dry powder in such a manner that
by the addition of water it at once as
sumes all its natural properties. 1t is
claimed that milk in this form is much
better than canned or condensed milk
for one reason-it has no sugar in it.
THERE is no positive way TO tell the
age of fowls. An experienced person
can judge something from the general
appearance, but not always correctly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1892-01-15

II turkeys knew as much as the des-
pissed geese they would fly very far
south in the fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10
WHITTIER LAID TO REST.
Funeral Of the Good Old Quaker Poet THIS
Afternoon.

AMEsBURY. Sept. 10.-The quiet town vas
thronged today with those who gathered from
far and near to gaze for last time upon the
features of the dead poet. Whittier. and paw the
last tribute Of respect and love 10 the patriot
bard, honored b; nation in life and mourned
by Eation in death. All over the city fags
were at half mast and the public buildings wers
decorated with emblems of mourning.
The remains OF tine departed poet. encased in
a rich broadcloth casket and surrounded wash
beautiful floral tributes. lay in state IN the par
lor Of the late home OF the poet Friend
street. from 10 am. to 2 pm. During that
time thousands passed in and took a farewell
glance at the calm. peaceful face Vi the sweet
singer who had furnished hem 30 much Of an
spiTation and hope.
At 30 @ clock the funeral sery ices we're Lnld
In the garden in the rear OF the house. There
was large attendance. The quaker form Of
service used in accordance Ni1h me request
of the deceased. 1he mtermeut wa- an the
Friends section of the Union ccm,:er, at
Bartleus corner. Floral tributes ve-
ceved from all over the country. many 0; The
pieces being very elaborate.
Among the prominent people present were
Oliver Wendell Holmes. Congressman Mn.
Cogswell, ex-tiov. VIM. v. Clafin. Rev. Auson
Titus. formerly lsstor Of the rniycrsalist
Church. Ames5ury, now OF Natick: JOHN ".
Hutchinson of Lynn aud has sister. Mra. LUd-
low Pasten Of Nea York. l. {. StodmSa of S-s
York. Warden r. 4. Lowering OF the
Massachusetts, state prison, Mis. Har-
riet Prescott spohord. Francis ).
Garrison. sou OF Wnl. Lloyl Garrison: II. o.
Eouchton of HoaghtoE. MiEin * Co.. Boston:
Edward J.. Pierce and wife, Mrs. Elizabeth
Stuart Phelps Ward. Horace y. Scudder. Col
J. {. Franklin. Gen. %. %. Howard. Miss Edna
Dean Proctor. Col. I. ". Il i2ginson. Jas. ~
Forbes and Mrs. Harriet Melvin kIrlbail.
The hsyerhill city government yresent
IN n body. coming or q special tram. Tue LOYAL
Legion OF the United states sas repreeented by
delegation OF ten members. The Whittier
Ciub Of Hayerhll and several other oreauiza-
tiOns were present.
TeleGTams and letters were received from .
number Of distinguished p@opIe expressing
sympathy and grief. Among flem we're nles-
teges from James q. Blaine, Frederick Doug
lass. ex-tioy. John ID. Long. D.. q. Davis and
Alfred II. Love.
busiEess IN the town was suspended through
out the afternoon, the factories being shu; down
and stores closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

Admiral Walker sail, from New York at day.
break tomorrow for Venezuela.
Lengthy instructions were forwarded to him
today, naval officer from the department car
rying the sealed orders with directions to de-
liver them in person to the admiral.
The instructions to the admiral were pre-
pared after a series OF conferences during the
day between State ard Navy Department. Off
cials. The nature Of the instructions. OF course.
cannot be made public in detail at this time.
1t may be said, however. that Admiral Walker
has explicit directions TO pursue a vigorous
course In dealing with the situation that con-
fronts him upon his arrival at Laguayra.
The exact nature OF that portion of Admiral
Walkers instructions relating to his prompt
and vigorous resentment. of foreign aggression
toward Venezuela is kept strictly secret +.
Admiral Walker is ordered to sail direct for
Venezuela, not stopping at St. Thomas. and 10
make all practicable speed IN reaching La
Guayra. Upon arriving there he will ind the
Concord and hearsage in port and he will call a
conference with Minister Scruggs and the COM
manders OF the two war ships
Admiral Walker telegraphed the Navy De-
partment today that he will take the Chicago 10
Venezuela instead OF the Philadelphia. this
privilege having been accorded him by the de-
partment, as published in yesterdays STAR.
The Chicago has been his flagship for three
y
Philadelphia.
The Chicago has been taking in coal all day.
200 tors being required in addition to the stock
in her bunkers.
Navy and State Department officials are eX-
ceedingly reticent about the situation in Nene-
zuela and meet all questions with the answer
that protection of American interests require
the presence of the war ships.
Venezuela possesses navy consisting Of two
or three old merchant ships with old fashioned
could be demolished with one broadside Of the
Concord.
As heretofore stated in The STAR il is not the
Venezuelan ships that calls for the presence OF
United States fleet commanded by N rear
admiral 1t is the proximity of a number OF
men-of-war of nations that are looking with
greedy eyes upon Venezuela that arouses this
government to action.
News from Venezuela will be looked for with
Keen interest for the next few weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10
NEEDLESS ALARM IN CHICAGO.
Death That Was at First Thought o
Raw s~en rroA Cholera.

CHICAGO. Sept io.-n i2:2o O'Clock this
morring four car loads of immigrants arrived
q; the Union aePo: from Gottenburg. Sweden.
The train came here with q clean bill Of health.
but the authorities a, first believed that one e6
the nanber. sho died az 20 O'Clock. wss
afflicted with cholera. AlbeTtina larsen. eish-
teen wears Of age. died while on the way 10 the
plaoc here sAe was 20 have STAYED.
Tho hnal'h department officials thoroughly
invcs'ign'ed n; case. and the autopsy ais-
closed that .nc died 81 n chronic disease froIa
which she had been suffering For long time.
There were no indications of cholera what
ever. The party q ernigrants with whom the
girl came 20 the CITY have been released from
quarantine and have proceeded on their way
west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

BIDS FOB OCEAN MAIL SERvIcE.-Post-
master General wanamaker has accepted all of
the bids for ocean mail service which were
opened at the department last Tuesday, with
the exception Of that for route No. 65, New
York to Rio. This bid will be rejected in order
to accept a more advantageous service on prac-
tically the same route.