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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-20
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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
NEW YEAR IN SLAM.
Peculiar Oriental Rites, Customs, Ccre-
monies and Festivities.

monies and Festivities.
All Siamese birthdays are celebrated
at New Year 5, and at this time the
curious custom of "hair-cutting'' is
observed. When a boy reaches the
age of eleven or fifteen. and a girl that
of nine or thirteen. they are consid-
cred no longer children. Up to this
time a tuft of hair is allowed to grow
Just above the forehead, and is always
dressed with great care. 1t is twisted
into graceful knot and held together
with a long gold or jeweled pin. AT
the base of this knot is worn a wreath
of fragrant white flowers. The cere-
monies of hair-cutting often last five
or six days. 1t is the ''coming-out
party OF the boy or girl, and there
after they are not permitted to mingle
with the other sex rs children, but are
considered to have arrived at mar
riageable age.
At the time of the hair cutting of
the youngest daughter of the late
King, the entire country assembled at
the capital TO witness the services.
Plays and pantOmines, operas and
balls were given tho people for a week;
the country was in n state of excessive
exhileration. On the last day a pro-
cession of Siamese. Malays Chinese,
Peguans. Burmese, Laos. Karens and
Japanese filed past the King and his
lovely daughter seated upon throne
of gold. Groups of pretty women
danced at the foot of the throne with
small silver trees in their hands-the
symbol of maiden purity. Soft music
issued from unseen bands and intoxl-
eating perfumes were waited from real
and artificial banks of flowers. The
air was charged with greetings TO the
happy maid that was that day the re-
cipent of no less than thirty-fve Of
fers of marriage from neighbor ing
princes.
The hair-cutting was done in the
Kings chapel by the family priest,
after which the little lady was bathed
in holy water and. clad in more
gorgeous raiment than ever before.
proclaimed woman.
Many other rites and ceremonies are
observed New Years s, such as the bath
ing Of the priests by the King and the
bathing of his Majesty by the Princes
of the minor municipalities, the offer
ing Of special obligations to Buddha
by the King for the welfare of his peo-
pie during the newyear, and the build
ing Of new temples to his honor.
Whatever can be done to propitiate
their deity is attempted, and every
pleasure of which the people can con-
ceive is INDUCED in by them during
this. the greatest festival of the year. -
~ T. Commercial Advertiser
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

Twas told the richest thing about Min
neapolis girl A certain Swedish baron OF a
fine family and education came to this
country and, the old story, found himself
obliged to obtain any situation to keep him
self above absolute want, so he entered tho
clothing store of Mr.. as clerk Well,
this young lady, hearing he was a noble,
must have his autograph, so she came into
the store one day and requested It. leaving
her album It puzzled him greatly. Why
should she want his autograph, a complete
strangerf Suddenly the truth struck him
and he wrote his nine and beneath sClerlS
In Mr.. IS store sYou should have seen
her face lengthen," said he, aand she said.
I didn't want that wanted your MANS
and your title There it is,' answered,
there's the name and clerk at MI --~,'H "a
the only title / wear In this county. f,.'St
Paul Pseltssy-P gssA
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
4 rr.,,,cnsous sensation

would have been created one hundred years
ago by the sight OF one OF our modern ex-
press trains whizzing along at the rae Of
sixty miles an houg. just think how our
rrandfathers would have stared at such a
spectaclei 1t takes good deal to astonish
people nowadays, but some Of the marvel
Gus cures of consumption, wrought by DR..
created wide spread Amusement. Consump-
ton is at last acknowledged durable. The
ssGolden Medical Discovery" is the only
known remedy for it. II taken at the right
time--which, bear in mind, is not when the
lungs are nearly gone--it will go right TO
the seat Of the disease ald accomplish its
work as nothing else in the world can.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
.nnd neen worrIod rlrhteen Years.r

1t should have read married but the
proof-reader observed that it amounted to
about the same thing, and so did not draw
his blue pencil through the error. Unfort-
unately there was considerable truth in his
observation. Thousands of husbands are
constantly worried almost to despair by the
ill health that afIiicts their wives, and often
robs life of comfort and happiness. There
is but one safe and sure way to change all
this for the better. The ladies should use
DIR. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

Are the months in which 70 purify the blood Tor 81
no other season IL the body susceptible 70 oenen
from medicine. The peculiar purifying ana reviF-
Ing qualities OF Hoods sarsapariia are luse VIA
ars needed to expel disease and fortfy the system
against the debiiiiating effects Of mild weather.
Every year Increases the popularity OF HOODS ssr-
sapara for It Is Just what people need ct this sea
son. 1t is the ideal spring medicine. IL you nave
..n,,ar frtaS n do an
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

