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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
Drying the Umbrella.

During the frequent use OF umbrellas
In the spring showers, we should keep
in mind the oft-repeated caution con-
corning care in drying them, They
will last much longer if they are al.
ways placed when wet with the handle
downward to dry. The moisture then
falls from the edge of the frame and
the fabric dries uniformly. When il
stands handle upwards, which is com
monty the case, the top of the umbrel
la holds the moisture, and not only
takes long time to dry, but itsoon in
jures the silk or other fabrics used for
the cover, and rusts the steels. This is
the cause of this part of the umbrella
wearing out before any other part
Umbrella cases are also responsible foi
the rapid wear of the silk. The con
slant friction causes the tiny holes thai
appear so provoking early. When moi
in use leave the umbrella loose. Phil
adelphia Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

rotted off at the surface of the ground
but serve also the purpose of holding
each board in place, even though it be
not nailed. These strips are quickly
nailed into position, and will prove
very satisfactory; but where water is
inclined to stand. along the line of q
boundary, it is well to pillow deep
furrow alongside the fence, running
the furrow off at frequent intervals to
lower ground to secure drainage. 1t
is almost impossible to keep fence
from rotting, or to keep it upright,
except by the use of some such device
as that shown in the cut, where water
stands in and upon the ground for a
considerable portion of the year.-N.
Y. Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
VALUE OF IRRIGATION.
1t Eleva tes Agriculture from Drudgery t,
Scientific Pursuit..

1t Eleva tes Agriculture from Drudgery to
n Scientific Pursuit.
The truth is that irrigation is not
only positive advantage in the econ
omy of agriculture, but that it goes far
beyond the mere agricultural processes,
and exerts far-reaching influence upon
Industry and society. A country which
Is naturally arid, and which has then
been brought under proper system of
irrigation, will differ very materially
in the quality of it's civilization from
the country which receives only rain
from the sky and depends altogether
upon that source for the moistening of
its fields. And there could be no bet
ter illustration of these principles than
the Kern delta of California. Here a
vast estate of 100000 acres has been
brought under system of irrigation
remarkable for its simplicity, and the
influences to which l have referred
will work out their results here if any
where.
, Let me first refer to the most OBJ
vious advantage of irrigation, which
may be readily understood at once.
This is the fact that the irrigation
canal skirting the edge of the farm
constitutes an insurance policy upon
the crops. Men insure their lives, their
houses and barns, and their cargoes
in transit across the sea. Why should
they not insure the crops on
which their existence and prosper
Il,
other form of insurance, since fire in
surance does not necessarily prevent
liability to destruction, but compen-
safes the loss. Irrigation is higher
aud better form of insurance, since it
prevents the possibility of loss. But
this is the smallest and narrowest view
of irrigation, although every farmer
will readily understand that it is
worth great deal to him to know
that his crops will be secure against
failure by drought or food year after
year.
The first effect of irrigation on the
agricultural industry is to elevate it
from tbs plane of mere drudgery to
that of skilled labor. 1t is higher
form of industry, just as fine cabine t
making is a higher form of industry
than the telling of trees in lumber
camp If the farmer has rich soil
and ample sunshine, and he can then
apply the rain" just as he needs it,
with nice sense Of the differing wants
of various vegetables, trees and field
crops, he has the, basis of scientific
farming 1t essentially new indus
try, or at least new and higher form
OF an old industry, We have only be-
gun to understand the possibilities of
scientific production from the soil by
means of irrigation. f. Smythe,
i'm Colmans Rural World.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

DANGEROUS NECESSITIES.
Matters About Which People Are To-
Careless.

NareieSS.
Air and water, while they are in.
dispensable to our existence, may be
the means of filing the system with
the most deadly germs of disease. II
is of the utmost Importance that these
two elements be as pure as possible,
and that every precaution be observed
to keep out of them whatever may
tend to produce disease or to encour-
age the existence of disease germs II
is an admitted fact in bacteriology
that many forms of bacilli will moi
flourish and increase without proper
food and environment. In this respect
they are like all other forms of life.
They must have their proper material
for subsistence or they will not appear
in numbers sufficient to cause seri
GUS uneasiness There is one item
about which housekeepers and the
public generally are altogether too
careless and Indifferent, and that
is about the water supply OF
the household. 1t is very difficult by
ordinary means to reduce the temper
allure of water to point that will de-
stroy the germs of evil that it contains,
but it is perfectly possible by heat to
make it safe and at the same time not
injure its quality. Therefore all water
used for drinking should be boiled.
Filtering alone as a means of purify.
ing water is absolutely unreliable.
1t, OF course, strains out the grosser
impurities, but it leaves the more dead
ly bacilli in full possession, We are
very apt to think that things do not
exist because we can not see them, but
the most injurious forms of life are SO
infinitesimal that only the best micro.
scopes serve to detect their presence
Air can not be purified, but we can see
to it that nowhere in the vicinity Of
our dwellings shall there be any hot
beds of disease or any material thai
can produce tn. Y. Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
ABOUT TERRAClNG.
Cheap implement Which Makes the
Work Very Easy

