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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
The management of Calves.

The young calves will be very thank
full for small allowance of mixed
meal and bran, given once day. If
this is given by hand, in dish, it will
tame the young things and make them
so docile that there will be no trouble
when the calves grow up to cows es-
tate, and must be millSed and handled.
A heifer coming in should never need
to be broken. This training, not
breaking, should be done early and in
the winter when the opportunities are
plenty, and if we'll done there will be
no bad habits to be broken. The care
should be to lead the young animal by
degrees from one stage to another to
perfect familiarity with it's keeper.
There will be no vicious or refractory
cows in a dairy managed in this way.
American Agriculturist
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
CRUELTY TO COWS.
They Need Exercise in Winter as Well as
in summer.

They Need Exercise in Winter ls Well as
in summer.
Are men to allow greed to so dom
mate them as to obliterate thought of
the comfort and the health of the
brutes under their charge? Men may
regard cattle as mere machines, but
the fact remains that they are of sem
sitive organization, capable of suffer-
ing and enjoyment, and that to de-
gree too often lost sight of The idea
that it is just as we'll for COW,
either in point of comfort or health, to
be tied up six months with no exercise,
is contrary to all physiological teach
ing, that nutritious food, light and ex-
ercise are necessary to the maintenance
of health and full development. Give
COWS chance to 60 out in the sunlight
of the warm days in winter and see
how quickly they go, and see the real
enjoyment depicted on their expressive
faces. Even though the milktlow may
be some what lessened, will not what
is lost in quantity be made up in
quality? AT any rate, l am sure
would much rather eat dairy products
of strong, healthy cows than that of
those weakened and enervated by
close confinement and unnatural food,
such as would be an exclusive diet of
cornmeal. 1t is not necessary, in order
to give them little exercise and sun
light, to range over an extensive area;
let them out in an ordinary sized yard
and they will not do travelling sufi-
cient to waste any great amount of
energy.-Farm, Stock and Home.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
ROADS IN INDIANA.
Extracts from Gov. Chase's Message q
tho Legislature.

tho Legislature.
Gov. Chase, of Indiana, in his recent
message to the legislature of that state,
strikes the keynote of the roads ques-
tion in the following language:
ut is gratifying to notice the interest
now being taken in the discussion as to
whether Indiana shall become lead
ing state in the betterment of public
roads. The press almost unanimously
Is advocating better law. The late
convention held in this city for the pur-
pose of making recommendation to the
Legislature was one of the most intel
ligent ever convened here. No law con-
templated by this honorable body can
compare with one that shall give the
farmer an open market all the year
round 40 far as material prosperity is
concerned.
"Let there be no mistake as to the
makeup of the committee who shall
have so much responsibility placed
upon it as this one, as he who supports
legislation with this object in view can
subserve the best interests of his con-
stituents in no other way so thorough
ly. ] doubt if further taxation is nee
essary for the redemption of our high
ways. The revenue now used is enor-
nous when we consider the results OBJ.
tanned. The trouble is our system is
wrong We need more brains and less
muscle in the cause, and until this is
brought about we shall remain in the
slough OF dependency. There is no
comparison between our roads and
those of foreign countries nor of
those in our many sister states. We
are woefully behind them in all this
matter. The railroads that cross our
state like a network have greatly en-
HANGED the value of property, but with
first-class public highways the increase
in our material wealth will be difficult
to estimate. The farmer will be the
greatest beneficiary in this matter
and yet good roads concern di-
rectly every citizen. For several
months in each year the farmer is un.
able to do anything because of impass-
able roads. His teams are idle, and
the profits of the months he has toiled
are used up in doing nothing. This
condition of business economy must be
changed and no matter will require
your thoughtful attention more than
Legislation for the betterment of our
highways"
The one phrase in the governors
message that has world of meaning is
"We need more brains and less mus
clio -
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

If SO, get posted ahead and go the best
way. The Worlds Fair opens May and
from the south and Southern Ohio the
route via c. IL. & d. offers the most ad-
vantages both in comfort and points of
interest. The C. II. &; ID. in connection
with the Monon, is the only line run
ming Pullman vestibuled trains with
dining-cars between Cincinnati and
Chicago. The unequaled service of this
route has earned for it the title of the
Worlds Fair Route" Purchase tick
cts via the C. II. 6S d. For rates and
full information call on or address any
c. H. & d. agent, or e. o. Mccormick,
G.. p. & r. agent, Worlds Fair Route, "
200 West Fourth street, Cincinnati, O.
Send 30 cents in stamps to the latter
address and receive Il panoramic view,
five feet long, of Chicago and the
Worlds Fair, showing relative heights
of buildings, etc
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
Mr.. M'swAr's MACINTOSH.
1t Was Too Nice to Go Out In the RnIr
With.

