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The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
The Lime-Kiln Club.

In the following, Bro. Gardner, the
wise president of the Detroit Lime
Kiln Club, plainly expresses his
views on the unnecessary use of"big
words"
"Gemlen," said the president, us
the meeting came to order with ola
members present, and Elder Toots
ready for two hours nap, 'let yoor
conversashun be plain an to de pint.
Say what you mean, an mean what
YOU say. has noticed tendency
on de part of sartin members Of dis
club to affect de Shaksperian style.
/ want it stopped. 1t doan' sound
right in q man applyin' whitewash
or stove blackin'. How many mem
bers of dis club know de meanin' ol
de term, 'Prognosticate towards de
Individuality an yet / h'ar 1t ut.
tered dozen times day. What's
de use of a cull'd man, nirnin' ten
shillin's a day, remarkin' dat he ex.
poets to condescend to de irrespon
sible endeavor, when he kin jist ss
we'll observe dat blackberries am
down to fifteen cents per quart? II
any of you has an ideah dat de use
of sich words as .bombastlc,' 'deliri-
um tremens, Cicero, or 'inconsis'
tency,' eleystes you in de minds ol
your naybur, you is greatly mistak-
en-. Whan a man comes to me an
wants to borry two tablespoonfuls oi
eighty-cent green tea, ,kase de preach
er am gwine to be at his house to
supper, let him spit it right out In
plain English language, instead Of
beatin' around de woods an luggin'
in sich words as 'abdicate, reaction,
'Cesarism' and 'cahoots.' II | had
son 20 Vars ole, an he should
come home wild his whitewash brush
on his shoulder an inform me dal
de gratificashun OBJ de incontestible
syntax had Withdrawn its lombard
ment OBJ de planetary desiderashun,
should riz up an put my No. II
agin him wild such auxiliary repre-
hensioility dat he would feel lame
fur six weeks"
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
A Severed Hand.

Youths Companion.
The following remarkable case oc-
Cured about three years ago in
North Carolina: A white, delicate
girl had her hand completely sever
ed from the arm by an ak. The ply
sician, not being IN a condition to
amputate the arm above the wrist,re-
placed the hand, secured it with sill
yer stitches and adhesive plaster,
and having bound both arm and
hand to broad splint, ordered them
TO be kept warm with hot flannel
cloth. The third day pulsation could
be plainly felt in the hand, which
had also changed its color. says the
physician in charge: ''l removed the
sutures on the fourteenth day, and
afterward she carried the hand in .
sling, and is now--three months af-
ter of the accident--able TO extend
the fingers and grasp with nearly the
usual strength" The joint retained
Its tree motion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
A Sensational Battle.

a Wcfi huOWu ScuticuiNuepi Ltttts
Rock purchased an enormous black
bear. A friend who heard Of the
purchase went to the colonel-oi
course he was colonel-and said
Shear that you've got the biggest
bear in the country"
scot a whale, let me tell you"
"WeIl, I'll tell ysu what want.
I've got the finest bull dog in the
south. | gave hundred dollars for
him the other day, and up to this
time he has whipped two bears. /
want him to fight your bear.'
Il don't believe he could whip
him."
"Yes, he can. A large bull dog
can whip bear any time. I'll bring
him over to morrow
Next day the gentleman a1d the
dog called on the colonel and the
bear. The bear was chained to tree
in grove, and when the dog saw
him he wanted to eat him up without
further ceremony.
"Here," said the colonel, 81 don't
want the bear to get away after he
chews the head off your dog, so you'll
have to hold one end OF the chain"
BLAMED il do. I'll tell you what.
Tie the dog to one end OF the chain
and let the bear take care Of the 9TH
er end"
This was agreed upon, and the
dog was soon tugging at his end OF
the line, anxious to open the engage
ment. The bear whined and looked
far away. It was evident that he did
not relish the coming performance.
When everything was ready the dog
was liberated. He darted at the
bear and grabbed him by the ham.
The bear shook him of, but instead
Of resenting the insult, turned and
began to climb tree, dragging the
dog after him. He went out on q
llmb and before the colonel and the
gentleman could realize the turn Of
affairs, the dog was suspended ten
feet from the ground.
"Why, d-n his fool soul, he'll kill
my dog howled the gentleman.
II reckin he WILL" the colonel re-
piled.
The bear lay stretched out on the
limb, looking down at the dog whose
struggles were becoming weaker.
"Climb up the tree colonel and
take the chain from the bears neck" !"
mo, I'd rather not. Don't like
the way he looks at the dog. Sup
pose you go up"
BLAMED if ! do. / wouldn't take
hundred dollars for that dog. The
beays afraid of HIM, don't you
Think"
"Shouldn't wonder, as he seems to
be keeping out Of the dogs way"
By this time the dogs tongue was
hanging out, and 1t was plain to be
seen that he was dead. After awhile
the bear came down, smelled Of the
dog, whined, sat down and looked
far away.-Arkansaw Traveller.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

