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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Depth to Lay Tile.

An Ohio correspondent of Prairie
Farmer thus expresses hiInself on the
subject of laying tile:
AS a rule, the deeper tiHug is laid, to
the depth of feet, the better salts
faction it will give. The kind of soil
and the ease with which the ditching
is done has much to do with the depth
Of cutting The deeper it is laid the
more land it will drain ON each side of
the tiling, The tiling ON this farm is
laid from 80 to 36 inches deep. l prefer
to have it 3 feet deep, but on ac-
count Of limestone gravel formation I
am unable to go below 32 inches and
have smooth bottom to lay it on In
some hardpan, clayey soils it is claimed
that from IS inches to 2 feet is bet
ter than greater depth, but we have
no faith in the permanent results from
such work. We tile drain to get greater
depth of warm soil for the roots of
plants to feed in. Shallow drainage
gives us but slice off the loaf.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12

SHELTER FOR MANURE tions, hinged at
A, and is to keep out cold from the
barn at night and let in light by day as
we'll as to ventilate the manure. A drain
may run from the drops into the manure
storage room, there to meet absorbents.
A second sketch has for its subject the
middle bent in the barn of a farmer who
writes to the journal already quoted as
follows:
The frame is made entirely of plank
2 inches thick. There is not a mortise or
tenon in the entire barn, which is 60
feet square and "a feet to the caves. 1t
saves half the timber. 1t saves 800 to
$500 in the cost Of barn. 1t required
two Of us just four days TO get this barn
ready to raise. Had it been framed in
the old way it would have required
about four weeks. Let the farmer count
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12

ments conform to the Marie Antoinette
style. Much Of the art furniture is dec.
Grated with borders and enrichments in
gold finished bronze in empire designs.
Attention is called by The Decorator
and Furnisher to an interesting repro
duction designed on empire lines. 1t is
table constructed Of mahogany with
consummate execution. The leaf of the
table is decorated with medallion por-
traits Of the Empress Josephine and the
ladies of her court. These exquisite por-
traits are most artistically painted on
china by one Of the finest portrait paint
ers. The list Of portraits comprises, in
addition to the Empress Josephine,
those Of Caroline Murat, the Duchesse
de Montebello, the king of Rome, Pau
line Bonaparte, Nine. Recamier, Queen
Hortense and Queen Marie Louise.
The table is otherwise decorated with
borders and enrichments in gold finished
bronze in the empire style. The express
sion of the whole is chaste, joyous and
dignified.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
MIDDLE BENT IN A EARN.

the difference in wages, and let his wife
count the difference in the amount of
bread, meat, potatoes, pies, etc. required
to feed the carpenters.
Not only is such barn cheaper, but
it is more convenient, for there is no
timber in the way Of handling grain and
hay. 1t is thoroughly braced in every
part and fully as strong as if built in
the old way. Many visitors have come
to see the barn, and l have yet to learn
of one who is not fully convinced of its
utility.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Don't Prune In Zero Weather,

A Wisconsin correspondent Of The
Orange Judd Farmer writes: "MucI
has been said about pruning trees dur
ing the mild days Of winter. Now
wish to protest against any pruning un
til the zero weather is past. If the
young orchard tree has one central trunk
and side branches eight inches apart
coming ont at right angles, very little
pruning will be necessary.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12

Young Lawyer--Thank heaven At
last have u case--a young rascal who
has ut least half dozen thefts ON his
conscience.
Wife--How kind Of him 20 choose you
for his oounsell Don't you think we
ought TO invite him 20 dinners-Flie-
gende Rlattar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Evaporated Potatoes.

Attention is called to the following
in The Farmers Review: Evaporated
potatoes are the latest Minnesota indus
try, and by next fall two big evaporat-
ing establishments will be in operation.
The potato crop Of the past season was
so vast that millions of bushels went to
waste, and during the past week ex-
periments have demonstrated that the
tubers can be treated and preserved in
much the same manner as apples. One
factory will be located at Island Lake.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12

UNIQUE LABOR SAVINi DEVICE.
frame, on which swings a wooden pen
dulum s feet long. There are holes
in it so that it can swing at different
lengths on bolt at the upper part of
the frame. Two boards ON the frame
guide the rod. With the end of the saw
fastened to the lower end of the swing
rod you have about the motion given by
another man.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
"Hard Times" Hired Man.

