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The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
How Women are Treated in Guatemala.
 Cnrrnsnnndence New York Tirnes

When Barrios came into power, one of his first acts was to drive the priests out of Guatemala. In his opinion they were drones in the community, and made drones, so he would not have them about. But the women, who there, as every where else, have most use for religion, made great outcry about the expulsion of their priests. There were a dozen wo- men, recognized leaders of society in Guatemala, wealthy and prominent, who were especially loud in their lamentations and vituperations. They would have stirred up an insurrection against Barrios if they could on account of their priests. He stood their attacks until his patience gave way. At first he simply shrugged his shoulders; then he knit his brows. Finally he said, ''This thing must be stopped" He had twelve single-armed high gallows erected in a line on the plaza From the end of each arm he had suspended broad, shallow basket, with short rope fashioned to the bottom like a handle. Then he had those twelve women brought to the baskets, placed in them, and hoisted into tho air.
 As you may imagine, such spectacle in the plaza attracted everybody. All the city came flocking to see the ladies elevated into such undesirable promin- ence. And fancy, if you can, the wild, unbounded joy of the hundreds of street boys when free admission was given them to swing those baskets by the short ropes attached to them. The little ragamufiins yelled with delight, fought with each other to get at the ropes, and exerted themselves with frenzy to see who could toss basket highest. The women, stand ing in the baskets and clutching the ropes by which they were suspended, shouted wildly, with new accessions of terror each time fresh and vigorous hands gave livelier impulse to their wicker ehariots or sent them flyingin new direc- tions. The assembled multitude roared with laughter and encouraged the boys, When at length President Barrios deem- ed that their punishment was sufficient, he gave a signal, the swinging of the baskets was stopped, they were lowered, and the exhausted, humiliated ladies were sent in carriages to their respective homes. The lesson had never to be re- peated, for they sought no more to med dle with the concerns of Government, and were very careful to keep to them selves thereafter their private opinions of public affair.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
How Emerson Writes.

A. E. Alcotts Lecture.
 By describing how Emerson's essays are made you will understand themss the better. Like other great men he keeps a commonplace book or dairy; he puts in this whatever interests him at the time without reference to further use; If he sees sentence that pleases him while reading he notes 1t down; If he takes a walk and sees anything that in- terests him or which suggests thought which he wishes to preserve, he puts it down; if he is writing a letter and he pens a sentence which arises naturally, he puts that down; if he visits a picture gallery, or wherever he goes, he notes down all that he may wish to remember. All these things which he notes down have an intrinsic value, but they need a setting; he does not let any of these sen tences drop How then to arrange and string together these pearls? He em- when he has set them. That is his art. He copies them on paper and sees how they will come together. One jewel after another is examined until he finds one which he thinks will do in a certain place. After having arranged his lecture he goes on the platform and dips in at the fifth or sixth paragraph, perhaps &C., cording as he feels. He is apt to begin in the middle or toward the end of his lecture, as he has arranged it beforehand, and go backward, as any way. After having tried his lecture in this way four or five times, it is printed and goes be- fore the public.
 There is no ordinary conference in his essays. Each paragraph is written at a time, and is complete in itself. What ever he writes is finished and good but he considers every sentence well before it is put on paper, it is slept upon, dreamt on, and they are printed just as his au- dience have heard them. A lawyer or a divine would begin with beginning and proceed according to logic, but he works by analogy. In pictures each paragraph must be read carefully to get the value of it. You can't read one of his books at sitting and get any good out of it. Each word almost must be pondered over. Emerson is now v years of age, but ke seems to have all his wits about him, ex- cept the loss of memory forproper nouns. That he will write any more IS not probable, but he has written great deal which has not yet been published, and we shall probably have as much new as he already printed. An intelligent edi- tor has been engaged to publish his writings after his death. Emerson's voice is very charming, and no one can forget 1t who has once heard him lec- ture.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

