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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
How to Clean Blnnkots.

Various methods of cleansing blan-
kets appear in the newspapers with
periodical regularity. Among them
the following has the merit of being
probably the least taxing to the
physical strength and the most
economical of any and at the same
time equal to any in efficacy: Pour
into the tub half pint of common
household ammonia, laying the blan-
ket lightly over it, and Immediately
pour in enough warm water to entire.
ly cover the blanket. This sends the
fumes of the ammonia through the
hbers of the wool and loosens the dirt
in way which seems little short Of
marvellous. The blankets should then
be pressed and stirred about with q
stick till the water seems to have ac~
quired it's darkest hue, when second
tub of clear water of about the same
temperature as the first should be
used in the same way, after which the
blanket should be run lightly through
the wringer and hung out to dry.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25

seemed in her hasty, impetuous
thoughts to be signs of cold indiffer-
ence rather than of the deep unselfish
love which really prompted him, and
the uncertainty about his health, which
would have thrown "a light on his mean
ing, was carefully hidden lest he should
alarm or sadden her.
In the first morbid depression conse-
quent on his misfortune, too, he
doubted II he was justified in holding
her to the engagement. and this feel
ing gave constraint to his manner
which she was quick to misinterpret
and resent.
For his part, he attributed her i'm
patient asperity to want of love and a
desire to be free; thus the misunder-
standing led up to a serious quarrel and
9 parting by mutual consent.
Nesbit's new work. therefore. began
under depressing circumstances and
there was little in the way of friendly
companionship to brighten it. Since
their parting he had seen no more of
his sweetheart, who had taken maids
place IN the south. Recently, however.
tidings Of her had come through one OF
his old friends. Raine ShaftO, whose
vile was intimate with Cicely.
Her new employers. military people,
had oGered to take her to Indis in 90,
tobsr. - ehatto urged his friend 70
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
To Preserve ounces.

Pare, quarter and core the ounces
and throw them into cold water. Save
the parings and knotty pieces for jelly,
being careful to reject the cores and
seeds, as they prevent the liquid from
jellying. When you have pared suff1-
cient to make one or two jars, take
them from the water and put into the
preserving kettle; cover with boiling
water, bring to a boil quickly, then
stand on the back of the range, where
they will cook slowly, until they can
be pierced with straw While they.
are cooking, put the sugar and some
water into another kettle, allowing
one-half pound of sugar and half
pint of water for each pound of fruit.
Stir the sugar until dissolved, then
boil and skim. Lift the ounces from
the water and put them into the syrup
and cook slowly for ten minutes, and
can. IL several jars are to be,canned,
all the fruit should ID boiled in the
same water, and this water saved to
boil the skins for jelly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
seck reconciliation before It was too

seek reconciliation before It was too
late.
He believed that the girl was secret
ly grieving, and that only pride pre-
vented her sending some token Of re-
pentance
Mark pondered this counsel, waver-
ing and tormented between love and
pride and doubt. He longed to follow
Shafto's advice, yet memories of that
last painful interview battled with his
more hopeful mood. One thing he re-
solved-not to plead with Cicely to re-
new waiting engagement II he
sought her again he must ask her to
marry him at once.
In regard to means he was in much
the same case as before, for he had not
been able to save very much yet. But
erything might be made easy by the
peatcdly had offers ranging from five
to about fifteen pounds.
He smiled grimly at his own senti.
mentality in feeling this to be impossi-
Bile. Some verses ran in his mind
about an Arab who, trying to sell his
favorite horse, ended by finging back
the gold and galloping away, and he
thought how people would scoff at the
idea of a poor railway man of the pres
ent day emulating this hero of romance.
Yet the conviction remained with
him that money thus gained would
bring no happiness, and when sending
his dog to the show lie put prohibi-
tive price in the catalogue to avoid
being tempted by further offers.
But when Scott, disregarding his int
timation, offered him fifty pounds to
start with, quickly rising to seventy as
be marked the owners reluctance, Nes-
bit began to feel his resolution waver-
ing Chance, after costing such sum,
would surely be treated like prince
and be quite happy in his new home
and for himself, the happy dreams and
anticipations that crowded upon him
made it impossible to dwell upon the
pain of parting with his dog.
During the few weeks he had re-
quested for consideration he wrote to
Cis, intending that his decision should
depend on hers, and on the day when
Scott was to call for an answer he had
received from her a letter, which was
all that a lovers heart could desire
But since early morning the New
foundland had hung about him con-
stantly with dropping tail and implor-
ing eyes, and Marks spirits had sunk
low by the time Mr. Sydney's manager
arrived.
He was kindly sort of person, and
had become friendly with Nesbit dur
ing the show time, and the two men
sat down to comfortable tea before
settling their business
Hes grand dog, 1 will say that for
him." said Scott, patting Chances
broad head, as he sat in expectation of
scraps. Its a pity ye dinna ken his
pedigree. How did he come into your
by chance, and l named him after
it. In the Wheathope accident"
II never heard tell ont You don't
mean to say you've had an accident in
this little, quiet, bit place?''
SAY, an a bad one, too. It's quiet
enough and deadly dull, but it isn't as
safe as it looks. There's stiff incline
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
Rose sacbet. for Dra ,v.r..

