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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
COCOCNs THAT JUMP.
Thoy Can Throw Themselves Several Inohc
Into the Air.

InCY OHn Throw InCInhCtNcb bCNcFhI AuOhU
Into the Air.
The curious movements Of jumping
beans have lately attracted some atten-
ton, though to style the spasmodio
jerks of thu beans jumps is to court
disappointment. Some jumping CO.
ooons," described by DR.. D. Sharp in
The Entomologist were, however, re-
markably good athletes, for they could
spring cut Of small vessel, such as a
tumbler, in which they were placed.
These cocoons were from South Africa,
but in spite of their exceptional gym
nastic efficiency DIR. Sharp hardened his
heart and sacrificed them upon the altar
of science, in tho hope of discovering
something unusual that would explain
the powers of jumping.
Tho cocoous looked liko piece of
oval pottery, about millimoters long,
and having rough surface. In each of
the two Investigated pupa was found.
Tho two were similar in every respect,
and they no doubt belonged to the larv@
that made the cocoons. "This little
pupa, says DR.. Sharp, is shut up in
remarkably bard, thick cocoon, and it
has to get out Nature has not provided
it with caustio potash for the purpose,
but has endowed it with mechanism
of complex perfection to accomplish this
little object On the front of the head
it has sharp, ohisel edge, and with
this it has to cut through the pottery,
contracting itself to the utmost in the
posterior part Of the cocoon and retain
ing itself In this position by the hooks
on the mobile part of the body. 1t is a
condition Of elastic tension in conse-
quenoe of the other side Of the body be-
ing so differently formed and immobile.
"Therefore, releasing the hold of the
books, the pupa is discharged forward,
and the chisel piece strikes the front
part of the cocoon. Repeating this an
enormous number Of times, circle may
be gradually inscribed on the inside of
the far end Of the cocoon, which gives
way when sufficiently weakened and
the insect becomes free. In both the
specimens tho inside Of the cocoon is
about half cut through. Either this is
done as tho result Of prolonged series
of wrigglcs or of shocks such as have
described. II is by no means improbable
that tho early part of the performance is
carving the groove by wriggling, the
latter part knocking it off by jumping
against it. '" The pupa is thus most
interesting one to entomologists. The
order of insects to which it belongs ap-
pears to be somewhat uncertain, but Dr.
Sharp thinks it will prove to be an
anomalous lepidopterous insect allied to
trichoptera, and possibly somewhere
near to adela.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
Why Should lie Lie.

II might seem strange to the
causu u adler that a newspaper
would muliciUusly lie to them upon
subjects Of seeming very liStle pub
lie interest, but such is the Journal
istic fort of Lewis O'Green in his
weekly Bladder. In his issue OF
last week he speaks dt large of II
pending suit of f. F. Rempel vs F
ii. and c. Il. Brehm of the Brehm
Estate, etc, when there is no such
suit brought or even thought of by
either Of these parties. The suit
that is pending is that of +. O. Pctt-
il, Admir-. Of the estate of G.. w.
Brchm deceased W +. ii. and G. T.
Brehm EX-Admi'r. of said estate
for $lj0J-in one count for some
5000 not accounted for to the Pro-
bate Court, and in another for
money that they could have sold
the Democrat Plant for over and
above what they did sell for to their
step other, Mrs. w. j. Brehm
Mrs. BIehm purchased the Ohio
Democrat, June 10, 1891 of the
Admir's. of her husbands estate
through the Probate Court for about
5000, which sale was confirmed.
Now comes Admir-. Petit and
claims that the plant could have
sold for several hundred dollars
more ut the time of the sale; that
the Administrators perpetrated an
injustice to the estate by thus re-
fusing to sell at the highest price
offered.
On the 10Th Of August 1904, the
present ownership of the Ohio
Democrat purchased The old plant
of Mrs. w. J. Brehm, The enumerat-
ed and separately specified mater
ial as ii were, free of all incum-
brance, free of books, free OF debt
or credit, and started the Semi
Weekly Ohio Democrat, and all
jangles of Administrator and Ex-
Administrators or anybody else,
cuts no Ice with us, and can not in
volve cent Of the present COM
pany, for they purchased with a
clear and untarnished title, the
Weekly Bladder inference to the
contrary.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

John Morley is fond Of dogs, espe-
cially of diminutive fox terrier which
Is frequently seen at his heels on the
Thames embankmont or in Battersea
park. This recalls the fact that when in
tho heat of political canvass an oppo-
nent denounced Mr.. Morley az dog tho
orator and statesman replied, 81 have
known dog. who for fidelity, friendship,
affection and devotion would contrast
most favorably with some human be-
ings."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
The Forcc CT Habit.

