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The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
PERs0NAL AND LITERARY.

George Francis Train lives in New York at an average expense of S3. 80 per week for food Ten years ago his cigars cost more than that per day.
 MT. F. Peshine Smith, the journal ist who tecently died in Rochester. was the author of a ," Manual of Political Economy" which has been adopted as textbook in several foreign universi- ties, and which has been translated.
 Rev. Henry Harris Jessup, Ameri- can missionary in Syria, has printed many of the poems and rhymes from St. Ntchoias in the Arabic language at Beyrout. The volume was issued in June last, and is the first of it's kind ever printed.
 A book has just been issued in Yer mont entitled ''The Resurrection of Christ from Lawyers Standpoint" It is an investigation conducted according to the laws of evidence, and it ends with full acceptance of the resurrec- ton of Christ as historical fact.
 Miss Abbie Pulsifer. of Auburn, Me, has been reporter in the courts there for ten years. Other female shorthand writers are Miss Alice C. Mute, of Chicago; Miss Ingersoll, of Washington; and Mrs s. J. Barrows, of Boston, who reported in English speech delivered in German without translation.
 The well-known and favorite nursery song, "Three Blind Mice" dates back to 1909. during which year it originally appeared in a music-book, the authorship of which cannot be traced. The fa- miliar nursery rhyme of Little Jack Horner" was written in the sixteenth century, though by whom cannot be as- certained.
 That tho dear people may have the best book possible for the guidance of their lives, some enterprising students in New York, believing that there is good in every religion and that no re- igion is perfect, have compiled what they consider useful in all the sacred writings and published it under the name of "Oahspe, The New Bible" The work claims to be history of the heavens and the earth for the past 2,000 years.
 James Collins, of South Lawrence. Mass, is in his 10th year. Born in Ireland, he was left an orphan at the age of six months, and buried the last of his five brothers over sixty years ago After living ninety-five years on farm in his native Erin, he concluded to seek his fortune in the land of the free, making the voyage with litt'e discom- fort. He buried his wife forty years ago, and is cared for by five of his chil- dren living in Lawrence He talks hears and sees well, never took medi- cine, and never was sick, saws wood and walks for exercise, and has still on his head locks of his own hair, of which the genuine Irish auburn has never been silvered by time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
RIB. WILSON &C0.,
 REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

RUSSELLVILLE, ARK.
 Special attention given to Probate and Chancery business, and the col lection of claims.
 The following are a few of the val uable lands and town property that have come into our control in the course of our business and which we offer for sale at very reasonable pri- ces:
 One nice cottage containing five rooms with over one acre of land, delightfully."- located in the town of Russellville. A good barn and other out houses, also two wells of excel lent water.
 One good house we'll finished, with , rooms and lot, conveniently loca- ted near the business portion of town. Good well, barn, etc.
 Several vacant lots in the town of Russellville, well and beautifully To- cated for residences, lying in differ ent portions of the town.
 Eighty acres of good land !! miles east of Russellville, well improved with fine residence containing 8 ms, splendid barn, fine young orchard and B acres in good state of cultivation. In splendid neigh borhood. All the Improvements first class.
 80 acres about : niles s E of town, about 20 ac cultivation. Small residence. Very .cheap.
 60 acres ofgood land adjoining the town of Russellville. 35 acres in good state of cultivation; good resi- dence, well, barn and other out hous es.
 so acres 5 miles northeast of Rus sellyille. About 40 acres in cultiva- tion, dwelling etc. Good land. Best watered place in the county. Very cheap.
 2C0 acres 9 miles South of Potts Sta tion on l.. k. & F. S. R. R 80 acres in cultivation. Good dwelling. Barn 3Ox20, two stories high, two cribs, , stables, COW house, never failing wells. In frst-class neighborhood, convenient to school and churches. Land first-class hill and creek bottom. A very desirable place and offered very cheap.
 The above are a few of the lands and town property in our hands for sale. The titles to all of which are perfec. and without shadow. Call on or address
 k. B. WILSON & Go.
 Russellville. Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
A Piucky Soldier.