1t Was Too Nice to Go Out In the Rnir
With.
"Here it is, Lobelia!" exclaimed Mr..
McSwat, opening out and holding at
arms length long, black, rich-lookipg
garment that had just been brought &c
his house by the delivery boy. Isn't it
beautyf"
"Yes, it looks very fne," replied Mrs.
McSwat, "Whatdo you call it, Billiger?'
Its macintosh, " he rejoined, "and
the very best l could find in the city
Cost me thirty-fve dollars When
you are buying anything, Lobelia, " he
continued, putting it on and buttoning
it around him, lit always pays to buy
the best. That is, of course, if you use
Judgment in bnying. A person has got
to have Judgment, l know good mack
intosh when see it, and they don't
make any better ones than this"
81 don't know much about them, -
said Mrs McSwat, feeling the texture
of the garment with her fingers, but
it seems very firm. I wouldn't think,
though, that it had much warmth
about it"
"A macintosh, Lobelia," said Mr..
McSwat, putting on his broad d-brimmed
hat and turning up his trousers, isn't
necessarily built for warmth, but it's
warm enough"
"Where are you going, Billiger?"
II am going downtown, of course.
This is all / was waiting for"
You're not going to wear it, are you?"
Certainly Why not?"
"Why, Billiger" said Mrs. McSwat,
with a smile of tender pity at his un-
conscionable simplicity, you'll ruin it
It's raining.-Chicago Tribune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

Quite study is made of bonnet pina
just now. The newest consists of sin.
gle uncut, conically-shaped stone, set
round with brilliants. A malachite or
lapis-lazuli ball, starred with diamonds,
is charming and not to 'voyant" while
other more snowy pins are completely
encrusted with brilliants The average
American woman has not yet learned
to pay sufficient attention to these
minor details pertaining to her toilette,
and the effect of many pretty hat or
bonnet is spoiled by being secured by
nnsightly pins far too much in evidence
m Y. Tribune
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

Of their fathers were good enough for
hem. Quite considerable ir rfluence
in favor Of the improvement was ex-
srted by the two supervisors, Daniel
Webster. whose addres is Abingdon, and
Joshua Longstrcth, whose post office
IS Fox Chase, Philadelphia. These
supervisors are progressive and enter
prising. and may be relied upon TO iu-
liciously eXpcnd the fund about to be
placed at their disposal.
Abingdon is one of the townships of
Montgomery county which border up
On Philadelphia, and contains the
country seats OF many Philadelphians.
The supervisors have it in their power
TO make the new road system a mon
ument to themselves, and it is sug-
gested that little money might
be very iudiciously expended in Il pre-
liminary examination Of approved
specimens of good roads in other parts
Of Pennsylvania or neighboring states
and in the employment of u competent
engineer to lay out regular system
before the labor of improvement actual
ly bepinS
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
snocess I'm Tomnto Culture.

Important in tomato culture is it
that the plants be kept growing vigor-
ously, q condition involving rich soil
and frequent tillage. Frequent trans
planting makes stocky plants. Other
things being equal, the earliness and
productiveness of tomatoes are In di-
rect proportion to the earliness of set
ting In the field. Trimming the plants
after a part of the fruit had set in
creased the yield by more than one
third. Among the best varieties for
general use appear to be Ignatum, Per-
fection, Beauty, Golden Queen and pos
Bibly Prelude.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
An Apparent Paradox.