FAYErrEvILLE, ARE, July %, 1883
Editor Democrat:
Permit a few words in reply to
Justice:
l. ! did not write blindly. The
basis OF my statement "that Gov.
Berry had appointed Board ma
jority Of whom were official members
Of the Old School Presbyterian
church" was information direct from
the lips OF DR.. j. w. Jones, an ex-
member of the Board, a. gentleman
we'll known to you. Would you have
questioned it? But suppose the Doc
tor was mistaken, the central truth is
not affected. thereby. The truth is,
that church has the control of the
University; this is plain to every
unprejudiced mind. Let us exam
inc the facts:
l. Gov. Berry supports Gen. Hill.
The Governor may not be member
Of the church, but whatever weight
Of influence Gen. Hill may have is
in its favor. It is matter of little
moment whether the blame attaches
to Gov. Berry or the President. at
is q singular fact that such appoint
ments were made" Let me enlight-
en- Justice little: Coffin and Beard
en- are both members of that church
or such men as DR.. Jones and Col.
All. Wilson have been wrongly in-
formed; so are Judge Martin and
Supt Thompson. Here are four
bona iide members. Now here is
the, status OF the Board: Gov. Berry,
the Presidents staunch supporter,
four members Of the Board and the
President who is the "head and front
of it" Look on the other side
Eagle, Baptist, Crump, (neutral)
Gunter, Episcopal. Three! There is
the majority? Look again at the
composition OF the Faculty: Presi-
dent and six Professors and one
nominal Methodist in Gen. Hills
Sunday school class; three actual
Methodists, one Christian, one Epis-
copsl Where is the preponderance
Of testimonyr Any one can see.
Justice, have no disposition to
gain q victory over you. There is
no sophistry In the above; plain facts
and figures are all that could be de-
sired. have made my point and
that is all care to do.
Justice says that respectable
gentleman informed him that Gov.
Berry denied saying that it would
be folly to appoint Board antago-
nistic to Gen. Hill" just as res
pectable gentleman informed me
that he did, but as Gov. Berry dis
claims having made such statement
l accept it. But there is another
truth underlying this. 1t is nota.
BILE tact that the Board did not an
tagonize Gen. Hill in any manner.
This is another singular fact
Why did Col. Wilson, Judge Gregg,
Hon. E. B. Moore, Ed. Democrat,
and various others fail to make any
impression on the Board? Judge
Gregg plead for his dishonored boy
as only q parent can plead; Col.
Wilson plead for the success of the
University as the pride OF the State
and the love Of Washington county
who heard? Was the Board antago-
nistic to Gen. Hill? But enough.-
Excuse me from any further notice
of this question.
T. j. REYNOLDS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
Our Texas Correspondent

Our Texas Correspondent.
Editor Democrat:
One OF the enjoyable features of
living in south Texas, is the frequent
excursions the inhabitants take to
the beach, for, aside from the fun
and good cheer afforded by the fish
and game, one is almost always cured
OF any disease by bathing in the
Gulf.
The Gulf is only about thirty
miles from Mr.. J. r. Dukes, on the
San Bernard, and it pleased the peo-
pie Of that vicinity to get up an ex-
cursion to the beach, and a gentle
man from California and | were In
yited TO 60, Us we were both looking
ut the country.
No little pains had been taken to
prepare eatables and drinkables for
the occasion. Capt. Ducraz had put
his Bernard and Galveston schooner
at our service and was on board with
his family to take part in the excur-
sion. Capt. Sonis donated barrel
Of home made Mustang wine, and it
was good. Then came boxes, and
sacks of victuals, then bedding and
clothing, and pots and kettles etc.,
all OF which went into the hole. Then
we took reef in the main sail, elect
ed the California man to manage the
lib sail, and q Frenchman to take
charge OF the wine barrel and all
went aboard. Five men, seven la
dies, and four children, and jollier
set never boarded craft.
When fairly out on the water our
sails filed and showed too much load
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