To perfume bureau drawers rose
sachets are most desirable. They may
be made of cheese cloth or any thin
material, in cream or white, tied with
narrow bright ribbons, or colors in
harmony with the toilet draperies can
be chosen. In size the sachets should
not exceed six inches in length and
four in width. Fill them with petals
freshly gathered, as such a small
quantity will not need drying, the air
circulating freely through and around
them. They may be refilled several
times during the season. It Is much
better tn. enclose the leaves in this way
than to scatter them loosely through
the drawers as is frequently done, for
when they wither and dry up the re-
suit rs not pleasing. - Margaret u
Brown, in American Farmer.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
THE OHIO DEMOCRAT.
LOGAN, OHIO.
A MAN MiSJuDGED.

Tho world goes by and fancies he is cold,
Self wrnpt in coils of egotisto thought
Fettered with links of subtle cobweb
wrought
By selfish meditation. Men have told
Each other laughingly that once he sold
His heart for love of knowledge-t that he
bought
A calm content $50 oft and vainly sought
BY breaking every dear affections hold
They read him lightly; he has never known
The loose emotions that can weep at will,
The void that makes each passing wind its own:
Yet in his breast are caverns hard to flll--
Not to be fathomed by the careless stone
OF those that cast 10 show their petty skill
He is of alien character to theirs
Who brand him with their foolish, worthless
scorn:
His careless seeming is a yesture worn
10 hide the troubled front OF many cares;
Beneath the cloak of calousness he bears
A beating heart, with sorrow often torn,
He has burden heavy to be borne
or love and sympathy: his thoughts are pray rs
When most he seems unheedful he is sad
For that vast trouble which is lfes below
Longing TO teach the fearful to be glad,
The helpless hopeful-wearying to know
What food for famshed spirits may be had,
What solace for the mass of human woe.
Arthur c. Salmon in Temple Bar.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
Tomato. Marnalado.

One who has never tasted this de-
licious preserve has treat in store.
Mrs. Rorer's directions for preparing
are as follows: Scald and skin half
peck OF tomatoes, large or small, put
them in porcelain kettle, cook thirty
minutes, then add an equal quantity
OF grated pineapple. Weigh or meas
ure and to each pound allow one pound
OF granulated sugar. Cook slowly one
hour, put into tumblers or Jars and
when cold tie up in two thicknesses OF
tissue paper. The small yellow varie-
ty are the best for this purpose.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
All She Wanted.