The Salesman-These goods are i'm.
ported only in single dress patterns
Madam; you purchase this sX-yard
piece and you may rest assured that nc
other lady in the land will have dress
like yours. In fact, we could not dupii.
cate it if we wanted to.
The Prospective Customcr-It Ger,
tainly is pretty; but suppose there is
not enough in this pattern for dress
for me?
The Salesman (reassuringly) - o,
don't trouble yourself about that
Madam; we will have no trouble in
matching it for you.-Puck.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

of the gutter is wooden grating Of
hardwood ribs . by ~ inches, ID
inches IN width, so placed that the
cows hind feet rest upon it.
With this floor your COWS are always
dry, no manure on their legs or skin;
in fact, it has all the advantages Of
Stewards grating, with the exception
that instead of standing on cold steel
the cows stand on wood. The manure,
however, is taken out daily, and this
is an advantage if it is desired, as it
should be, to keep the stable clean and
sweet. - Country Gentleman.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

Spoiled by sea sickness is a woeful disap-
pointment. This should be guarded against.
The preventive is HosteLter's Stomach Bit
ters, which, whether ON the broad Atlantic
or some land-locked bay, affords an efficient
protection against or remedy for DldL dG Dler
to the voyager. Emigrants, tourists, com
mercial travellers find 1t useful compan-
ion. 1t removes dyspepsia, liver, bowel and
kidney irregularity, and rheumatism.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
GOOD COW STALLS.

A Hint for Dairynen from Prince Ed
ward Island.
The best thing l have yet seen in the
way of floors and cutters is something
on the principle of "Stewart's stall
grating" The gutter as here pictured
is II inches wide and 10 inches deep,
and is sunk so that the topis on level
with the floor; and the back plank of
the gutter has a slope of 8 inches, the
top of which is bcveled to the plank on
which the COWS stand. Over the edge
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

Essential to the production of the most per-
feet and popular laxative remedy known,
have enabled the California Fig Syrup Co.
to achieve IL great success III the reputation
of it's remedy, Syrup of Figs, rs it is con-
ceded to be the universal laxative. For sale
by all druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

as nothing olso can. Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Biliousness; all Bronchial, Throat, and Lung
Affections every form Of Scrofula, even
lier stages end the most stubborn Skin
and Scalp Diseases are completely cured
by it.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

""TnERE is one objection to your flannel
cakes, Mrs. Small" said the Star boaruer
"What is that, Mr.. Hunker" They may
be all wool, but they arc not yard wide"
Browning, King a. Co s Monthly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

"What makes some girls look young
so long?'
"The men are to blame. They won't
propose life.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
FARM AND GARDEN.
PROGRESSIVE FARMERS.
They VIII Spend $4,000 for Improving
Township Honds.


Township Roads.
Arlington township, Montgomery
county, Pa, at the election held Feb
ruary 21, 1893. decided to borrow $780,
900 at rate of interest not exceeding
five per cent, all of which is to be
spent for the permanent improvement
Of the highways of that district.
The fight was very hot, the progress
sive citizens having organized Road
Improvement league which did n good
deal of missionary work in convincing
the electors of the value that would
result to their farms from good roads.
The opponents comprise mostly the
old-line farmers who thought the roads
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
a Pleasure Trip

"THERE, blast your said the dynamite to
the rock. Then it went off about It's bust
ness.-Troy Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE.

- - - - = q a - . ' - N@A~'|--f
Dr.. Piercc's Golden Medical
Discovery puriflcs the blood.
By this means, it reaches,
builds up, and invigorates
every part of the system.
For every blood-taint and
disorder, and for every dis
ease that comes from an mac
tive liver or impure blood, it
is tho only remedy so sure
and effective that it can be
guaranteed.
If it fails to benefit or cure,
you have your money back.
These diseases are many.
They're different in form, but
they're like in treatment.
Rouse up the torpid liver into
hoalthful action, thoroughly
purify and enrich the blood,
and there's q positive cure.
The "Discovcryn does this,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

A JURY that has heen bribed might be
called one of the hire courts.-Rocheste
Chronicle
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

LIKE Oil Upon Troubled Waters is Hule's
Honey of HOrehOund aud Tar upon a cold.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

GEE, that was a cold snap" as the bull
dog remarked after biting the Boston girl.
Philadelphia Record.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

WORSE and Worse marriage and divorce.
Truth.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15
An Innovation in Literature.
What is it?"

