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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Lime on dry soils will show it's effect
at "nce and one application will show
for years.
II is better to hold your corn, if you
can. There is little use in selling Mt
present prices.
If your hay is dusty wet it before
giving it to horses. Dusty hay is a
source of great injury to horses.
1t is worth while to take extra pains
to keep the rats out of the corn crib. 1t
is good plan to nail projecting tin
around the edges.
Irrigation is to be the salvation of
farming in those regionswhere drought
is the rule, and the sooner it is made
available the better.
Peach and plum trees are both less
liable to disease when grown in the
poultry yard. They will make a better
growth, and at the same time afford
a good shade for the poultry.
Taking all things into consideration,
the matted row system Of growing
strawberries is the most profitable,
especially if care is taken not to let
the plants grow too thick in the rows.
Whether to burn over the stubble
or not before blowing is question that
is asked. If i'll region where there
is enough rain to rot the stubble there
is no need of burning, except TO kill in
sects. Where there is not enough rain
to do this it should be burned
A st. Louis paper thinks that the corn
crop has been over-estimated to the ex-
tent of 600,000,000 bushels. That is a
pretty high figure, but that the crop
has been over-estimated we do not
doubt. Crop reports are nearly always
exaggerated to keep prices down. The
potato crop is also over-estimated in
our Observation-Disclosures Voice.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

the direction of the wind, and the dot
ted one. the direction of rotation. 1t
will be seen that as each set of sails
come into the right position for work
they slow down gently against the
arm which supports them and carry
it with them half way around the cir
Gle. The wind then penetrates under
the free lateral edge of each and swings
them all out backward, so that they
offer no resistance as the arm comes
up into the wind again. AS yet, DR..
Shaw has not yet completed his model,
but he believes that there will be no
serious slamming as the sails suddenly
swing back. Should there be trouble
of this kind, however, he would inter
pose spring buffers to lessen the noise
and destructive action consequent upon
the battering of his shutters. An auto
matte regulator, not represented here,
throws the sails out of action in a
gale.
Another device, patented by car
penter of Topeka, Kan, also has sails
revolving in horizontal plane, and is
provided with means for keeping their
edges to the wind when moving against
the latter. Through vertical shaft
(Which conveys the power obtained
down to suitable transmitting mechan-
ism) he runs two horizontal shafts, at
right angles with each other. These
shafts are arranged to rock, or under.
go partial rotation first in one direc-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Hens Need a supply of Salt.

We have referred to the matter Of
furnishing salt for fowls in these col
umns once or twice, and expressed our
belief that the moderate use of this
condiment is beneficial. Now we find
that by experiment in the New York
experiment station it has been demon
strated that the use of salt at the rate
Of one ounce to 100 hens each day is
beneficial, and at the trials the hens
that were fed salt produced more eggs
than those that were fed without salt
ing their feed. 1t has been our prac-
tice to salt all soft feed given to our
poultry, at about the rate food for hui
man use is sailed. This, we believe, is
about the proper condition in which to
give it, and that benefit will result we
are confident.-Farma and Fireside.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Quality Must BE Kept un.

1t is Of the utmost Importance that
we maintain the quality of our live
stock, and the only way to do this is
to strive hard to improve it. Good bfef
never lacks demand either at home DR.
abroad. In fact it is a potent infu-
ence in creating that "fellow feeling
which makes mortal wondrous kind"
The Britisher has a warm spot in his
heart for good bit of American roast,
though he may not tell about it, and
the American epicure keenly relishes
a bit of English mutton, well prepared,
though he may not tell about it either.
Our export trade in live stock and
meats has reached enormous proper
tions. Our products, however, have 10
stand sharp competition in the worlds
markets, and in order to hold our own
we have got to give close attention to
the healthiness of our live stock and to
its quality.-Farmers' Review.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Single or soparate Houses,

A long house, with apartments all
under one roof, with wide passage
way, is very convenient arrangement
for a large flock Chat is, each flock to
have n house separated from the 9TH
ers), also possesses some advantages If
lice get into a large house it will not
only be more difficult to rid the prem
ises of them, but the attack upon the
flock will necessarily cause all the 9TH
ers to be liable. With the single house
plan the lice can more easily be SUBJ
dued, as one may contain lice while
the others are exempt. We call atten-
ton to this matter because there is
something else to consider in poultry
house other than its arrangement, and
that is its liability TO attack from ver-
min.-Prairie Farmer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Hoo-AolsrlNo DEVICE.
Simply Indispensable for the Hauling OF
Heavy AnimaIs.

