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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
A Corner in SMALLPOX.

There is a physician in Washington,
d. c., who, at the moment of penning
these lines, is in badly demoralized
condition. He has been speculating in
small -pox and the deal has gone against
him. He has been toying with small
pox options, aud has had to put up too
many margins, so many, in fact, that he
is now pretty thoroughly cleaned out,
financially, and the neighborhood in
which he resides is terror-stricken for
fear that he will go to practicing again.
To stoop from dizzy, high-tiown
metaphor, and come down among the
barnyard fowls of rhetoric, this Wash
lars in the smallpox business. The
Washington doctor reasoned that for
the past three consecutive years the
United States had been singularly free
from any virulent visitations of small
pox, and after figuring with some Wash
ington weather prophets, who occasional
ly have time to dabble little with few
extraneous falsehoods outside of their
regular profession, he made up his
mind that this winter would witness q
smallpox epidemic which would bore
pits into the arms of the gnarled oaks
of the forest like red-headed wood
pecker.
The Washington doctor resolved to
corner it. So he drew his little six thou
sand dollars out of the bank, purchased a
small farm up the Potomac. and stocked
the smallpox ranch with COWS and
geese, the cows to breed virus, and the
geese to grow quills with which to can
it for family use. All last season the
doctor was as busy as bee tapping his
COWS for virus, and plucking his geese
for quilts. He filled up his barn with
loaded quills, and it was only when he
was down to his last one hundred dol
lars that he commenced to look around
for the visible supply of smallpox.
But it was not visible. To any alarm
ing extent smallpox had not reared its
horrid front on the horizon of any COM
munity in the United States. On the
contrary, the various answers which he
has invariably received from local
Boards of Health with whom he has
communicated have all been in one
strain: mo smallpox in sight. Town
perfectly healthy"
Accordingly the Washington small
pox specialist begins to look down in
the mouth, his heart sinks like plum
met. and hope and his one hundred dol
lars are ebbing fast away. He
finds that he is on the wrong side OF the
market, that the smallpox has gone
back on him, and that, so far from be-
ing regular visitor who can be de-
pended on to drop in at stated intervals,
it is inclined to be variable and erratic'
in its movements.
If a smallpox wave should eventual
ly sweep over the land. and any parties
are axious to go prospecting for virus,
we have no doubt that the Washington
doctor will willingly grub-stake them
and let them sink shafts all over his
farm on the Potomac flats. In the
meantime his new sign reads: "Going
out to do days work taken in here. y
1eras lStfttnqs.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
A Woman,
From the Atlanta Constitution:

From the Atlanta Constitution
''My name is Mary Chapman, and
live at the corner Of Williams and Cox
streets, Atlanta. | have been dread
ful sufferer from scrofula and running,
eating scrofulous ulcers Cor six years.
Have been waited upon during the
time by seven Atlanta physicians, but
they failed to cure me. | also used
various advertised remedies without
the least benefit. While being thus
treated, grew worse all the time.
Scrofulous swelings on both sides of
my neck-which became running, eat
ing sores, affecting my throat, mouth
and nose. The eating sores on my neck
were mass of corruption almost
down to the bones. My throat became
so much affected that | could scarcely
swallow, my food lodging in a portion
Of my throat. | lost my appetite en-
tirely, lost my flesh, and was reduced
to 60 lbs weight-being mere skele-
ton. My whole system became terri
bly, poisoned, and in fearful condi-
ton. In this condition | commenced
the use OF B. b. B., and found great re-
lief in the first bottle.
"When | had used five bottles my
health had so much improved that the
ulcers were all healed, the swelling
subsidized, my appetite returned, my
skin became active, my strength re-
turned, and gained A pounds of flesh.
am now healthy, fat and hearty, and
am able to do as much work as any
woman, and feel as happy as lark.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17

AaIN AL i Wsntea AM ;BooEs & Bibles
low q prices selling last; needed Liberal
Wm0aFrsison ce..N Cor ~ Chestnut 81 Louis No
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
RI7ssEIIyIILE POPE CO.. ARK, SEPTEMBER IT, 1885.
!" Monsieur le Marquisr' said Bis