One of the richest men living, whose
immense wealth makes him a target
for poor people, has recently been in
Paris, and the way in which he repelled
one of the applicants on his generosity
is related like this: On the opposite
side of tie hotel table sat woman who
had once been rich.
Monsieur" said she, 'you English
men are so chivalrous, SO ready to as
sist those in distress"
EYES," said the man of wealth, hest.
tating. He had heard that before and
thought he knew what was coming.
"Would you with your generosity do
me favor and great kindness?"
"Yes, madam; that is, it depends
somewhat
"Think well, monsieur, before YOU
promise, for it is great kindness"
The tones of the same old song he
had heard many times before from par
ties who wanted five pound loan.
~ am afraid, madam, that / shall
have to-but what is your wish?"
"Only that you would be kind enough.
monsieur, to pass me the mustard. You
have everything on your side of the ta.
BILE. e."-Waverley
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25

had very odprospect of success, for,
although the prizes were open to all
comers, the majority of competitors
usually belonged to the neighborhood,
where Nesbit was well aware that
"Chance" could not be surpassed
His hopes fell little, however, when
he heard that the Dismouth dogs we,
coming. Mr. Sydney, their owner, was
wealthy colonist who had within re-
cent years returned from the antipodes
and settled in Devonshire, and whose
pet hobby was breeding and exhibiting
dogs of various kinds. especially New
foundlands. of which he possessed some
remarkably fine specimens.
In the result, although one of Mr..
Sydney's dogs gained the first prize,
Chance, to the great pride of his mas
ter. carried off the second. beating two
or three others of the Dismouth kennel.
Their owner was not present at the
show, but his manager, man named
Scott, whose speech bespoke north
country origin, at once offered Nesbit a
handsome price for the dog. Although
the money would have been particular
ly acceptable, however, he hesitated to
part with Chance, who was the chief
pleasure and solace of somewhat
dreary life.
When, two years before, he had been
appointed stationmaster at the little
village OF Wheathope, everyone tho ought
that the company had dealt very con-
slderately by their disabled servant. 1t
was true that the position was rather
stagnant for young fellow who had
been one of the most promising drivers
on the line and might have aspired to
the ''Scotchman' in time, but one arm
having been rendered permanently
helpless in saving railway horse from
being crushed to death more active
work was impossible.
His mates laughingly told him that
station mistress would be required,
and his sweetheart Cis made no doubt
that he would at once ask her to fill
the post.
But Nesbit was prudent man. He
knew that some savings ought first to
be laid by, and to make the house habit
able for a wife would completely ex-
haust his little store, already heavily
drawn upon by expenses connected
with his illness. He felt, moreover.
that his health had been more seriously
shattered by the accident than anyone
knew, and that his appointment there
fore might at any moment have to be
resigned.
1t was not very easy to make the
necessity for waiting clear to Cicely,
who, though sweet and true and Iowa
bic, had 20 great turn for economy and
forethought.
Marks anxiety for the future and
fear of dragging her down to poverty
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
PUBLISHING THE BANNS.
The Peculiar Mistake of q Sexton Causes
the Postponement of a Wedding.

The Peculiar Mistake of a Sexton Causes
the Postponement of a Wedding.
few years ago a ludicrous, albeit
vexatiols, incident occurred at church
in Larkhall. A rustic couple, after
having had the banns published the
prescribed number of times, proceeded
to the church to be joined in holy we'd
lock. The service was conducted with
out hitch until the officiating clergy
man arrived at that part where he
asked: William Wisher, wilt thou
have this woman to be thy welded
wife?" when the bridegroom replied
with some astonishment that his name
was not William Wisher.
The ceremony was, of course, sus-
pended, and on investigation being
made as to the cause of the mistake it
transpired that the bridegroom had
written to the sexton of the church re-
questing him to have the banns pub
lished, and concluded his letter thus:
$50 no more from your we'll wisher and
Mary Williams" The sexton, thinking
that William Wisher was the name of
the intending benedict, published the
banns accordingly, and the disappoint-
ed couple were compelled to await the
publication of the banns in their proper
names.
Some years ago a middled-aged agri-
cultural laborer called upon the session
clerk of Alloa and asked him what the
charge was for publishing the ''cries"-
i. e., banns of marriage--three times on
the same Sunday. 'A pound" replied
the clerk. AYE" said the other, IAN
what dye talk when ye TAX two Sum
days to do't?" Half guinea" was
the reply. AN what dye charge
when ye talk three Sundays to do't?"
was the rustic's next query "Seven
and Six" answered the clerk, with an
amused air. AYE, man." rejoined the
querist, II see; the langer ye talk to
dae't the cheaper it gets. Just cry
AVA till ye pay yel sell"
And he took his departure without
more ado.-London Tid-Rits.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25

THE RHopopENDRoN.

