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The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
LEAD WATER PIPES.
Their Use Said to Be Always Attended
 with Danger to Health.

Lead pipes are extensively used for con | ducting drinking water into dwellings from the main in cities, and also from dis tant springs in rural districts. The use of load is always attended with danger to
 health, for the metal unites with mineral acids contained in the water, and forms lead salts, most of which are deadly poison, which are introduced into the system of | those who drink the water
 Not all water is equally liable to become inpregnated with lead salts. That which
 holds lime in solution is generally safe,
 since the lime is deposited as an incrusta- tion within the pipe and protects the wa ter from contact with the lead. But, even in this case if sewage finds it's way into
 the water, acids are generated which dis solve the coating of lime.
 Load poison is cumulative in its action. As 1t is not readily eliminated from the system, it remains and the quantity IT, creases until the point of danger is reached
 A small quantity taken daily for years may prove fatal or one hundred cases, which resulted from change in the wa.
 ter supply in Dessau, Germany, not child
 was attacked, partly, no doubt, because
 small children drink little water, and
 partly because the system has greater eliminating activity in childhood
 The symptoms of severe lead poisoning are anema n dull hue of the skin, digest i've derangement, bad breath, shrinkags of the gums from the teeth, a bluish line
 in the gums, collie, constipation, neuralgia
 pains in the muscles and joints, and mus
 cular paralysis. The last symptom give rise to what is called "dr1p wrist" Severe as are the symptoms, the tendency is to recovery with removal of the cause and proper treatment Where death TO-
 suits, post mortem examination reveals lead in almost every organ and tissue
 most in the bones; and next after these in
 the kidneys, liver, brain and spina' cord. It should be an unvarying rule to let on
 the water which has stood in the service
 pipe over night As for pipes of lead in
 the country conducting the water from
 distant springs to the house, they should
 be wholly discarded. What is called
 s'pure spring water" almost always con tains acid gases, which have strong chemical affinity for lead, and which form
 poison. Really pure water, that IS, ils
 tiled water, has no action on lead --fouth' ConpdniOu.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
A MAINE ECCENTRIC.
He Was a Great GrAmmariau, and a
 Enemy of Drugs and Doctors.

He Was a Great Grnmmariau, and an Enemy of Drugs and Doctors.
 The greatest Maine-bor grammari-
 an once lived at Rumford, just above the great rocks where the water pitches over Rumford Falls. He is said never to have written or spoken a sentence after he was fifteen years old which was not grammatically cor rect. He died about twelve years esssc. Many people in Rumford well recoliect Thomas Irish, the old-fashioned teach CT in ancient district school-houses. Some time before his death Brown, the author of Browns celebrated grammar, spent several days with this great Rumford scholar, listening to the roar of Rumford's falls and absorbing Grammarian Irish's fine points. In one edition of Browns grammar can be found foot-notes on difficult construc- tions, etc., edited by Thomas Irish, of Rumford. Like many men of genius he was peculiar chap" as they say. If he met you on the street in a dry time of year, he invariably said: "The sounding of the grinding is low. The pitcher may as we'll be broken at the fountain" He always had peculiar dislike for doctors and drugs, and rare ly could be persuaded to take the mild est kind of medicine when he was on the sick bed. Several years before his death he experienced severe illness. The doctors told him tbat his life de- pended on his keeping quiet in bed for at least month. Mir. Irish fretted about his potatoes and turnips on 6 sick bed for about a week, when one day, as the physician called, the pa- tient was not to be found. They hunt
 ed high and lew, and finally found the
 grammarian hoeing potatoes in the field in his night robe.
 And when the man with the medi- cine chest stepped into his room to ask if he was comfortable he thus saluted him: No more of your nauseating, filthy drugs, sir. If I rally it will be from the bounties of my well-spread
 table" He partially recovered from hls illness, and one day, meeting hls old doctor on the street, told him that it was no use, he was worn out, and it was time for him to pass in his checks. The doctor cheered him up as best he
 could, and said: 70, no, Tom, you're good for two years yet" Do you think soPh asked Mir. Irish. Il cer- tainly do,n replied the doctor Well, then, suppose you're right, and I'll
 do as you say" said Thomas Irish, and he drove of whistling Yankee Doodle" Exactly two years from that day he lay on his death-bed, and, looking into his physician's face, said: You gave me two-years' lease after thought had given the old ship up, and I've taken it. The two years are ended to-day, and I can't stay any longer" And thus this eccentric map died. (Me. Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
FRAGMENTS OF SOAP.
How Economical Housekeepers Can Utilis
 Them to Advantage