Cheap implement Which Makes the
( Work Very Easy.
While the value of terraces when
'properly laid Off is undisputed, yet
poor construction and the need of
aerracing instrument have added to the
objections already urged against them
Of the greater difficulty in the use of
improved machinery, in hauling and
In the increased number of short rows.
In spite of these obstacles the sub
Iect has gained in Importance of late
SO that large areas of what was once
considered worn out" land and inca
pable of profitable yield are being
brought again under cultivation by the
practice of the proper system of ter
racing.
The first requisite is to get level lines
laid off on which to build the embank-
ments This requires an instrument
There are several cheap ones on the
market, but home made tool will an
swer equally well, Such an instru-
ment as represented in our cut is made
OF two pieces of timber eleven feet long
and one piece six feet long. The two
large pieces are fitted together at one
end, while the others are eighteen feet
apart. The small tim Der is fastened to
the large ones, four feet from the point
OF NEE Ting, and a spirit level is placed
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
A LIVING SHADOW.
Remarkable Transformation Of q
North Carolina Man.
Strange, But True, Story from the Lumber
Regions of Southern State--ver-
lied by Personal Investigation.
(From The Greenuille, NJ O., Reflector

(From the Greenuille, ~ o., Refector)
The following interview has just been
given our reporter by Mr.. q. A. Baker, the
overseef at the farm of Col Isaac A. Sugg,
of Greenville, N. O. twill interest any.
one who has ever had Typhoid fever. MIR,
Baker SAID in part:
81 was living in Beaufort county, and on
the I'd day of October, 1893, Twas stricken
down with typhoid fever had the best
Of physicians to attend me and on the 18th
day of January, 1894, Twas allowed to get
up. Twas emaciated, weak and had no ap-
petite. Icould only drag along for short
distance and would be compelled to sit
down and rest This continued for some
time and began to give up hope Of ever
getting well. lost my position in Beau
fort county and having secured one in Pitt
county, clerking in store, undertook it,
but was so weak / could not do the work,
and had to give it up. The disease settled Id
my knees, legs and feet. was taking first
one kind of medicine and then another, but
nothing did me any good. Twas mighty
low spirited. | moved out to Col Sugg's
about four or five months ago and COM
menced taking DR.. Williams Pills. took
three day for about three months. ] began
to regain my appetite in weeks time,
| and then my weakness began to disappear,
and hope sprung up with blessedness that
is beyond all telling At the expiration of
the three months was entirely cured and
could take my axe and go in the woods and
| do as good days work as any man. was
troubled with dyspepsia and that has disap-
peared. 1t is also splendid tonic for weak
people, l say, Mr.. Editor, God bless Dr.
Williams. May he live for a long time.
know he will go up yonder TO reap his re-
ward, for he has done wonderful lot OF
good. Tell everybody thatasks you about DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People that il
they will come to me can certainly satisfy
them as to their merits. | always carry q
box of pills with me and whenever fee
bad take one.'
| We were forcibly struck with the earnest
ness of Mr.. Baker and his statement may be
relied on.
| DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in q
condensed form, all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are an
unfailing specific for such. diseases as loco.
motor ataxia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
1ervous headache, the after effects OF Ia
grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and
sallow complexions, all forms of weakness
either in male or female, and all diseases re-
sulting from vitiated humors in the blood
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers, or will DC
sent post paid on receipt Of price go cent.
box. or six boxes for $3.50 by addressing
Dr., Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady
Y.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

Pisciculturists, who look forward
hopefully to the evolution of the bone
less shad, will probably derive some
encouragement from the fact that u
new rust-resisting variety of wheat is
being eagerly sought for as seed by
Australian farmers. 1t was noticed by
farmer in South Australia several
years ago, while reaping a badly
.rusted field of wheat, that among it
were some heads wholly unaffected.
lie picked and carefully saved them,
and sowed the grain the next year. 1t
yielded well and showed no sign of
rust. From that beginning the stock
was increased until twenty acres were
raised last year, the crop of which was
taken at good price.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

SOMETHING ABOUT RAMiE.
What an Authority Says Concerning the
East Indian Fiber.