Brooklyn contains more people who
l)oli to Gce that which does not exist,
aad which they know does not exist,
than any city III the world. And it is
simply because Of habit. Nearly all the
railroads in that city, in the older part
Of the city, or Brooklyn as it was before
Williamsburg was annexed and assimi-
lated, converge at the city hall, and
until two or three years ago the town
oloc!s WAS in the cupola of that building.
Daring the many years that it announc-
cd the time by bell and indicated it on
its four dials to the Brooklynites every
person who passed "the hall' looked to
tee what time it was. The habit became
an instinct to most rooklynites, and
today, although they know that fire de-
stroyed the cupola, clock aud all, there
is hardly person who steps from car
at the City Hall square or passes the
building who does not look inquiringly
toward the spot where the clock was
but is not New York Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
A Strong Room.

At Ethan, the late Colonel North's
seat, there is said to be one of the stron-
gest Of strong rooms in the world. Not
only were his gold and silver ware stored
here, but special arrangements were
made for the security of the jewels of
lady visitors during the nights Of their
stay, The strong room ia hoored with
cement many feet thick and walled all
round with mighty blocks of granite.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
Expert Knowledge of Dressed Poultry.

"Thoy say" said citizen, "that the
expert poultryman knows at sight just
where dressed chicken is from. OF
course he knows Philadelphia chicken
when he sees it, but they tell me that of
western poultry, for instance, he can
tell at q glance whether chicken comes
from Ohio or from II'inois, and so on.
It's a fine thing, i - bi, TO be able to
do this, and stll | snould be satistied TO
be without this refinement of knowledge
concerning the chicken territogially if
could tell. before buying it, whether it
was tough or not, New York Sun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
weighing Living Fish.

A visitor at the aquarium who had
wondered how they managed to get the
weight of live fish learned that that
was really very simple thing to do.
The fish is put into a pail Of water,
which is weighed with the fish in it.
Then the Ash is taken out and pail and
water are weighed without it--New
York Sun.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

Homeseekers excursion West
January 4th 5th 18th 10Th, Feb. Isl
md 18TH 10th. March lst End 18th
10th. April 9th 9th 10th Goth. May
'rd lth 18th 18th. For full partic
liars as to points sold to. and rates
call On G.. w. Schwenke Ticket
Ay"ut Logan. O 'ffH
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

Loretto litanies cannot be traced be-
yond the fifteenth century and did not
originate at the shrine, but were carried
there by pilgrims, Such is the conclu-
sion, after careful examination, of Fa-
ther Sauren of Cologne.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

tits said that the word "fiapdoodle"
was first used by Captain Marryat in
"Peter Simple" where it was made to
mean "the stuff they feed fools on" f
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
A PURITAN THANKSGIVING.
The Model niIl of Fare For Their Annual
Feast.

Tho Model Dill of Fare For Their Annual
Feast.
We have no record Of just how the
Puritans Thanksgiving tables were set,
but from oontemporaneous pictures we
can judge that there were few, if any,
forks, each guest being supplied with
knife. They eat OH benches and chests,
ate from pewter platters, and the table
was in most cases literally board
placed on wooden horses. They had few
chairs or tables, but were plentifully
supplied with chests containing their
linen and wardrobes, and these served
in the place Of chairs In later colonial
times chairs and tables became more
plentiful and forks were more common,
but all preferred to eat with their knives
on account of the dangerous, sharp, steel
points of the two pronged forks. The
table and dishes were arranged as fol-
lows:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
Five Men Injured.

New York. Jan. Alive men were
severely injured at fire which oc-
Cured In cheap hotel in East Hous-
ton street. One of the number was a
policeman; the others were dodgers.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

Tho statue Of Jupiter Olympus. by
Phidias was of gold and ivory and was
58 feet high, 1t was finished in the year
444 B. G..
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
THANKSGIVING DINNER OF 175O.