How Economical Housekeepers Can Utilize
 Them to Advantage
 Gather together all the pieces of white soap that yon may have, castillo and any others that are known to be good. Cut them into small pieces and dissolve in boiling water in the pro portion of a tea-cup of water to half a cup of scraps. As soon as the scraps have melted and while the water is still hot stir in ground out-meal to make stiff-batter. Grease some old cups and pour enough of this mixture in for small cake and set it aside to harden and dry. You have now a very nice soap that is excellent for daily use in the nursery; or the mixture may be made just little thinner and kept in tincup to be brought out as soft, white soap at the children's baths. For the boys and girls tri-dsily hand scrubbing stir the batter very stiff with oatmeal bran or wheat middlings and mould into fiat cakes. These have a roughness that is necessary to remove ink stains. pitch and the many defiling substances with which every healthy boy and girl seems to come in contact.
 For fancy hand soap, melt all to- gether the pieces of any colored toilet soaps, provided, of course, that they are good, and do not contain injurious materials; stir in few drops of per fumery and very little Indian meal. Pour this into shallow dishes fancy- shaped if you wish), and when partly cold stamp on a pattern and mold the corners of the cakes round, or cut into shapes with cake-cutter.
 The scraps of yellow soap may be put into the soap-shaker--a wire re- ceptacle for holding soap that is to be shaken in the dishwater; but for those who have no such implement this is a way of disposing of them: Dissolve the pieces as before, using less hot water, and when the mixture has partly cooled stir in quantity Gas much as it will take nicely) of SCOUT ing sand or bath brick scraped fine; pour into a wooden box and stir often until cold. This is excellent for SCOUT ing tins and cleaning unpainted shelves and floors, but will, of course, remove the paint from woodwork. Yellow soap may, like the white. be simply dissolved and left to stiffen little to be used as soft soap. p.-Ladtes' Home Journal
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
q am tbeir God and no weapon formee

sT am their God, and no weapon formed against them shall prosper"
 What harm can the world do j0u when the Lord Almighty with unsheathed sword fights for youf
 l preach this sermon for comfort. Go home to the place just where God has put you, to play the hero or the heroine Dc not envy any man his money. or his ap. plause, or his social position Do mol envy any woman her wardrobe, or her exquisite appearance. Be the hero or heroine. If there he no -four in the house, and you do not know where your childrsn are to get bread, listen, and you will hear something tapping against the window pane. Go to the window and you will find 1t is the beak of raven, and open the window and there will fly in the messcn. ger that fed Elijah. Do you think that the God who grows the cotton of the south will let you freeze for lack of elothess Do you think that the God who allowed the disciples on Sunday morning to go into the grain field, and then take the grain and rub it in their hands and eat--do you think God will let you starve? Did you ever hear the experience of that old man:
 q have been young, and now am old, yet have l never seen the righteous saken, or his seed begging bread"
 Get up out of your Encouragement. O! troubled soul. O. sewing woman. oi man kicked and cuffed by unjust em- ployers. o! ye who are hard beset in the battle of life and know not which way to turn. Oi you bereft one, O. you sick one, with complaints you have told to no one, come and get the comfort of this subject Listen to our great Captains cheerl
 To him that overcometh win give to eat of the fruit of the tree Of life which Is in the midst of the paradise of God
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
Something About student and Cadet IiH
 .at AnnapolIs.

