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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25
An Indian Gods Revenge.


 What is known as Dead Lake lies be- tween Lake Earl and the coast, about midway on line from the mill to what is known as Keler's Pond. There are many strange stories connected with this mysterious lake, which has no visible outlet, and yet. despite the ceaseless flow of small stream which empties into 1t, retains uniform volume of water its depths have been sounded, and though it has been asserted that bottom was found at depth of twenty-five feet, this must have been very near to the shore, as others who have dared to yen- ture upon its dark waters report that there is a considerable area where no bottom can be found. We visited this spot several months ago, and, as we sat iu the deep shadow of the bordering woods and gazed out upon the silent lake, our mind was filled with awe, and we could easily believe that the depths of the dark water spread out before us were fathon,less.
 There is an old Indian legend in re- gard to this lake. Long years ago, long before the invading feet of the white man had sought this coast, there dwelt numerous Indian tribe. Many summers they lived in peace and contentment. The waters abounded with fish, the for ests were filled with game, and the In- dian's heart was glad. But at last came the time of sorrow. One day the old chief, while. at council, became angered at one of the most respected men of the tribe and struck him to the ground. This one blow forever destroyed the har- mony which had until then existed. The friends of the gray-haired councilman | al lnl at ha o.rtl rst rf thnfx rl,s snr and cried tor vengeance. But the great CT portion of the tribe remained loyal and victorious, pursuing the fleeing and vanquished enemy back among the sand dunes near the coast. The heart of the Indian god, Cle.te-nog-gy, was filled with wrath because of this dlscord among the people, and he determined to lnflict terrible punishment. The heavens be- came covered with menacing clouds of terrible darkness, and the winds swept over the shifting sands, binding and blocking the way of pursued and pur- suer. Suddenly a deafening sound br te upon their ears, and like the jaws of I mighty dragon the earth opened beneath their feet, and they were swallowed from sight. The storm burst in all it's mad fury, the torrents poured into its gaping abyss, and the rippling waters of Dead Lake now lave the sides of that sepulcher. To this day no Indian can be induced to approach Dead Lake. They tell the story that two, bolder than the others, conquered their dread, and, building canoe, ventured upon it's waters, but they were never heard of afterward Its depths are said to be infested with reptiles of enormous dimensions, to which assertion strong semblance of truth is given by the report of F. W. Wilson, last summer, that he saw an immense serpent in the vicinity of Lake Earl. This monster ophidian doubtless crossed over from Dead Lake, and, as it has not since been seen, the probability is that it has returned to his home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25
Cornering a Lawyer.

A lawyer who was badgering a colored witness in a District of Columbia court by asking him if he had not been con victed of larceny, assault aud arson, re- ceiving negative reply in every case, finally inquired:
 Have you ever been in the peniten tiary?"
 "Yes, sah."
 Attorney smiled complacently and resumed
 "How many times have you been in the penitentiary?"
 "Twice, sah."
 "Where"
 "In Baltimore, sah."
 "How long were you there the first timer"
 "About two hours, sah."
 "How long the second timer" asked the attorney, rather crestfallen.
 An hour, sah; l went there to white wash cell for lawyer who had robbed his client"
 The attorney sat down amid the laugh ter of the spectators.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25
NO. A.

A story from West Virginia shows jus tice burlesqued; yet the decision was | probably unavoidable under the con fused laws of the time. A scamp was placed upon trial for having married Clara in West Virginia, while Fannie, whom he had not long before married Tn Wisconsin, was still living, and undi- | vorced. The two marriages were proved
 easily enough, but defendants counsel then offered to show that about year
 and half before the mans marriage to Fannie he had, in Ohio, married Sarah, who was still living when he afterward
 married Fannie, but who, as soon as she
 heard of this marriage, procured di-
 vorce. The lawyer argued that his client was never lawfully married to Fannie, on account of the previous mar riage with Sarah, and that Sarah's di-
 vorce set him at liberty to marry Clara, as far as Sarah was concerned. And the court decided that the defense was good. True, the marriage with Fannie was a bigamy; but the court of West Virginia could not take any notice of that, because it had occurred in Wisconsin. Besides, it was not the offense charged in the in- dictment, and the statute of limitations had run, and the like. Upon technicali- tiSS lihC oiiCnN i<oStidalO VetD pSe >% W.
 Tennessee supplies a new instance of the difficulty respecting mixed mar riages." Every one knows tsat several of the States have explicitly forbidden these; in few others they are distinctly permitted. There is no great difficulty in applying either law when only one State is involved But in the Tennessee case-and the same thing has occurred in one or two previous instances-a white person and negro were welded in State where such intermarriage was allowed, but afterward removed to Ten nessee, where the law sternly forbids it. The courts have a maxim that mar riage valid in the State where it is made must be sustained everywhere. But the Tennessee court refused to follow this rule. It said it applies only when the question is upon the regularity of the ceremony. It does not oblige one State to tolerate marriages between persons whom it's laws forbid to espouse each other in any manner The Supreme Court at Washington is understood to have cause on it's docket involving much the same question. And very yexatious and perpiexing question it IS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25
INTRIGUEs AT CONsTANTINoPLE.
The Risks Infatuated Lovers Run Among Turkish Women.
 TemDle Rar


