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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-24
Costumes In Athens.

One of the great attractions of a stroll
through modern Athens Is to note the
variety Of costumes. The moss curious
and most striking is the Albanian,
which the Greeks have adopted as their
national dress. 1t consists of blue or
black jacket, cut away with open
sleeves. and rich embroidery red
waistcoat, and white embroid cred
shirt. The breeches are of blue, close
fitting stockings of white or blue red
CATERS, and red leather shoes with ,ut
heels, pointed, upturned and long.
Round the waist is a leathern girdle,
from which protudes an alarming dis
play of pistols and knives such as ara
affected by the Bedouin. The head is
covered with high fez, or poInted red
flannel cap, terminating with long
silk tassel, which sways about as the
wearer walks. The principal part Of
the dress is the white ''fustauella,n a
killed shirt of linen, starched and worn
over the breeches. Sometimes as many
as sixty yards of VIII te linen are used
in a ''fustanella, and the effect is rath-
er that of a burlesque on ballet dan
GERS costume. 1t is curious sight for
foreigners to see a Highland regiment
march out, but 1t is Far more curious
sight for an EnglIshman to see the
Greek National corps parade iu this
feminine but picturesque and extrava-
giant, costume. Tue Greek artisan
wears costume not unlike the Turk
ish, consisting of short dark, Jacket,
red waistcoat, very wide calico trou-
serS, worn short, and generally blue
bare legs, and buckled shoes. This is
also the dress of the Cretans, with the
exception that instead of wearing shoes,
they have high boots, which hide the
bare legs and give better appearance.
Sometimes ladies may be seen wearing
the national red cap, or the Thessal, IAN
head dress-a tiara of gold and a veil
thrown back-but as rule they dress
in Partisan stlye. The peasant women
almost invariably wear the Albanian
costume and very striking it is, con-
sisting of long embroidered pstticoat,
and white woollen dress over it, while
on their heads and necks are chains Of
coins.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-24

During the past decade a marked de-
crease has taken place in the consump-
tion of wines in the United Kingdom.
With regard to French wines, includ-
ing clsret, Burgundy, champagne, &C.,
the consun, ton In 1873 amounted to
STA 900 gallons, while last year the
consumption was 5.65S, 900 gallons thus
showing diminution of sc, 900 gallons.
In 1888 sherry had likewise largely di-
minished in consumption In the year
1873 the consumption of Spanish red
and white wine amounted to 1901 ,S75
gallons; in 1888 the total was Abs, ,731
gallons, this very large decline Icing
almost entirely in sherry. With respect
to port, the consumption in 1873 was
3,474, 1863 gallons and in 1888, 1883, 100
gallons. The decrease in the consump.
tion of port is thus not nearly so much
as in the case of sherry.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-24

Mr.. Menelas, cotton exporter at
Savannah and a large planterin Mlssis-
sippi, who has experimental success
fully fol several years in the cultivation
of tea, expresses the opinion that this
industry will in time become so extern
sive as to do away almost entirely with
the Importation Of teas. lie says the
greatest trouble In tea culture in this
country is not its growth, but its man
ufacture. The various processes of
steaming, firing, asserting and tanning
employed in the tea.growing countries
will have to be learnel by experience,
and when this is accomplished there
will be nothing to prevent the prepara-
ton Of tea as fine as the 6nest from
India or japan,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-24
unxx THE M1srs HAVE CLEARED
AWAY.

II ws err In human blindness,
And forget that we are dust,
II we miss the law of kindness
When we struggle to be just,
Snowy wings of peace shall cover
All the pain that clouds our way,
When tho weary watch is over
And the mists have cleared away.
When the silvery mists have yelled us
From the faces of oar own,
Oft we deemed their love has failed US,
And we tread our path alone.
We should see them near and truly,
We should trust them day by day
Neither love nor blame unduly,
If the mists have cleared away.
When the mists have risen above us,
As our Father knows His own,
Face to face with those that love us,
We shall know as we are known.
Love, beyond the orient meadows,
Floats the golden fringe Of day,
Heart to heart we hide the shadows,
Till the mists have cleared away.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1884-05-24

The worst of slaves Is he whom pas
sion rules,
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
Dogs and sheep.