"Monsieur 10 Marquisr' said Bis
marck, his eyes shooting fire.
1t was at this moment that Lord Bea-
onsfield came to the rescue.
Perhaps" he insinuated, in his soft
est voice, 'syou are both right; your
Highness must be so occupied with &c
rious thoughts that yon night mad
vertently have swallowed tiny stone"
",f@es' interrupted Salisbury, in q
decided tone.
"Or two,' continued Lord Beacons-
field. as calmly as possible; land you,
my dear Lord and colleague, enjoy such
good sight that nothing escapes you.
Now. Prince and Marquis, will you
allow me to decide this difficult ques-
tionP"
Howpn murmured Bismarck.
.sYour plate, Highness, if you please. y
This last was in English, the corre-
spondent adding that Lord Beacons-
field was the only diplomatist at Berlin
who never talked French. The plate
was sent to Lord Beaconsfeld, who at
once emptied the contents on the table.
All eyes were now fixed on him. With
his long, bony, agile fingers, covered
with precious stones, he began to ar
range what looked more like child's
game than an occupation worthy of
such distinguished Minister. He put
all the stones in line, and placed a
stem on each stone. Then, in that clear,
piercing voice that has so often moved
the House of Commons, the English
Prime Minister began to count one, two.
three, and SO on to forty-seven stones.
and likewise with the stems, till he had
counted forty mine. The proof was there
two stones were wanting.
Bismarck rose and said. in an agitated
voice: Marquis, you are right!' then.
turning, said in loud voice:." Lord
Beaconsfield, you are great mani
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
Diplomacy, According to "Monsicur. I"

The French Ftqaro publishes the fol-
lowing amusing incident, which is said
to-, have taken place during one of the
state dinners at Berlin and at which the
late Lord Beaconsfield and the Marquis
OF Salisbury were present:
Prince Bismarck, who is we'll known
to be great eater, flied his plate with
cherries; the Marquis Of Salisbury OBJ
served it.
" Prince" said he suddenly. what
you are doing is very unhealthy
Whatp" said Prince Bismarck, in
astonishment.
You have just swallowed two cher
ry-stones
"You are mistaken" said the Prince,
with marked coldness.
Never" replied Salisbury, with that
hanteur which characteristics the proud
English aristocraey.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
The Library of Congress.

The library of Congress contains 300,-
600 volumes, and is the largest collec-
tion in the United States. Some years
ago the library of the Smithsonian In
stitution was merged with the Congress
sional library, and has now become a
part of it, Ancient and modern history
embraces the largest collection, con-
tanning about 1000 volumes. Biog-
raphy and travel stand next in order,
with 80,0 volumes. The law depart
ment, with its $4,000 volumes, stands
third on the list; and of poetry there
are at least 10000 volumes. The med
ical works present u front OF 5000, and
the standard novels comprise careful
ly selected list of about 5000. No nov
els of a lower order than those common
ly known as standard are allowed in
this valuable collection. The books are
allowed by law to be loaned out to the
President of the United States. mem
bers of his Cabinet, Judges of the SUI
preme Court and the Court of Claims,
the members of the Senate and the
House of Representatives, and the Di-
plomatic Corps in Washington. The
same privilege is also extended, by
courtesy, to many of the gentlemen en-
ployed about the capitol building and
to the clerks of the various Congress
sional committees. To any other per-
son, male or female, oven the age Of
nineteen years, is accorded the priv
ilege OF going TO tho library and read
ing-room at such hours as the room il
open. IN " M3al and Express
----s . s----
Heavy canton flannel should be
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
Railroad Etiquette.

Do not rush in and grab the first seat
you see. Enter leisurely and quietly as
you would if the parlor were not on
wheels. Bow pleasantly to the porter
and give him quarter
BE not over particular about seats, as
it will indicate that you do not travel
often. Say langudly: "Oh, anywhere
on the shady side. and hand the porter
half a dollar. He will give you good
seat. depend upon. it.
Unless an experienced traveller, the
disposition of your extra wraps, bag
gage, ETC., may bother you if you at
tempt to do it yourself, besides exhibit
ing your ignorance to whole carload.
Nod at the porter in a familiar sort of
way, slip dollar into his hand, and in
a jitfy he will have everything out of
your reach and securely fastened on, in
and among all sorts of contrivances
which you had not even observed.
If you are so unfortunate rs TO need
the presence of II caspador do not 90
hunting around the car for one That
is exceedingly Vulgar. ContTive to drop
q two-dollar bill into the porter's pocket
and the cuspador win be forthcoming.
In all probability the car will be as
hot as an equatorial conservatory. 1t
generally is. If you attempt to lift
window the chances are that you will
fail, as you are not familiar with the
secret spring which holds it. Recline
laziiy on your chair and watch the por-
ter until you catch his eye, when, with
slight movement of your little finger,
you can make your wants known. En-
force the sign with rapid fight Of a
five-dollar bill from your pocket to his,
and in few seconds you will be enjoy
ing a delightful breeze free from dust
and cinders
Should you become thirsty you can 90
to the water-cooler and take little with
out extra charge.
When nearing your journeys end the
porter win kindly remind you of that
fact, and stand before yon brush in
hand. Accompany him to an alcove
and add a few bills TO his purse. if ne
can find room for them. The vigor Of
the brushing you receive will depend
entirely on the denomination OF the
bills.
II is no longer considered necessary
to back out OF q parlor-ear in order not
TO offend the porter Hand him your
pocket-book and he will immediately
take your baggage and precede you 10
the platform, aud most likely will bow
politely as the train moves ofT.--Pnld.
aeiDhia CaH
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17