Heavy Animals.
A convenient device for hanging
hugs Is valuable assistant in the hand
ling of heavy animals. The ACCOM-
panying illustration represents the
principal parts of such a continuance.
Stout posts Ia and b., seven or eight
inches square, are firmly fixed in the
ground about 16 inches apart, and
stand ten feet or more in height. These
are connected above by hardwood
beam (c), three inches thick and ten
inches in depth, mortised into the posts
and held by pins or bolts. Aft, near the
post b, and directly over the platform
upon which the hog has been made
ready for hanging, small pulley is
suspended from the beam, using for
this purpose an eye bolt passing
through the beam but not above it. The
frame of this pulley should be large
enough that the hook on the end of the
rope may be readily put through it or
removed. A number of carriages SIM
liar to are made to run on the beam.
They consist of hardwood roller four
inches in diameter and of about the
same length, from which hangs long
iron loop inclosing the beam. This loop
should be wide enough below, and ex-
tend downward far enough that the
carriage may pass to the pulley at f.
From the loop hangs chain about IS
inches in length. Through the post a
an opening is cut just below the beam,
and a pulley (k) inserted, over which
the rope is carried down to windlass
fixed on the post few feet from the
ground, A hanger (h) is provided for
each carriage. In this different length
of stick may be used us "spreader,'
thus adapting it to larger or smaller
| animals.
In working this device all the car
riages to be used are transferred to the
right end of the beam except one,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
NO "RlBs" FOR THESE INDIANS.
They Say Women Are Mems Tails, AM
putated for Their Sins.

They Say Women Are Mems Tails, AM
putated for Their Sins.
Among the many interesting lradi-
tions that have recently been brought
TO light by gentleman who has been
making careful study of the legends
and folklore of tie Cheyenne and Ara
pahoe Indians of the Indian territory,
is one that accounts in an original way
for the origin of woman.
The Indians of these tribes sniff dis
painfully at the "rib" theory when he
resident missionaries try to teach them
regarding their first parents,
Their legend says that originally all
mer were created with long, sleek and
comely tails. These tails were their ds-
light, and they adorned them with
paint, beads and wampum. Then the
world was at peace-discord and wars
were unknown.
Men became prosperous and proud,
| forgot their Maker and became envious
and quarrelsome. Their Maker became
lispleased with them and sent scourge
upon them to teach them humility and
make them realize their dependence on
the Great Spirit.
He amputated their tails, and out OF
these beautiful members fashioned
woman.
Women, say the Cheyennes, still re.
tain traces of their origin, for we find
them ever trailing after men, frishy
and impulsive.--St. Louis Republic.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

which is brought into position on the
left of the pulley, at +. The rope is
pissed through the loop of this car
riage, over the pulley and downward,
the hook at the end of the rope taking
Hold of the large ring of the hanger,
which has been used as gambrel. The
carcass is raised to proper height,
when the hook at the top of the hanger
is placed in one of the links of the chain
suspended from the carriage. The rope
is now withdrawn from the pulley at
{ and hung upon the carriage, and by,
the continued use of the windass the
hanging animal is borne away to the
left. The second carriage is now
brought TO the left of the pulley, the
rope rearranged, and the same opera
ton repeated for the second animal.
As it is important that the upper sur
face of the beam remain smooth and
hard, it is protected when not in use by
a board covering extending few inch
es on either side, or the shelter box (m)
for the carriages may extend from post
to post.-American Agriculturist.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Leg Weakness in Fowls.