The length of the course at tho Naval Academy is four years. A candidate for admission must first obtain permission from home to enter the lists in a competi- tive examination for an appointment to bo given by the Congressman from his dis trict. If successful in ttis examination, he receives permit to appear before the examining board at Annapolis, and this board determines upon his qualifications for an appointment as naval cadet If tho board pronounces him physically sound, and if he is able to pass satisfactory examination as to mental attainments, he receives his appointment and becomes a naval cadet
 This examination takes place In June, and as the older cadets are all absent from the academy on "leave," the successful candidates or plebs,' as they are termed, feel their self-importance more strongly than they ever can again.
 In fact, however, their appearance is any thing but imposing. They strut about in consequential but evidently uneasy man ner, struggling to appear at ease, and cer tainly not succeeding.
 The plebs, or youngsters' Gas they are also called), are at once quartered on board large, old fashioned wooden frigate, which always lies alongside the dock, and does duty during the school-sessions as gunnery ship
 { This vessel becomes the residence of the plebs during the summer months; here they have their first experience of sailor life: and here, among other things, they first acquire the art of sleeping in ham mock. It is truly an cdfying sight to sec these lads on their first night, struggling with their hammocks. The hammocks used in the navy, you must bear in mind, are very unlike those in which people swing under the trees in the country. The navy hammocks are made of heavy can vas, and are slung from the beoms of the ship. They are usually hung quito high from the deck, so that 1t is not easy for beginner to climb into one with any de- gree of grace--evcn if he manages to get in at all. Usually the novice strugg es in from one side, and goes head over hce's out at the other-mattress, pillows md bed clothes all accompanying him. Alter two or three unsuccessful attempts of this sort, however, the greenest begin to i'm prove, and one or two weeks practice is sufficient to make any one an adept in the art In September another set of cadets is appointed This forIn the remainder of the fourth class, and although both the June and September newcomers are mem bers Of the same class the June arrivals are rather inclined to make much of their seniority over the "Seps," as the la CT corners are termed. During the latter part of September the older cadets return from their summer cruises, and the regular academic year commences. Albert John nm t. Nt NirlAolds
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
WASHING FLANNELs.
Put Them In a Good, Warm Lather,
 Never in Cold Water.

Put Them In a Good. Warm Lather, Brt
 Never in Cold Water.
 Flannels and colored things are the next consideration. and here 1t may be remarked that the time when these articles should be taken in hand ought to be determined by the weather. II Is most desirable that, when the day is fine, clothes should be hung out to dry Of late years the importance oi this detail has been forgotten, and i'll large establishments where linen is washed wholesale, it is usual to have drying-closets, hot-air chambers, and other contrivances where linen can be dried without being hung out Of doors at all. This is unfortunate. There are no purifiers like fresh air, wind and sun, and au experienced laundress could tell at once whether clothes had been dried indoors or not.
 Clever housckeepers, accustomed to washing, often speak strongly in favor of tlannels and prints being washed at the commencement of the wsssi1fng- days proceedings. and they find the plan convenient, because they say that c1iored things can be washed in the same water as ilannels, and the water used for rinsing flannels will serve for '.firstingn the best whites. All this ss true; and yet, when we come to prac- tice we find it Is best to let the state Of the weather determine for us when fannels are to be washed. We have to remember that. though linen and calico may lie for awhile after being washed without in jury, yet flannel and colored goods must be quickly dried, or they will spoil. To dry fiannels slowly causes them to shrink; to dry colored prints, chintzes, etc, slowly, is apt to make the colors run
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09

The man chooses the fig he intend to pull, and then. dipping his hand in the salt water, fiattens 1t between his fingers, at the same time splitting it near the stalk. He then places it in the box. Long practice gives great perfection in the art of pulling and packing. You see the fruit distributed in rows so neatly that knife might be dropped between them without cutting any of the fruit. Nearly all the figs packed for export are pulled. The saltwater brings out the sugar, which, in about three months, comes to the surface. when the fruit is in the best condition for eating. IN F. Commer- f,jnl AGrerfisey
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
Protection Against stings

