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The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
tWhaterer ToW Do, Do It Nell.

In poultry keeping, as in the rearing of any kind of live or pet stock, what ever you undertake to do should be per formed thoroughly. It is not worth ones while to attempt to raise good fowls unless one attends to the business we'll and has love of the vocation.
 Men possessing this determination and this sentiment always breed fowls more or less to profit, whether they devote themselves to the fancy" or simply to raising stock for eggs and marketing.
 live essay to raise sheep, cattle, horses, hogs, swine, pigeons, rabbits or what not, we want to turn out the best of their kind and with poultry we can only ac. compDsh this laudable aim, and have good ones, through proper care, attention and labor proportionate to the valuab' e interests involved.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
4 nEMARKABLE INVENTION.

A remarkable clock, or time globe, has been invented, which, according to the description given in the Jeweler, exhibits the time, longitude, and latitude of any place in the world, as well as the differ ence of the same between two or more places. The device consists of globe on which is complete map of the world. A large dial encircles the globe at its equator, at which the time of the vari- ous meridians is indicated. At the north pole is smaller dial which shows the mean time at the place where the globe is located. The remarkable feature of this device, however, is the fact that, by the mechanism inside of it, this min iature globe actually revolves, as does the earth, once in every twenty-four hours. The actual time at any part of the world can be easily and quickly as- certainod by reference to the large dial encircling the globe at the equator. It has a sliding vernier, divided into three hundred and sixty degrees, by means of which the latitude of localities can be as- certained, or the proper degrees of incli- nation of our own or any other heavenly body illustrated. By setting the globes at the proper angle of inclination, giving the poles the proper direction north and south, and letting light, properly ap- piled, fall upon it, it will give not only the amount of light and darkness such country has, but the very time at which it has it. The time, longitude and latitude of any place in the world, as also the difference of the same be- tween two or more places, are thus given.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
Pedr Culture.

Throughout most of the western coun- try pear growing for a profit is failure There are, however, few favored local ities where pears grow and bear well, and are of course profitable, but the in- evitable blight is great drawback to successful'pear culture, but that should not prevent every farmer from planting pears enough for the family use. The pear is one of our choicest fruits, most delicious and palatable, and if we car net raise them proftably for market, lei us not give them up, but keep planting and with little care always grow enough for home use. Plant the trees in pool soil to keep the strong growth in check do not cultivate, but SOW to grass and get heavy sod around the trees. Judi cious pruning is beneficial to fruiting.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
Keeping Farm Accounts.

The real practical value there is in keeping accounts with the farm consists in this: When farmer keeps such an account in his operations he is able by annually casting up his balances to see
 ust what crop and what line of his farm operations have paid him best. If any line of cropping in a series of years is thus shown not to be so profitable as some other crop, these definite data enable him to correct his mistakes and determine on some new line of proce- dure. The most of the business men who fail find on a revision of their transac- tions, too loosely kept, that in reality they had failed months, and sometimes years before the fact was revealed to them. If they had kept correct accounts and frequently reviewed the situation of heir business, they would have dis covered their sinking fortunes, and per haps been able to recover from the causes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
Cattle Food,

Experience teaches us that cattle thrive best on mixed diet; all hay or all grain will produce less beel than hay and grain. The animal structure of the OK also demands bulk in food as we'll as richness the feeding of concentrated food being only profitable so far as the animal assimilates it, beyond that simply increasing the manure heap at cost far beyond its value. The OK has approxi- mately eleven and one-half pounds of stomach with only two and one-half rounds of intestines to each one hundred ounds of live weight; the sheep has less stomach and more intestines, giving a smaller percentage of digestive appara- tus; while the pig for every one hun dred pounds of his live weight has only
 one and one-third pounds of stomach to
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN PERSIA.