 Perhaps the most striking fact to a stranger is the little interest Turkish women seem to inspire among the gall lant population of Constantinople. But such strangers are, perhaps, unaware of the danger of word, or even lock- a prolonged gaze into the carriage of a grande dune 1urqte may provoke the ire of an attendant eunuch, and cause him to lay about right and left the heavy whip with which he is often provided: but the greatest danger often lies in the treacherous encouragement of the grande dune herself. Some years ago NJ. B.. a young Frenchman, of this town, be- came enamored of one of these yelled Junos, whose soft glances seemed to reveal reciprocal passion. Day after day he waited her carriage at the corner of the principal thoroughfare, and day after day the bewitching eyes drew him caressingly to his doom. Still, no words were exchanged. M B. became more and more infatuated, and in spite of the warnings of friends he determined to carry on the intrigue to the end, what ever that might be. Patiently he bided his time and opportunity, nor were they long in presenting themselves. He was rewarded one day by seeing tiny jew eled hand drop billet from the carriage window, which futtered all unnoticed to his feet. Seizing the paper, the enrap- tured Frenchman hurriedly deciphered the few words therein inscribed The lady proposed a meeting for that same evening in the obscure corner of large cemetery. M. B., who had patiently borne the quizzing of his friends, now informed them of the progress of his adventure. He was again warned against pursuing it further, but he laughed at the idea of danger, and, accompanied by friend, repaired to the rendezvous at the appointed hour. He was presently accosted by a sable servant, exceedingly well dressed, who politely invited him to follow. The two friends turned into a deserted street, and arrived at small door which led through covered yard to second entrance. This their guide unlocked and made sign to M. B--'s friend to retire. All was silence and darkness around; the servants black eyes seemed to gleam with malice; and moved by an undefined fear, the friend again implored NJ. B. to return. "Bahl" returned this gentleman, ''it is too late; besides, what is there to fear when things are managed so easily?" The door closed upon the audacous Frenchman, but the fears of his friends were prophetic-he was never seen by them again. Many attempts were made to learn his fate, and large brbes were freely given for this object. A hint was received that he had been conveyed be- yond the frontier, but all trace of him was lost, and no further clue was ever obtained as to his disappearance. One or two such adventures are enough to damp the ardor of the boldest Lovelace, and, unfortunately, other examples have not been wanting.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25
LITTLE BOY BLUE.
= ,,,o boys,ock lIttle Row Blue

[sypler the haystack little Boy Blue | ssleeps with his head on bis arm, <sybiIe voices Of men and voices ofmaids, Are calling him over the farm. |cbeep fin the meadows are running wild, t Where poisonous herbage grows, roavinr white tufts of downy fleece 0n the thorns of sweet wild rose. Eor,t fl the fields where the silken corn its plumed head mods and bows, |.ybere golden pumpkins ripen below, Il Tnmpled the whitehead cows. Epnt no loud blast on the shining horn. h Calls back the straying sheep. EAnd fine cows may wander in hay or corn While their keeper lies asleep. |4Iis roguish eyes are tightly shut, ' His dimples are all at rest; eThe chubby hand, tucked under his head, By one rosy cheek is pressed. Evaken him? No. Let down the bars
 And gather the truant sheep, Omen t6e barnyard and drive in the cows,
 But let the little boy sleep. For year after year we can shear the fleece.
 And corn can always be sewn; But inc sleep that visits little Boy Blue
 VIII not come when the years have flown
 ABBIE SAGE RICHARDSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25
RUssEILvLE POPE COUNTY

tatherless. I had them all to dinner that night. Mrs. Graham is charming. 1 will say it even if Adelaide dies an old maid.
 There will be wedding soon at No. 54. have already received as present a sideboard much handsomer than Mrs. Graham's. Barney will be provided for, and we shall all bless the day, that Cousin Ned went to the auction and bought up the entire establishment--in- cluding a widow and two children not on the list,
 It is time for me to look after the din- ner; but thought must write to you this little romance of my humdrum life. As ever, your old chum, EMMA.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