LIFE is burdensome, alike to the sufferer
and all around him, while dyspepsia and its
attending evils hold sway. Complaints of
this nature can be speedily cured by taking
once thus afflicted now bear cheerful testi-
mony as to its merits.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
Hoods sarsapariIIa

sFor many months suffered greatly MY Who s'
system seemed TO be entirely run down, my ampi-
zion was gone had pains In my back, and feeling
OF iassitude which / could not throw on was
treated unsucoessfnlly for kidney trouble. ae-
termined TO try Hoods Sarsaparilla. Before tne
nFst bottle was taken can candidiy say was re-
i,ayas Tbave nsed the medicine OF and on ever
since and recommend Il for kidney or liver COM
plain.sp MRs. w H. sTBAyG. 937 Atlantic Avenue
IL.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

For Throat Diseases, Coughs, Colds, etc,
effectual relief is found in the use of
=" Bro,c,,'s bronchial 7roehes." Price % cts.
Sold onlB Ia boxes.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
RAEHAT
Ais
: : = YOU %:

Do you feel duh, languid, low-spirited, life
less and indescribably miserable, both physi-
cally and mentally; experience sense OF
fulness or bloating after eating, or OF " gone
ness" or emptiness of stomach In the morn
ing, tongue coated bitter or bad taste in
mouth, irregular appetite, dizziness, frequent
headaches, blurred eyesight, " floating specks ."
before the eyes, nervous prostration or ex-
haustion, irritability of temper, hot tiushes,
alternating with chilly sensations, sharp,
biting, transient pains here and there, cold
feet, drowsiness after meals, wakefulness, or
disturbed and undressing sleep, constant,
indescribable feeling of dread, or of impend-
ing calamity?
If you have ALL or any considerable number
of these symptoms, you are suffering from
Bilious Dyspepsia, or Torpid Liver, associated
with Dyspepsia, or Indigestion. The more
complicated your disease has become, the
greater the number and diversity of symp-
toms. No matter what stage il has reached,
Dr. pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
viii subdue ii, If taken according TO diree-
tons for a reasonable length OF time. III not
cured, complications multiply and Consump-
ton of the Lungs, Skin Diseases, Heart Disease,
Rheumatism, Kidney Disease, or other grave
maladies are quite liable to set in and, sooner
or later, induce fatal termination.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
cOvery acts powerfully upon the Liver, and
through that great blood purifying organ,
cleanses the system of all blood-taints and i'm
purities, from whatever cause arising. 1t is
equally eflicacious in acting upon tho Kid
neys, and other excretory organs, cleansing,
strengthening, and healing their diseases. As
an appetiziug, restorative tonic, 1t promotes
digestion and nutrition, thereby building up
both flesh and strength. In malaral districts
this wonderful medicine has gained great
celebrity in curing Fever and Ague, Chills and
Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred disease.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
March April May

r4ood,s sarsapariila Is prepared from sarsaparllis
Dandelion. Mandrake, Dock. Juniper berries. and
other well known vegetable rehieaies, y seoh
value 81 encb II will cure. when in the powefsfr
medicine. scrofuia. salt rheum. sores bohs plmpet
All humors dyspepsia. biiiousness sick heaaaens'
Indigestion, general debility, catarrh rheumsusm,
kidney and liver complaints. ltoFeieonss maj sH
trenaa tired feeling and
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

WHEN lovely woman stoops to folly in
these days she elevates her hustle in very
unseemly fashion -Neig Hdpea Nelos.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

We once heard man complain Of feeling
badly, and wondered what allied him. A
humorous friend said, "Give doctor ~,
aud let him guessn 1t was cutting satire
on some doctors, who don't always guess
right. You need not guess what ais you
bowels and stomach are inactive, and when
your head aches every day, and you are
Ianruid and easily fatigued. You are bill
ious, and DIR. Pierceis Pleasant Purgative
Pellets win bring you out all right. Small,
sugar-coated, easy to take, OF druggists.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

THE barber's apprentice is generally a
strapping fellow. Boston Commercial i'd
ttyfiseT
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

FREE A 3-foot French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. MER-
CHANTS ONLY. II. w. TANsILL & CO., Chicago.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

Prso's Cure for Consumption is the best
Cough Medicine. II you don't believe it,
take a dose. BY druggists, csc. bottle.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

AN object Of charity--to do good, of
course --Ts1ds SJtings.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