At tho upper end Of your table pike roast
ed with pudding within 1t, which you must
aftcrward remove mot the pudding, but the
fish,, for your gravy. scoup drown soup).
Under that n venison patty and
Under thnt giblct pye.
On the further side of which place n fine
boiled pudding "a rolly poly or suot pudding.
On the nearer side Of the giblet pye place
some Scotch collops; croquottes of larded veal
fried in butter and served with spiced oyster
sauce favored with white wine.
At the bottom of the table place dish Of
roast beef, with horse raddish and pickles
round
SECOND COURSE.
At tho upper end of the table q turkey roast
cd, with an oyster pudding within it.
Under that tnnsy "a sort of baked custard)
garnishcd with orange On tho further sido
place hare, with savory pudding. On the
nearer silo woolcocSs with toast.
And at tho bottom OF the table place pump
kin pye.
Boston Herald.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
POLAND CHINA HOGS.

For Sale; Sired by Boston /. X. I.
Q. and Signal Sires and Dams, all
recorded, can furnish pairs, not a
kin, any one desiring of the above,
.all or address, Geo. Schaal, Hue,
)hio. ttf . -i.s,H r# .,1 b.,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

Rio de Jansiro. Jan. 4..The govern
ment has sold the cruiser Almirants
Barroso to Ja1!Sl.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08

AVA ANTED--FAITiIFUL MEN OR WON
,lliSit IN ohio Salary $50 aud expenses
r,>Iiion permanent Reference Ehclos'
.,lf irlr,;~Si stamped envelope. Th'
Natinrnl, s5nlr Insurance Bldg. Chicigo.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
Logan School Examiners Meetings.

The Board of School Examiners of Logan
Village will hold regular meetings for The
Exam mnatiOn of Ofapplicants Trnchers Ce rtih-.
.ates on the Third Wednesday of February,
April. June, August, October and December
It the Once ofthe Supern tendput, In the
school Building nf said Village. Examina-
lions begin at $3.50 A. NJ, [standardl of each
lay. -
By Order of Board ofEx. sa
o. W, III Wright Pres.
IS .rr> r. II. Rayman, Clerk.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-01-08
TEACyYERS.

The School Examiners Or TIockine county,
N the first saturday OF each month, at y
,'clock A. NJ. except December. January,
July and August: also on thiri Satur.
moral character win lie required OF those
Unknown to the Board. ..aM a
E. u. RICKETTS,. Pres
o. II. GOoDYIS. ~ '
A. NJ. BKuwN, Sec.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-20

Anybody who feels au inclination TO
lead % really quiet lfe should .mi RATE
o. Tristan da Cunhi. au island. at. i' nr
quite accurate. three islands clos. to- ih-
er. m the south Atlantic. I'D iir away
from anywhere that really they are quite
out Of the world.
Tt. prou1 was discovered and rim.i
hv the Portuguese away o.rA I'D i..7
time when Portugal WAS son. .a.a- more
than "a name ON the map. nuf NW "f
course u belongs 10 England. hu'it- been
appropriated by her in l,ib One daf when
She didn't happen to be busy -fa1niA-
stray bits OF land more valuable than
this one. For awhile some soldiers were
kept there. because of "a vague suspicion
that Tristan da Cunha might he made
the base OF operations in the interest "I
ST. Helenas terrible guest
After Napole0n's death tno whole rif-
ris1u departed except corporal thi
two companions who had taste Tor
solitude and asked 10 be left behind.
Slowly the population grew. az nrs'
from two wrecks and a.terward In the
ordinary way. and now there are nine
ty-four people on the island. divided into
sixteen families.
According to recently published blue
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-20

ANDREWS Died. Friday ~ L. O'Clock.
lu the seycuty-rr~t year 90 IDS a-.
MOSES VI j. ANDREWS $50 the f--..
C1acr of lis sister. Ms Mary A. Nu.-
ally. 80. so RivereIde street
Tho funeral took place yesterday 40 )
O'Clock from the residence.
BEALE. DIED. az the rcsiten. OF Lie pa
rents JESSIE PRESTON Youngest
child Of r. -. and ". a. Hoaie. AGED
nine wears and s.N month
Funeral from t'c Chape. of our Re-
dccmcr, Chelsea Hal SUNDAY. az g
clock
AUGUSTINE Died suddenly In Fayettc-
Vile, y. c.. Saturday morning. June i9
1897. JOHN A. AUGUSTINE, In the
forty-third year OF his age
Funeral services will take place from
St Peters Cathedral THIS Sunday
EVENING at $50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-20

FOR hc has tho superintendonece Of the
boat-houscs. boats and other properly
~ tho club. and he must So" that the
laws and arrangements OF It. and ITS
rowing regulations are carried out
Tho Captain has the power 70 appoint
fhr.e assistants. subjcct TO confirmation
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-20