CHILDREN over seven years pay hali fare" "Oh, you speak English, do you? And what is your age, Missy?" "Vich age? Maman says 1 have two ages. Ven I am in ze railway, ] am six and a alt and ven l am at ome, am eight. "- p,g1ch
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

LANDsEER could draw two pictures at once, one with either hand, That's nothing. We've drawn three pictures at once with one haad, and then got beaten by some fellow who had four acres.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

ECCENTRIC old officer to new footnan: "Now then, Patrick, call me cab" Pat, who thinks this is dodge to try his sincerity: Och, no, yer honor! It's not mesself that'll be calling you names, at allW
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

A KANSAS woman who was called ''homely as hedge fence" sued the slan- derer and received only six cents dam ages. Kansas hedge fences are not so bad looking. Detroit Free Press
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

A MAN in Jacksonville, Fla, advertises for five thousand small aliqators. North ern tourists will be we'll fed the coming winter,
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

JONES said. looking into the glass the other morning, q am man with three heads on my shoulders. The one I sec, the other l feel, and the one that Brown put on me."-M Meriden Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25

A cable dispatch to the Telegram says that one William Marsanus Jongh, a clerk to the minister of the colonies, of which the boys father was formerly secretary general, has been arrested on his own confession, made to his sister. He said that when they arrived on the dunes he sought quiet place, WI ere he threw the boy on the ground and bound his hands and feet with cord. "RemaIn here," he said to Marius, "till 1 return with the money 1 have demanded of your father. Stop your crying If you do not want to be killed" He covered the youth with his coat and started to go, but the boy cried so loudly that he re- turned. Fancying that he heard foot steps. he took his sword out of his walk ing stick ana killed the child, stabbing him seven times in the breast. He then fled to Schevingen, washed his hands at the sea shore and returned to The Hague, after having thrown away his sword stick in little channel by the road side.
 After his avowel of his crime his sister asked him what motive he had for the horrible deed. He answered.:
 "l saw our father die in poverty. As for myself, could not make my way in India, but u had place in the office where father worked, with no better prospects than he had. What would be my mothers lot and yours? l wished to assure to her a comfortable old age, and when heard from family who are ac- auainted while hls circumstances that Mir. Boogardt was very rich man, 1 was seized with a desire to constrain him to give me money by stealing away his only son. l didn't intend to kill the child except in case he should possibly become my accuser. My only motive was my desire for money. Nobody as- sisted me either before or at the mur- der"
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-11-25


 Reports from the South are favorable for an abundant rice crop.
 The cattle exports from this country in the past six months have amounted to nearly $23,000,000.
 Two Georgia farmers grew 500 bushels of Irish potatoes on one acre of land and sold them for $400.
 It is estimated by some receivers that fully 3,000,000 bushels of flax seed have been raised this year.
 Of all the cultivated varieties of grapes, the Delaware is said to contain the most sugar and the Concord the least.
 Little Rock, Ark, is to have the largest cotton-seed oil mill in the world. It if to employ $50 men and work up 300 tons of cotton seed daily.
 California is mere patch of Uncle Sam's farm; but 1t has as many acres under wheat. 3,227 900, as Great Britain, and produces half as many bushels, 66,000,000.
 At recent farmers P eeting speaker gave recipe for mel farming pay, as
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-25
FOREIGN NEWS.

