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The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
The East.

PARsoN TALMAGE was given a great re- ception at the Tabernacle in New York city.
 ANDREW TRACY, under sentence to be hanged in McKean county, Pennsylvania October 9, was repreived until the 9th oi November.
 THE Pacific Mail steamship company paid S2OO 900 in cash to the Panama railroad company, making S500, 900 paid on the ac- count since May 2S.
 THE liabilities of Smith, Howell X Co.,, oi Philadelphia, F., grain merchants, who failed September g, will reach about $450,- 900. Their assets will not exceed over S5o- GOO.
 DR. THOMAS E. RIDeEwAY of wealthy Philadelphia family, has secured divorce, his wife having been found guilty of inf delety with one of her servants and sundry other persons.
 CHARLES LEWIS was arrested in New York for bigamy. He had two wives in different parts of the city. His second wife, on learn- ing the truth, fell fainting, and now liesin a critical condition.
 J. WARREN, of Wilmington, Delaware, was arrested at Philadelphia while attempt ing to sell United States bond, altered, that had been stolen from the Manhattan Saw ings institution, N. Y.
 A CYCLONE swept over the Tuscola County Fair, which was in progress at Matronsville, Mich. Tents were torn to shreds, and boiler of hot water was overturned on six ladies, scalding them severly.
 ARTHUR BLITs, son of the famous wizard, was found half-dressed, wandering. about the streets of New York, has been declared insane. He imagines conspiracy to de- fraud him of his fathers estate.
 THIRTEEN tramps armed with rocks and other missels boarded train from Cumber- land, on the Main Central road, near Lewis town, Main, and defied the conductor to oust them. After running some distance the train halted on the iron bridge here and help was obtained, when the rufiins left the car.
 FOREST fires are raging fearfully, around Norfolk, N. Y., destroying farm houses, barns and farm property. Some of the roads are impossible on account of the fires The loss cannot be estimated, nor can it be known how much damage will be done, as the wind has been blowing very strong from the west during the last twenty-four hours
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
Ancient Cities.

Three thousand years ago Ninevah contained 2l6 square miles; its walls, 100 feet high, with towers oftwice that height, took 10000 men eight years to build. Babylon was yet larger The city found ed by Nimrod, 2,233 B. C., had it's hang ing gardens, series of terraces raised one above another, on piers about forty feet high, till they overtopped the walls of the city. Each terrace comprised about three acres and a half, planted with trees and shrubs. The government was despotic, but tempered by a curious check. The king had absolute power, but could not rescind his decrees. Ea- gles were trained to accompany the warriors in their battles, to pluck out the eyes of the enemy, or to feast upon the conquered. Very many cruelties were practiced upon the captives. In one of the rural scenes, the king, who quaffs the goblet in an arbor is gratified by the sight of the head of an emery hanging upon a tree. The royal quarry was the lion. Parks were kept entirely for the king to enjoy the lion hunt
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
RUssEILvE COUNTY THURSDAY OCTOBER
They will agree to deliver in Eng

2. They will agree to deliver in Eng. land at margin below the ruling rate and actually buy in this country at loss of, say, one-fourth of cent a bushel they hold their purchase pending the date at which they hayS agreed to deliv- CT, and if there be a materaial risein the meantime, they will sell out again to American buyers, and leave the English buyers in the lurch. If, on the othe hand, there be a material decline in prices pending the date for delivery, they will ship their purchase as they agreed, and come out of the transaction at an in- significant loss. Sales for future deliv- cry abroad are thus made merely to GOV CT loss.
 So long as these reprehensible practices continue, there is sure to be more or less demoralization of the market, manifest ed by sudden and exaggerated advances, which react to produce decline. These circumstances, however, do not affect the real value of wheat for consumption. In general advance of prices and an un- usual foreign demand for American breadstuffs (which extends to the conti- nent as we'll as England) the farmers are certain to get good prices for their wheat. As to the foreign demand a writer in the Grain and Propision Revieo, of recent date, estimates that the Euro pean nations, South America, the West Indies and China will require 283 ,000,- 900 bushels. The same writer is of the opinion that this country will be able to furnish 165,000,000 to 170,000,000 bush- els, leaving 113,000,000 to be supplied from the surplus of other countries than the United States, which results, he claims, it is impossible to obtain. He adds:
 Russia, from her most favorable crop of wheat, exports something over 70 ,000,- GOO bushels, and should the shortage on this years crop be only 20 per cent. in- stead of 28 per cent, as estimated, her surplus for export will be simply nil, but allowing the damages to be overesti- mated, and that Russia can furnish 20,000,000 bushels, the following figures result after making the largest approxi- mate estimate for supplies from the remainder of the wheat producing coun- tries of the globe than the United States. My estimate is as follows:
 Russia, India, Australia, Chili and Canada, 51 100000.
 The wheat crop of the United States, for 1879, is estimated by the writer at Al 3O0,6OO.
 It is apparent that the writer has been unjust in his estimates of some of the Western States and notably so of Kan sas. If his calculations as whole are approximately correct, the available sup ply for export will be far short of the requirement., the American home con sumption being estimated at 300,000,000 bushels, and prices must advance. The prevailing opinion is, however, that the wheat crop of this country has been greatly underestimated, and that the supply will be equal to the demand, and that speculative prices cannot be main- tained
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
To Judge Q Horses Age.