Private Hinkson. reserve msn be- longing to the royal Irish brigade at tached to the Gordon HighlanJers, bayoneted seven men during the charge of Tel-el-Kebir, and was Aiterward at- tackled by three Egyptian officers. A bullet was sent through his right cheek and passed out Of his mock. but he suc- eeeded in bayoneting two. Before he killed the third another bullet struck him almost in the same place, opening the first wound and following & similar direction.
 While lying on the ground he was fired at again by an Arab, but was res cued by two men of the army service corps, with only slight additional in- jury to one of his fingers. He suffered from lockjaw for three days. and how he recovered is marvellous. Itis thought that he will receive distinguished con duct medal. - London Telegraph
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that there will be an annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Melrose Cotton Mills Com- prny, at the office of J. l.. Shinn, in Russellville, Arks., on Monday, Janu- sry the 29 1883, at the hour of o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing Five Directors for the ensuing year, and att tending to any other business that may lawfully come before the meeting.
 JAS. E. BATTENFIELD,
 Secretary.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
R||SSc|yi||c FLOUR MILL, l.. M. Smith, Prop'r Manufactures the best grades eF FLOUR AND CORN MEAL. Satisfaction Guaranteed to all. Fine Gin and Wool Carder Atteched to
 Mill.
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT DAKDANELLE, ARK.

LAND OFFIUE AT DAKDANELLI, Akk'.I
 Jan. g. 1883. Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claln, Register and Receiver Of U. S. Land Offics at Dardanale, Ark, on 23d Feb, 1888, vix.: Nj M Pless II. entry No. 0,GT2, for the WK s W. Sec. %, Tp. 9. D. r. 21 west
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz.:
 II Taylor. A Isbell, Clifford Burgess, J W Nordin, all of Berlin, Ark.
 FebI5. T. M. GIBSON. Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
Social Mutes.

Of course the word mutes is not to be taken literally. Social mutes gre not fitting candidates for adm. ssion to deaf and dumb asylum. but simply the mutes of society-the people who have noth- ing to say. We meet them everywhere, and it is mistake 10 think that they are always people without ideas. They are sometimes shy people. often people who on occasion can talk with the best, and do not care to trouble themselves to entertain any one unless they wish to do so but usually they are people who simply do not know how to begin . con- versation with stranger, and wait for the stranger to take the initiative. Two of this sort together have s sorry time of it, as know very well indeed.
 envy people who have the gift of small talk, who not only always think of something to say to strangers. but who do not need an answer. But for my part, can never talk unless 1 feel assured that am not boring my audi ence, and to those who have nothing to say l cannot long find anything to utter. Silence falls between us. after have lugged in the weather by the ears as often as dare, and all is over. Yet 1 confidently believe that am not hopc- lessly stupid person, and that the other party to the silence may be really worth knowing, if one could find out how.
 It is this oft-repested dilemms th&t has set me to thinking whether people might not do something for themselves under such afflicting circumstances. 1 am not sure but that How to Keep up Conversation might make a very useful volume. l should like some one else to write it and let me study it; but there is one rule which would help peo- pie along considerably, and that is to remember that when once the ball of conversation is thrown to them they can easily keep it up- If one is forced to do all the throwing, to ask questions and make remarks, receiving "Yes," "No," "Ah," and 'Indeed." for re- plies. it will need the talent of an orator and the good temper of saint to go on and prosper. But if one's s fellow-vic- tim really makes q remark one has a chance. Do not answer merely by dis sent or assent, or by saying something that ends the subject Add to your ''Yes, your 'No," your .I have" or 'I have not" something which shall bring another remark. In this case, if the person wishes to converse at all, conversation becomes possible.
 To those who, just beginning life, feel their danger of sinking into the po- sition of social mutes. would say: Be- gin at once the struggle with yourself which you will have to make some day, and you will spare yourself many years of misery. r Ledger.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

--~John Holiness of Alabama. has raised eleven children, seven boys and four girls. He has seventy-three grsnd- children, forty-three boys and thirty girls. Mir. Holmes is sevcnty-nine years old, weight 300 pounds, has killed fifteen hundred deer and one bear. Tbs ehsire family live in Morgan County, except Cne son. who lives in Slourt All the older ones belong to the Missionary Baptist Church -C Csico- % Times
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
Notice to TaxPayers.