The plan here depicted was illustrated
some time ago by Rural New Yorker,
and as it has proved satisfactory with
several persons who have tiled it the
description is here repeated.
Three stakes, two aud the other 10
feet long, are nailed together as shown
in the picture, making three cornered
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
ART FURNITURE.
Az Represented In vernis-Martin, Bull
Gilt and Enameled Specimens.

Az Represented In vernis-Nfartin, Bull,
Git and Enameled Specimens.
It is now no unusual occurrence to
meet with fine examples of art fit-
ments in the "house beautiful in way
Of cabinets, pedestals, tables, stands,
hall clocks, ETC. The stores at this sea-
son nre rich in fine specimens of ver-
mis- Martin, buhl and gilt. Quite out Of
the ordinary are the Vienna tables and
stands in fine gilt and set with rich hand
painted placques representing mytholog-
ical characters from we'll known master
pieces History repeats itself in brio-a-
brao cabinets, designed on European
lines, constructed in mahogany and In
laid with portraits ON porcelain of celeb
rites Of Louis XVI'sreign, Other art f1t-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
county School E.ram.
iRerS' Notice.

September, 1895, TO September. 1895. examlna-
tons will be hed at Canton on the second Satur.
day Of each month,
AZ Alliance, on the fourth Saturday Of October.
AZ Minerva, on the fourth Saturday Of Jan.
A. Navarro, on the third Saturday Of Feb.
Al Hartyille, on the FIRST Saturday Of March,
A. Alliance, on the third Saturday OF April.
AZ Canal Fulton, on the fourth Saturday OF Mar
Canton on the hrsi.Saturday Of April and May.
lAS. A. BYLER, Pres,
J0HN.M, SARVRR.
JOhN.NELLIS Clerk.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
now THE CORNERS ALg sECUREI


tened blocks, V, aud on the opposite
side at each end and extending in length
beyond the width Of the strips are cleats
o. AS the fence is put up or set at the
proper worm or zigzag the oleats press
against or draw in the outer corners of
the fence until the posts press against
the strips N and blocks V, thus forming
a substantial lock Of the corners
The fence is put up or taken down by
setting the panels at a sufficient angle
TO allow the lock strips tn turn up or
down, TO pass them in OF out Of the
spaces described. Until the fence Is set
up but one nail should be put in at each
place where the planks cross the posts.
This allows the panels 10 ad Just them
selves to the uneyenness Of the ground.
Blocks or stone are proper under the
corners, and II desired the structure will
be more secure by driving n stake ut
some Of the corners and naillng 10 the
sane, according 10 the authority quoted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
A Portable Fence.

Aportable fence to which Ohio Farm
er calls attention is constructed In pan.
els with three small posts TO each, one
in the center and one at each end, but
on opposite sides, that the posts will be
on the inside corners when the fence is
put up. The corners are secured by lock
strips, n. to tn center of which are fas-
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Notice Of Appointment.
Assignment of Jacob E. Milhlet.

Assignment of Jacob +. Mifhef.
The undersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified as Assignee in trust, for the benefit OF
the creditors of Jacob l. Mishler of Stark
county, Ohio, All persons indebted to said assig
nor will make immediate payment, and credi-
tors will present their claims, according TO law
duly authenticated, 10 the un iersgned, for allow
ance.
Dated this 18th day of February, A. D. 1896.
HENRY W. HO~SLER,
t2Odw Assignee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
HELP! HELP! HELP!

How often you hear the unfortunate victim Of
depressing stomach and liver troubles cry out in
vain for relief! There are no diseases TO far
,eaching in their effects, and so depressing to the
constitution, as diseases of these org ms. and all
our mental and bodily ills in the absence of organic
diseases are directly and easily traceable TO tunc
tiOn7l disorders of either or both the Stomach and
Liver, One is rarely involved in disease without
the other, and then the entire system succumbs 10
a train of symptoms not only perplexing TO the
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Notice Of Appointment.


Assignment OF David hinsey.'
The undersigned has been duly appointed an
qualified as Assignee in trust, IfOr the benefit Of
the creditors of Uayid kingley, Of Stark county,
Ohio. All persons indebted 10 said assgnOT will
make immediate payment, and creditors will pre-
sent their claims according to law, daily authenti
Gated, TO the undersigned, for allowance.
Dated this 18th day OF teby, A. D. 1895.
WILLIAM WAGNER,
f2Odw Assignee.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12

into or drive
through for load
ing when haul
ing out manure.
Or it may shelter
carts into which
the stable clear
ing is done di.
rect, thus saving
one h a II d lin &.
Outsid 9 drop
boarding will be
noticed. This is
in 10 foot Sec
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
ElARAsE1;'ss.llI22e''...se.s:.s;..: .lI2''...:.;.:
2SssSGERBgA
IN THE BARNARD.