It Is fact not generally known that VI one holds his brcatl., wasps, bees and nor nets can be handled with impunity. Tn. skin becomes sting proof, and holding ths insect by the feet, and giving her Hull lib erty of action, you can see her drive her weapon against the impenetrable surface with a force that lifts her body with every stroke; but, let the~smallest quan- tity of air escape from the lungs, and tho sting will penetrate at once. have never seen an exception to this in twenty-hyo years observation. have taught young ladies with very delicate hands to astonish their friends by the performance Of this feat. and saw one so severely stung as to require the services of physicr n, through laughing at witty remark oi her sister, forgetting that laughing required breath For theory in explanation, l am led to believe that holding the breath par tially closes the pores of the skin. Ny experiments in that direction have not been exact enough to be of any scientific value, but am satisfied that it very sen sibly affects the amount of insensible precipitation. ". T.. Wilder, in Science.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
The Agonies of Lumbago.
EAST RIVER NATIONAL BANK, NEW YoRK March l0 fSSE

r gives me great pleasure to add my tes- timony in favor of ALLCocK's POROUS PLAsrERs. Last October had very se- vere attack of lnmbago and suffered untold agony; could not turn in bed or get in any position without assistance, and with pains almost unbearable; the folks suggested ALLcocE'e POROUS PLAsTKRs. As soon as possib' one applied to the small of my back, and to my great surprise expert enced almost instant relief; l continued wearing it until entirely cured, and am hap py to say that have not had the slightest symptoms of Lumbago since. They are a wonderful and valuable plaster for Lum- bago, and take much pleasure in recom- mending them W. s. PHILLIPS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
Furnishing Dishonest Bank Clerks

A new method of punishing dis honest bank clerks is now being tried in a certain institution of that kind in New York. Some time ago q clerks accounts were investigated and he was found to be several thousand dollars short. To remove and prosecute the man would have been troublesome and apt to hurt the reputation of the bank, so they made him stay, as if nothing had happened, but have placed him in such position that he can take no more, and informed his fellow clerks of the dedication. He Is avoided by the insiders, and his position Is about as disagreeable as can well be im- agined. Constantly under surveil- lance, he will work out in time the amount he has taken. and will then be discharged.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
gentleman of Canton. Miss

A gentleman of Canton. Miss. drives pair of pet bears in a buggy. He has trained the animals himself, and may be seen out behind his novel team every fine afternoon. The bears run sort of awkward trot and seem 10 take their position with the best possi. ble good nature. They are. Of course. nnslzzled-
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
PHENOMENAL tenors can command more than nominal fee.-PittSbluQh ChrOn lc2.
Tho steady Hand.

The clear head, the vigorous stomach, un broken slumber, are the priceless posses sions of those who do not suffer from nerv ousness. It is quite possible for you, il your nerves are weak, to endow them with renewed vigor. Pleasant are the means and easy. Use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters retire early, rise with the lark, eat regular lY, and take plenty of outdoor exercise The Bitters subdues malaria.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09

l" Tu.L the next stage of our being" says a profound thinker, has developed the unreyealed mysteries of the Deity w..n made mankind, we must be contented like obsdient children, to believe much that VIC es,n not yet understand If we limit our faith 10 what we fully understand we lsas1eni
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
ST, CECELIA ]! AeADEM1 ;1'1! E1.!,.

rr eT.ry advantage Tor tt5 perfect dsyelopmIeMnI M mnrai mental nd ph yscal, of American @ i,is s, Wsn,taccot heaitllfnl pcationi Doctor < ite unE T for past ten months. Twenty.nv acTss ,aa,s and T,.,ra N aters used Spacious and weiLven. Eor sniiSinrs including every modern improyemsne = VI s'.tt i, fcrrnatIon Catalogue and Terms, noofnsr
 " stfpFttIOfS I.ss. st. Cecelia. Nashyiile, pe"n-
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
BETHLEHEM ACADEMY
HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISS7

HOLLY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI This Institution Is conducted by the Sisters or Charity from Nazareth. Ky Beautifully situsten from the depot. Bethlehem is open for the recep- ton of pupils at any time Of the year For parteu' ia "a |. .n.,lv tn the eStrpEKIOKESS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
ATHENS FEMALE COLLEGE.