Heavy canton flannel should be
laid beneath the table cloth.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
KIDNEY COMPLAINT.

For over six years | have been q ter
rible sufferer from troublesome kid
ney complaint, for the relief of which
| have spent over $3.50 without benefit,
the most noted so-called remedys prov
ing failures. The use of one single
bottle of B. B. B., has been marvellous,
giving more relief than all other treat
ment combined. 1t is a quick cure.
while others, if they cure at all, are in
the distant future.
G. II ROBERTS, Atlanta Water Works.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
NOrICT ron PUBLICATION.

a. lAdohice Dardanelle, Afk., aug a loo2.
Notice h hereby given that the following
banned settler has fled rotiee of his Intention
20 make fnal proof in support of his claim ana
,hat sald proof will be made before the Sounty
gNlge of Pope Co., at Dover, Ark,, on sept. ~,
teao, VIZ; John DuYai, I'D cntry No. lJ,40s tor
mS sNA sE4 sec 10, tp snr l9w ".
nc names the following witnesses 70 prove
~ continuous residence upon and cultivation
oi SAID land. viz: John Chronester, Henry
ehionister, Green Brown and Wiley Dmyal, al
y laglesyile, Ark, a. q, LEMlNG,
sepl0 Register.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
TWELFTH YEAR.---NO. 35.
sits gRusstllpillt 7i}tttlg 5)sHottat.

THIS PAPER fE ss 1Sns NswspspsT s 81 ss0
Idvertlsng Bureau 40 Spruce 81 where advertising
hyr,tracts may be made for it IN NEW YORK.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
9tkinS 9ireetOrg.

~ A. d tRR, dealer in General Merchan-
II, disc and Cotton Buyer.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17
NorIcr FnR rrrBLlcArloN.

Laudoaioe at Dardanelle, Ark, Aug, 2, lseo.
Notice Il hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of hls intention
70 make final proof in support of ms cram,
and that said proof VIII be male before wy wy
Katie krltes. I'D entry Ne. 1889 for the "a
"a - SEX sec II 20 n r 10 W.
lie names the following witnesses 70 lIoNe
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
or said land. viz:
6 Brown. Iohn Chropistar, John puval,
ann Henry Chronister, all OF Caglesyile, AK.
septic a. q. LEMfNG, Register.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1885-09-17

X W.HARRIsON, dealer in all kinds Of
(T. hardware, stoves, tinware, doors. sash
sTd farming implements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24


To the Editor Of tie Dispatch:
The views | expressed in the last
meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen in
reference TO restricting bidders for the
new City Hall to Richmond manufac-
lures appear TO have been misunder-
stood. and beg YOU will allow me
space to state them briefly in your
columns.
stated that | would 60 as far as any
one IN giving a reasonable preference to
our own manufacturers and mechanics,
but did not think the committee should
be instructed 10 give such preference
without regard to cost. as the Tesolu-
tion under consideration seemed to con-
template. stated as an illustration
Of the effect of 1t that there were GER
tain parts Of the non work. such as
beams and channels. which - Rich
mond manu-, ,turer was prepared 10
make. The Tredegar Company could
prepare to make them, but at such an
outlay as would make the cost perhaps
double their market value.
thought 1t, therefore, wiseSt that
the committee should invite bids from
all parties, giving notice that preference
would be shown to Richmond manu-
facturers and mechanics, and when the
bids are received. should the commit
lee feel in doubt as 20 the extent they
should 90 in any case in giving prefer
euce to our own people. they should
refer the matter TO the Council. This
! understood to be their purpose.
Yours very respectfully,
!. Z. GLASGOW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
Manchester Nofes.