Mount Nesuvius * again active and lava flows
from the side toward Naples.
The British steamer Mildred, from New York
for Marseilies has been lost with all on board.
Sir Alexander Cockburn, Iord Chief Justice Of
the Queens Bench died in London Saturday
night last
An Austrian Count, for the murder of "a coun-
tryman iH "A duel, has been sentenced To three
months L-prisOnment.
Barone>- Burdett-Coutts has granted e2SjO to
Cape Clear fishermen TO enable them to start op-
eratiOns the coming season.
A London dispatch of the 18th instant says ::
"Evict!ons 1T Durham continue to be carried out
with great cruelty toward families OF miners
Eighteen more families have been turned into
the street. snow was falling at the time, and the
suffering of the children was most intense
The cattle import of England from America in
creases in the number and value Of stock, not
withstanding that all animals must be slaugI-
tered where landed During the last thIee
months, lG,769 head arrived from New York,
Boston and Baltimore, an increase of 650l over
the same period last year.
The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-25

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Public speakers and singers use them to clear and
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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-25
BUSINESS MEN.

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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-25
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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-25

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The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1880-11-25
REMToVAG
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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-02-15

rraa'roca cs.s:y OF >; x;4ss'a.sar0s... s'a1'
I. Thomss Burke. Judge and ex-ofacio Clerk Of
the Probate Court Of KING county, Wsshineton
Tcrrtory. do hereby certify that the foregoing 10
true and correct copy Of an order this day duly
made BY said Probate Court and entered upon
the records thereof.
49, In witness whereof have hsreunto set
i, / my hand aud afaxed the seal Of said Court
this 10th day VI January. A. D. 1880.
THOMAS BURKE,
Judge and ex-ofacio Clerk Of the Probate Court
jl7-5 cf King county. Warrington Territory.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1880-02-15

Thsls 80 1asy tisees = eass =
hounho11 h0GDu6.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12
PIUTE sUGAR-CANE-
what an Indian Says About II.

a representative of the Silrer State
has interviewed Dolby John and other
reliable Piutncs relative to the wild
sugar cane, which the Department Of
Agriculture is inquiring about. Inc
Indians say that species Of cane, re.
sembling corn in appearance, grows
along the HUMBOLDT River, and was
abundant some years ago near the
Sink. where it grew luxuriantly. A
sweet gum Of the consistency OF cold
moIasses, exnded from the stalks and
became hardened and crystialized 10
the sun, forming Jumps of sugar. The
cane and the sugar are known among
the Pintes as pehavvee. Dolby John
avs the Indians somtimes crushed the
stalks between stones, and by twisting
it like rope squeezed out the juice,
which they caught in baskets. The
jnice was then allowed to remain cx-
posed in the open air until it thickened,
after which it was put away to be us
ed when required. As the evapoi a
ton in this climate in the summer sea
son is greater, perhaps, than in any
other part Of the country except Ari
IONA, the paste hardened in a few days
and could be packed like dried venison
As the Piute process Of making sugar
from the cane was necessarily slow
and required considerable labor, the
business has been abandoned since The
settlement of the country by thu
whites, as more sugar can be purchas
cd for dollar than half dozel
squaws could make in month from
the cane.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

The Northern Pacific logging camps,
situated on tho banks Of the Yakima
river, at the foot Of the Cascade range,
employ one hundred and twenty-five
men, There will DO l00,000,00O feet
Of logs Tor ties, bridge timbers and
culberts ilpated down to Yakima river
from the Kittitass country this summer
aud fall.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12
Notice to Co-owner.

To ---- Crawford; You hereby notified
that we. David knight and John Dickson. have
done the full amount of work required by the law
of Congress of 1874 and the amendments thereto.
OH the Yellow Jacket quartz ledge, situated about
one-haf mile above Qaarzbrrg, in Placer pistrict,
Boise county, l. T., for the years 1874 1875, 1876,
1877 and 1878, and your indebted to for your
proportion of said labor and improvements on
said mine; and you are hereby notified and re-
quired TO pay all assessments against you on the
hame and for the publication Of this mott e. within
hinsty days r. m the date hereof, forfeit VII
your right title and claim in, to and upon said
Yellow jacket quartz ledge, NJ provided by tho
act above specified DAVID KNIGHT,
JOHN DICKSON.
Oct Z, 1879 oed.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

TIRES immense wagons 10 be used
ia the mines Ut Colorado are being
made IN Chicago, The back wheels
are six feet three inches in diemetcr
and the tire is Eve inches wide. The
wagons. including box, are nine feet
high They are each to be drawn by
twenty yoke oil oxen and are capable
oi carrying ten tons each.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1880-03-12

Coseagss DOESN'T seem to have an
earthly thing to do. and is doing IT
with an ability absolutely astonishing
to people who have heretofore had a
poor opinion u The National Legisla-
ture.