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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
Crystallzed Gypsum and Mica.

Gypsum is, chemically considered, a hydrated sulphate of lime. It is a well-known and very common mineral, and in it's crystalized form some- times occurs in thin, nearly transpar- ent plates, which resemble the finer qualities of mica. But it is a mere resem blance, the constitution of the two minerals being in no particular the same. Mica is essentially a sili- cate of alumina though in some va rieties other mineral substances are combined. It Is crystalized in thin plates, which may often be subdivided until hundreds of thousands of them are required to make an inch in thick ness. Even though very thin these sheets of mica are both elastic and tough. For it's various uses, in the doors of stoves, lanterns, etc., mica needs no especial preparation. It is used for window glass in South Amer ican countries, also in Siberia, and has also been applied to this purpose on ships of war, as the concussion of heavy guns often causes the fracture of glass windows. Mlca has further been used for spectacles, optical in- struments, and bronzing powder. Mica is found in nearly all parts of the world, but certain localities only pro- duce large plates Of it. In Siberia, Norway and Sweden large plates are found, often more than yard in width, and similar pieces are found in Peru, Mexico, also in some parts of New Hampshire and in Canada. -- Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
- THE HUMAN APPETITE.
Tn Some Countries It Graves Serpen ts
 and CaterpiiIars in Others.

Tn Some Countries It Graves Serpen ts.
 and Caterpiilars in Others.
 In South America the inhabitants eat every thing, even serpents and lizards. Humboldt has there seen even children drag enormous centipedes out of their holes and crunch them up. Puppies are choice food on the Mis- souri and Mississippi, and at Emeraldi the tid-bit is roasted monkey. The flesh of the larger animals is appreciat- ed variously; i'll Arabia the horse, in India the elephant and in Egypt the camel. The Chinese taste is for cats, dogs, rats and serpents, while bears paws and birds nests are dainties. But the pariahs of Hindostan have still stronger stomachs, for they contend with the dogs, vultures and kites for putrid carrion. The nearest approach to this remarkable taste is afforded by the inhabitants of Cochin, China, who prefer rotten eggs to fresh ones At Terracina n guest will be asked whether he prefers land or water eel. In the West Indies large cater pillar found on the palm tree is es- teemed luxury, while the edible nests of Java swallows are so rich 8 dainty that the ingredients of dish cost as much as fifteen pounds.
 A curious taste prevails in many parts of the world for clay. Accord ing to Humboldt, it is eaten in all the countries of the torrid zone, but the practice is also observed in the North, as hundreds of carloads of earth con- taiuing infusoria are said to be annu- ally consumed by the country people in the most remote parts of Sweden, and in Finland kind of earth is oc- casionally mixed with bread. This latter custom is more civilized. than that observed by the women on the Magdalena river, who, while shaping earthen vessels on the pottery-wheel, put large Jumps of clay in their mouths. In the same place it is often necessary to confine the children to prevent their running out to eat earth immediately after fall of rain. The Otomac tribe of earth eating Indians knead the earth--a true potters' clay into ualls of five or six inches in diameter, which they roast by a weak fire until the outside is hard. They remoisten them when they are re- quired as food, and according to monk who lived twelve years among them, one of them would eat pound and a quarter of this peculiar food in 8 day. ay.-Gentleman's Magazine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

chosen body of men, largo majority of whom are in the prime of life as regards age, the death rate from pull monary tuberculosis amounts to more than one-half of the total mortality from disease.
 For if the foregoing stateme nts are true, and correct deductions have been made, past experience justifies the expectation that about half of all who join the St. Louis police force and serve ten years will sicken and die of consumption soon after reaching forty years of age; and this probability, with the added contingency of being shot or otherwise injured, adds noth- ing to the cheerfulness of this form of employment. "--St. Louis Globe-Dem-
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
PULMONARY COPPERS.
Half of St. Louis Policemen Die of Lung
 Diseases In Ten Years.