AZ the last grand-jury term OF the
Hastings Court here thirteen indict-
ments we're brought in against parties
for selling tickets Of the Dismal-Swamp
Lottery Company. On motion OF
counsel for the defendants the cases
were continued until this term and
were set for trial yesterday. When
they were called yesterday nolle
proseqm was entered in each case.
The case Of John S. Bomis, for OBJ
tanning money under false pretences,
was continued till tomorrow.
Mr. Wister Archer, Of this city, who
graduated with distinguished honors
from the University Of Virginia, has
been elected principal Of Abbeyyille
High School, South Carolina.
The game Of baseball between the
Msnchesters and Turnpikes to have
been played yesterday was declared
"off" on account of the rain.
Rev. W. T. c. Gregory will preach
at the Presbyterian church in this city
next sunday.
At meeting Of the Democratic
voters Of the Third Ward the following
gentlemen were elected TO the Legisls-
tive Convention: Delegates-H. c..
Nelson, r. p. Smith, George b. Ely,
and A. W. ROundtree. Alternates-
J. J. Blanton, c. S. Chalkley, c. d.
Corpers, and Charles Nelson.
hemany friends Of DR.. Il. ". BrOd-
nax, who has been unwell for several
days, will be glad to learn that he is
improving.
The river is quite muddy from the ei-
fectS Of the recent rains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
SquaIic.

The schooner 4. p. Richardson,
chartered by the Old Dominion Fishing
Club Of this city for their eighth an
nusl cruise. is now lying at the Old Do
minion Steamship Company's wharyes,
flying the Club colors. The vessel has
been repain,ed and thoroughly reftted
for the requirements Of the Club. and
will afford the amateur marines a COM
Portable home while atoat. Arrange
men,s for the trip have been COM
pleted. and the vessel will sail this
afternoon al 3 O'Clock. Quite NUM-
Der Of the friends Of the party will, as
usual. board their vessel to-day to oil
them bon royGge in due and ancient
form.
The Club colorS were placed al half
mask yesterday on receipt Of the it,
tellgence Of the death Of General
Grant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
NEW YORK sTOCK MARRET.

NEW YORK. July 23.-The stock market
has been more active TO day Than ~ any
time for many months past. n feature %
the market was the dealings In low-prlcei
ard Inactive shares. The market was
rather heavy I'm the early dealings and
prices amer the opening were unchanged for
some stocks aud .Riz higher for others bat
yielded al. the greatest declines being
mRde by lackawanna, Western lnIou,
and lake Shore. This was followed
however. early In the morning toy reaction
which, with little interruption, continued
until about l O'Clock. The MARKET then
again yielded fraction. aud once mors
became strong. and the highest pr.os
OF The day. asa rule were made late In the
last hour, the gains from the lowest MOI n
ing prices up 10 this time ranging Ia 2 s.
except for LackaWanna. which rose over !
POINTS. IN the last twenty minutes there
was rapid break, which carried prices
down talS. the market closing active and
weak al decline. hut nom > to over 2
higher Than the closing quotation OF last
evening. The coal ks played an ud-
porfant part In tO-day'S market. The Gould
stocks show comparatively small advances
New York Central and Missouri Pacihc
went down each. and are the only active
STOCKS showing declines. sales f5s COO
shares.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. July 23.-Virginia 6's con-
SOS. A. paSt-due coupons. IS new lo-4 . s.
33ll new 3s. -. North Carolina. Is
Old, lllh Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
Cus,om.Iiouso Amendments.

The following gentlemen received let
ters from Hon. George ID. Wise yester-
day notifying them Of their appoint
ments to positions in the office Of the
collector Of customs and in the custom
hose, as follows;
Major Thomas 4. Brsnder and VIII
liam I. Holdsworth, inspectors Of GUS
toms, in place Of James Morrissey and
j. w. Edloe Ccolored).
John +. Meredith, Inspector and clerk.
IN place Of Charles A. Spencer.
Lawrence Gibbons, watchman, in
place OF j. Anderson Taylor lcoloredl.
The Office of engineer having been
abolished until fall no one has vet been
appointed for that position. Mr.. John
Maxwell has been recommended for this
position, however, and viii doubtless
De appointed thereto by the lst Of Oc-
tober. when said Office will be open
sgain. The other gentlemen Will take
possession the lst Of August.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
To-Day. weekly Dispatch.