A Lean to" Shelter For Manure Hints on
Barn Building.
That soluble byproduct, manure IL
worthy of good shelter. One of the best
shelters, according to farmer who has
tried it, was originally sketched for The
Farm Journal
1t is lean to" by the side Of barn
built wide enough to back the wagons
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
New England Minoe Meat.

people, but the noise therefrom deters
some parents from using them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Castoria.

"Castoria is so we'll adapted to children
that recommend II as superior to any pre-
scription known to me-"
II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, ". Y.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for
children. Mothers have repeatedly told me
Of its good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. c. osoooD,
a,.ou AFasa
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12
WhlD and ReinA.

The whip and reins sketched orig
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1896-03-12

"Castoria Is the best remedy for children
Of which 1 am acquainted. Isiope the day
Is not far distant when mothers viii con.
slider the real interest Of their children, and
use castoria instead Of the various quack
nostrums which are destroying their loved
ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing
syrup and other hurtful agents down their
throats, thereby sending them to premature
graves" Dr.. J. r. KINcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
THE FARMER AND THE s1LyER,rr

He was settin' on u shoe box at tn corner
nv tn street,
chaw,n plug rerbacker an waitin' fer a
While he squlrted his terbacker Juice at an
inerfensive fly,
He saw an honest farmer come a-walkin'
So he histed up his britches. an he took an
An boldly wadetd inter him. an this is what
Can you tell me. my friend, why the chinch
bug Is eatin' up your grain?
Have yer ciphered on the problem why we
Can yer tell me, .plodding farmer, why the
army worms around?.
Why II tarnal yeller sunlight is burnin' up
Can Yer tell ne why tn weavil, tn rust an
Are eatin' up yer substance? Do yer know
tn reason why?
corn, an wheat an rye,
Are a-fallin' In the market as tn years are
passin' byf
their shadders 'crost tn sum-?
Why yer debts are gettin' bigger. al tn
seasons go and KUN?
Tn reason fer this trouble Is plain enough
ter see,
It's that orful, fearful, nasty thing; tn
Tew be sure. yer didn't know 1t fer thirty
But It worked this orful havuc. 4 dea,t
this deadly blow ~
Th Gold Bugs down In Wall street under
Nav, rnhhlod nm var oorr,r.. II 4h.,-
thirsty. hungry nav. 'ne
.s,xtaon 70 ono; ejIy crra vor -. ~, ~.
pathic PLAN"
The s.rm.. .tonraa ava ,,.4on.a !.
aimnst mednp hir Iar ''s.eueu' 'no IL
Al the stnnid. senseless looic nv tb,. uh,+.
tI,ns toit,n. noIr 'os' ~ .n's "nie'
An, ~. aandar ,C a .r,s,r, - ~. .vo,
Iast,rs hora - "s " 'A'e ever
Al, no LracEeT nj. ho.,. tn.a.h., - -
sIrk his T.t. an .oset"cr an ne
evan mnst nm ~. sarnoer: 49,. .u..,.,
= .n - A." 0' 'oMe uAs uutnin
Ma NJ, .otx, ..~,r. $50
Due ssaI asoun AZ AfSaAy Win sucn tarnal
,oUls 1s YOU ..uu ,
1ousi. Iegisidte tue WeavH, cnincn Dug an
vo,,,,; ne raan,n. ny; -. -o,ra,oc :. $50 ~,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
THE MODERN ALADDIN.
How Bryan Ignores the Experience
OF This and Other Nations with
Free Coinage.