During this season there have been a
very large number of complaints of leg
weakness in fowls. Heretofore it has
been very unusual. There are several
causes of leg weakness, among them
he feeding of sulphur. IL sulphur is
gwen in damp weather it acts almost as
a poison, and affects the bones, causing
pains in the limbs similar to rheuma-
tism. We have experimental with its
use and found the results as stated.
Then again, dampness of the quarters
conduces to leg weakness, and so will
overlooking. When the hens have good
appetites, and appear well except I'M
able T. move freely, remove them from
he male. as often his attentions are the
'6usc of tlediflituI Prairie Farmer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

The majority of farmers prefer to use
manure, and seldom resort to the use of
fertilizers. They cannot produce sufii-
Gent manure for a large farm and
manure one field year. The plan is
excellent, but they lose time by not
using fertilizers on those fields where
no manure has been applied. Manure is
recommended by all experienced farm-
crs and eXperimenters, but tits scarce
article compared with the area of land
to be covered, unless there is a large
humber of animals kept on the farm.
Fertilizers can be profitably applied
with or without manure, and will more
than pay for their cost.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Laundering Embroidery.

If the silk handkerchiefs and other
delicate embroidered articles become
soied in working so that it is necessary
to wash them, this must be very care
fully accomplished. See that the silk
handkerchiefs, scarfs, etc, are washed
by themselves and not placed with
linen articles to be Numbered, no mat
ter how fine and dainty the articles
may be, with their delicate embroidery.
Soak the silk articles in lukewarm wa
ter for a couple of hours. After soak
ing squeeze lightly with the hands, and
if still soiled soak in warm water III
which little good soap has been dis.
solved. If it can be avoided do not run
soap on the silk, no matter what the
quality. After second washing and
rinsing, give third rinsing in luke
warm water, in which little common
salt has been dissolved The salt will
help to set the colors in the silk nd in
the embroidery, giving the whole a
brighter appearance than If simply
rinsed in clear water. Press the hand
kerchiefs with warm iron before they
are perfectly dry.-St. Louis RepIblic.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

ton and then in the other. To each
half Of a shaft is rigidly secured a
blade or sail, in such a manner that
when one of the pair stands upright
the other will be lying down. A simple
and ingenious attachment rocks these
shafts and automatically raises and
lowers the blades, according to the re-
quirements of the service. The sails
are "feathered" as skillful boatman's
oars are.
An important feature of the latter
wind engine is that he has provided
for the storage of power. The force
developed by hy machine operates so
as to lift heavily weighted platform.
Any expenditure of this force tends
to lower the burden. Elevation of the
latter to its full height involves about
half days work. Grist mills, pumps,
dynamos and other mechanical or cleo
trical devices dependent on the wind
engine for power can be run for few
hours during calm if the storage plat
form has been previously raised to the
top notch, say, during the night.-N. Y.
| Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
THE PACE THAT KILLS.
Fast Work and Fast Eating Make Three
Score Years and Ten Ripe Old
Age These Days.
From the Ctneinnan Enqnfrsr.

The American people live too fast, eat too
fast and drink too fast This has brought
upon many OF us train Of nervous and
stomach orders that are very difficult to
manage. Investigation and chemical anal
ysis to discover such compounds as will
help those suffering from such ills has re-
suited in the discovery of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People, which has taken
very high rank as specific remedy,
H. p. Owens, a travelling man thirty
years OF age, who is well-known in this
community and generally liked because he
is bright, energetic young fellow, resides
with his mother at 1885, Central Avenue,
Cincinnati Ohio. He has been victim of
dyspepsia which took the form of continu-
Gus constipation, and, strangely enough,
his mother suffered from the same trouble
Mr., Owens testified to the merits Of Pink
Pills, in most enthusiastic way, and said
to the Enquirer reporter
81 am glad to say anything can for DR..
Williams Pink Pills, because they did me
great good and other people ought to
know Of their virtues as u medicine III
stomach troubles. 1t was some time ago
when felt heavy feeling in my stomach
and grew very constipated. ] did not con-
suit doctor, but having heard of the Pink
Pills bought box of them. In two or
three days the heavy feeling In my stomach
disappeared and my bowels were regular.
did not have to use more than a box of them
before was we'll Since that time / have
occasionally been troubled with constipation
and never get worried because l know
just what to do. Mother was also troubled
with indigestion and the Pink Pills did the
same for her they did for me-cured her,
didn't they, motherp
"That is right. found that it was great
medicine So aasy tn take and 90 Ollicl< and
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
ARTISTIC IN ALL THINGS.
Showed Taste Even When Painting His
Wife with Iodine.