I will be at the several voting pre- cincts of Pope County, Ark, for the purpose of collecting taxes on real and personal property for the year 1882, at the following times and places, to- wit: Township. Date 1883.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
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UG b H%t-N@0 VI ~- ~'Ass@~- VI " - One of the greatest comforts to those eIpectlss be confined Is remedy upon which implicit con ndcnce cnn be piaced-one that will prodnce safe and auick ieiivery-one that will control pain and shorten tho duration ot labor. su is "Tns Norn- ERE FRrEsp." Try it and see what
 A BloxBing it Ss 70 SnSaorins Tecs1cs si Ihs s Lleaeng wnen prosre, s rceriri sfecs causing n very ossy and quick labor, win compaT- ditionyo recovef auicSly orin other vofs.io h.se a good gsitnsup. Under its oss laoor vii or'iinss the suheFing be diminished beyond e-pr-ss,oh. me condition for which this remedy is ohe-edi is lncaiSs' rhuse interested in it's nsc sro respect fully referred rothe hundreds who have usedis
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 most saIpssly entsest esery ,,1 I,TsS sSTsSasS FrIEYp,p Cqupled with ths entreaty, dwili ,ii edd yearsl, have never known it to isil to produces '"'0 '"' S''NM II. J. HofMEs, NJ. D., Atlanta, Ga. .AIasy from one of the counties Of Middle 9eor. g'r who has been acting ss midwife for many yenrs Writes; "E have disposed of sll TIE MOTH rR Rs f'RrEND you sent me and am DELIGHTED WITH lT. Tn every instance where 1t hes teen nssd is gnses hsys heen n Ali m ths5 eooid ask' A gentleman writes: My wife uscd your Morr- tasilm6ny ia that she parsed throuFh 1t with one hail of tho suffering v either of her iormer ecnnno- She fIso feccmmenecd lt o alsdy iriend who vas ahout 10 be t0uhnrd for the frNt time, and she sayst q HAVE NEVER SEEN ANY ONE rArs THsousn THta GREA ( TRIAI, WITH % MUCH F'f'SF AND fill-J .iT'rI.I. sIFFKRlNd.'"
 le names of al these. and many other5 can be hal by calling at my oitrr.
 ifaving bsf he f6reF9ine remedy ruosooIreHF.LT TEsI.pt tn Atlanta and vicinity, nqw offer U 70 my rAtron- as possessing sppsrios meTia, .
 an pVrntttd also tO rcfer-to the following well known citiHens ol Atlanta; G. S. Newton, Wm. N. crlillsy. IT,. VI, uTegg and V. ssin all of whom art ready aO teEtty l0 lie of the preparA- Hpn. Price ei b9 peF
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The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
Lumber. Lumber.

Rough and Dressed Seasoned Lumber of all kinds in quantities to suit pur- chasers. Prices reasonable. Mui To- cated five miles from Piney Station, l.. R. & F.S. Ky. Orders by mail prompt ly filled. cEPostofllce address, Berlin, Johnson Co.,, Ark. H. c. SAPINGToN,
 Proprietor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

Mrs. A. T. Stewart owns real estate estimated to be worth SEQ. GOO. 00Q
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

There are 686 blast furnaeea iy the United States. Their united capacity is 5000, 900 net tons per year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
LAND GRANT,

As there is every prospect of large immigra- tion to Arkansas, it is reasonable to suppose that these choice lands will be in active de- mand, Persons desiring to secure them, should lose no time in doinc Unexceptionably fa- vcrable terms to tctual settlers.
 For full information apply to
 W. D. SLACK, Land Commissioner. Little Rock. Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

DEMOCRAT and Ark. Traveller $500
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