The last grand jury Of Cobb conn
ty, Ca, has followed the example of
a former grand jury Of that county,
and thus presents" its views in re-
gard to a tax on dogs: We would re-
new the recommendation that tax
be levied upon the dogs Of the state.
The new constitution make special
provision for such tax, and deyotes
the revenue thus raised to the vital
cause of educating the children OF
the state. All other property, with
scarcely an exception, is required to
bear it's due share of taxation, and
we fail to see why dogs should be ex-
empt. Why not take the tax of the
sheep, which is a producer, and place
it upon the dog, which is only aeon
sumer? I. is estimated that there
are between two and three hundred
thousand dogs in Georgia, and that
they annually destroy property worth
$4,000 or enough to pay all the ex-
penses of both houses of the general
assembly. In the present condition
of society. the dog is not without his
uses, and it is not proposed to des-
troy him only to reduce his num-
bers, and to tax him as other domes-
tic animals are taxed. 1t Is hoped
that the legislature, therefore, will
vet be found equal to the duty of
adopting the necessary measures to
this end, and that the dog may be
made to contribute his part, along
with the poor mans little eve lamb
to the education of his owners chill
dren. With the food that Is given
them, and the number Of sheep and
hogs they destroy, 1t may be safely
estimated that the dogs in Georgia
annually consume enough to feed
fifty thousand laborers. - Southern
Cultivator.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

There are only four nations In the
world to day that are paying their
way. England generally manages to
make ends meet and show trifiing
surplus Of 100000 or 5000, 600
to be applied to the reduction OF its
enormous national debt; the United
States. in spite OF congressional ex-
travagance, puts by nearly fifty times
as much; and Holland and Belgium
keep about even. With these excep-
tions every nation in the civilized
world shows an annual deficit Of more
or less millions.--[ Exchange.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
Successful Deep PlOughing Gull
fnrQ


Allow me for the first time, through
the columns Of the Cnltivator, to pub
lish few arguments founded on facts
and experience, and not on hearsay
and guess work. After entertaining
the idea of deep ploughing, and the
right kind, for some six or eight
years, commenced with the resolu-
tion and determin alton to keep to put
into practice the doctrine l had adj
vanced at other times. / selected
twelve acres of land equally divided
into corn and cotton. TWAS in early
winter that turned the bottom stub.
bles with two horses with two-horse
Watt plow, subsoiling with two mules
in bottom Of furrow (made with the
Watt with Murphy subsoiler thir-
teen inches from the point to the
beam perpendicular above the point,
running in the ground to the beam.
just before planting procured some
light "Gate City" plough stocks with
new ploughs on them, cross breaking
the land, and allowing them to run
10 the ground to the beam. After
breaking, narrowed well, then plant
ed. PIoughed three times and hoed
twice. Several weeks drought pre-
vailed in our county, during which
time my corn was as green and fresh,
apparently, as though it had had a
good season. Now, after the seven
weeks drought, l gathered thirty
two and q half bushels of corn per
acre, without any manuring of any
kind. And yet within one hundred
and fifty yards some of the same kind
Of land, cultivated by renters, did
not make fifteen bushels per acre.
Had it been a good season / am
forced to believe that the six acres
would have made three hundred bush
els. The cotton land was in cotton
stalks and / broke it with the same
subsoil, bat without the turning op-
Grafton. A small portion OF it was
an old field taken without guano. l
made 1S5 pounds Of cotton, while
renters land within ten steps (all in
stubble land J produced 2,200 pounds
from nineteen acres. The above are
facts, not hearsay. and / would be
glad to learn from some one else who
has tried deep ploughing.-fM. F. G.
in Southern Cultivator.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Programme OF the Meeting to be
Held at Fayetteville.