of his head fought a great deal when became queen all alone; but at last 1 was killed.
 Judge Your story is quite correct, I believe; but the jury wish to say some thing.
 Jury-We think Mary must pay for choosing so bad queens name. Mary pays it).
 Judge-Queen Philippa, come forward.
 Queen Philippa relates her story, but as she forgot her favorite poet, Chaucer, when she was questioned about him, she had to pay forfeit.
 Joan of Are forgot the name of the king for whom she fought, and had to pay forfeit.
 Queen Margaret could not repeat the names of her twelve battles, and paid a forfeit.
 Elizabeth was correct in all matters, like wise queen as she was
 Mary of Scotland forgot where she was brought up, and also paid forfeit.
 Players should be sure to choose char acters that they are well acquainted with, as it is unpleasant to make mis- takes, It is most interesting game and aids children materially in their knowl- edpe of history
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Genius of one Sort.

Successful business people are born,
 not taught. Their genius is as individual as that of painter or a sculptor, a poet or q musician Give this kind of man twenty-five dollars to start with, and you will find him prosperous and comfortable in an incredibly short period of time,
 and that without having been dishonest or a miser.
 That money must be made by mean
 ness or dishonesty is only self-comfort- ing fallacy which people who have not the power of taking the tide which leads on to fortune at its turn, like to take to their hearts. When you have been cheated it is ten to one that it was by
 some unlucky person who would prob ably have been more honest had he been richer.
 Oh, yes, it is actual genius-this power of making dollar double itself, when in the hands of most men 1t would di-
 minish like the jolly sixpence" of the
 old drinking song. How many people
 have been "set up in business" and failed; while che poor young woman rose penmless from her pillow one morning, took the last of ie= -four and sugar and
 made batch of little sweet cakes before the children, who were to be her GUS toners, were ready IOT scHooiy diu So
 laid the foundation for one of the largest
 confectionery manufactories in the
 world And a poor little fellow, who
 had not the use of his limbs, beginning
 with few papers, gradually built up a
 great publishing house.
 do not tell these anecdotes because
 believe that everybody can make
 money who tries to do so. Economy
 and hard work will not do it, although
 they will do much. It is the power of
 seizing upon chances as they come; of
 calculating results; of refraining from dangerous speculations and entering into advantageous ones; it is in being neither over bold nor cowardly. In fact, it is something nobody can learn, any more than he could learn to compose Beeth- | ovens music, or paint Corregglo's pie
 lures, or write Shakespeare's plays.
 Some good men have the power, and so
 have some bad men, some refined per
 sons, some coarse persons. And assured- ly those who have it should rejoice; and | let those who have it not refrain from | sneering at it. never do. M. K. D.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Changes at the Grand Union Hotel

The Grand Union Hotel, situated opposite the Grand Central depot, at Fourth avenue and Forty first and Forty-second streets is, on account of its location, one of the favorite situated in the heart of the city. All the watering places and summer resorts can be reached from it with great convenience. The attendance is prompt and satisfactory, and the rates are reasonable The proprietor is altering the property on the corner of Forty second and Fourth avenue and adding it to the Hotel. This will give the Grand Union 475 rooms. A dining room will be made on the corner of Forty-second, "A feet front by 65 feet deep. The cost of the change will be $l37 900, making the whole property cost one million dollars, and notwithstanding this large outlay single rooms are reduced to Sl and upwards per day on European plan.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Cannnet science Penetrate the Mystery
New York Ledger.


 Thatterrible scourge, diphtheria, rages, the present season, with all its accustom- ed horrors. It really seems strange that all the scientific investigation expended s.o inc subject fails to discover the mys- terious causes of this Instructive disease. Recent accounts represent it as prevail ing to an almost unparalleled extent in section of country at the West which has been uncommonly well drained, and where unusual attention had been given to measures designed to promote health. And in this instance the disease, which is generally confined mostly to young persons, attacks both old and young, and good livers and poor livers.
 It is to be hoped that the secrets of its origin and the proper means to guard against it will both sometime be found out; but at present it remains one of the most dreaded of all destroyers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
GondHotels.