East Indian Fiber.
Considerable attention has been
called to the ramie fiber and cloth from
rumors of its use on the cup racers. 1t
has been COMPOUNDED with China grass.
but is apparently different species,
and one less difficult and expensive to
work, as well as having a stronger
fiber. The following concerning ra-
mic is from z. A. Posselt's Structure
of Hbers, Yarns and Fabrics" stand
ard work on the manufacture of tex
tile fabrics:
"Ramie is a specimen of the nettle
family. 1t is native of East India,
China and Japan, hut at present expert
ments are being made rather extern
sively in our country's gulf states
Especially in the vicinity of New Or
leans to cultivate this fiber. The actu-
al introduction of it into this country
dates back to the year 1855.
''The plant when fully grown attains
a height of from four to eight Iceland
is surrounded with large ovate, acu-
inmate leaves, which are green above
and whitish or silvery beneath, the
fiber being formed in the bark sur
rounding the stalk, which has pithy
center. Similar to China glass, it is Of
rapid growth, producing from two to
five crops year, according to climate
and soil, without replanting.
1.-THE method for obtaining the fiber,
as practiced by the natives in East In
dia, China and Japan, is splitting and
scraping the plant stems and then
sleeping them. AS this method is very
tedious, machine and process is want
ed to accomplish this labor quickly
and automatically. The ordinary ret
ting process, as used for flax, is not
sufficiently effective, since the succu.
lent nature of the stem and the great
amount and acridity of the gummy
matter cause rapid coagulation, and
become insoluable on exposure to the
air.
in East India, China and Japan, the
fiber is manufactured not only into
cordage, nets and similar coarse fab
RIGS, but is also used for the construction
of some of their most beautiful textile
! fabrics. On the European continent
and in England, the fiber has also been
woven into great variety of fabrics
since it can be dyed in any color, and
rivals silk in .brilliancy.
Another feature greatly in favor Of
this fiber is it's remarkable strength
and durability. 1t is also the textile
fiber least affected by moisture. Witt
reference to spinning, ramie can be
used either alone or in conjunction
with cotton, wool, silk or flax, for the
manufacture of textiles in which elias
ITCHY is not essential.
"Ramie has three times the strength
If Russian hemp, while it's filaments
can be separated almost to the finenes'
of silk. The average value of ramie
either imported Including transporta
ton and duty on American grown
material. is nine cents per pound"
Recent improvements in the manu-
facture of ramie make it's use possible
in yacht sails. The duck made from i
will neither stretch nor shrink, and il
stronger when wet than when dry.
has not so smooth surface as the cot
ton duck, but can be made lighte
with equal strength.
The sails for the French men of wa
have been made from it for severa
wears. Boston Globe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

"A Narrow Escape. -"Hold!" cried
the wayfaring man. The outdoor pho
tographer stayed his hand. II do not
WISH" the wayfaring man said, "to be
handed down to never-dying poster
ity looking like giraffe in the act of
stepping over barbed-wire fence
And in another moment he was out of
focus. -Rockland Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
ABOUT CATTLE FENCES.

No Trouble to Repair Them II One Knows
How TO DO It.
In many pastures there are places
where ON account of wet soil the fence
stakes rot off quickly, and with the
constant "heaving" of the ground the
boards do not remain long upon the
stakes. The illustration shows how
such spots in fence can be substan-
TALLY repaired. The crosspiece and the
braces are narrow boards, put on in
such way that they not only keep
the fence firmly braced in an upright
position-even though the stakes be
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

Jones-Now that Smith has made
such success of his business suppose
he will retire.
Brown didn't know he was in bust.
ness
Iones-Yes. He made it his business
to find rich girl and marry her, and
he succeeded. Judge
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

THE Hon. Samuel w. Allerton, of Chica,
Springs, So OAK Hewrites as follows
Fred L. Evans, Esq, Prop. The Evans,
Hot Springs, South Dakota:
My dear Sir: l believe that when the
American people know of the great curing
power of your springs for rheumatism that
you will have to build more hotels, the eli.
mate is so much better than Hot Springs,
Arkansas. Yours truly,
SAMUEL w. ALLERToN.
The G. B. & @. II. Il. have just published
pamphlet descriptive of the Hot Springs,
and copies can be had free by addressing p. s.
Eustis, Genl Passr Agent, Chicago.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o. Walding, Kinnan IL Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists Testimonials free
Halls Family Pills. &c.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
Tt sticketh Closer Than a Brother.

Does the rheumatism. Cutofral relationship
with it by the aid of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which sewers the bond without loss
of time, if you use it promptly and persist,
emily. No testimony is more positive and
concurrent than that which establishes its
efficacy in this obstinate disease. Use it
with assurance of good results for mala-
rial, dyspeptic and nervous trouble, onsti-
patton and biliousness.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

ibid you think my sermon too broad
to-day?" sob, no, not for the length
of it." AT that point the parishioner
FASTENED to ask his pastor if he pre-
ferred light or dark meat.--Detroit
Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
To CLEANSE the system

Effectually, yet gently, when costive or bill
ious or when the blood is impure or slug.
gish, to permanently cure habitual consti-
patton, to awaken the kidneys and liver to q
healthy activity without irritating or weak
ening them; to dispel headaches, colds or fe-
vers, use Syrup Of Figs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12