hendalls lreatise on the Horse.
 Eight to fourteen days after birth the first middle nippers of the set of milk teeth are cut; four to six weeks after ward, the pair next to them; and finally after six or eight months the last. All these milk teeth have a well defined body, neck and shoulder fang, and on their front surface grooves or furrows, which disappear from the middle nip pers at the end of one year; from the next pair in two years, and from the in- cisiye teeth (eutters) in three years.
 At the age of two the nippers become loose and fall out; in their places appear two permanent teeth with deep, black cavities, and full, sharp edges. At the age of three, the next pair fall out At five years old the horse has his perma- nent set of teeth.
 The teeth grow in length as the horse advances in years, but at the same time the teeth are worp away by use about one-twelfth of an inch each year, SC
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
Breadstuffs at Home and Abroad.

The recent fluctuations in wheat are eliciting much discussion as to the causes which induced the precipitate de- cline in the Chicago market, while for eign prices were maintained. The Chi' cago Tribune attributes it to the reckless and dishonorable course of certain com mission men in the seaboard cities. The practice of selling short" in the Western markets has been condemned in un- measured terms, but it is not nearly so reprehensible as the same practice in the East when short sales are made to buy CTS in Europe. There are two ways in which these Eastern spectators operate under the guise of commission men. The Tribune explains them as follows:
 ]. They agree to deliver to English buyers, at certain date, certain quan- tity of wheat at price somewhat lower than the ruling market rate; if they are able to buy in the wheat before the day of delivery they carry out their agree ment; if not, they fail to deliver, and also escape the damages which they would be obliged to pay upon similar contracts ] made with residents of this country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
A Hen Changes Het Coiors.
Bowling Green Pantagraph

Mrs. Frank Patterson, of the Rock field neighborhood, owns curiosity in the shape of hen, She IS Of the black Spanish variety, and six years ago hei feathers were a jet black. Having taken the cholera at that time she was thrown under rosebush by the children to die, but in a few days recovered. Hel feathers began coming out, and to the surprise of every one the new crop that took their places were a pure white Each year she sheds feathers, and now with a beautiful snow-white coat, sht struts the barn-yard, in striking con trast to her lord and master, who swelli with pride at the thought of never hay ing changed his color
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
Personal Points.

Cardinal Manning breaches teetotalism
 Count Von Moltke is fond of the nov els of Miss Braddon.
 Mrs. Grant says she and the General never talk politics.
 It is whispered that Gambetta will be- fore long be married.
 A prince or princess of Edinburgh is expected in December.
 -Blondin, now 6fty-fve years of age, gave performance at Vienna recently.
 Pauline Lucca is recovering from her illness incident to the bite of an insect but dear dear, how is the insect?
 Hon. Herschel V. Johnson says he doesn't want to be governor of Georgia, and that he is not seventy years old.
 The Princess Louise will illustrate the Marquis of Lorne's book of travels, which he will not complete until after his visit to the United States.
 The Russian Czarewitch is said to be great favorite with the Danes, partly be- cause of his supposed anti-Prussian sym pathis, but especially because he is known to be such an excellent husband to the happy Princess Dagmar.
 In recognition of the mathematical powers of Miss Christine Ladd, young graduate of Vassar College, she was recently invited by the trustees of John Hopkins University to continue her studies there with an annual stipend equal to that of a regular fellowship
 Robert Goelet, the New York million aire, is dead His brother Peter is fatally i'll. Robert Goelet's possessions are esti- mated at Sl5 ,0O0, 900, and those of Mir Peter Goelet at $25, ,000, 900. The brothers have been noted the country over for their par simony. They dealt in real estate.
 Stephen A. Douglas, jr., of Illinois and Robert NJ. Douglas, of North Carolina, the sons of Stephen A. Douglas, have recently come into possession of about $200, 900 by the decision in their favor of suit in tn Court of Claims for the recovery of the proceeds from quantity of cotton belong ing to their father, and confisicated in Wash ington County, Miss, by the Federal troops during the war. Mir. Stevens was slave holder, through his first wife.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

A MINER on Six mile Canyon, has two large spotted lizards as pets. He keeps them in cage, to which is attached a wheel in which they play as cheerfully as though they were squirrels. The miner is very fond of his pets. In speak ing of them he said: "They are jest the -cunninest little cusses in the country Talk about a sqirrel havin' sense and a ground-hog havin' sense; why, nary one of 'em don't begin to know sense like lizard. Them little cusses know me like l was thar father. When come home from my work you ought to see them eyes glisten. They jest get ur on their hind feet an holdin' on to the wires with their two hands, look up al me and smile. No, sir; l wouldn't sell em; it would break their little hearts to be parted from me"
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
General Foreign Notes.