ZIossvILLE, INDIANA, Nov. 8, 1880.
DR.. j. b. Kendall & Co. .-Gsnts:--
/ have your valuable "Treatise on
the Horse and his Diseases" and
your Kendalls SPAWN Cure. My
horses had the epizootic, one OF
them could not swallow for two days.
| applied the Spawn Cure twice To
her throat, and it gave almost in.
stant relief. / think could sell
1000 of your books. Please give
prices to agents. Yours truly,
PETER BRowN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

O.
Irtand beneath southern sky,
Its spicy odors drifting by
'Tis beauty, still, where'er gaze;
Ny soul Is filled with sweet amaze
But oh, I'm only dreaming.
see thc loved OF long ago
Whose absence flied my soul with woe
And giadncss thrills my heart once more
AZ In the glad, glad days Of yore-
But oh, I'm only dreaming.
lam child, and, tired OF play,
Ny weary, drowsy head I lay
Upon my mothers breast, and hear
Her tell me am very dear
But Oh, I'm only dreaming.
wake--to feel the northern blast;
Iwake--to know the past ds past;
Iwake-to miss mothers love,
Earth's sad realities to prove II y
oh. would that tlis were dreA -1x.
--Frsa Detroit FSse Pvsss.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
Queer Names.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
Among the odd names of postoiilc
es in Georgia are these: Ty Ty
Trickum, Amicolola, Brass, Arp, AL
aculsey, Buzzard Roost, Pay Up
Hard Cash, Guess, Enigma, Eche
connee, Cracking, Brazanza, Choes
toe, Cornucopia, Hepribah, Ila, Peact
Stone, Shoals, Tiger, Iceberg, Jumps
Iric, Hix, LASER, jug Tavern, Pistol
Washes, Upatoie, Two Run, Huttut
Obc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

Why will men allow themselves
and their noble horse to suffer when
Kendall's SPAWN Cure, properly ap-
piled, will remove all suffering from
man and beast? Read advertisement.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

Woe be unto the man that Is full
1t has been the curse OF great
many men that they knew so much
that they didn't know anything.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

"A q AHandHy in January, July and October.
PROBATE COURT:
AtDover. on the 1st Monday In May and I'd
,tanda, 10 January. July and October.
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ectory.--i863
court 9TH Judicial District.

TIME or HOLDING COURT:
pouo County-First Monday in April and
Novenbec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
church and Society Directory.
yyERfAY CHURcH.

uR Mfner, pastor. Preaching each I'd an
,.bnSohboth al II n. m. and 1902. IN. Prayer
1n.c,inr every Thursday at 7:5o. p IN, SAP
sbatb school at a. IN. every SSoDa'h-
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coRREsPonTDEnTcE-
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09
BAPT7ST OHURoH.

, Weaver. psstor. Preaching every ID
- i,b saIhath at II AIN. andT 20 pm. Fray
Sr meeting every Tuesday night saopath
srhoo' a. m. every sabbath.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

METHODIST CHURCH, SOUTH,
> Massey, pastor. Preaching LIST and 80
c,ndevs al ii IN. and 1880 pm. Prayer meet,
s,.a IWlednestays, 1880 p. m. Sabbath school
$50 a. m.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

METHODIST EPISCOPAL oRURCH.
r Heudrickson, pastor. Preaching list
and Sd Sabbath. IL a. m. and 1;30 y. m. frayer
meeting Thursdays, 30 p M SapDa'" scnoo'
3 a.
The Russellville Democrat., 1883-08-09

CHRISTIAN CHURH.
Congregational meeting at the Masonic "a Hal
,v.Tv Sunday at II a. m. Preaching by w. y:
>Naple on the 1st and 3D. SUNDAYS 81 II =. m,ann anu
nreach the ID sunday night OF each month at
Masonic Hall.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
"COLD DISDAIN."

The Way Connecticut Manufacturers Said
to Treat Operatives.
In the Senate yesterday Beck read letter
from man in Meridian, Connecticut, charging
that the manufacturers treat their operatives
with "cold disdain;" that they do not keep
faith with them, and that the picture drawn
recently by Hawley,. in the Senate, and by
others, of the comfortable and prosperous
operative class was a mockery.
Beck then volunteered to show the name OF
the writer
Hawley (ironicallyJ-"I will not look at it
unless / am at liberty to publish it, nor should
the Senator have read anonymous blackguard-
ism here"
After further colloquy, Beck said "Snce
the senator from Connecticut (Hawley) has
displayed so much temper, | would not trust
the man in his hands by giving him his name.
l aver that this letter is from a New England
operative, and | have the name here, but |
believe the man would not be safe if the Sen
ator knew his name, and with great emphasis)
he shan't have his name, nor shall his COL
league (Platte); and, further, say that have
letters from operators and from merchants all
over the North telling me, land men like me,
are, in their opinion, doing what is best for
the whole country,) that all the insinuations
thatwe are seeking to destroy labor are in
their opinion unfounded and untrue"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
THE LIGHTS LECTURER.