UOver, untiI ApriI ZU, except from March 18th to 3ist, 1883.
 J. W. QUINN, Sheriff
 and Ex-Officio Collector Pope Co. N. B. Those who do not want to pay the penalty will please come forward and settle their taxes before the 20th April, 1883. And those who do not know the numbers of their lands will please bring their last tax receipt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
TUFTS
 EXPEcTORANT

h composed of Herbal and Muelaginous prod ucts, which perm cate the subs tanee of tho Lungs, expoctorates the acrfd matter that collects In the Bronchial Tubes, and forms . soothing coating, which relieves the fr- ritation that causes the cough. It cIeansss them when enfee bled by dtsease, invigor. ates the circulation of the blood, and braces the nervous system Slight colds often end In consumption. It ts dangerous to neglect testot twenty years warrants the assertion that horemedy has ever bee n found that fs as prompt in its effects as TUFTS ExpECT0RANT. jingle dose raises tho phIe Iegrn, aubdnes innamination, and it's use speedily cures the most obstinate cough. A pl easant cordial, chil- eren take 1t readily. For Group 1t is invaluable and should be in every family.
 iu 25c, and 3l Rottfea.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

DEMOCRAT and L. R. Democrat $2.5o.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

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The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25
SECURE A 10 ME !! LANDS
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 LANDS!!!

The Little Rock & It. Smith Railway is now offering for sale in tracts to suit purchasers. the whole of their magnifcent
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-01-25

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Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-15

ted "A iiction. AS the engineer If the
locomotive was clearly TO blame for the
accident, 1t wes s~uggehted to the widow
that she bring suit for damages. She
reHolved to do 30, and called at u o
ofico OF tho railway company. The
proper official happened to be In. III Q
widow had such a clear case against the
company that II was deemed advisable
to compromise the matter. Nov,
madam" said the official, after the
widow had thrown back her veil and
stated her business, 1--WE are willing to
do what Is fair In this matter. There
Is really no occasion to go TO law. 1t
Is q delicate subject to discuss; so 1
think, without going Into the merits
Of it, I will tender you q check for -,
900, and you will sign q paper releas.
Ing the company from ali further de-
mands." The widow started and ssked;
How much2" II am authorized to
pay you 90, goo" II accept it" she
said, very much agitsted. The check
was handed over, the papers signed
and the widow walked out into the
street In q bewildered frame of mind.
As she cashed the check she said to
herself confidentially; "Ididn't expect
to get more than $50. l reckon that
rail load fellow didn't know how old
that mule was. "-Te6as StftingS
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-15
a $4,000 Romance!

A true romano In real life recently took
place in Louisville, Ky. The circum.
stances were these: Miss Alcene Van.
derespit, the beautiful and accomplished
daughter Of our well. known and esteemed
druggist, had o well.known young gentle
man, also of Louisville, paying her atten-
tions, and both being p assessed Of specula-
tive spirit, and unknown to the other, pur.
chased q 81 ticket in the Commonwealth
Distribution Company. 1t 30 happened
that each took q half ticket with the same
number. and when the drawing terminated
they had drawn $1,000 each, their number
having drawn the $40. 600 prize. When
the young gentleman called to tell bis
good fortune, his surprise wa great to
find his sweetheart was also entitled to
congratulations. OF course, o wedding
soon followed, for it was self-evident they
were intended for each other. and the
young gentleman Is now the owner Of q
prosperous business, and at bis request we
refrain from giving his name also. Now
let all young gentlemen and ladies 20 and
do likewise. Next drawing Saturday,
March 31st. 1850 prizes, $l12, 400. CAPT.
tai prize, $50, 600. Tickets, only % Send
your order immedi ,tely to r. M. Board
man, Louisville, KY.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-15
Prince G~ortschakof.