The Spanish columns continue to de- eat the Cuban insurgents.
 -Gortschakoff and Bismarck will meet sometime during the autumn.
 -Aleko Pasha is making tour of East ern Roumelia to allay the excitement fthere.
 M. de Lesseps writes that he will soon be in this country to look after the proposed Panama Canal.
 -The Ghilzai tribes in Afghanistan pro- fess friendship for the British, but are bitter against Yakoob Khan.
 The Dutch Arctic Epedition has re- turned to Norway after penetrating as far as Frances Joseph Land. It is reported that Peru has suspended payments from the treasury, and prohibited the exportation of silver.
 The rumors that the military party in Austria are opposed to the alliance with Germany are contradicted.
 Tt is said that the Chilians, before evac- uating Calama sacked and burned the place. They are making raids into Bolivia. Many eminent Bonapartists have ar- rived in London to endeavor to effect a re- conciliation between the ex-EmPress Flu genie and Prince Jerome Napoleon.
 A late St. Petersburg special says: It is stated that during 1880, a coinage of 20,- 100000 roubles worth of gold and :, ,312 2000 roubles worth of silver will be authorized.
 The situation in Syria is alarming. The Arabs have joined the Kurds to oppose Midhat Pasha's reforms, and the Porte seems decided to send forty battallions of regulars to maintain order.
 Circulars issued by several hop factors of England, concur in the statement that this seasons crop is the smallest since that of 1s60 A considerable importation from America and the Continent is probable.
 The lords of the admiralty have given instructions for making handsome piece of furniture faom the timbers of the old Arctic exploring ship Res olute for presen- tation to Mrs. Grinnel, widow of Henry Grinnell, who fitted out the two expeditions for the search after Sir John Franklin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

mine of tin, one bushel of ore yielding four pounds of tin. It is said it will make him millionaire.
 IT is suggested that if the Supreme Court of Tennessee decides that Memphis must pay. the five millions of past due debts, the business men purchase Fort Pickering and move their business houses there.
 Gov BLACKBURN, of Kentucky, has issued another pardon. This time to colored woman sent to the penitentiary for house breaking She carried an infant in her arms which the officers of the prison re- fused to receive. The governor being noti- fled, pardoned the woman immediately.
 A SPECIAL from San Antonio says: Gen. McKenzie's command, the 4th cavalry, has been ordered to Fort Hayes, in the Ute country. The departure of these troops is generally regretted, as a large a.of the Mexican border is left unprotected, and it is feared there will be a repetition of the raiding outrages of three years ago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

WHEN the present Pope was a cardinal he cherished the idea of publishing a Catholic journal that should be the or gan of his church. and that could be read by all the people of Europe and America in their mother language. Since his elevation to the pontifcate he has exerted Himself to. start this newspa- per,and now announces that it's first num- Der will be issued next month. It will be printed in seven different languages twill discuss the political and economi- cal questions of the day, and officially represent the opinions of the holy see The compositors are to be the deaf and dumb pupils in the asylums of Rome Allmonde will be the general superin. tendent, and the Pope is anxious that q cardinal should be at the head oi the editorial department. The novel paper will start with 42,000 sub SScribers. Very few of the number ars Italians.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
HoRsrs are bred in great numbers at

HoRsEs are bred in great numbers at the haciendas in the provinces or Mexico, some of the larger estates having S0,0O0 or 100000 cattle, and 15,000 or 10000 mules and horses. The pasturage Is green all the year round, and the ani- mals receive no other food. They null tiply as the birds do, and with as little profit to their owners. Generally speak ing they run wild until wanted, when they are caught with lassoo, hood winked, and immediately mounted. For the first fifteen or twenty minutes they exert their whole strength to throw their rider, but finding their eff forts unavailing, patiently submit, and generally give but little trouble after ward
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

AcoMMENpABLE addition to the list oi charities sustained by liberal bequests IS embraced in the will of Thomas Wilson, q Baltimore millionaire, who died re- gently, leaving s5oo,oO0 to be devoted to the relief of children of the city of Bal timore whose health and lives are en- dancered bv the inability of their par ents to furnish them fresh air.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