MIR. Baker Narrates His Experience With
Rival and a Coat.
81 wish now to remark by the way that when
a dry goods dealer gets left, it is, indeed, a
very cold day." said Mr.. Baker as he took a
seat after adjusting ''slug" this morning.
SIN the lives of all of us there are times when
we feel sad and detected, when all our hopes
are blasted, when, after days of toll, in order
to procure enough wealth to crafty some de-
sire that ones innate pride prompts us to
still, we find, at last, that all our efforts have
been in vain and that we have lived only to
be deceived. The other day, boys, con-
cluded to buy new coat. The one that
had been wearing was getting rebellious and
wanted to secede; in fact, it hung very loosely
about my anatomy and its variegated
colors resembled a rainbow after a
summer shower. The buttons that once
adorned the garment had long since
taken their departure, and have no doubt
that those necessary little articles of gentle
mans wardrobe have been the means Of
making keno for a fast young man bout
town. was not as fortunate as. the young
gentleman mentioned in the Bible, for could
neither sell nor pawn the old relic. AT that
time was not proud nor wealthy, nor did l
want to become like Beau Brunei, the leader
of fashion, neither did desire to go to Eu-
rope with Mrs. Langtry, but l admit was
becoming alarmed at the way my former boon
companions were deserving me, and
thought it advisable to make my person
more attractive. | knew there was something
wrong from the fact that no longer received
invitations to dine with the prominent men in
a H. r
scented misSives from the fair ones requesting
my attendance some pleasant evening to a
soiree. While thus longing to be arranged
in some fashionable attire la Oscar Wilde
as was leisurely sauntering down the street
my optics fell on the words in large letters,
Selling Out at Cost? Entering the estab-
lishment from which had read
those entcing words was soon confronted
by dapper, bald-headed clerk. | made my
wants known and was shown the article was
in quest of. After putting the coat on and
assuring me that it was the latest style, "a per-
feet fit and only few more left l became
the. purchaser. was very proud of my bar
gain, and on the following night I paid my
dear Eliza a visit. Eliza All, sweet angelic
creature the ultima thule of my existence !
But sic transit gloria mundi. will wind up the
narrative of my adventure that fatal might with
a few lines Of poetry:
"Quckly down our Commerce street
Went Jimmy Baker his girl to meet,
But ere he reached the TRUSTING place
He met his rival face to face.
They met before the castle gate
And each ones heart was filled with hate.
Berlud they said must surely flow
Ere they their separate ways could go.
And while they stared and tiercely glared,
And madly winked and binked and dared
Bal<e's rival wheeled and sped away,
Tearing Off Bake's coat that very day"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
The Orleans Princes.

From the Times Democrat.
With the exception of Plon- Plon nearly all
the members of both the. Orleans and Napol-
con families are in the army, some occupy
ing high positions. The Orleans princes Of
fered their services to France during her
greatest disaster, and they were welcomed by
Gambetta aud assigned to high positions.
Since then they have certainly committed no
overt act that entities the Republic to cashier
and discharge them, and have indeed acted
with wonderful good sense in abstaining from
any conspiracies against the present govern
ment.
OF these princes the Due de Charities is 4
colonel at Rouen; his uncle, the Due de Ne
mours, is a general in the French army, and
his son, the Compile d'Eu marshal in the
army of Brazil The Due d'Aencon is a
French captain of artillery; the Prince de Join
vile rear admiral in the French navy, and
his son Pierre lieutenant, while the Due
d'Aumale is general of division.
1t will be seen that the Orleans family hold
three high officers in the military service of
France, two being generals and one an adj
miral. From these positions it is proposed to
0ust them. because Plon-Plon issued a mani
iestO against the republic.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
The Darling Little DevOtee.

Her gaudy little hat perched high
Above her bangs and frizzes;
There was a sparkle in her eye
Like champagne when it fixes.
Red ribbons gayly fluttcrcd, while
Her silks made loud rustic; -.
Her fur-lined cloak was in the style,
As, also, was her hustle.
Her dainty kids were buttOncd tight,
Fen to her elbows dimpled;
Her perfumed kerchief snowy white,
All lace, was sweetly crimpled.
And, oh, her tiny feet peeped out
Like timid mice, enhancing
The charm that circled her about
With splendOr too enhancing.
"Where are you going pretty maid?"
spoke as she was tleeting;
"Oh, am going, SIR" she said,
unto our prayer meeting"
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
Farm for Sale.