When raw meat is fed to the hens in
largo quantities the yolks are some
times colored in several shades, often a
few spots like drops of blood appearing,
but this is not the case when the meat
is cooked. When corn is fed largely
there will also be deeper color to the
yollSs than when it is not used. This
coloring of the yolks does not denote
that dark yolk is richer than one that
is lighter, as color does not influence
quality, but is the effect of the color
Ing matter in the food; yet, as there is
preference for deer yellow yolks, we
see no objection to accommodating the
buyers, so long as they are willing 10
psy for such.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

1T is small things that count in the battle
of life. / have seen men get out of an ele-
plants way without any trouble, but they
had terrible struggle to get rid of a flea.
Atlanta G Constitution.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

MAMMA-"You may open your school re-
port, Tommy, and tell me how yos have
been doing this week" Tommy-"Oh,
here is the highest mark, mamma, ALI
Mamma--"And what is that for, Tommyf'
Tommy-"Days absent ~ Harper'l
Round Table.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

MISS FLIP-"I want to get some French
candy Clerk-"Very sorry, but we haven't
any, Won't some other kind do?' Miss
Flip-"No, indeed. ! am expecting o visit
from Frenchcount Iwant French KISSES"
Philadelphia Inquirer,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

HoAx-'Have you seen D'Auber's new
paintingl He calls it 'Friendless.n Joax-
t'Yes; It's remarkably realistic. l under
stand baseball umpire posed for him. "
Philadelphia Record.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

SAID IN FUN.-"How is it your Tommy is
so small for his age, Mrs. Briggsl" ooh,
the dear little thing was shrinking child"
explained the mother.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

WISE kings have generally wise council.
lors, as-he must be wise man himself
who is capable of distinguishing one
Diogenes.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

THERE is a constant yearning in this coun-
try for tramp who can make himself up to
resemble the tramps that are picturedi in the
comic papers. Washington Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

"EB'RY cloud,n said Uncle Eben, shah er
silver linin'. De trouble am dat er heap OBJ
men amt got energy huff ter hustle an
TURIN de cloud wrong side cat. Washing
ton Star
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

JUDGE-"And you are accused Of throw
ing mug of beer at the plaintiff Defend
ant-"Anybody who knows me will tell you
that it is inconceivable. "-Fliegende Blaet-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

THEIR WIVES Flatte-"My wife takes
me down frequently in the elevator" Mr..
Cottage with deep feeling 1--WE haven't
an elevator, but that doesn't make any diff
ference. detroit Free Press.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

In Europe, England and the States,
FRIENDS OATS have reached the goal;
And each new customer relates,
A trial placed him on the roll.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

1.-THE conditions of the poor cannot be
mended," said the sententious theorist.
10, maybe they can to some extent" re-
sponded the practical man, with potato
patch. indianapolis Journal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

UNDERSTANDING the spirit of our institu,
lions to aim at the elevation of men, am
opposed to whatever tends to degrade Them
Lincoln.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

JACK BoRRowIT- woke last night and
found burglar in my room" George Gen.
erous--Welll swell Did you succeed in bor
rowing anything from him9'-N. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

Coop men have the fewest fears. He who
fears to do wrong has but one great fear;
he has q thousand who has overcome it,
Bovee.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

-''Phraser declares that he owes
everything to his wife" Wicks-"Non-
sonsel Why man, he owes everybody In
town. boston Transcript.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

A PRINCE who falleth out with his laws
breaketh with his best friends. -Saville.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

'Thee lives too high the Friend replied.
''Eat our simple meal and thee will boast,
The charm is thine when thee has tried
"FRIENDs' OATS" and cream, and buttered
toast"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

"DAH am some men," said Uncle Eben,
"dat regards eb'ry change in de weddah as
change for de wus. Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

SHE is foolish virgin, indeed, who goetf
without oil in her bicycle lamp these days.
Verify she hath wheels.-N Y. Herald.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

LADIES can permanently beautify their
complexion with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

A TAILOR being asked If the close OF the
year made him sad said yes, until the clothes
OF the year are paid for.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

WE have not been without Piso's Cure for
Camp ST, Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, VA.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
PROSPECTIVE MOTHERS

and those soon to
become III o t h e RS,
should know that DR..
Pierce's Favorite Pre-
/ scription robs child
| birth of its tortures
Pand terrors, as we'll as
of its dangers to both
mother and child, by
aiding nature in pre-
| pairing the system for
J parturition. There
by " labor " and the
period of confne-
nent are greatly
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
The Advice of a Friend.

Breakfast over And the work all donei
What is the secret of your SUGGEST
And your children so happy and full Of fun;
Show me the charm that you possess"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12

WHERE liberty is, there is my country
enjamin FRANKLIN.