A London paper says: Some little time ago, one of the shah's pish khed-
 ments (personal attendants), riding in
 the neighborhood of Zenjan, about one hundred and eighty miles from Te-
 heran, on the Tabriz road, found piece of gold ore. On inquiries he heard that one of the inhabitants of the village close by had occasionally been seen re-
 turning from the mountains in myste-
 rious manner. The villager was found and his house searched, and the pish
 khedment discovered small crucible, a
 forge and appliances for smelling and
 nearly Es9 worth of pure gold. The man, nearly seventy years of age, gaid
 that he had found this gold at different
 times, and by stealth during the last seven years, but he affirmed that there existed vcry rich mine Of gold whence he had obtained it. As the mountains were covered with snow, no further in, vestigation could be made at the time. The man was taken to Teheran and has been interrogated by the shah himself.
 He, of course, is perfectly willing to show the spot where he found the gold, the more so as the shah has given him the village in which he lived, close to the mine, as free gift. The pish khedmet, who was the cause of discovering the mine, will receive the long-promised 5000 tomans (fl, ,200), for the first per son who discovered gold mine. After few days, high functionary, the amin sultan, accompanied by the old villa ger, is going to Zenjan, with some assist ants who know little of mining, and work is to be commenced at once. The shah has already made promise to the effect that he will present his people with one years revenue, sum 4,O00, ,0O0 to- mans fl,600,000). His majesty will probably himself go to the mine in the spring to see the treasure. Nobody here has the least doubt of this rich gold mine, which is to regenerate Persia with its millions and millions; it is, however, not at all certain whether rich mine or even poor one exists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
A RUSSIAN CROWD.

Every crowd has physiognomy and a character of its own, and after ex xperience of an English or Irish crowd, one is rather pleased with Russian one. Not that it IS particularly clean or savory, but it is so extremely good-natured and we'll behaved. There is very little push ing or elbowing. Every one is courteous to his neighbors, and you are sure not to see any acts of brutality or to incur any danger in mixing in it. Smiling, good natured faces are everywhere, no matter what tho rank or position, for good hu mor is indeed the chief Russian virtue. And then such a curious mixture of people in such a crowd merchants with long dark-blue caftans, reaching to their heels, and their cravats tied tight around their throats, not showing a shirt collar if they indeed have one stout old women with silk 'kerchiefs wound about their heads so as to conceal their hair :; shoemakers' boys and apprentices in what seems dirty muslin dressing gown artisans in thair blue working -blouses the ordinary town .peaeant in his red shirt and high boots, and the muzhik fresh from the country with coat of un- dyed homespun, cloths wound round his legs in lieu of stockings, and sandals made of plaitted linden bark here and there A student with dirty shirt and long hair and most foul anger nails, evidently of the idea that neatness is incompatible with learning; there will probably be a priest or two, and a few soldiers ,ScriJnT.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
PRECIOUS STONES IS PLAYTHINGS.

W. J. Morton, in lecture on South African diamond fields, tells this story: A traveller named O'Reilly stopped at Boor's house. He found the children playing with pebble that looked like diamond. He bought it for triae, the Boor saying that it was diamond, they could get plenty more, and took it away. He sold it at the Cape for $3,0O0. He bought another from negro which he sold for $56, 900, and then the natives be- gan to search for these stones where they had previously seen them, the white men heard of their success, and then the rush began. One mine after another, all in the same neighborhood, was found, and round each mine city sprang up. The last, and that which is the center of the diamond trade, is Kimberly. This city has O,009 population, five churches, two theaters, banks, hotels and other buildings.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
Nd0uolio Acuniadta.

In reply to several inquiries about this beautiful shade and ornamental tree, we would say that we have found it thardy in this latitude. With judi cious care in transplanting, when once established, it is one of the most desirable trees for the lawn. Its superior state lines of form, the size and richness of its foliage, and lavish yield of fragrant fow- CTS, entitle it to a place in every lawn and in large farm yards; planted in groups, they are grand, and their effect in early spring is charming beyond de- scription, Illuminating the whole land, scape and loading the atmosphere with their rich perfume. They succeed best in warm, rich, dry soil.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
KATE cLAxros,s DIvoRcE SUIT.