IT have introduced strictly new
idea into this story" said Plotter to the
editor
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

one of the brightest ideas of the century
is the electric light.-Glens Falls Repu6-
lCan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-04-15

"What is itP"
"The clock on the parlor mantel is
not French. 1 have had it made in
Connecticut"
'I'm afraid that change is too radi'
CAL" replied the editor, shaking his
head. Judge.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
Snnke Cllarninr.

A snake charlner can, by Il simple mo-
ton of his hand, make moving snake
stop instantly. The reason is this:
Tho snake is Il most timid animal. His
eyes, while dull to color and form, are
quick to motion, especially if it is rapid.
If any large thing moves very quickly
too near him, he gets frightened and
scurric off, while at certain distances
the motion stops him if he be moving.
he stops from establishment, fear or
the wish to see what it is that moves.
Hence he glides on unconscious of the
charmer's presence near him so long as
the latter remains quiet; the snake does
not know him from tree or n rock.
But when he gives IL sudden evidence of
life the snake is astonished and immedi-
ately remains stock still.
In India and Africa the chariners pre-
tend the snakes dance to the music, but
they do not, for they never hear it. A
snake has no external ears, and perhaps
gives evidence of sound only through its
skin, when sound causes bodies in con-
tact with him to vibrate
They hear also through the nerves of
the tongue, but do not at all comprehend
sound as we do. However, the snakes
eyes are very much alive to the motions
of the charmer, or to the moving drum
sticks Of his confederate, and being
alarmed he attempts to strike.
n dancing cobra (and no other snakes
dancc) is simply IL cobra alarmed and in
a posture to attack. He is not dancing
to the music, but is making ready to as
sail the charmer Family
Magazine.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
LOCAL BREvlTIES,

A valuable driving horse belonging to
j. G. Knepp died Thursday night.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day to Antonio Tuscano and Miss Annie
Vanilla.
Mrs. Lucy Richardson, who has been
residing in East Roanoke, was removed
yesterday to the city aims house.
1t has been ascer tained for certain that
the man wanted at Hsgerstown for the
larceny of clothes and money is Clement
wilkins, well.known here.
Two Italians were arrested Yesterday
evening by Special Officer Webb on the
charge Of selling goods in the south
eastern partof the city without license.
They will come up for trial this morn
ing.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
Virginia will hold their annual meeting
with the union of the First Baptist
Church in this city November II and 12.
A very interesting programme has been
prepared.
The board of public works awarded
the contract yesterday for the new
hammocks for the city Jail to Mr.. Asche,
who lives at the corner OF Shenandoah
avenue and Third street n. @. The
hammocks are to be made with thick
canvass with rope edge, and are sixty.
two in number.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
RAIN IN JAPAN
Queer Native Methods to Coax Showers In
Times OF Drought.

queer Native Methods to Coax Showers In
Times OF Drought.
During the summer season in Japan
oroughtsare very frequent, and the rice
fields, before so beautiful, presenting as
they do all the different shades of green
imaginable. gradually lose their bril-
hancy OF color, turn yellow and parched.
and threaten the total destruction of the
crop Not only does the rice suffer, but
the wells dry up and necessitate the car
rying of water from long distances. Soa
drought in Japan Is indeed q great ca
lamity.
After waiting and hoping in vain for
downfall Of rain, the people turn out
en- masse to evoke the power of their
deities to send them the saving showers.
a procession is formed of perhaps 200
men, all nearly naked, who, carving
straw emblems representing the sun with
rain pouring from it and with long
streamers having prayers written on
them flying in the wind, proceed to the
nearest river or bay, where the whole
company wades into the water until
they are waist deep, and surrounding
the emblems pray aloud and throw wa
va VA VIM AAioSCo Will UOlu IduuS.
After doing this several times the pro-
cession is reformed, when it proceeds to
the temple to pray again. This cere-
mony is repeated several times, and
should the rain come in abundance pray
ers are offered in thanksgiving. Should
it be only a shower, they blame them
selves for not having prayed fervently
enough and continue their devotions un-
til downpour takes place.
Another form of devotion for the same
purpose takes place at nightfall, when
long boat is filled with men and padded
swiftly across the harbor, accompanying
the prayers by the regular beatings of
tomtoms and gongs. Sometimes at night,
away down the bay, may be heard the
weird sound OF the tomtoms and tho
voices of the men gradually growing
louder and louder us the boatapproaches,
each man bending to his paddle in regu-
lar time as it passes us swiftly and grad
ually disappears in the darkness and is
soon lost to sight and hearing.
hama Letter.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
LUTHERAN SYNOD.
Eastern Conference of Southwestern vir-
ginia at Vintcn Yesterday.