Ono of tho Most Charming Shrubs for
Northern Lawns In England It IA Also
Considered One OF the incest Winter
Plants for the House-Dircctlons for
Growing 1t. Ff
Among plants for cool house decora-
tion and for evergreens out Of doors,
the rhododendron takes prominent
place. There are numerous species and
many varieties, but more that are un-
named. It seems pity that such q
handsome evergreen shrub like rhodo-
dendron maximum, which is indigen-
Gus to the United States, should be so
seldom seen in home grounds. 1t is
really better known in England than
here, and there it forms one Of the
main features of the underground of
lawns and pleasure grounds. The
rhododendfon is not perfectly hardy
in the latitudes of New York and Bos-
ton, and requires some protection dur
ing the winter. On this account, and
also because of it's greater cost over
many hardy, decaduous shrubs and
evergreens, it has not been planted ex-
tensively except by people of wealth
who wish to keep up fine grounds and
who have gardener to care for them.
Because of the evergreen leaves of
a glaucous hue, If for nothing
more, the rhododendron should find
a place on every lawn, for the sake Of
variety. Add to this its low growth
and beautiful flowers, and we have a
plant with few rivals. Still, amateurs
with but a limited purse cannot afford
many plants, especially of the named
and grated sorts, but nurserymen are
offering unnamed seedlings at moder-
ate price, and they are sure to give
satisfaction when planted singly or in
groups. Upon the lawn rhododend-
rons should have situation protected
from the cold sweeping winds of
winter. They like light loan,
manured annually with peat and leaf
mold. The subsoil should be retentive,
for they do not thrive we'll if kept dryj
For greenhouse culture they must be
kept in as small pots as possible and
the root space restricted. Give good,
rich soil and good drainage. They are
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25

right down to the station, and Just be
ybnd there's desperate sharp curve
1t was made for coal traffic, and it's
fit for little else, but now they've made
loop of it with the main and expresses
run over it."
"Well?"
"Well, one evening the Airdells ex
press got out of control, and ran amair
down the bank, and went off the road
here at the curve. Smashed all tc
pieces she was-guard and driver badly
hurt, passengers wonderfully little
damaged considering, and Chance here
broken leg"
And you looked after him?"
81 set his leg with neighbours help
and never shall l forget the sense and
patience that poor beast showed. And
then he settled down. looking so cheer
full and friendly like-my word!-it
made me feel how lonesome I'd be till
he came"
''Ye should have gotten wife, Mr..
Nesbit, when we first came-nay, ]
didn't mean to seem curious" as Marl,
started and flushed. Maybe things
went wrong?'
"They did; but Pm hoping they'll be
set right" Nesbit answered, briefly.
well, as was saying, took the dog,
and l got to fairly dread his being
claimed. The label had been torn of
him in the smash, and the guard could
only remember he was to have been
met at Tyne castle, so the company adj
vertised him, but no owner ever cast
up, and instead of putting him up to
sale they made me a present of him.
They were SO good as to say I'd been
of great use in the accident"
SAY, ay. An to come to business,
yell be willing to sell for the seventy
pounds?"
"I-I-suppose must"
We'll, it's long price, varra long
price, an between you an me he'd
stand another five if that decided We.
He's very queer sort is old Matthew"
us that his name?"
ut is-Matthew-Syd Dye kin
it at all?"
II ken it we'll, an I've no cause to
love it. 1t was my uncle's name-fa-
theirs brother. But for him shouldn't
De as poor as am now"
"How's that?"
well, you see, my father had tidy
bit farm. He died just before / was
born, and he left the land in trust to
Matthew Nesbit an another for my
mother and me. He kept shop in
Partland. He was man o. substance
then, but he got on wi greyhound
coursing and horse-racing an squan-
dered everything, ours along wi his
own. We had to make the best of a
bad business, for the other trustee had
nothing. My uncle felt shame, think,
when it came home to him, and he
went OIL somewhere abroad
'Do You ever hear of him?"
II haven't for years; he's likely dead
Ny mother used to get letter from
him now and then, but after lost her
they ceased. II was hard lines alto
gether--but ] n,ustn't keep You talking
shout my concerns, Mr.. Scott I hee
vour times getting short Fl
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25
THE IDEAL KITCHEN.
IN 1t Electricity Takes the Place of Wood
and Coal.