Kate Claxtcn's domestic infelicities, brought to light by the mysterious disap- pearance of Oakley Hall, are described as follows by New York paper:
 Upon the departure of the Union Square company for western tour, in August last, Miss Claxton went with them, and in the company went also MT. 0. A. Stevenson, who had played the lovers part in the drama of "Conscience," !" at the Union Square. Before the de- parture of the company, however, it is rumored that the attentions of MT. Stew enson to the heroine had become decidedly marked, and disagreement with anoth- CT member of the company, leading to blows, became for few days matter of comment. After the company reached Chicago, the rumors were continued, Mir. Dore Lyon in the meantime being in New York, where after time, the re- ports of Miss Claxton's alleged indis- cretions reached his ears, and started the husband westward to inquire into the matter. The statements were found to be gross congregations, witR no other foundation than the mere civilities of the stage and hotel, and NIT. Lyon travelled back toward New York ill com. pany with his wife, who filled her en- agreements in Boston and other cities. In November last, however, the ab- surd scandal took definite form. It was asserted that an intimacy had existed and that it was renewed Shortly after ward the home on Twenty-second street was broken up, the husband and wife agreed to separate, and began cross-suits for absolute divorce upon the ground of adultery, the procedures were placed in the hands of lawyers, and referees were chose for the respective suits.
 No evidence has yet been taken in either suit, Miss Claxton is living apart from her husband, and MT. Lyon is oc- cupying apartments in Fourth avenue, pending the definite arrangements of the suit. Whatever the developments may be on either side, it is stated that Mir. Lyon is willing to consent to a divorce and furnish the necessary evidence to enable his wife to obtain it, legally, on condition that she will give up the GUS tody of his child, daughter about twelve years of age, and that Mir. Steven son will marry the lady as soon as the divorce it granted.
 Mir. Lyon has long been known in the street as a broker, and in social and club circles as genial and pleasant gen. tleman. Of late he has met with some reverses other than domestic and it is understood that he had intended to ap- ply to the courts to be admitted volun- tary bankrupt. This latter statement is not, however, believed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
Burning Stra,e ,n the Fields.

The prevailing custom in California of burning straw in the field, after the grain has been threshed out, is one that it waste;ul, thiiftless and even criminal. In times like the present, when feed bids fair to be scarce and dear, how many would be glad if they had taken the trouble to stack their straw last fall. What numbers of cattle might have been saved from starvation if the straw had been harvested! It may not be the most pourshing food for cattle, but on the principle that half loaf is better than none, straw stack for cattle to feed from at times like the present would be better than nothing at all. The hay itself is not much better than straw, as it is only the same grain in a less matured state. Tn one case it is cut while the grain is half ripe, in the other while it is quite ripe. In an eastern farmyard the farmer has his stacks of hay and straw equally preserved against the weather, and would as soon think of burning one as the other. There straw is market able produce. Why should it not be SO in California? It could at least be used for littering down the horses in their stables instead of using hay for that pur- pose, and thus the farmer could make a considerable saving in that one partic- ular direction. But there are many uses to which straw might be applied if it were only obtainable.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
DOMESTIC RECIPES.

