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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
Fractional Notes

The lack of small fractional in the country causes a glut of the postage stamps which are sent by mail in place of small amounts of money. Postal money orders are willingly bought when any considerable amount ot money is to be transmitted by letter, but such aprac- tice involves too much cost and trouble in the case of small amounts. It has been suggested that the evil might be remedied by the issuing of some kind of fractional currency that could be kept by postmasters and given to senders of money for their silver, and at the other end of the route be redeemed with silver apain
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
NO. 6.

servant, the priest suspected there was something wrong, and before asking them in, took the precaution of sending for an attendant to be present during the inter- view. In the presence of this person, the three men informed the priest that in his sermon delivered in the Isaac Cathedral, he had insulte1 the better representatives of the young generation ' and that they had come to ask him never to repeat anything of the kind again. On the priests replying that he should always preach what his conscience die tated, one of the trio drew revolver from his pocket and leveled it at the priest. Fortunately, the attendant, who had been called in, seized the would-be assassin in ntime and wrenched theweapon out of his hand. The other two attempt. ed rescue, but, all the servants in the house making their appearance, the better representatives of the rising generation were marched off to the police station.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
STARVING ON A WRECK.
A sIaimed sailor Len to His Fate In Mid.
 Ocean.
Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
 The story of the recent experience of John Nicola, a seaman, who sailed from this port on board the Ravenna Padre. on the 18th of November, for Genoa, is crowded with more thrilling adventures than is encompassed between the vellcw backs of ten-cent novel. The ship wss laden with q big cargo of petroleum, and sailed the ocean blue without incident until the seventh day out, when she en- countered n storm that completely wrecked her. On the afternoon of No- vember 24 the bark Maud Scammel, bound from New York to Lisbon. fell in with the wreck in latitude 370 52N north and 630 west, her lower masts alone standing, waterlogged and apparently abandoned. She lay rolling heavily in the trough of the sea, which at times broke completely over her. Aloft on the mainmast part of the main yard swung to and ire, with the remnants of tat tered sail streaming out in the wind. Nearer swept the bark; apparently no trace of her crew remained on the decks, from which the boats had disappeared. After a few moments, however, a dark object appeared upon the quarter of the wreck. A brief look through the glass showed this object to be a man. The bark rounded to, and in a moment the slan leaped from the wreck into the sea. and swam out for the boat that was sent to pick him up. This man, clothed only in shirt, was John Nicola, and, after he had been properly cared for, told the story of his terrible experience. When the storm occurred, on the seventh day after the ship Rayenna Padre left Phila- delphia, he was at the wheel, and receiv- ed very severe injuries to his thigh and arm by being struck by spar that was snapped in two by the gale. Unable to work he lay in the foreeastle, and the vessel commencing to leak. the crew were kept at the pumps. The nlizzen top-mast was cut away, and about the 20th inst. the captain determined to abandon the vessel and go on board a bark that was in sight. He asserts that he was ignorant of all that occurred after he was hurt, and knew nothing of the intention to abandon the ship until one of the sailors rushed into the fore. castle and shouted; "Come on, quick, or you'll be too late.s He crawed on deck as quick as his injuries would permit, and reached the poop in time to see the boats pulling away from the vessel. tIe shouted to them to come back. but the captain bade him "iumpr' Unable to do so from his injuries, he was abandoned to his fate. The bark, after picking up the boats crew, kept off before the wind. For four days he remained in the rigging without water, and with but few pota- toes to save him from starvation. looking over the troubled waters for vessel to save him from terrible doom
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
Seals, sea-Lions and Fishes,
San Francisco Call.

It is reported from Sacramento that the Committee on fish and Game in the Legislature have recommended the re- peal of the law protecting seals and sea- lions. This law was adopted toprevent an onslaught by firearms or otherwise upon these animals at Seal Rock, near the Cliff House, in order that visitors to that hostelrv may witness the spectacle they present in repose, or of their gam bols in the sea and on the rocks. The fact has, however, become patent that unless these animals are killed at the entrance to the Golden Gate or on the bay, and unless, also, the law is more rigidly enforced against the Chinese fish ermen, angling in the bay will be no longer profit or pleasure.
 A few years ago the long Oakland Wharf would be lined with hundreds of ladies, gentlemen and children on pleasant afternoons, angling with rod and line, whose labors were always re- different now. X lone fisherman can occasionally be seen on the wharf, but none of those pleasant parties which at one time made the scene so animated and inviting. This is because the fish luNS DCSoulc sO otticS tlldt ~ Dilc very rarely rewards the labors of the patient angler. The seals and sea-lions, growing bold because of the immunity they en- joy from danger, are now found very plentifully near the Oakland Wharf as elsewhere throughout the bay. and there can be but little doubt that it is owing to their presence and that of their Chi nese allies that the fish have become so scarce. All the efforts of the Fish Com. missioners to keep up the supoiy will be futile unless their hands are strength. ened by little iudicious legislation, and now is the time to supply the remedy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