In 1t Electricity Takes the Place of Wood
and Coal.
The remark was made recently by a
housekceper, that when the last buck
ct of coal for heating and cooking
purposes had been brought into the
house and the last bucket of ashes car
ried out, she should feel that the mil
lenrium had arrived. This remark
was called forth by conversation on
the subject of the use of gas and cleo
tricity in place of coal. The former
Is used in many kitchens with great
satisfaction, but the latter, as vet,
Is too expensive for common use and
requires special attachments for
using.
This Utopia looked forward to by
this lady has been realized in some in
stances even now, and is an actuality.
All of the cooking in the Minnesota
club house, at st. Paul, is done by
ectricity, and the members are en-
thusiastic over the superior manner in
which electric heat does the work.
The heat being distributed evenly in
the various utensils, the cooking Is
evenly done and the flavors retained,
while the Inconvenience is reduced to q
minimum.
George Foster Peabody, of Brooklyn,
N. T., has dispensed with coal entire
ly, and all household operations are
now performed by electricity. The
house is lighted by electricity. warmed
by electric hcaters, and cooled In sum-
racr by electric fans; the cooking is
Ioro md o11 ann q. 4 - k<,1 "a IA
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25

strictly cool house plant, and will.
not do well in warm atmosphere. A
house as near forty degrees as possible
suits them best, although they will
withstand sixty degrees in the day
time if the temperature does not fall
too low at night. They should be left
indoors the first two years, and may
then be put outside during the sum-
mer after that. The growing season
is from April to June, when they
should have plenty of water. The
plants should be removed to cool pit
or house on the approach of cold
weather, which should be kept lust
above the freezing point. For early
Towering, the plants should be
brought into moderate heat from De-
cember onward, but must not be kept
too warm.
Rhododendrons are propagated in
various ways. AS mentioned, many
are raised from seed The seed pods
should be allowed to mature, but must
be picked before bursting and placed
in a warm place in the house. AS soon
as the pods burst the seeds must be
gathered and sown thinly. Mix with
twenty parts of fine sand and sow in
pans filled with equal parts of finely
sifted loan and decayed peat. Cover
very thinly with sitting of this and
little sand and water with a fine
hose. The seedlings should be
pricked out into small pots when
three or four leaves have formed, kept
in the greenhouse few weeks and
then moved out INTO pits. The seeds
will keep coming up for several
months. Cuttings of side shoots are
often taken, and marching and taper
ing are sometimes practiced. Stocks
for grating are raised from seed or
cuttings and grated in the spring
when one year old. The saddle graft
is commonly employed, although the
side graft and bud give good results.
The cuttings should be of half-ripe
wood and should be stuck into com
post in a close frame with moderate
bottom heat. But little pruning is re-
quircd, and when it is necessary it
should be done Mt time when the
part removed can be used for cuttings.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-11-25

and turn one corner back, fastening II
with bow of ribbon. The whole case
is to be bound with narrow ribbons,
which may be stitched on. Pink, blue
or yellow form pleasing contrasts with
the silvery grays and soft browns OF
the bark. Inch-wide satin ribbon, OF
contrasting colors, can be woven in
like manner. Olive and pink are
especially pretty, as are also golden
brown and ye]low.-American Agricul-
tllrist