Alexander Michailowitch, Prince
Gortsohskotf, chancellor Of the Rus
Sian Empire, was born July 16, 1898
He attended the Holy Alliance con.
gress at Verona jd 1882, as attache of
Count Nesselrode, the then Russi IN
minister Of fopSigu affairs, and showing
diplomatic skin rose rapidly above the
heads of hS contemporaries. Appoint
cd secretary of legation In London In
1924, ne became charge d affairs In
FLORENCE In 1926, oounselorot legation
at Vienna In 1882, and envoy at Stutt'
gait In I842. After q prolonged stay
az the latter capital, he, in 1850 wa
appointed to represent Russia at thu
Frankfort diet. In this capacity HI
laid the foundation Of his subsequent
brilliant career.
He first rose In favor at court b.
serving the imperial family as distin
tinguished from (though not opposes
to) the state. Nicholas has been bit
:. rly disappointed in the marriage o
Wis eldest daughter with the Duke o
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-15
BRIDGE PROPOSALS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board
OF County Commissioner OF Gage county, Neb.,
tor the erection Of o bridge across the Big Blue
river upon either one Of Tn wagon roads leading
east from tho town OF Wymor-, Gage county,
Neb., aud yer and across said river. Said bridge
TO be one hundred and fifty Q10) feet long, and
70 have either piles, stone, or Iron piers.
Also Tor the erection Of . bridge, suitable 10 the
place, across Indian Creek. on The line hetyeen
sections twenty nine coy end thirty (30l about
one mile southwest Of Wymore, Gage county,
Neb. Low bridge at this place preferred.
Also . bridge across Turkey Creek, southeast
Of Dewitt, Nsb., to replace the old ono now In
use.
All bridges to be Of wood, iron or combination
All BIDS to be accompanied by plans and speci-
ncAtions. to DO sealed and fled with the Comfy
Jerk on or before II o'clock noon, March Goth,
SO.
The Commissioner = serve the right TO reject
y and all bids. Successful bidders will be 70.
uirsd to give bond for the faithful performance
Of their contract
BY orde Of tho County Commissioners.
49,, A. J. PETHoUD,
SEAL. County Clerk.
t' Beatrice Feb. "a 1883. me-d4w
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-15
Old Railroad Relies.
m the New York Times.

from the new YORK Times.
There were returned recently to the
General Passenger Agency of the New
York Central Road q bundle of tickets
which were found In the overhauling
of one of tho stations on the line of the
road, They were Issued in 1852, and
have the signatures of q. q. Kendrick
Ticket Agent. They were for passage
over the Hudson River Railroad from
Albany to New York, and bore this
remarkable Endorsement: IF used on
accommodation train leaving Albany
at 8:45 p m 81 on every whole ticket
will be refunded by conductor" These
were tickets that were used when night
trains were first run over the road,
thirty years ago, and the indorsement
guaranteeing the return of 81 was to
induce passengers to travel by rail In
stead of by boat. With this package
came another, sickets good for passage
between the same points, but having
the word Rochester" stamped ON the
back. This class used at about the
same time, was Of the same form, q
single bit of red pasteboard about the
size of an ordinary visiting card, and
was of the style used before the coupon
tickets now In vogue we're thought Of.
When the late D. L Fremyre was the
Ticket Agent of New York Central
Road, he had Issued q ticket from Al
bany to st. Louis. On the edge were
<inted In initials of the various roads
over which the calder could pas..
The conductor was obliged to punch
from this ticket the name of his road
a. the holder passed over It. This
style of ticket called into being for the
first time the conductors punch, now
used by every conductor. It was also
the first attempt at q combination tick.
ct, from which has finally grown the
present half-yard long coupon ticket.
It was also the reason for the frat
gathering Of General Passenger Agents
70 consult on methods for managing
tntir business more methodically.
which meetings finally grew Into the
NationN Association of General Pas
senger Asents.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-03-15
A Hasort for the Bad

A Resort tor the Bad anos.
Frank Moore, Of the Ls Mia.
souri,, Ia In St. Paul making "a.
ments In the interest of q New Nrk
syndicate for furnishing aocommo&
lions for tourists In the Bad Lands o.
Pyramid park, the name BY whieh
that romantic region Is hsnoeforsh to
be known. Among the improvementi
to be provided for ID q cocmodioua
hotel. The officers quar'ers, hospi'
tai, etc., of the old cantonment
are to be utilized. Cc%plete tourist
outfits, carriage and Jacks with hunt
provided for gueIs for trip. to the
rsnoes in seasons and for sisht-seers.
The syndicate I'LL also place stock on
the ranges mar by SO that the tourist
msv nm dsSn the mild.eyed COW in
ths ahssyye of nobler game. The
gantis 1sep may also be utilized to
ann the tourist who would desire to
ha. mountain sheep. Especial ar
.Sngements of this character adapted
to entertain the English and eastern
tourist may be made to good advant'
age.