TIE great tunnel under the British Channel, with which it is proposed to connect England and France, has not yet been really begun, the only step yet taken being the sinking of shaft near Sangatte, in order to ascertain the depth and currents of the water. This shaft has diameter of about nine feet, and is to go to the depth of 260 feet. So rap idly does the water come in, however, that a machine capable of extracting 600 gallons per minute has been foruld ne- eessary, The walls of the shaft are lined with small oak blanks, with backing of concrete. The earth which has been excavated is of a white, chaiky nature, and is very hard.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
The Kansa. Agricuiturist

is a paper that ever worker ought to have. The farmer and hortieultunst finds ample food for thought in its well filled pages. The wool-growers and stock -raisers are not forgotten by it's publishers. It's news col, umns are well filled; whilst the literary and editorial articles are the best. The farmers like the paper because it gives them an ag- ricultural and newspaper combined in one. It has large circulation, and is a good ad- vertising medium. The subscription price is $l 50 per annum, or by clubbing you can get 10 copies for Si2.5O, 20 copies for Seo Address, CLARpY & Co,
 Wanego, kansas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
The Nlnillst Argument.

The following curious incident occurred in St. Petersburg few days ago: Efforts are being made by the Russian ecclesl- astical authorities to counteract the spread of Nihihsm. One of the priests attached to the Isaac Cathedral lately delivered sermon in condemnation of the revolutionary propagandists, and a to receive at his house visit from three young men, who expressed great desire io make his personal acquaintance. As soon as they were announced by the
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
New Publications

are furnished by the Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo, \. Y., and Great Russel Street Buildings, London En- gland, on terms to suit the times. A new edition of the Peoples Common Sense Medi- cal Adviser, about 1000 pages, nearly 5000 illustrations, by R. V. Pierce, NJ. D., post paid, 10 cents; motion as a remedial agent, illustrating movement cure for paralysis, diseases of females, stiffened joints, club feet, spinal curvature and kindred affections 10 cents; diseases of generative organs, 10 cents; Catarrh; its rational treatment and positive cure, sent on receipt of one postage stamp. Address as above.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
An Editors Luck.
Washington Cor. Dayton Journal.

NhsultRtOu tol. ltiS toH JONfuhls
 Hon. Fred Hassaurek, editor of the Cincinnati Eoiksblat, has just struck q vein which may lead him to fortune of an extraordinary character A year ago he issued from the press book entitled "The Secret of the Andes" It is having a big run, and now Bartley Campbell and Dion Boucicault are deslrious of having it dramatlzed. Many of our leading lit erary critics prononuce it as most won derful romance, and even go so far in their encomiums as to predict that Has saurek has struck chord in the bar monius field of letters that will yibrate down the ages.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
Benedict ArnoId,s Treason.
N. Y. Times.

Mr. Henry C. Van Schaak of Manlius,
 N. Y., last evening read paper before the New York Historical society, en- titled Benedict Arnold Before his Trea- son." in which he had adduced addition al authority to confirm the generally ac- cepted opinion efhim entertained by the American people. The burden of Mr.
 Van Schaack's evidence is that Arnold's character, asmanifested in the beginning of his career, was bad, and that his sub senent treason to the cause of his coun- try was in harmony with that character.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

A GOOD way to reduce the price of printing paper would be to remove the duty on that article imposed by Congress in order that some favorite sons of tree dom on this happy soil may be sufficient k "nrotccted.n
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

MR. ROSWELL SMITH told a newspaper correspondent the other day that the editors of Scribner'S Magaz5ne have on hand manuscripts for which S15,172.55 have been paid, and the editors of St. Nicholas have manuscripts for which they paid sS.545.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

SAN FRANcIsco has heard the call for Elmira's statue of Adam, and will go her one better by putting up a monument to Eve. Ifthis thing is to keep on, Kala- ma2oo will raise Cain, in efiigy, as soon ns she is nhle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

As significant of the extraordinary
 progress that has been made in some parts of the South since the war, it IS noted that the assessed value of Brazo- ria county, Texas, which shows, an in- crease of S200,000i in 1879 over what it was in 1S7S is nearly as much as it was in 1860, when the county contained LAO
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

TUE New York State Board of Chari- ties, in it's thirteenth annual report, calls renewed attention to the fact that many blind, idiotic, crippled, epileptic, lunatic and other intirm paupers" continue to be shipped to this country by the authori- ties of foreign cities, against which some prohibitive legislation is imperatiyely nnndnd.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

KEEP sharp eye out for the census svindlers. Give no statistics to anybody whose authority doesn't bear the broad seal and sign-manual of Superintendent Walker, or one of his duly commissioned s,tpprvisOTs
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

TuE Car of Russia is reported to be much exasperated at the stupidity of the physicians in allowing the Czarina to winter at a place which they must have known would not only do her no good but might be expected to do her positive
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
Free of Cost.

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The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
VOL. VI.
TIMELY TOPICS.

THAT Napoleon III. hid under a car yiare at Strasburg. in abject fear, and that he was never under fire at Magenta or soferino, is what the new volumes of serior's Conversations" will set forth
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04
InaDorInuI.