Hotel accommodations for travellers are of the greatest importance to persons who have to move about the country on business. Just where to gon is what every man wants to know when he leaves home. The Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot, New York City, is very popular resort, be cause the attendance there is prompt and satisfactory. The charges are reasonable ard the me,aoge complete; try it. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union Hotel than at any other first-class hotel in the city. Be careful to see that Grand Union Hotel is on the sign where you enter
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
He suffered for s5 years.

GUrLpFoRD, Or, May 15, 1868. For thirty-five years I have been the vic tim of that terrible disease, Dyspepsia; have consulted eminent physicians, and tried al- most every remedy. My family physician finally told me 1 could not be cured. The first dose of Goes Dyspepsia Cure helped me, and, to-day consider myself cured and am ready to affirm that it is the most valuable medicine every placed before the public.
 G. H. RICHARDSON.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Profitable Patients.

The most wonderful and marvellous suc- cess in cases where persons are sick or vast ing away from condition of miserableness, that no one knows what ails them, (profit- able patients for doctors is obtained by the use of Hop Bitters. They begin to cure from the first dose and keep it up until perfect health and strength is restored. Whoever is afflicted in this way need not suffer when they can get Hop Bitters.-C Cincinnati Star.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

A QUEER freak of a plant is spoken of by the South Bend Ind.) Tribune, which says that wild cIematis vine has forced its way through a brick wall into the south parlor in ex-Mayor Miller's resi- dence in that city, and is growing like q thrifty house plant. 1t came into the parlor between the wall and the mop board. and is now over two feet high.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Picked Up on the shores of the Worlds
 Ocean of News.
MN wIrH TnREE nEAps

Jones said, looking into the glass the other morning, T am man with three heads on my shoulders-the one l see, the one I feel, and the one Brown put on me.-Meriden Recorder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

''Ir disagrees with me A common remark. If you take Tutt's Pills you can eat any thing you like, and feel no bad effects They act specifically on the liver, stomach and bowels, causing free flow of gastric juice, which is essential to good digestion, and regulates the bowels when all other medicine fails.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Pleasant Hours at Home.
FoRFEITs.

Describe a rose without the word and.
 Kiss one another rabbit-wise. This is done by each little girl taking an end of the same piece of string into her mouth and nibbling it until their lips meet, without either one dropping the string.
 Pinch your own arm below the elbow. This is catch and may be done by pinching the wrist of the right arm with the left hand.
 Count fifty without saying seven. This is done by counting six, the number next to six, etc. But it is difficult to avoid mistakes.
 To redeem a double forfeit, to shake hands blindfolded, each player starts from the opposite side of the room and of course have great difficulty in meet ing. Their companions must watch that they do not hurt themselves in the at tempt.
 Hold the candle and beg some one to kiss the candlestick. The owner of the forfeit is herself the candlestick.
 Kiss a book inside, outside and in the middle without opening it. This is done by kissing the book in the room and outside the room and in the middle of the room.
 JiDGE AND Juk1.
 A judge and jurors are selected. Then the other players take the names of some historical personages. The judge calls up player and questions her as to her reign or life. For any mistake in an- swering the player must pay forfeit to the jury, who inflict due punishment upon her for her lack of memory. Hon ora is selected judge, being the oldest; the three jurors are Ada, Edward and Jessie.
 Honora-(reading from paper) l find on my list, Sir Philip Sidney, Semiramis, Philippa, Joan of Are, Queen Margaret of Anjou, Elizabeth and Mary of Scotland. Come before us Sir Philip Sidney, and tell us in whose reign you lived.
 Anthony-(as Sir Philip Sidney lived in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and my home was in Kent.
 Judge-WhatIdid you do in your life timer
 Anthony--I wrote books and fought and fell at Zutphen. Judge-On which action of your life can you look back with the most pleas ure?
 Anthony-Giving cup of cold water to dying soldier on the field of battle; that was sself-denial.
 Judge-You may go, without forfeit. Now Semiramis, what have you to say | for yourself?
 Mary-I was very ambitious, and have no good to say for myself Judge-Where did you liver
 Mary-In Nineyeh and Babylon. l built Babylon chiefly myself
 Judge-Relate your story as well as you can.
 Mary--I showed King Minus how to take q city, but he must have been very stupid not to think of such an easy plan himself He married me. l asked him to let me be queen for day, and the first use made of my power was to cut
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