A famous landscape painter had to
call in a doctor to see his wife, who was
suffering from bronchitis. After he
had examined the patient, says Tit
Bits, the doctor recommended the hus-
band to take small brush, dip it in
tincture of iodine and slightly paint the
lady's back with it.
The artist took up the brush and,
after dipping it in the tincture, pro-
ceeded to carry out the doctors pre-.
scription. But his artistic tempera-
ment soon got the better of his sick
nursing qualities,
Mistaking his wife's back for can
vas, instead of simply applying the
lotion he sketched out landscape, and
gradually peopled it with figures and
put in all the details complete. The
patient, finding the operation a rather
lengthy one, asked her husband If he
had finished. And the latter, recedipg a
few steps to examine his work, replied:
Another dip or two and then l can
put it in the FRAME"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
FARM AND GARDEN.
WINDMILL NOVELTIES.

Two Recent Attempts to Improve on the
Prevailing Styles.
The use Of windmills for developing
power in the rural districts is steadily
increasing, and much thought is now
being given to the possible improve
ment of existing designs. Herewith
we rudely indicate the principles of two
recent inventions. DR. ii. NJ Shaw, Of
Genoa, N. Y, would have four horizon
tai arms of frames, to each of which
he would attach, by hinges, one or more
vertical sails, either entirely fiat or
made Of Stats, shutter fashion, whose
angle with a perpendicular could be
varied. The first diagram gives an idea
Of this plan. The solid arrow shows
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
How,s This :?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
i. j. CHENEY 81 Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEsc Il TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o. .
WALDlNe, KINSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 15c. per bot
tle Sold by all Druggists Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
JEwELEp BELT CLASPS.
WcIian without Belt This scasc
Hopelessly behind The Times,


wciian without Belt This Season
Hopelessly Behind the Times
Heretofore women have laid aside
their belts with their summer gowns,
but not so this autumn. The belt,
so narrow that it almost gives one the
Idea of a string about the waist, aud
the one so wide that it is more girdle
than belt, are alike the rage.
The very newest thing is to be worn
by those who affect empire costumes.
This belt is about three inches wide,
and fastens IN front, not with buckle,
but very large sterling silver clasp,
which resembles somewhat two shells
in shape. 1t is finished with hard en-
amel in an East Indian design, elabo-
ate in pattern and rich in coloring.
From the clasp hangs strip of the
same material and width as the belt
proper, and it is finished at the end
with TN enameled ornament to match
the clasp. These belts are made up in
white Kid, ostrich skin, elephant hide
and pigskin.
The most popular clasps, however,
are the jeweled ones, and the older and
more curious they look the more they
cost. The material used looks very like
FURNISHED gold, which has been
buried for ages and only recently dug
up, and when it is thickly studded w tn
imitation emcralds, rubies, sapphires,
turquoises and topazes the result is
brilliant.
A clasp very popular just now with
those who can afford it is of sterling s;l-
yer enameled in white and sea green. A
or almost anyone that the purchaser
fancies. ornaments it. The betting used
is white kid
Louis XVI. clasps rank next to the
jeweled ones in popularity. They are
made of gilded silver, in sizes ranging
from very small to immense, and ARE
finished with translucent enamel.
The clasp, and not the buckle, is cen
sidered the correct thing, although
buckles in designs composed of flow
ers, leaves and rocco scroll work lnd
ready sale.
| France sends two extremes in belts to
America for winter use. One is made
IF gold galloon, one inch wide, and tas-
tens with jeweled clasp of ancient
eastern design. The other is seven
inches wide aud is made of india rubber
cloth in black, dark blue and many
shades of brown. 1t fastens with q
narrow silver or gilded clasp the width
of the belt.
| Another Partisan novelty is belt
made entirely of spangles and fastened
with jeweled clasp. Sometimes the
spangles used are all pure white or
brown. blue or black. Again, they are
of some very delicate shade, but The
prettiest are those made of iridesccnt
spangles.
| Everybody is wearing belt of one
kind OF another, but she who encircles
her waist with a piece of the silk web
bling used almost altogether last sum.
mer runs the risk of having it said that
she is hopelessly behind the times
n. Y. Sun.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
sebastapol Was Not Impregnable,