Eastern Conference of Southwestern vir-
ginia at Vintcn Yesterday.
The eastern conference of the South
western Virginia Lutheran Synod met
yesterday morning in st. James Church,
Vinton, and was organized by the cleo.
ton Of Rev. G. Armance Miller, pastor
OF the College Church at Salem, presi-
dent and Rev. L. Shaner Brown, of
Vinton, as secretary.
The first order Of business was the or
ganization of young peoples societies
throughout the synod introduced by
Rev. o. c. Miller, chairman of the
synod committee. At IL o'clock Prof.
f. V. N. Painter, Of Roanoke College,
delivered mastery address on Luther
as Reformer. In the afternoon the
causes and results of the reform alton of
the sixteenth century was discussed,
being introduced by DR.. Yonce, OF Roa-
noke College.
At 7:aO o'clock Rev. Oliver c. Miller,
OF this city, preached an impressive SER
mon to we'll filled house. The confer
ence will continue It's session to-da Y
and hold over Sunday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
VIRGINIA NOTES.

w. j. Cosby died at Milboro', Bath
county, Wednesday. Mr.. Cosby had
been outside manager at Rockbridge
Alum Springs for the last three years.
1t is said that fully half of the colored
voters in Richmond are taking abso-
lutely no interest in the election, and a
great many Of them don't know that an
election is to be held. OF those who
vote good many will support the Dem
ocratic ticket.
At a. M. Friday the first rider in the
bicycle race from Stanton to Cham
bersburg, Pa, left Staunton with a
sealed message to be transmitted from
hand to hand every six miles until it
reaches it's destination. The race was
fully arranged by securing the CO oper-
alton Of all the clubs along the route.
The last wheelman delivered his
letter to Chambersburg's mayor at 4:4s
p. m., the 162 miles being covered in
ten hours and forty five minutes, or at
sixteen-mile an hour clip.
In the Chesapeake and Ohio railway
yard at Newport News Wednesday two
young men named Charles E. Parsons
and -- Jones, while attempting to
cross track, were struck by freight
train and Parsons was instantly killed,
"'AAAo 10 WIN Pohioh WAS seriously IN
jured. The body of the unfortunate man
was mangled almost beyond recognition.
Mr.. Jones was terribly bruised, while
his leg and arm were broken and he
sustained other injuries.
Second Auditor Ryland will have his
annual report ready in few days.
This will show that the debt of Vir-
ginia under the recent settlement will
not exceed S1S25O OOO Ras;do. +h;.
there are Sc, 100000 Riddlebergers The
annual interest for which tho State is
liable for the next eight years is little
over s55O.000, which can easily be paid
from present revenues. A recent state
ment submitted to the auditor of public
accounts shows that the revenues since
1889 have increased $460,57I.15, and
appropriations increased in the same
time Sl3s, 31s.97. This gives net in
crease of revenues since 1889 of S322,-
1928.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-10-21
Another Pretty Soiraa.

The soiree held a. the Light Infantry
armory last night was very pretty and
pleasant event and we'll attended, con-
sidering the unfavorable weather and
tho other attractions of the evening.
1t was the last to be given by Prof. Bel
lezza this season, as he goes to Norfolk
next week to open classes in dancing
there. Many Of the prominent society
ladies and gentlemen were in attend
ance and among the former as pa.
tronesses and participants were Mrs.
Henderson, Mrs. Yeatman, Mrs. Porter,
Mrs. Gillis, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. Coe,
Mrs. Coke, Mrs. Matson, Misses Trout,
Kellogg, Allen, Withers, Carr, Guilt
vane, OF Alabama; Mcdonald, Of Chat
tsnooga, Tenn; Burdette, OF Salem, aud
Conrad, of Washington.