This paper contains eight pages 90
unusually interesting matter this week.
including the history and death Of Cen
eral Grant, with fine engraving Of the
General; political matter Of interest /;
"Pswnee Sunday in Richmond a
graphic account by Rev. DR.. Edwards {;
the Henry sensation the royal ENs,ish
marriage, with illustrations Of .he
prospective bride and groom; interest
ing miscellany; mid-summer fashions {;
matters Of farming interest; a bright
story; biography and picture Of the
new British Secretary Of State and
War; all the latest news, foreign and
domestic; together with full market re
ports. Price 3 cents, at our counter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
TRAIN DERAILED,
Aud Nerth Carolina state Troops injnred'
TBy telegraph 20 the DIspatch.l

IBy telegraph 70 the Dlspatch.l
RALEIGH, n. G., July 23.-Yes.er-
day the third section of the troop-train
en- route to the encampment Of the State
Guard at Asheville met with disaster
at point eight miles from Asheyiile.
The train was going at high rate OF
speed, when the car containing the
Goldsboro' Rifles was thrown from the
track. The caterer Of the company re-
ceiyed q bad wound on the head. He
was at first thought to be dying, but IS
now improving, and may recover. Four
teen other men were wounded, but none
seriously. The men had just put on
their helmets, which protected their
heads and saved many lives. The
wounded are showing marked improve
ment, and some are out. The car con-
tanning the Edsecomb Guards was i'm
mediately in front of the one wrecked.
Though the rear trucks left the rails, the
car was not overturned and no one in
that car received the slightest injury.
The engineer was arrested, but the ac-
cident was caused by the failure Of the
sir.brakes to work.
AsHBvILLE, N. c., July 23.-Jesse
Scott, q member Of the Goldsbor)'
Rifles, who was dangerously wounded
here yesterday in the railroad accident,
is believed this morning to be out Of
possible danger. All the rest Of the
wounded are doing well.
About one thousand State soldiers
arc in the encampment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
A Young Lady Shot and Seriously
Wounded nj a Picnic.

Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l
LURAY, VA, July 23.-To-day the
various Sunday schools Of Luray went
on a picnic excursion to a grove near
White Post, Clarke county, Va. The
pleasures Of the day were marred by
the accidental shooting of Miss Sallie
BrubaEer. daughter of John II. Bru-
baker, who lives near this town. Several
boys we're shooting at mark with a cat
rife, when a ball glanced and pene-
trated Miss Brubaker's right side, in
fiicting a serious wound. The ball was
probed for, but not located. The young
lady was brought back to Luray this
evening on the excursion train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
Harrisonburg Municipal Election.

lsIeclaI teIegfam % Tie DlspaIch.I
HARRIsONBURG, Va, July 3D.
The election here to-day for town Off
Gals passed off quietly. b. q. Patter-
son and p. Bryan were the candidates
for mayor-bOth Democrats. The
Republicans made no fight. Bryan and
all the old officials were reelected by
Overwhelming msjorities. All are
Democrats but two councilmen, who
were voted for by the Democrats. The
total vote was 444.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24
Foreign Notes.
by cable TO the Dispatoh.l


ST. PETERSBURG, July 23.-An
immense cereal depot at KalsschnikoE. in
this city. was burned to-day. A large guam
tty OF grain was destroyed. The loss will
reach 10 an enormous sum.
PARIS, July 23.-Reports Are spreading
that the Government Is withholdin from
the public news Of an unfavorabe nature
which 1t has received nom AMMAN and
Tonquin.
LONDON, July 23.-Advices from ToneriGe
Canary Islands, report that an earthquake
hes occurred there. The extent OF the dam
age. II any. is not known.
ST. PETEIsBURG, July 23.-Thc journal
de ~. PefersbCtTg says the alarmist reports
originating In London relative 10 Russian
intentions in Afghanlstan have failed to
elicit sympathy in Europe. Any grievance
alleged in behalf OF Engiand's interest or
honor the journal asserts. receives n chill.
ing response. and this fact shows that the
sympatbies OF the continent are more for
lPace than for the Conservative Govern
ment Of England
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-24

played on account Of the heavy rain
fall about 4 o'clock, and the muddy
condition Of the grounds Afterwards.
The Trentons, who still hold third
place in the Eastern League, and who
arc fighting hard to retain that position,
viii play with the virginias at o'clock
this afternoon, and an interesting game
may he expected.