Mr.. Bryan states that he believes the
free coinage Of silver, by our govern
ment alone, at the ratio of 16 to J.,
would raise the price of silver to $1.29
per ounce; and he never tires of alleg-
ing that our government is strong, and
rich, and powerful enough to accomplish
this result without waiting or asking for
the cooperation Of any other country.
In making this prediction Mr.. Bryan
ignores the experience of this and other
nations of the world in regard to the
coinage Of silver during the past 100
years; but waving that, let US see what
his proposition involves.
/ presume it will be conceded by Mr..
Bryan and his adherents that the price
of silver bullion in this country cannot
be affected without at the same time
affecting it everywhere, and that the
rise in the price will apply to all silver,
whether in bars or wares as well ms in
coin, throughout the world.
The figures ] shall give, except those
showing the production of silver since
1892, are all taken from a report sub
mitted by Mr.. Voorhees,, a free silver
advocate, on behalf Of the finance com
mittee Of the Senate. March 5, 1894,
Wnlen FeIOT IL eItltNsu ColuHXe LAWS
of the United States from 1892 to 1894.
with nm Appendix Relating to Coins and
Currency; Fourth Edition. Revised and
Corrected to August /. 1904. Prepared
Under the Direction of the Committee
According to that report, page 30,
the production of silver in the world
from 1498 to 1892 amounted to 1922.
5O7, ZIG ounces. and there has been pro
dnced since 1892 about GOO, 100000
ounces in round numbers. Add This ia
the other sum and we have a total Of
8,1o2. O7.716 ounces. | have no data
showing the production of silver prior to
1893. and hence l cannot give she fig.
ures: but l think it ayfsaAfely as.
sumed that it amounted M sialgsnuch as
the whole amount of silverzkhat has been
lost or destroyed. In order to be surs
that we are on the right side, however
let us deduct 2 .5O7. 716 ounces, nnl
state the present supply Of silver in its
various forms in the world at 5000,
COCOON ounces. This ID worth GO cent
Der Il OF 81. 2S0. 100000 in the a
gregate. TO Till, according to M
Bryan's opinion, the legislative 6at 8
4 government alone would add &;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
Total in United States money. 49,. ISL!
Exchange, 3d.. 49,;

Total In Mexican money. ...... .s1o4.s5
The cost Of running the same smelter
would be in Mexican money $154.85 for
labor on the American side Of the Rio
Grande. 1t is $53 in Mexico ninety
miles from a railroad.
THE present cost of smelling in Mexi-
co." said Mr.. Harrison. s.is only about
one-third Of what it il in the United
States. This shows that q very low
grade of silver ore which would be sme!lt-
ed at a loss in the United States can be
treated here at a profit. Our furnace
smelts twenty tons of ore a day at a
cost OF 1884 q ton for labor. The
price and reliability Of labor r. an Inn
portant factor in smelling. Here in
Mexico we have cheap and steady work
ers. The average income of an adult
a day. There il scarcely a day do
entire population is offering service in q
fcarfulty o~yerstoeked labor market. The
cost Of mining in the CerralvO district.
"a comparcl with the western part Of the
United States. Ii about one-sixth what ii
is in Colorado and one-eighth what 1t
is In ArixOnA.
ORE eans snd Its Output.
If sou ask who ii the richest man In
Durango. thereply will be:
"Naximilia60 Damn
The case Ut Maxim iiano Damn III one
OF the answers to the question how cheap
" can silver be produced 1t q profit In
Mexico. Mr.. Damn ii 4 merchant. a
few years aeo he owed 100000 10 Euro
pean creditors. The story Of Aaximiliano
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
Has the American Farmer Forgotten

Il IlC AklItTtSIA r AIGIIVT r DTkOlvtn
That under President Harrison's adj
ministration the prohibition against our
meat products by Great Britain, Ger
many. Denmark, Austria, France, Italy
n Spain were removed?
Has he forgotten the high prices he
received during the times reciprocity
II protection were in force?
Has he forgotten that our trade in all
agricultural products was extended dur
ing this time?
Has he forgotten that our exports Of
bacon. hams and lard was increased
S19.WOO,OOO in one year by this same
policy?
Has he forgotten that we exported
$12.OOO.0O0 more of American beef
products in a single year?
Has he forgotten that we exported
S16.OO0,OOO more of live cattle annu-
ally?
S1jO.OOO.0O0 of cereals. namely. wheat,
$115.o0o.O0O flour $2S,O0O,OOO and corn
$7.OOO.OOO?
Has he forgotten that we increased
the foreign sales of all our agricul-
tural products $275, 100000 annually
over what it had been previously?
Has he forgotten that four years ago
MIR. Bryan and his free trade friends
promised him that if the Mckinley bill
was repealed better prices would b., 80
tanned for all of his products?
Has he forgotten that all these prom
Uses failed of fruition, and that instead
of receiving better prices all agricultural
products have deprecated in value?
Has he forgotten the good times that
all classes, the farmer. the wage worker
and he business man enjoyed undep
protection and reciprocity?
Does he propose to accept the promises
of this same Bryan crowd, who make no
references to their pledge of four years
ago that the repeal of the Mckinley
bill would bring relief to all classes in
this country, n who shamelessly IT,
more all reference to those promises. and
now seek his votes under pledge that a
debased and deprecated money win
remedy the hard times?
The American farmer should not for.
get that protection and reciprocity
brought him prosperity.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08