You have tried "77" for Grip and Colds
now try No lOfor Dyspepsia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-20

this afternoon from the Grace
Street tabernacle with Drs. Hatcher ana
Hoge officiating. The intorment VIII De
In Shockoe Hin cemetery.
Tho pall-bearors will be as follows
Honorary-Mossrs. |. stern. Charles
Straus. George Yager. J. J., JacoD' L.
NJ Foster. and VI. r. Hudnall
Actfvo-Nessrs Bagweu Goode. Berk-
lev Goode. Elliott Hill, Mel FERGUSON
J. + Smith. j. Edmondson. \. X. Green
and Fountain Green.
John \. Augustine.
The family and friends of MT. John
Aueutine. late n valued citizen OK
Richmond. resident at No. 1892 west Grace
street. were shocked and prostrated "ith
grief al the sad news OF his dcdth yes
tcrday morning.
Mr.. Augustine was a travelling sales-
man for the Crew-Lcvlck CO.. dealers
I'm oils. I'm Philadelphia, and died no go"
4. NJ yesterday at the Lafayette Hotel
Fayetteville. y. c.. after brief illness.
Tho first intelligence of bis death cam'
bv telegram to his brother. Mr.. James
Augustine. who Is a well-known cary
street merchant, az $3.50 o'clock yester-
day morning.
lie leaves ono brother Mr. James Au-
custinc. resident at 1924 west Grace street.
ana two sisters Mrs Walter j.. Grant,
living az "Granrand.' Henrico county
and Mrs. Robert j.. English OF hich-
mond.
The lato Mr.. Augustine was forty-four
wears OF ago and was once partner 'I
COL John $. Ulrwo0d in tho oil business
ON Cary street this city, the firm being
known as Augustine. Harwood a. 60.
Tho mother Of Mrs John \. Augustine
Nlrs Sylvia G.. Hunt. Of Baltimore. ar
rived hore last night having been
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-09-11

affectionate interest, and Abby solici-
touss for the safety Of the inmates OF
the little coop, waited her chance, and
'Essfle When the seas fell off a little rushed
KIT Knee deep through the swirling water
an and rescued all but one Of the chick
ems. She had hardly closed the door
OF the dwelling behind her when a
sea, breaking over rock, brought down
the old cobblestone house with a crash.
While the storm was at its height the
waves threatened the granite DWELLING,
SO that the family had to take refuge
IN IN the towers for safety, and there they
remained with no sound to greet
them without but the roaring Of the
wind around the lanterns, and no sight
but the sea sheeting over the rock. Yet
through it all the lamps were trimmed
and lighted Even after the storm
abated the reach between the rock and
Matinicus Island was SO rough that
Capt Burgess could not return until
four weeks later.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-09-11
THE BODY OF A WOMAN.

7& IHE 4BODY OF "A >WOMAN. Es9
man voices and God heard nothing, for
next morning the sea stretched wide
under the blue sky, swept clear. Not
a speck. on the horizon, nothing but
the ripples of foam on the waves. So
it had disappeared, foundered, the boat
that had cried for help with "a call az
iron during that night of terror. The
sadness of the disaster caused a silence
among the fishermen, when. suddenly.
down on the strand, a cry arose. At
this moment the Marquis de Pontus.
master Of the chateau, came up to the
group of people to learn the end of the
nights drama. He hurried down tn
the strand. followed by the fishermen.
The cry had come from peasant who
had discovered the body of woman.
clothed in a long white robe, thrown
between two enormous rocks. She
was lmdoubt ed1y dead and must have
rolled from her he'd on the ship into the
sea. #
Her heart still BEATS cried the
peasant. The marquis commanded;
Garry her to my house quickly and
wrap this cloak about her. ss
He was obeyed. In fact, the woman
still lived, and after hours Of ingenious
labor opened her eyes.
q ASK her nothing, Z said Pontus. tshe
4s still too weak and must Sleep.
III the meanwhile the searchers con-
4tinned from strand tc strand. but moth.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-09-11