When you visit or leave New York City save Baggage, Expressage, and Carriage hire, and stop at the Grand Union Hotel, nearly opposite Grand Central depot $50 elegant rooms, reduced to Sl and upwards per day Elevator. Restaurant supplied With the best Horse cars, stages, and ele. valed railroad to all depots. Be careful and see that Grand Union Hotel is on the sign where you enter, as the corner does not be- long Co the Grand Union.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

lN a nursery wherein all IS life and laugh instead of crying and fretting, there is sure to be found Dr. Bulls Baby syrup. Price % cents a bottle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

FREE of charge. Your druggist will re- fund your money if Dr. Bulls Cough syrup does not give you satisfaction and cure your cough
The Russellville Democrat., 1880-03-04

Lar mo vulgar fractions disturb the serenity of a boarding school,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-12-30

The Herald claims immunity from
criticism for lack Of enterprise in CIV
ing news from the spirit land on the
ground that it has no d1sembodied cor
respondents and has never so much az
seen the materialized form Of a resident
III that mysterious country. If there
are any local items of interest to our
readers in that land from which no
traveller returns in his mortal coil. we
should be. pleased to discover means
OF obtaining them Rock Co. Herald.
All very we'll, Bro. Herald, for neat
turn, but you have lodged the point.
We did not ask the newspapers to pub
lish news from the spirit world, but to
take cog'.izance OF the great movement
which goes under the name of Spiritual
ism and give reports just AZ they would
OF any other movement. Not one news.
paper in a hundred treats it with any
candor or intelligence. Nearly all the
seculaf press join with ar uniformed
and materialistic clergy and church, to
cry down and sneer. down movement
which embraces 10, OOO, 100 believers in
America alone. The majority of be-.
levers submit to this in the Christ.li
spirit Of turning the other cheek. but
we, for one, have enough Of tho Old Ad-
am brought with us ont of the church,
to turn and smite the smiter occasion.
ally on both cheeks and on top:o his
ignorant and insolent l,ead also. All
we. ask Is tolerance olerate any.
thing but intolerance q IS our maxim.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-12-30
THR NEWSPAPER.

:, Rev. Robt. Collyer and James Free
Clark have recently delivered sermons
on the character and mission of the
newspaper, taking high ground in its
favor. while not admitting that it is
PERFECT. Recently, too, Rev. T. B.
Wells. Of Minneapolis, said in a sermon:
q It is true to human nature. It does
not cover up things. 1t is as true in
tue sense as the gospel. The news
paper shows the sin and breaches re-
pontAnce. It emphasizes the text that
the wages of sin is death. 1t proves
that honesty is the best policy. and
that murder will out. It points ont
the a:ul fact that not only the guilty
suffer, but that they drag down the in.
nocert to participate in their disgrace
and shame.
We are always glad to chronicle the
TACT when minister says anything SEN
sibls and true, and Mr.. Wells has done
20 in the above. How different this is
from the Puritanical and sl,ort-sighted
differences Of such bigots as Rev. How.
ard Crosby, of New Y ork, who heads a
society, The object of which is to sup
press newspapers which do not publish,
inst such matter as suits their narrow
and perverted tastes. These worthless
dwell upon the fact that the Bible is
honest, tlnt>it speaks out about the
follies and vices of its Davids and Solo,
mons. and they urge this honesty as a
proof Of its divine origin. They even
!. dwell upon its obscenity as merit, and
so 9. proof OF it's being true to nature
and honest in purpose. In the very
= next I ], breath they will denounce the
l,awslt.per for doing the same thing,
] and st their bulldog and blood hound,
..f(nMst.,rk, on tile track to worry the
seslttoT. : 10 IS true to his Bible and TO
Il.is race. ...=s
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The Scientific Basis Of Spir,tualism,
by Epes Sargent, is unquesIi0nablyt tile
ab)est argument III favor of ''Spiritual-
ism" that has been made in this cOuIl.
try. Whether or not it establishes
scientific basis for what many regard
AS i delusiOn or an imposition, there
can be no doubt of the thor0ugtluess
with which the subject is treated here,
or the ability and tile information of
the author Of the book. Mir. Sargent
began to study kindred pl,enome,la to
those Of SpirittlaliSM toward q half cen.
tnry ago. lie Experimental then in
solnnambuliSln and magnetism in
manner of which All interesting account
is given, especially in Chapter VII
where his own experience with Anna
Corr. Mow:stt, the auti.oress and actress.
Is related. For many years he has been
one Of the most earnest advocates, of
Spiritualism. and during that time he
has devoted Il very large amount of time
to. the investigation of the subject.
This book embOdies tile fruit of lis re-
searches. 1t is al argument fortified
by all the proof that is accessible. and
is presented in the clear and well.ar.
ranged style Of a man of superior men
tai powers. It is no part of our pur.s
pose here to endorse or to refute tile 30.
sitiOns taken but we can conscientious.
~ commend the book to those in search
Of knowledge of the facts pertaining to
Spiritualism as they exist in the minds
Of its supporters and OF the arguments
on which l,elief in it is founded. They:
can find no more intelligent guide than
Mr.. Sargent, and no more cOmpreben-
sive statement than appears In bis
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-12-30
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