THE New York Heralds paragraphist threatens to abolish his grocer, because the fellow has a habit of saying: "We Have everything in our line;" T am lay ing in good line;;" Do you wish to buy any thing in our line?" The word ''line" is what sets the H. P wild. What would he do if he had grocer who kept asking him. "AnYthing else?"
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
wHAT ur WAS wAtrIya FOE.

A MAN went into hat store yesterday and had his silk hat blocked. After it was finished he stood as if expecting something. The storekeeper said, What are you waiting for?p Fifty cents" was the reply Your sign outside says, Hats blocked while you wait for fifty cents." N. !. Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

PIso's Cure for Consumption is first etIec. tual, then good to take, then cheap. What a cough, take Pisos Cure, and be well Sqsg saIg by druggists at 25c, and S1.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

LYDIA r.. PrNKHAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND is a remarkable remedy for all thosepainful complaints and weaknesses so coIhonpn to our best female population Send to Mrs. Lydia F. Pinkhan, 233 Western avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
His Last Dose.

Said sufferer from kidney trouble when asked to try Kidney Wort for a remedy. Fll try it, but it will be my last dose.' It cured him and now he recommends it to all. If you have disordered urine don't fail to try it, Yokahama Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
Chicago Daily Times.

Mir. George Barnes, of Bagnall X Barnes, South Water street said that his wife had been severe sufferer with neuralgia for years and had tried many remedies in vain. St. Jacobs Oil is the only thing that brought her relief
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

VEGErINE is not a vile, nauseous com pound, which simply purges the bowels, but Q safe, pleasant remedy which is sure to purify the blood and thereby restore the health.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

Kalamazoo (Nch.) Daily Gazette, . It is an unprecedented success, said MT. Charles s. D'Arcambal, the well-known Burdick House druggist, when asked for his views in regard to the St. Jacobs Oil; it is faction
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TnE pRIcr oF. nEErs.

"0ld woman, how do you sell beets?" asked New Orleans loafer of an old veg etable woman in the French market. Looking at him from head to foot, she replied: "Ven haf some like you vas I sell him two for a cent abiece."-N. o. Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
A Railroad Engineer

In the employ of the C. M. & St. Paul R. R.. had been grieyiously affected with diabetes for six years He took four boxes of Kidney Wort, and now writes that he is entirely cured Tribune aud Farnter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

LADIES making collections of business cards, send to Cragin < Co.,, Phil, Pa, for a set of seven cards in six colors and gold, illustrating Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man" Send gratis to users of Dobbins' Electric Soap.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

AM looking for workp indignantly responded the honest tramp. Not much ain't. There's too much work in the country now. am trying to keep out of the way of it,n
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
DON'T FTT THE CAsE.

The Locomotive publishes engrayings in each issue showing how boilers look just after they have exploded. This doesn't seem to hit the case at all. What is needed is picture showing how boiler looks just before it is going to explode. We could then learn when to get out of the way-Nep Hauen Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

REDDrNG's RUSSIA SALvE has wonderful healing power, reducing inflammation. Keep it in the house and stable in case of accident. All medicine dealers-25 cents a bnx
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

IN ten weeks TAO pupils were whacked in the public schools of St. Louis. The schools there are conducted on the Solo, mon plan.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

As POLITICS is now somewhat in the background, it is proposed that the lead ing newspapers shall give their opinions on the elasticity of the peanut hull.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

STATEMENT from well-Known drug house. Dr. Bulls Cough Sirup is the most popular Expectorant we are selling. HADLEY BRos.,
 3i7 Indiana Avenue Indianapolis Ind.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

A PITTSBURGH furnace has just been 2lS tons of pig iron in twenty four hours.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