JOHNNY CAKE Three cups sour milk, three cups Indian meal, three tablespoonfuls molasses, one egg, with a little flour, salt and salaratus.
 To CLEAN SILVER Whiting applied with soft flannel and polished of with a chamois skin, is the simplest and best possible manner for keeping silver bright and clean.
 SOFT GINGERBREAD.-One pint mo- lasses, one cup of butter, half cup of milk, two eggs, enc teaspoonful cream tartar, two teaspoonfuls soda, one table spoonful ginger, four cups flour.
 USEFUL LINIMENT.-One of the best liniments for lameness, rheumatism, sprains, etc, is made of three ounces of sulphuric ether, one ounce alcoholic, half ounce oil lavender, two draehms laud- anum.
 REGULARITY.--Itisn is not only necessary that our diet should be wholesome, but also that it should be taken at regular periods. Some persons imagine that long fasting will atone for excess, but it is not so; it generally makes matters worse.
 PAINT-For durable and cheap paint fer house floors, dissolve one ounce of glue in quart of warm water, thicken it with paint. After being put on, go over with a coat of boiled linseed oil. It will dry in ready for use in two honrs.
 A NUTRITIOUS COMPOSITION. .-- Take equal quantities of sago and cocoa, mix them, put tablespoonful in a pint of milk, add half pint of boiling water, and boil the whole together for few minutes, with constant stirring. Add sugar according to taste.
 SALARATUs.-There can be no doubt but that the free use of salaratus, so much consumed in bread, is excessively injurious to the human system. It is particularly liable to induce muscular prostration or paralysis, and is sure to injure the digestive organs. Of course it is most fatal to children, whose deli cate organization is more sensitive than that of grown persons.
 1oMAKE EXCELLENT MINCE- MEAT.-- nN,Ix rf1 1o, LosI hour, then chop it as fine as possible {; suet, raisins, entrants and apples, one pound each ; two ounces of candied lem on, two ounces of candied citron, a quar- ter of pound of almonds. Chop each separately until you can not distinguish what they are; then mix the whole we'll and add one pound of sugar and a gill of brandy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
4 COMEDY OF ERRORS.

There was curious comedy of errors that came near being tragedy at San Francisco recently. A sailor returned from sea and found his young wife fond- ling a baby. Without giving her chance to say that the child was neigh bor's he knocked her down and then trit d to throw her from the window. A crowd gathered below, and the man stabbed his wife in the back, jumped from the win dow, and escaped unhurt. But some of the crowd had entered the house, and, going to the wrong room, awoke sleeper, who emptied his revolver on them, but was dragged to the street and was just being hanged to lamp-post, when the mistake was ascertained, though not be- fore rib or two was broken by the mob, The woman was not much hurt, and is anxious to have her husband find his mistake and return.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
1G GRICULTCRIL.
Hor Tn Get Ne,r Toois.

And now, dear farmers, such Of you as are tired of the old tools, let us give you bit of advice. you don't take it bet ter than advice we have given you on former occasions, all right-it will be no great loss to us so here it is: Do not rub linseed oil on your fork and shovel and rake handles; do not paint your blows and mowers; do not use any-rust preventive on the iron and steel parts, and above all, leave everything out of doors. You really have no idea how quickly you will possess new set Of tools, provided you have balance at the bank.-Journal of Progress.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
DANGEROUS INsrRUMENT.

Perkins, a San Francisco broker, bought two of Professor Bells telephones, and made connection between his office and the parlor. He thought it would be pleasant thing to converse with his wife when business was slack, to inform her when he would go to dinner, and to learn how often hisyoungest son fell down the cellar stairs during the day. One day he was conversing to his wife about a new bonnet, when broker came in to ask about some stock. He "telephoned |" to his wife that he was busy, and without severing connection with the in- strument turned to the broker and opened negotiations for the purchase of Julia, Lady Byron and other stocks Mrs. Perkins, at the other end of the line, listened intently, and finally caught her husbands word5: "I'll take Julia at six-thirty.' Her suspicious were aroused; there was a woman in the case she burst into an animated soliloquy, which the faithful telephone carried to the ears of her husband and his custom CT. "Ill Julia him-wretch villain married fifteen ycars-where's my rub bers?-just wait till I get hold of him." These words, together with miscellaneous tokens of confusion and racket, denoted active preparations for a sortie upon his office. Perkins broke off his stock nego. tiations and went home to appease his wife. The instruments were subse. quently removed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
THE WOMAN WHO BEAT 4 JOCKEY