cents per ounce, or $5,O4O,O00,0On And
strange to Say, the larger part OF this
added wealth would be outside ef orr
" country. In gold standard roun
tries the commercial value Of
the silver coins In circulation would Be.
This fat Of ours would substantiaiiyI
double. the value Of $112, 100000 in sill
yer coins In Great Britain: &6OO.OOO.OOO
IN France; $216,0O GOO in Germany:
$54.OOO.OOO in Belgium; 416,OOO,OOO In
Italy: $15.OOO.OOO In Switzerland; $3,-
100000 in Greece; 1856, OOO. 900 in
Spain; $1,000, 600 in Portugal; $s5. O00,-
the Ne%therlands; $4,9OO.OOO In Sweden;
$5,4OO,OO in Denmark; $44,OOO,OOO in
Turkey. 100000 in Australia; $751;
100000 in Egypt and $11O,OOO.OOO In the
Straits, besides $625, 600, GOO in this
country, and raise all this money near
Y to par with gold: and vet we are told
mat all these countries not only refuse
to join Mr.. Bryan and his supporters,
but even do not %sympathize with them
in this stupendous enterprise which would
add SO much to their wealth, and in
q large degree relieve them from
the burden now resting upon them
OF Keeping their gold and silver coins at
par with each other in their circulation.
But how would it work in the silver
c."'Aue1u eouutfiess his government
nat Of ours would at one fell swoop sub
stantiaily double the value of SAL ,O0O. 600
in silver coins in Russia: $4,000. 600 in
Mexico $S.OO0.0OO in the Central Ameri-
can states; $3O.OOO.O 900 in the South
states: $3.50. OOO,O 600 in India,
and $725, 900. 600 in China. and would at
the same time double all the private and
public debts of those countries. which
have been contracted on the silver basis.
But Mr.. Rryan's proposition is more far
than that. He asserts that he
believes that this legislative fiat on our
part would not only bring the silver now
existence to par with gold at the
the future production there. although
the price would hereafter
probably double the production.
In view OF these facts is there any inn
propriety in inquiring how it is that we,
7O.OOO.OOO strong, can affect the money
OF 1,35o:oWO, 900 people by a simple stat
legislation affect us? And are the people
of Great Britain and continental Europe
and many millions of Americans to be
dubbed "money-grabhers' and s'pluto-
Gratis If they hesitate to believe that Mr..
Bryan has found and carries Aladdin's
Wonderful Lamp. and can produce these
stupenaous results? And are the millions
OF people in this country who have made
and investments upon the pres
emit monetary standard. which is gold,
and which has been the standard at least
since 1879, and I think since 1894, to be
charged with being unreasonable when
they ask Mr.. Bryan to state Explicitly
what he believes would occur not only
to their interests. but to the business Of
the whole country, IL his prediction as
to the rise in the price Of silver should
not be fulfilled and the standard of ex-
change should suddenly be changed from
Il gold to a silver basis with no. or Mt
best a slight advance in the commercial
value of silver bullion? j. l.. T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-10-08
FARMER BnowN,s D1LrnMA.

We had a public meetin' in the schoOlhouse
here Inst week
And a Teller from the city was invited down
to speak.
He'd studied up the subject OF finance In
every light
And claimed that he was competent to
show us what was right.
He says this whole blamed country Ii a-goin'
straight to smash
Unless we get free coinage and Increase our
stoce. of cash.
He's jggered out a daisy scheme and claims
twill work lmmcitse-
He wants to make our dollars cost III only
fifty cents.
He'd take s.four bits OF SILVER and, would
run 1t through the mint .
And stamp 1t plain zone dollar" with the
governments imprint;
The mines would dump their silver and the
nation. slick nv grease,
Would grind out hrand.neW dollars ut lust
fifty cents apiece.
That Sounds all right; hut sincA thai night
somehow I've wondered
When I buy dollars for 1fty cents who'll
take sem for 4 hupdfed!
~. 8. P,. IN Chicago Timel-Herala.