The next meeting Of the State Press
Association will be held at Fayettc
willie, the executive committee having
concluded to accept the ver:s cs.tiial
invitation exte.z5.s by the residents
OF that city. The time will be the
first Wednesday in May, as set by
the constitution, which falls this year
on May 7th. The following is the
programme as arranged by the exec
utive committee:
Wednesday, May 7th, 8 am
Prayer. Calling the roll Of members.
Reading minutes Of last days pre-
ceedings of the meeting Of 1883.
Application Of membership. Elec-
tion of members and oollection OF
dues.
Afternoon-2 o'clock Address OF
welcome by representative citizens
Of Fayetteville. Respose by Rev. S.
G. CoIburn, Of the Arkansas Metho-
dist. Presidents address and dis
cussion thereon. Historians paper.
Evenings o'clock-O Oratlon by
Rev. Y. T. Bennett, Of the Searcy
Beacon. Poem by G. S. Blackburn,
of Little Rock.
Thursday a.m.-Essay: "The
Ideal Editor Defined" w. w. Gill,
Atkins Reflector. Essay: when is
the Editor in Contempt" j. S.
Thomas, Des Are Appeal.
Afternoon-2 O o'clock-- Essay "The
Business and Mechanical Depart
ments Of the Newspaper" w. w. Fol-
som, Augusta Vidette. Essay: "The
Limits of Gratuitous Advertising De-
fined," E. L. Givens, Washington
Press.
Visit to the Arkansas Industrial
University.ln body.
Friday morning--9 8 o'clock Essay:
"The Claims Of the State University
upon the State Press" E. B. Moore,
Fayetteville Democrat. g
Afternoon-2 o'clock Election of
officers, miscellaneous business, adj
journment.
Essays will be strictly limited to
twenty minutes and discussions
thereon to forty minutes. The pro-
gramme has been made shorter than
previous one to allow more time for
the discussion of the many interest
ing and important matters that come
up during the session.
The Association is in flourishing
condition and Its meetings are found
by all attending to be full Of interest
and benefit. A cordial invitation is
extended to all members of the press
of the state not already upon the
rolls 10 Join with us.
j. r. BELTS, Secretary.
+. A. WARREN, President.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
How He Did Not Speculate in
Northern Pacific.

He was a well posted but specu-
lativc business man--had read of
marvellous fortunes which had been
won by little puts and calls in North
ern Pacific preferred stock. He re
aected: he drew his little savings on
his way to Wall Street, to do the
deed. Enroute there, he saw an ad-
vertisement showing what could be
done with So invested in ticket in
the Monthly Drawing Of The Louisi
ana State Lottery. He reconsidered,
and sent his $5 to NJ. A. Dauphiu,
New Orleans, La. and drew 10000
per cent. ($500). He pities those
who lost in Northern Pacific Prefer
red. but rejoices at Louisiana State
Lottery Preferred. Next opportuni.
ty will be Feb. 18th, when distri-
button Of over $265,000 will be
made.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

The complicated diseases brought
on by intense study, thought, care,
anxiety, ETC., are often of the most
serious nature. Heed such symp
toms as loss of memory, universal
lassitude, heart disease, kidney CON-
plants, liver troubles and general
breaking down of health and
strength. When thus afflicted, when
the least exertion causes great ia
tigue, when life seems burden, use
the reliable strengthening tonic,
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t will afford
you sure relief.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Some queer things happen during
tornadoes. A gentleman travelling
In Louisiana was surprised by tor
nado, and Immediately afterward
was pelted by catfish. One of the
fish knocked him down, and his
horse ran away. Several thousand
of the fish fell. They had been
scooped up from lake near by. A
shower OF crabs fell in an Illinois
town few months ago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
Congressman Breckinridge.

The following complimentary ref
erence to our congressman-at-large,
Hon. G. r. Breckenridge, is clipped
from the Washington correspondence
of an Augusta (Ga. paper:
"The son of John c. Breckinridge
is an Arkansas congressman. He is
one OF the few new members who
can be assured Of hearing when
disposed to address the house. His
speech ON the Mississippi river i'm
provement bill was instructive and
in the best TASTE"
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Joseph Salllard fell in love with
Miss Mariel, a school teacher at
Aurora, Ind, and annoyed her 30
that she gave up her place and went
to her fathers home in Montreal.
Saillard had no money, but he walk
ed to Montreal and pressed his suit
with such ardor that he was locked
M.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

The largest farm in Dakota is the
Graadin farm, near Grand Forks, cov-
ering about $4,000 acres, and requir-
ing the labor Of $50 men at seed-time
aud $50 at harvest. The largest cul-
tiyated area under one control is 2S,-
900 acres farmed by Oliver Dalyrim-
pie, west of Fargo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

For several years past 1t has been
customery for young men to shoot
the girl who refuses to marry them.
OF course the girls will be Justified
in turning the tables this year.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