HERBERT SPENCER, the philosopher, IS a delicate-looking man, with fringe oi beard around his throat, in the style si Horace Greeley's. He is nearly sixty years of age. Like several literary men including John Hardy, author of "far From the Madding Crowd"-he received his early education in the office of civil engineer. He has never made much money and at times has been pinehed by poverty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

A SHOCKING occurrence took place in Toronto, on Monday, in which lady lost one of her fingers. It appears that two boys quarreled on the street, and finally closed with each other. An elderly lady happened to approach at the time, and, seeing the boys fighting, stepped up to separate them. In his rage, one of the boys turned and catching the second finger of the lady's left hand between his teeth, bit it of at the second joint, as clean as though severed with knife.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

On the fiy-leaf of a savings bank book, recently surrendered to one of the Bos- ton savings banks, is memorandum which forcibly brings up "war times .'' 1t runs as follows: "This first deposit was the proceeds of s gold piece, ex- changed for s greenback with rebel prisoner, at Baton Rouge, by my brother George. It was sold in State street, No vember 23, 1863, for s4.61, and deposited on that day by my father"
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
Yell ow Feyer.

THREE more cases of yellow fever have de- veloped at Buntyn, Tenn, and the Towards have sent nurses there.
 FEANK BANNoN was arrested in Memphis for violating the quarantine by bringing seed cotton into the city.
 THE Knights of Honor have eleven pa tients under their care Since the fever first appeared they have lost twenty members.
 THE flames did good service in Mem- phis by destroying a large store-house, used by Leo Lehman, in which was stored $1 800 worth of old rags, which had been collected during the epidemic and were undoubtedly infected. The dwelling in which Mir. Leh- man resided also burned
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
The south,

AN eight mule team drew twelve large bales of cotton into Montgomery.
 FINE contemplating weather prevails all over the south, and the crop is being rap idly gathered.
 FOREST fires in North Carolina are caus' ing great destruction to property, including farm houses, barns, and fences.
 AN eagle, measuring seven feet rom UT to fin and weighing seventeen pounds, has been killed near Rogersville, Tenn.
 THE Dalton lGa.) Enterprise says that MT N, e Triton has discovered a very rich
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

MR. ARTHUR SULLIVAN, it is said, in- tends to appear first in concert in this country. desiring to give four orchestral performances of his own music in Boston soon after his arrival. He says that he has thought of making the journey for inc past three years, and had on one oc- casion engaged passage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

Tnu Girls Friendly society, begun in London. has some 10000 members and 944 branches. Sister societies have also >oen established in Scotland, Ireland and America. Its object is to assist young girls leaving home and going out into fine world to earn their bread, either as domestics or in some industrial estab- EehmpntS
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
lishrnents

EMPEROR WILLIAM has pane ot glass, taken from mill near Konigsberg, upon which his mother, Queen Louisa, wrote with her diamond ring the quotation from Gothe which speaks of eating bread with tears. The Queen with her chil- dren. was taking refuge in the mill after the battle of Jena, and her spirit was very sorrowful.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
TIMELY TOPICS.

IT is reported that Mrs. Woodruff is about to marry. It is not surprising. She hasn't been married for two or three uNnths.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

The case is attracting wide attention. Mir. Gardiner was a splendid speciman of physical manhood, in the prime of life, nearly six feet high, weighed IA pounds, measured torty-seven inches around the naked chest and was about fifty years of age
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
Sleep.

Sleep is most wonderful power, often stronger than the will, as in the case of a sleeping soldier, and more mighty than pain, as when sick persons and tortured persons sleep in the midst of their suffer ings. No torture, it is said, has been found equal to the prevention of sleep. Children need more sleep than grown persons, because construction is more active than decay in their brains.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30
The Sabbath In London.

In London a great innovation has been made upon the strict Sunday observance. A few weeks ago coffee kiosks were es- tablished in Regents Park, and military bands performed some beautiful selec- tions of music. The kiosks are orna- mental and large enough toaccommodate quite a number inside, but great many small tables and chairs are placed on the outside, where the guests can have their coffee or tea, bread and butter, and listen to the enlivening music. The prices ol the refreshments are regulated by printed tariffs, and very cheap. Immense crowds have attended each Sunday when the weather was fine. This is as it should be. The idea of poking puri' tanism down the throats of an over. worked population is ridiculous. But fol these recreations, thousands of working people in London would live their life time in drudgery and debauch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

--Brooklyn's Absconding Post Office Clerk was an exemplary church member Perhaps his crime may do good by re- minding other church members tha' mere churchliness is no substitute fol virtue and honesty.
The Russellville Democrat., 1879-10-30

JULES VERNE has written his first seri' ous book.
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