Even doctor who speaks only one
language may yet understand great
many tongues,
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

WHAr would this world be without wom-
ana perfect bIank--like sheet OF paper
not even ruled
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

PlpE InNEs-those written in favor OF
smoking. - Texas S1fi,tGs
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

IF there Is any one who should be-
wrapped in slumher1 . Is man who
snoreS
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell IT 25c.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

AN awkward waiter frequently plays the
deuce with the tray. Hotel Nail
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
Purifies the Blood

,.ssven wears ago. while my little boy was playing
Il, Inc vard he was bitten BY spider. The poison
entered his blood, and sores soon broke out aoous
his body Several times we succeeded y nea.hI
the sores up. but in spite Of all we eoula 40 tneI
IIoods sarsaparia and he took one bottle ana one
third of another. when the cores disappeared. Ha
has not sore spot on him now. ana CONSIDER MN
perfectly cured.p WIN. II. D. WARD DoWnington4
Penn.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

A cHARrry b5av,--fiease, mister, gimme I
cer oi-- y ashtngtoH Critic.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
CuRES AL HUMORS.

from common Blotch, or Eruption, to tho
worst Scrofula. Salt-rheum, Feyer-sores,"
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short, all diseases
caused by bad blood are conquered by this
powerful purifying, and invigorating medi-
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has it mani
tested its potency in curing letter, Eczema,
Erysipelas, Boils Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
ulous Sores and Swellings, Hip-joint Disease,
white Swellings," Goitre, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
stamps for a large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Treatise on Scrofulous Affections.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
Take an Agency at Once

for re 4, new and wonderfully fast selling HILLS
LIS W. by Ihos. r. Nill, Author OF +liuTs Manual
o. Social and Business forlns' 900 Portraits, GO
Illustrations Sells at sight Don't delay you want
part OF The choice territory unoccuicd Address
HILL STANDARD BOOK CO., Publishers.
io3 State Street. CHICAGO. Ill.
NAME THIS PAPER sgsry time YOU write
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
100 Doses One Dollar

old BY all druggists. 81 six for S. Prepared only
y @. l. HOOD CO.. Apotheenries, Lowell Mass.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
"FOR THE BLOOD is THE LIFE"
CONSUMPTION.

which is Serofula OF the Lungs, is arrested
and cured by this remedy, if taken in the
earlier stages of the disease. From its mar
velous power over this terribly fatal disease
when first Offering this now wOrid-famed REM
edy 10 the public, DR. Pierce thought seriously
of calling it his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
q medicine which, from its wonderful COM
bination of tonic, or strengthening, Alternative
or blood-cleansing, anti-bilious, pectoral, and
nutritive properties is unequaled not only
as remedy for Consumption, but for all
GhrOnlc Diaankes of tho
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01
Hoods Sarsaparilla

sold bv all druggists. 81; six for 8. Prepared on
by c. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell MASS
100 Doses One Dollar
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1888-03-01

face, The brightest 81 Dry that ever
beamed from a woman'S face is the religion
OF Jesus Christ. In the last war two hun
bred wounded soldiers came to Philadel-
phia one night, and came unheraled, and
they had to extemporizs a hospital for
them, and the Christian women Of my
church aud Of other churches went out
that night to take care OF the poor wound
ed fellows. That night I saw a Christian
woman 20 through the wards of the hos
pital, her sleeves rol ed up ready for hard
work, her hair disheveled In the excite
ment Of the hour Her face was plain,
very plain; but after the wounds we re
washed and the new baudages were put
round the splintered limbs, and the ex-
hausted boy fell oil into his first pleasant
sleep, she put her hand on his brow, and
he started in his dream and said: "Oh,
thought an angel touched msw
There may have been no classic ele-
gance in the features Of Mrs. Harris, who
came into the hospital after the "seven
days" awful fight, as she sat down by a
wounded drummer boy and heard him
soliloquize:
"a ball through my body, and my poor
mother will never again see her boy,
What pity it isw And she leaned over
/ him and said;
'Shall / be your mother and comfort
! you" And he looked up and said:
Eyes; Pll try TO think she's here.
| Please to write a long letter TO her and
! tell her all about it. and send her lock
Of my hair and comfort her But would
| like 10 have you tell her how much suf-
fered-yes, 1 would like you TO do that
| for she would feel so for me. Hold my
! hand while die"
! There may have been no classic ele
! gance In her features, but all the hospitals
! OF Harrison's Landing aud Fortress Mon.
roe would have agreed that she wa
| beautiful; and II any rough man In al
that ward had insulted her, some wounded
| soldier would have leaped from his couch
on his best foot, and struck him dead
with a erutch.
Again; ] advise you not 10 depend 70,
happiness upon the Batteries Of men, j
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13