The Department of Agriculture
says the product Of the forests of the
United States for 1883 was 500, ,000,-
900 worth of lumber, or more than
the total value OF our crops of hay,
rye, oats, barley, buckwheat and po-
tatoes taken together.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

"When I die, my boy" said a ra-
ther festive Pittsburg man to his son.
II don't want any floral pillow with
Father or Rest ON it; simply the
letters IS. Y. L. nothing more"
'sAnd what, dear father, are these
letters to signify" "They stand for
the words See You Later"
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Mr.. Q. D. Brooks, druggist, at
Bayon Sara, La. says: II have
heard many persons recommend
Browns Iron Bltters who have tried
its virtues
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Millions of people die with Scrofu-
la. Ii these victims would use
Wilder's Sarsaparilla and Potash
their livesiwould be ssyed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Although women have the right to
propose in leap year, there is no law
that compels the man to say yes.
This fact ought TO encourge the
young men to stand firm.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

1t is understood that the girls have
adopted the following as their motto
for leap year: "If you see what you
want, ask for it."
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

1t costs One Dollar aid it saves
your life--Wilder's Sarsaparilla and
Potash-cures sll diseases Of the
Blood and Skin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

"The Lord loves cheerful giver."
In oil cases where Tonic is needed
give Wilders Stomach Bittcrs-it is
the boss.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

No more doctors bills to pay for
Syphilis, and all Veneral Diseases.
Wilder's Sarsaparilla and Potash
cures all.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

"This is.a new wrinkle,n as the
aging maiden said on consulting her
mirror.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

A mild, delightful invigorant for
delicates Females is Wilder's stom-
ach Bitters. Cures costiveness and
headache. 81
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

For Round Worms, Tape Worms
and Spasms use nothing but Wilders
Mothers Worm Syrup.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Mathew Arnold calls COW a 'scoo." !"
He has a oowrious style of pronun-
citation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

The best fishermen like to fish on
their own hook.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

All kinds of Blood and Skin Dis
eases cured with Wilders Sarsapa-
rilla and Potash.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

No more Indigestion or Nervous
Debility II you use Wilder's Stomach
Bitters.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

The man who is bent on mischief
often gets Strengthened out.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

DIR. Z. B. Weathers, Eikton, KY,
saws: II regard Browns Iron Bitters
as medicine Of unusual worth"
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
COUNTY COURT:

COUNTY COURT:
" AZ Dover. on the 4tA Monday in March and
al Monday in January, July and October.
PROBATE COURT:
AT Dover, on the list Monday in May and 3d
Monday in January, July and October.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Kill Worms in Children with
Wilder's Mothers Worm Syrup. M
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
ELEVENTH YEAR.---NO. 3.
afts Rnsssllsillt ai]sstIs 4tpp'tai.

rev RussELLvILLE PRINTING ASSOCIATION
Proprtstors.
IL. sHINN, President,
CE0 h, HOW ELL, Vice-President,
" MUNDAY, Secretary,
n, BAIRD. Treasurer.
3 +. JOEE, Business Manager.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

First effeetual. then good to take.
then cheap--Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption. feb 2S.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
I383--Directory.--l803 803
Court 9th judicial District.

TIME OF HOLDING COURT:
Pope County--First Monday in April and
Noyembee.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

BAPTIST CHURCH.
Up. weaver. pastor. Preaching every 2d
spd attn sabbath at II am. and1 :30 p.m. FRAY :
or meeting every Tuesday night. Sabbath
school 9 a. m. every Sabbath
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
Church and Society Directory.
nnrepvrFprlN rgURnU

PRESBY7ERfAH CHUROH.
II r. Milner, pastor. Preaching every Sab
hath at II a. m. and 1880 I'm. Prayer-meet
inr every Thursday ut 1870. y. m. sabbath
school at Q a. m. every sabbath.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07
7. q. q. r.