A very desirable farm, with small but com
fogtable house and commOdious corn cribs
thereon, situated ON the San Antonio river,
about IA miles south of this city, containing
GOO acres, having Il base line front of 1900 varas
on the river, and running back about three
miles 10 the Goliad road. Fifty acres are under
fence and in cultivation, and AT least 1900 bush
els of corn have been raised on the place this
year. There is a belt of bearing pecan trees on
the river front, and the land back is thickly
covered with vast quantity of the very best
and oak timber. About 40 head of
cattle (Of these q are gentle mich cows) will
be sold with the place Terms, cash. For
further Information apply at this office. or to
l-3-u jOHN DOBBIN, 500 Ave. T..
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
. Some Heavy Weights.

Six. tons of humanity are now placed upon
the platforms of the curiosity halls OF New
York museum, where contest for prizes Of
fered for fat people is in progress. Some of
the heaviest present are Recinnie Porter, OF
Camden, Ind, $50 pounds; Dick James,
Wayne county, o., So4; Frank Williams,
Columbus, o., 49,; Samuel NJ. Bishop,
Petersburg, Va, 400; Jesse Waldren, Green
point, New York, ass; Patrick O'Brien, Bel
fast, Ireland, 367; Amelia Hill, Brooklyn,
New York, 400; Frank Rush, New York
city, 335; William Meecher, Green's Farms,
Conn.,, 600
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
Poverty.
In days of old she lived worshiped saint.

In days of old she lived a worshiped saint.
Her humble, lOwy mien by all adOred.
Men loved the maid for following their Lord,
And though their love, perchance, was cold
and faint,
Not like the passions of more human birth.
1t was pure and sacred flame, they said.
And she was one whom good men vowed to
wed,
And thus abjure the Turing snareS of earth.
Alas as time went on such love grew rare,
And with mems favor went her honOred
name,
Till sneers and cold contempt became her share,
And she was fain to hide her head for shame.
At length, when left by all, Crime sought her
hand
And now his sons and hers infest the land.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
A Bad Opinion of Us.

From the National Republican.
Texas has bill before her Legislature to
punish ''the use of profane language in the
vicinity of dwelling house." That bill, if
passed, would compel the population of Texas
TO live in tents, camp out or pay their entire
possessions into the public treasury within the
first week.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
Jury Fixers.
From the Brenham Banner.

From the Brenham Banner.
The remedy for this growing evil is in hav-
ing better juries; the jury-fixer must be
shelved and the jury law so amended that
good intelligent citizens will not only be ad-
mitted but compelled to serve in the jury
box. 1t must either come to this or the ad-
ministration of the criminal law as applied to
murders will have to be abandoned.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
Spencer indicated.

From the Philadelphia News.
A New York business man made $40
600 in successful ventures, but to do this he
labored almost night and day, and died at the
age Of s. from overwork. Since then his
widow has married a former lover, who had
become a lazy tramp. Herbert Spencer's
gospel OF relaxation seems to have some good
points, after all.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
A Forest and Lake for Sale,

Any one wishing to purchase 1000 acres of
heavily umbercd land fronting on a fresh
water lake, and situated thirty-siX miles north
of Houston on the international railroad, can
address the undersigned. The timber is large
pine, oak, black walnut and other timber.
JAMES =. NEwC0MB.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
The Hawaiian Treaty.

From the Fort Worth Gazette.
There is another view of the Hawaiian
treaty Is it fair to break off our relations
with the Sandwich Islands now that the
natives have acquired taste for American
missionaries?
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03

Round trip tickets for the New Orleans Mar1i
Grls will be on sale from February to the q,
good until February IA, at the Galveston
Harrisburg and SAN Antonio ticket office.
Price $40. RI
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
What the NimbIe Cent VIII Do.

From the Chicago Herald.
See what the nimble cent can do. If only
given time it can put fortune in mans
pocket. John II. Moore. a cent taker at the
Brooklyn ferry, has been arrested for embez-
cling $40 900.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-03
Glad it was Made.

From the Meridian, Tex, Independent Blade.
Newcomb, of the EVENING LIGHT, has
been appointed postmaster at San Antonio.
This is worthy nomination and we are glad
it was made.