the. time has come when this charge
is not believed, although stories a.
plenty may be heard.
On the other hand, the Mormons
possessed many virtues. They were
marvels of industry, as they are today
thrifty, earnest, honest people. They
love their church with devotion that
borders on fanaticism. They care for
their poor, Of whom there are few.
They provided schools in which the
Mormon religion was principally
taught from the beginning. They gave
tenth Of their possessions to the
church and still they prospered.
They were taught and they believed
that the church was the highest author
ity. They believed that polygamy was
pleasing to the Almighty and that He
enjoined its practice upon his people
through his prophets How much
polygamy had to do with the success
of the Mormon church in the early
days is question yet to be deter
mined. The ablest people believe that
it has always been curse. There
can be no doubt that the practice re-
suited in many horrible things and that
the women who were sharing a hus-
band often suffered. And it is true that
often young women were compelled,
much against their will, to marry men
who already had two or three wives,
On Oct. 6, 1890, came the proclama-
ton of President Woodruff, announc-
ing the purpose of the church to nc
longer sanction polygamy, and calling
upon the adherents of the church tc
obey the laws of the United States.
This was a bitter law for many mem
bers Of the church. They believed in
polygamy with all the ardor of fanat.
les. They believed that it was a means
of grace. .Z s
For years polygamy had been dying
out The advance in education amone
the Saints themselves and influence OF
the Gentiles, particularly the women.
had much to do with it. 1T was the
women who broke down the barriers
aided by the children of polygam Gus
marriages.
II rs rather strange, in view of the
agitation concerning Mormon women
that Mormon women have now the
fullest political privileges. Utah places
men and women on perfect equality
Dr.. Matte Cannon, a prominent Nor.
mon woman and a physician, has the
honor of being the first woman sena.
tor in the world. She. had the unique
experience of running on the Demo.
cratic ticket, while her husband wal
the Republican candidate, -- .z
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-09-11
SHE RESCUED HER CHICKENS.
Brave Deed Of a Lighthouse Girl at ma

Grave Deed of a Lighthouse Girl at ma.
x tinicus Rock,
Several Of the violent storms that
have Whirled over the Matinicus rock
have tried the fortitude Of the little
band OF faithful watchers upon it, says
the Century Magazine. One Of these
watchers, Abby Burgess, has become
famous in our lighthouse annals, not
only for long service, but also for
*traVery displayed on various occas-
ions. Her father was keeper Of the
rock from 1863 to 1861. II. January,
1856, when she was II years Of age. he
left her in charge Of the lights while
he crossed to Matinicus Island. His
wife was an invalid, his son was away
en- a cruise and his other four children
We're little girls. The follow
ing day it began to breeze
up. the wind increased to q
gale and soon developed into storm
almost as furious as that which carried
away the tower on Minots ledge III
1851. Before long the seas were sweep
ing over the rock. Down among the
powders was a chicken coop which
Abby feared might be carried away
On Q lonely ocean outpost like Matini-i
Gus rock q chicken is regarded With
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1897-09-11

out. Some OF the colonists remained
there. Others returned with Young to
bring out those who had stayed be-
hind
They took with them rations for a
year. They were told of the sufferings
they must endure. Yet they travelled
the fifteen hundred miles gladly. They
made their homes in the repellant
land because Brigham Young told them
that there they would thrive and be-
Icome mighty. S+
More than any other Mormon,
y Young has received his need Of praise.
tie was a truly great leader Of men
and one of the greatest colonists the
world has ever known. His people be-
[lieyed in him because they were sure
Ehe received revelations from God.
brigham Young was always a great
hand at receiving revelations.
h Brigham Young was trained as a
farmer. It was he who designed and
directed the system Of irrigation which
made the land productive The Nor
mons Wrested their living from the soil
IIby main strength. Verify they made
1.-THE desert blossom as the rose.
Il It was Brigham Young who created
the whole system of Mormonism, who
Itcounselled his people to gather in vii
llages and towns. It is plain now that
/ 1T was ever his aim to have the Nor
mons bound together by the closest
ISties. -
IS No sooner were the first colonists
firmly established than missionaries
fffWere sent forth to gain converts, and
Ithis has been followed to this very
lsday. It was Young who provided for
lthe tithing system, which insured that
1.-The church should become rich beyond
Tmeasure. It was Brigham Young who
Emade the church the dominant force,
1.-The real leader and government.
Il No ruler Of an absolute monarchy
Emo feudal lord ever had more power
Hover his subjects than Brigham Young
Hover the Mormons. And the power and
Ewealth Of the Mormons prove that he
Twas a wise and really great leader.
I But Brigham Young was an advocate
Iof polygamy and he practiced what he
preached to greater extent than any
I one else. It is rather remarkable that
Young was never accused of being a
fanatic. S
OF two things only were Mormons
accused-the practice Of polygamy and
the murder of apostates. That GER
tain percentage of them Gid practice
polygamy is true. That they ever
murdered any one who was false to the
faith has never been proved. Nay