Chartered 1S43. Athens, Aiabama-a place qf health and refinement Commodous buildings neatly fnrnished All the departments thoroughly eIgsnizsd fuii faculty Of experts in each. Cheap, 1horough School Attached is 2 Business School -a thorough course of Bookkeeping, Stehography, Type Writing. Fall Term opens August g. 1888. Send for Catalogue REV. NJ. C. WILLIAMS. President
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
Southern University,

GREENSBORO, ALABAMA
 REV. A. s. ANDREWS, D. D.. H. D., President. An Institution of highest grade instructon thor. ough. Location healthful. Enrolment 20. Whole annual expense need not exec Slh0-slfO. The next session opens September l9, lSSS. For Cata- logue, address F. NJ. PETERSON, SECRETARY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
N0pKINSVIIIE NIGH SCHOOL

select school for boys and young men will begin Monday, Aug. s7th, 1888. lnstructlon i ls Mathematical and ook-keeping. Thorough teach ing and strict discipline charac erize the schgol. Terms for session Of 70 weeks: Tuition. $50 %; Tuition and Board, &2e5. Boarding pupils are required board with the principal For furtherin- form aton address J. 0. FERREII uopkinsytlIe, NY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
Plump and Rosy
 Babies

"Had it not been for Lactated Food our little baby must have died. She has been using it for three months, and is plump. healthy. osy-cheeked baby."-shrs Aoiiie Lappti. kokono. Ind.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
DE,or INsTITurE, roK elm!s AND

YOUNG LADIES, RALEIGH, N: ~.
 The fal session commences on the nrsi Weusefs day in Sept 18th day and closes trst Wenesuah h n, Inne isg Every department of instruction, niieu by erperi snced and accomplished teachers Build, ing large and well equipped steam heat gas gi amd elertric Rht. water throughout bnilding. rPetib rates for or from same family torsespon dence solicited. For circular and anarcss' Rev. K. BurweI1 sS Son, khietEn, N. V.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09

A DEAF man enjoys better health than others. He does not catch every thing that is going-N O. PraplUe
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
THE MARKETS.

TIME gallops under the spur of the mo
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09

FABRICS and Cuticles are rendered mar white by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
 Hill's Hair Dye, Black or Brown, 50c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
SIX and Satin ]. Rihhons l!!!! FF
FREE: l!

or the ladies. Save money and s~eurs besf Evsy lady cws and sppFeslsfss. 3 privilege of hsv- ra few remnants sx ,bon, handy for the thousand and sns
 tasty and ussfun purpose for uhl<A
 such goods are used, and whieh
 they, ths . ladies, use 10 such sdvxs- sage. To purchase what is vented d ths usual priess such so ods gre sold for, would create . fargu biil
 of expeuss, and therefore dsbars . grsat many fonx
 ihdnigirs th cir
 fssies Tn thts
 direction. RssBs- ! ing that tn srs 'wsrs thov&nds
 upon thousends of | remnants of m-
 bons among the
 large importing
 houses of Amertrs
 which tiiey would
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
M, 6, Female Institute,

JACKSON, TENNESSEE. The 4th wear begins Sept 8, lss5 Large Buildings
 of brick on 5acre lot Location healthy and beau tiful Thorough course in all branches, and hrst- class teachers. 555 graduates. Improvements every year. Come and see or send for Catalogues A W. JON EsS, 1Ds 4Ds
The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09

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