The American men are a chivalrous race.
They respect women; they are the noblest
men in the world. There are, to be sure,
American savages. One class who use the
bowie knife, who drink like the hippopota-
mus, play cards, fight duels, are wildly furi-
Gus, passionate, unsafe and desperate, there
is another class who pretend to despise fash
ion and etiquette, who dress like fends, wear
ing conglomerates of frock or coat and white
tie in the evening; dress coat in the morning.
They neither know nor care for etiquette and
they think it is noble to be thus ignorant.
But even these two classes have a respect
for women Their speech becomes decent,
their manners kind and their excesses are re-
strained if woman approaches them. 1t is
a splendid national popularity. The London
rough has no such soft spot. lis to be feared
that the London man of fashion is not suffi-
GENTLY Imbued with it. As for the polite
Frenchnan, his external politeness toward
the "beau sexe" is very marked when he
wishes to propitiate them, but his contempt
for them is equally marked when he does not
His cruelty is enormous John SheT-
wood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13

Are you disturbed al night and broken
OF your rest by a sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethH If SO,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winsow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom-
ach al bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the G inns, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tt n, an energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
siciaus in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world Price 30 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13
MAY GOD BLESS YOU."
A Boston Paper Hangers Trouble and
How he Got Out of It--Plain
Words from the Sunny South

When we are in trouble we cry for help. When
we are relieved often forget to be thankful.
But not always. Mr.. W. W. Griffin OF Trout creek,
ST. Clair Co.. Ala. writes: II had bad attack OF
chills and fever; my system was full Of malaria.
For two years was scarcely able to work at all
Some times my heart would palpitat for two
hours at time: my legs would get cold to the
knees and fully expectedto die. In September.
1881, bought a bottle of Shaker Extract Of Roots
or Seigel's Curative Syrup OF your agent, X. NJ.
Kim and before had taken the fl 81 bottle I. II
better, and in short time was able TO go owork.
May God bless you for the good yo7 have done"
Mr., VIM. j. McCann, 90 Randall street, Boston.
writes: ">ix months ago began 10 throN up my
food after eating. ] thought was going into con-
sumption, | soon began to have pain m the chest,
stomach and sides. got little sleep and woke sll
tired out once lost five pounds in four days.
began using Shaker Extract of Roots. or Seigels
Syrup, and when had finished the sixth bottle
could eat three square meals day, and go to
sleep the minute struck the bed. am paper
hanger by trade, and have worked every day since
took The second bottle, and gained eighteen
pounds. / ought to be thankful and am"
This remedy opens all the natu- al passages OF
the body expels the poison from the blood and en-
ables nsture to rebuild what disease has de-
stroyed
shsksr Extract of Roots, or seigel's Syrup, is
sold by all druggists or send to the proprietor A.
j. White 81 Warren street, New 1Ork.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13

Catarrh is not simply an Inconvenience,
unpleasant to the suffer and disgusting
to others--it Is an advanced outpost OF
approaching disease of worse type. Dc
NOT neglect its warning; it brings deadly
evils in lis train. Before it is too late,
use DR.. Sages Catarrh Remedy. ltreach-
es the seat of the aiiment, and is the only
thing that will. You may dose yourself
with quack medicines till it is too late
till the strcamlet becomes reslstess
torrent. 1t is the matured invention Of Il
scientific physician. "A word TO the
wise is sufficient"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13
Norvous uenlIItatad Mon.

You gre allowed free tyiat Of THIRTY
days OF the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and rer-
maneut cure of Nervous Debility, loss of
Vitality aRd Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, Vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred,
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
tion, terms, etc, mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decd IL W.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13
$500 Reward.

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint, dyspepsia, sick
headache, indigestion, constipation OF
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing ~
sugar coated pills. 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine man. featured
only by John C. West & Co., S52 w.
Madison ST., Chicago, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13

Nearly all diseases originate from in
action of the liver, and this is especially
the case with chills and fever, intermit,
tent fevers and malarial diseases. To
save doctors bills and ward disease, take
simmons Liver regulator, medicine
that increases in popularity each year,
and has become the most popular and
best endorsed medicine in the market for
the cure of liver or bowel Diseases
TELEGRAPH DUBUQUE. Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13

IL patnre's own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation, indigestion. piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal,
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island
III,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-04-13

The average length or life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump>
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whOop-
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
so cents and 81, of druggists.