PREVENT crooked boots and blistersd bael. by wearing Lyons Patent Metallic Heal Stitfeners.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

Ex-PREsIDEST MARTIN VAN BuREN was made comfortable by the use of Jonas Whit combs Asthma Remedy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

OWNING to the fact that the Pan-Han- dle railroad is handled well, it pons out likewise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

SIR JOIN LUBBOCK seems not more de- voted to his sisters and his cousins than to his ants.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

AN illiterate friend observes that it must be loud talk when the mountains peak.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

RELIGIous TRAcTs-those made by the minister and his congregation to and from church.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13

TEAS The choicest in the eworld--Importers' AGhIy lriees-largest company in Amenca-- stable artiele-pleases eyerybody--Trade con- fpslAlly inereAsing-A wanted everywhere circuieE 10 ROBERT WELLS, 4s Vesey st.. N. '. q. o. Box s2s7.
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The proprietor of this celebrated medicine justly claims for it Q superiority over all reme- dies ever offered to the public for the SAFE, CERTAIN and PERMANENT cure of Ague and Fever, or Chills and Fever, whether of short or long standing He refers 10 the entire West ern and Southern country to bear him testimony to the truth of the assertion that in no case whatever will it fail to cure If the directions strictly followed and carried out. In great many cases a single dose has been sufficient for a cure and whole families have been cured by a single bottle, with a perfect restoration of the general health. It is, however, prudent, and in every case more certain to cure, if it's use is con- tinued in smaller doses for week or two afseI the disease has been checked, more especially in difficult and long-standing cases. Usually this medicine will not require any aid to keep the bowels in good order. Should the patient. how ever, require a cath artic medicine, after having taken three or four doses of the Tonic, a single dose of BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS will be sufficient
 The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must have DR. JOHN BULLS private stampon each bottle DR. JOHN BULL oply has the right to manufac- ture and sell the original JOHN J. SMITa's TONIC SYRUP, of Louisville, Ky. Examine well the label on each bottle If my private stamp is not on each bottle do not purchase or you will be deceived.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
WANTED A PROFILE.

A lady with a fatal squint came once to fashionable artist for her portrait. He looked at her and she looked at him and both were embarrassed. He spoke first Would your ladyship permit me" he said, Ito take profile? There is certain shyness aboutyour ladyship's eyes which is as difficult in art as it is fascinating in nature.n
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Liver Complaint.

GRIGGsyILLE, ILL, July O. 1878 H. R. STEVENS, BosToN:
 Dear sir-My only object in giving you this testimonial Is to spread valuable information Having been badly afflicted with Liver Complaint was induced by some of my friends to try your VEGETISE; and before had used half bottle found that l was deriving great benefit by it. had used other medicines, but could not say that they helped me in the least. pronounce your medicine far ahead of any other, and can cheer fully recommend 1t to any one in need of such a medicine. Yours respectfully,
 MRS. MARY KNEELAND.
The Russellville Democrat., 1881-01-13
A DRIVERS srGGEsTIoN,

Yesterday afternoon an old woman weighing about 300 pounds, slipped in crossing the street car track, and came down in the mud and water It sounded like dropping custard out of second story window. The driver of the street car held up his mule and called out: "I say, if you will get up and let me drive on you can sit down again as soon as the car passes. ."-Eraminer.
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Liver COmpIaint.

I AM AS WELL AS EVER.
 WATERLOO, To-, Oct. 9, 1878. II. R. STEVENS, BOSTON:
 I have been troubled with Liver Complaint and disorders of the stomach. and have taken many preparations without effect but after taking two bottles of VEGETINE, am as well as ever was.
 Respectfully,
 :. A. LINCOLN We are personally acquainted with MT. Lincoln, and know Nhe aboye) his statement to be true. We have sold large quantities of vEGETISE, and our customers speak well of 1t for the complaints for which 1t is recommended.
 WANGLER BROS, Druggists and Booksellers, Waterloo, To.
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Vegetine

PREPARED BY H. R. Stevens, Boston, Mass. Vegetine is Sold by All Druggists.