There is tradition in Yorkshire of a clever jockey who was girl, but so far as we can learn it is only tradition. We may, however, record that lady twice rode in matches on a public race course. This was Mrs. Col. Thornton, and the races were run at Doncaster. The lady won one of the races, although she had for her opponent the best profes- sional horseman of his day-Frances Buckle. The lady's horse was called Louisa" the horse ridden by the jockey was named "Allegro." About half-past three o'clock on the 23d of September, 1895, the match came of, Mrs. Thornton appearing in a purple jacket and cap, nankeen riding skirts and embroidered stockings, with purple satin shoes. At starting, "Louisa took the lead and made the running for considerable way, when "Allegro" went up and headed her for a few lengths; the lady then challenged Buckle, and after pretty contest won her race in good style. Her bold and excellent riding elicited the admiration of the assembled thousands. The race was for a cup of the value of seven hundred pounds. Buckle, who opposed the lady, was successful and working jockey; from the year I7S3 to 1881 he was indeed he horseman of the day. Temple Bor. c
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12

NAPOLEON at mass in the Schonbrunn chapel, after Austerlitz, is thus described in the diary of Dr. Reeve, just pub- lished He was alone in the emperor's tribune on one side of the altar on high. his pages and attendants in adjoining seats. His countenance struck mo as very remarkable, fuller, broader and fatter than had expected to have seen it, and his person stouter and older than usually represented. He has the usual marks of the sanguine, melancholc tem- perament, dark hair, small dark eyes, rather fixed than animated, and very piercing countenance; the forehead high. nose somewhat Grecian rather than aaui- line, and cheek-bones and chin rather prominent; his physiognomy is striking, and there is deal of character displayed in his ceuntenance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1877-04-12
now GU1LLoTIxISG FEELS.
It has been reserved for M. Mondate

It has been reserved for M. Mondate, an Italian gentleman, to let the world know, through La Defense, what It feels like to be guillotined. He was in 1873 condemned to death for crime of which he was innocent, and 1t was not the fault of Italian justice that he escaped. The blade of the guillotine fell, but the wood in the groves of which it ran had swollen slightly, and the knife stopped barely two centimetfes from his neck. While they were repairing this defect reprieve arrived, the true mnr- derer had been found and had confessed his crime. "It was at eight a. m., Aug. r, 1S7s,s says M. Mendate, "that my confsssor, PAbbe Fernia, entered my cell te announce to me that l must die. When at the touch ofhis hand upon my shoulder I awakened, comprehended at once the nature of his errand, and despite my own confidence it seems that l turned horribly pale. would have spoken but my mouth contracted and no saliva moistened it. A mortal chill suddenly invaded the lower part of my body. By supreme effort succeeded in gasping, It is not trueI' The priest answered ] know not what. I heard only confused buzzing. Then sudden thrill of pride shot through me. For some minutes felt no fear; I stood erect; l said to my. self that if I must die I should show them that an innocent man died with courage. spoke with great rapidity; was horribly afraid to be silent or to be interrupted; I thanked the governor of the prison, and asked for something to eat. They brought me cup of choco. late, but refused it. Again l had be, come fully possessed with the horrors ol my situation. I had visions of what the scaffold would be like, and mechanically asked the attendants, Does it hurt much?' Not a bit, answered somebody
 and saw before me a new person in q gown of black woolen, the executioner
 I would have risen, defended myself, as
 serted my innocence, but I tainted, and when returned to consciousness I was pinioned in the cart which was entering the death place. l cast shuddering look at the horrible machine. had nc more connected or coherent thought, and the uprights between which the knife runs seemed as high as the masts of 2 ship. was lifted up to the platform; had but one fixed idea-that of resist
 ance. But how could I resist? I wa: seized and flung down upon the plank
 I felt as if I were paralyzed, and lay there for an immense time. Then there was sharp blow on my neck, and tainted again with the instinctive idea that the knife had struck me. It wa. not the knife, but the upper part of tho lunette. When came to myself I wal in the prison hospital"