The Russellville Democrat., 1884-08-07
The price Of polishing shoes II
a piece Of cake. We WILL all take
a shine.

The price OF polishing shoes !
q piece Of cake. We WILL all tax
] a shine.
Who would have thought, al
lold man who has lived near his tire
score and ten years, could so quick
~ call back The happy by gone day
of youth, as to clasp a fair maiden il
This arms and sip the dewy sweetness
from her ROSY lips--while she, being
the subject Of a formidable mistake
could do nothing but consent.
We were pleased to receive a call las
Friday from Mr.. I'll Il. Bailey, OF Slick
Mr.. Bailey has recently returned from
Mexico where he spent the last twelv'
months. He kindly left us some Next
can mementoes fn the shape OF c0rdl
made from the Maguey plant, plan
that is indigenous TO that country, ant
which also furnishes the national drink
for Mexicans. The strands are very
strong and durable-being used singly
for shoe thread, and from which the
strongest rope can be made. One piece
of cord left us was found under $50 feet
of water where it had remained Al
years, aud is now seemingly in a per-
feet state of preservation. The cnlti-
walton of the Maguey plant is general
in the state of Zacatecas, for the pur-
pose of rope making and for the pro-
duction of their favorite beverage.
On our first page will be found
a notice of the appointment CT Hon.
A. w. Files and Col. James Mitchell
to address the people at this place
next Saturday, the 9th inst. By
reason of an enforced business en-
gagement Mr.. lilies is prevented
from coming, and Hon. Joe House
of White county, one of the demo-
cratic presidential electors for the
state at-large, has been selected by
the state central committee to fill
the appointment Mr.. House is one
of the most brilliant young men in
the state, whose fidelity to democrat.
ic principles and reputation as an
orator is unconfined by state lines,
and those who are so fortunate as to
hear him will be richly entertained.
Col. Mitchell, who accompanies Mr..
House, is the gifted editor OF one of
the leading democratic dailies Of the
state, and his well directed blows in
behalf of democracy has made him
universally popular. Come out
democrats next Saturday and hear
these cxponants Of democracy!
One Of the most charming social
entertainments ever given in our
city was the one given last Tuesday
evening by DR.. and Mrs. w. H. Hill
at their residence, in homer Of the
victorious Hill Nine base ball club.
The club, including pitcher, back
stop and all the flclders, with their
fair attendants. and a goodly number
OF honorary members, were there,
and from the call of the game to the
anal stroke of the last inning, the
most engrossing interest was mani
tested. The lawn was brilliantly
lighted with chinese lanterns and the
numerous tables spread beneath the
stately trees, laden with choicest pro-
auctions OF culinary skill, made
scene that rarely falls before the Wis
ion of knights of the diamond field.
1t was at the table that the game
was most exciting. The regulars
found themselves evenly matched by
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noticed that the latter took the lead
ut the start and increased it steadily
as the game proceeded, but by vir-
tue of greater Endurance the regulars
gained toward the close, and the
umpire decided the game draw.
SO far as the merits of the contest
ants were concerned, there was little
difference, both teams were credited
with an equal number of "base hits"
"fielding errors,' and the honors
were easy. At the close ofthe even
lng's entertainment. Mr.. A. w. Hos
kins called the house to order and
appointed Mr.. John w. White to ex-
press the thanks of the nine and in
vited guests for the entertainment
furnished, which he did in most
graceful manner, after which the ge-
NAL host and manager of the club
acknowledged the same in short
and effective speech, and finished
with the wish that the garlands of
victory would ever be worn by his
club. The DEMOCRAT representative
tenders to the club, the manager, and
the fair hostess, heartfelt til anks for
courtesies received.
The O'Neal Bros.
The latest mercantile venture in town