Chosen Friends Lodge No. 80, ]. o. o. F.
meets every first and third Monday nights OF
each month.
NJ. ii. BAIRD, N. G.
A. NJ. HARTsELL, Sec.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

Snow use-a wooden shovel.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

METHODIST OHURoH, S0UTH,
A.P. Melton, pastor. Preaching 1st and Sd
sundays at Il am. and 1880 pm Prayer meet
ing Wednesdays, 1880 p. M. Sabbath school
$50 a. m.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

CHRISTIAN CHURH.
Preaching the 1st and I'd Lords Day in each
sta:sO a. M, each Lords bay. and prayer
meeting at night. All are invited.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-02-07

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
]. I. Hendriekson, pastor. Preaching LIST
and 81 Sabbath, II a. m. and 1880 D. M. Prayer
meeting Thursdays, 1880 p. m. sabbath school
Q %. N.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-01

LONDON, Jan. SIN replying TO the
80 delegates from London trades
unions to-day, who urged the extension
Of the county franchise, Mr.. Gladstone
said that their population had done
much 10 iispel doubt as 70 the desire OF
the people of England generally for the
ex tension Of the franchise throughout
the three Kingdoms. The Government
was convinced that the time tor action
was at hand. There were no trner sup
porters of the rights and claims OF all
classes in the country than those who
are called workiDg-men. He was glad
that the Clyde shipwrghts aud the agri'
cultural laborers were w fifty represent
ell by delegates.
In reply 10 deputaton OF the metro
politan Liberal associations Mr.. Glad
stone said the Gond ton OF London, 80
far at regards municipal and local
government, was nothing less than
scandalous. The responsibility for this
rests with the Legislature, the powers
of which were greatly overtasked. 1t
could only oyertak" its work by the
strenuous endcavors of all parties. The
Government would do everything In
their power 10 further the progress Of
business. He urged the deputaiion To
assist the Government TO overcome the
direct methods of resisting the progress
of lagisIation
Daily Republican., 1884-02-01
DEATHS.


ii ENDEkSDN-t'n the Both ult., Miss Iy.
Ola Henderson. aged ~ years.
Relatives a"d Fl, nis are invited to attend
her funeral, from htr late residence, So Ship
ley street, ON saturday. md inst, at O'clock
p IN lntermentat Wilmington and Brandy.
wine cemetery.
NJ II II Ah--Dn the 3Dth nit James Mahan,
formerly Of afford County, Nd, In the
10th year Of his age.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vitcd to attend his funeral from the residence
OF his sou.in law. james Faulkner. 1905 kirk.
wood street, on Sunday afternoon: services at
the house at l.sO O'Clock. lnterment at Riv.
efview cemetery. Baltimore and Hartford
papers please copy. Gone to rest.
SNEATH--On the 3lst ult, of Whoopisx
cough, August, son of George and Maggie
Sheath, aged lycar and ~ days
Relatives and friends are respectfully In,
vlted to attend the funeral, from the resi-
dence ofhisparents, near the Scheutzen PARK
On Saturday, the 2nd Inst, at2u'clock II m
lntcrinent at MT. Salem cemetery.
THOMPSON-On February, 1884, tieoru,
T., infant son Of William II. and Maggie
Thompson, aged months and "A days.
Dearest ieorse, thou hast left us,
And thy sufferings all are DER
Thou hast left world of sorrow
For brighter, happier shore.
Thou nast gone where Joy and gladness
DHell ! each heart 50 pure;
Thou hast left this vale Of sad ness,
10 be with Jesus evermOre
And we know thou art singing
With the little ones above
Then let US dry our falling tears
And strive u meet you above.
Daily Republican., 1884-02-01
u.a.. Fr,,, C..eers Company.

The Madam Fry Concert Company
gave most delightful entertainment at
the Opera House last even ng. that was
pronounced by competent judges to De
one OF the very best concerts given In
this city. Madam Fry excels as
vocalist, and her instrumental perform
ance il unexcelled. Miss Lulu held the
audience spell bound with her flute
solo, and when she finished, was
greeted with round after round Of ap-
plsuse. Miss Eugene, the same as her
mother and sisters, is splendid ro-
calist, and little Alta is wonderful in
handling the violin. The quartette Of
horns was grand, and hign.y appre-
ciated by the audience. In consequences
of the unpleasant weather the attend
ance was not as large as 1t should have
been, but should the Madam and her
highly gifted daughters return TO this
city, there is no doubt but they will be
greeted with packed house, as those
who were absent last evening missed
the finest musical treat that has ever
been given in this city.