For it was taken by assault, but q physique
built up, constitution fortified by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, may bid defiance to
the assaults of malarlous disease even in To-
calities where it is most prevalent and ma
lignant. Emigrants to the, ague-preealng
sections of the West should bear this in
mind, and start with supply. The Bitters
promptly subdues dyspepsia, rheumatic
and kidney complaints, nervousness, con-
stipatiou and biliousness.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

The "Corn Belt' is monthly pap pub
llshed by the Passenger Department of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
1t is designed to give reliable information
western farm lands, what can
be raised on them successfully, and the ex-
pericnccs OF farmers who live in the west.
Copies of the paper will be sent to any ed
dress for one year on receipt of rs cents.
Postage stamps accepted. Address 'eThe
Corn Belt" 900 Adams St, Chicago.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Cheap Excursions to Great Southwest.

On January IA and 20, February II and
March 10, 1896, the Santa Fe Route will run
series of homeseekers' excursions from
the East to principal points in Arkansas,
Arizona, Southern Missouri, Oklahoma
Indian Territory and Texas.
Ticket rate will be about one fare for
round-trip, with liberal limits and stop-over
privileges. These Santa Fe Route excur-
sions will enable you to take Midwinter
trip to o new country.
BY addressing G.. 4. NICHOLSON, G.. P. A.,
Monadnock Building, Chicago, you can OBJ
tain free literature descriptive Of the Great
Southwest
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

People overlooked the importance Of per
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action, but now that i
is generally known that Syrup of Figs viii
permanently cure habitual constipation,
wcll-informed people will not buy other lax
ativcs, Which act Tor time, but finally In
lure the system.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
Pa Was Cheated.

The widower had married again, and
his choice was wealthy lady about so
years of age. When the bride and
bridegroom returned home from the
wedding the husband, introducing the
wife to the children, said;
"My dear children, kiss this lady;
she is the new mamma l promised to
bring yot,.'
After taking steady look at the
''new mamma" little Charlie said:
spa, you've been cheated! She isn't
new at all!"-London answers.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24
no California In Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cara.

The Burlington Route &C., B. & @. r. R.)
runs personally conducted excursions TO
California, leaving Chicago every Wodnes.
day. Through GAYS to California destina,
ton, fitted with carpets, upholstered seats,
bedding, toilet rooms, ETC.; every son.
venience. Special agent in charge. Route
the way, Write for descriptive pamphlet
TO I; A. Grady, Excursion Manager, gil
Clark ST., Chicago.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

Prso's Cure foe Consumption has saved
me many q doctors bills. HARDY,
Hopkins Place, BaltimOre, Nd Dec. 2, W.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

SIS MARRIAGE failurel" ''No; not as a
means of grace "Er-whatln cit leads
to repentance. Truth.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

HIr makes no difference how hard he
may try, ! doant beliebe dat red-nosed
man can look coldly intellectual
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

SUFFERERS FROM Couens, SORE THROAT,
etc, should be constantly supplied with
sBrotcn's Bronchial TrocI,es."
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

l JzBY-"What's in that bottle-poisonp ~
Doc by-sI guess there must be; there isn't
any label on Il. n---RoxburY Gazette.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1896-01-24

In taking the chances, first look out that
they are not against you.-Truth.