Half of St. Louis Policemen Die of Lung
 Diseases In Ten Years.
 Some remarkable results have been reached by Dr. George Homan, medic al examiner of the police department, in his investigations, made under di- rection of the Board of Police Commits sioners, into the physical condition of the members of the force. Below will be found extracts from Dr. Homau's report, just published, dated April last, and supplemental report dated November 3:
 The mortality record of the de- partment for the last ten or more years, taken in connection with study and analysis of results reached by the former examination, together with the ascertained tendency of police life to- ward producing impairment of breath ing capacity, especially in those new in the service, satisfied me some time ago that pulmonary mischief consti- tutes principal weakening cause operating among the members, and that especial note should be taken of any thing indicating beginning or actual deterioration in this direction. Accordingly, in the conduct of the examination great care was exercised to ascertain the condi- tion of the lungs, and the same degree of care was observed in taking the measurement of the chest
 ''It is painful and notable fact that heavy mortality rate from lung diseases has prevailed in the depart ment for many years, with necessarily a proportionally heavy sickness rate from the same cause.
 From data furnished by Mir Tate, it appears that during the last eighteen years there was a mortality from all causes (excepting casualties) of sixty five, of which forty, or 6L53 per cent, were from various forms of pulmonary disease, thirty-four being returned as due 10 consumption alone.
 The average age of the decedents from this disease for the period stated was little over 4l years (il.20) while their average years of service was somewhat above ten (l09D.
 If the mon appointed members of this force have always been selected with reference 10 physical fitness and soundness Gas is presumably the easel such melancholy showing constitutes a serious indictment of routine de- pertinent methods; for the fact stands nat with emphatic cleaFness that in q
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
E. n. B.-rh. Invalla's Hops.--B. B. E.

 Many seemingly incurable cases of blood poison. catarrh, scrofula and rheumatism have been cured by B. B. B; (Botanio Blood Balm), made by the Blood Balm Co, At- lanta, Ga. Write to them for book filled with convincing proof.
 C. W B. Raider, living seven miles from Athens. Ga, writes: "For several years suffered with running ulcers, which doc tors treated and pronounced incurabie. A single bottle of E. B. E. did me more good than all the doctors. kept on using 1t and every ulcer healed.p
 D. 0. Kinard & Son, Towaliga, Ga, writes ssWe induced a neighbor to try 5. B B. Tor catarrh, which he thought incurable, as Il had resisted all treatment It delighted him. and continuing it's use he was cured sound and we'll
 R. M Lawson, East Point, Ga. writes My wife had scrofula l5 years. She kept growing worse. She lost her hair and her skin broke out fearfully. Debility, emaciation and no appetite followed Alt, CT phy sicians and numerous advertised medicines failed, tried B. B. B, and her recovery was rapid and complete"
 Oliver Secor, Baltimore, Md, writes: 'l suffered from weak back and rheumatism. B. IS. B. has proven to be the only medicine that gave me relief"
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
THE CLAYTON REWARD BILL.
A New One to be Introduced in Place of
 the One Rejected.


 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Feb. 1.-The failure in the House of Senator Jones' bill, which passed the Senate yesterday, authorixing g the Governor to offer reward of 5000 for the arrest of the assassin of John M. Clayton Tuesday night at Plummervillo, causes dissatisfaction almost everywhere, and especially with those who are very desirous of bringing the murderer to speedy justice.
 The bill was defeated on account of its unconstitutionality and not from high moral point of view, as many may urge. But a bill drawn by Judge U. M Rose, of this city, will be introduced in the House in the morning by Representative Jamison, of Union County, which will be general in its character. It has the same object in . tended by Jones' bill and will meet with approval of both bodies. The Rose bill provides for the increase of the Govern . or's contingent fund by 5000 for the ap- prehension of recent notorious criminals.
 Judge Rose is taking an active interest in the speedy arrest of c Clayton's murder CT, and he has every confidence in the new bill, having framed it to meet all that is required of it, and at the same time put 1t out of the reach of any constitutional objections that may be urged against 1t.
 The bill will undoubtedly pass both houses without a dissenting vote.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
THOUGHT HE WAS SMART.
Nobody Could Get Ahead of Him witl
 tho One-Price Business.

Nobody Could Get Ahead of Him with
 tho One-Price Business.
 'It is singular thing" remarked @ prominent dry-goods man, "how coun- try merchants, coming here to buy, re- fuse to believe that we are selling goods at fair price, and insist on trying to cut us down on every thing. 1 had an experience the other day which is in point. A merchant from down in In diana came in and began to look over things with one of my clerks. We try to sell on the one-price principle. He asked the price of some prints The clerk told him the price. He offered three cents yard less.
 ".This is one-price house. said the clerk. We can make no reduction
 Nonsense, said this smart man from the country. You needn't try to fool me with any such stuff as that. I'll give you three cents less
 "And the clerk could not persuade him that he was telling him the truth, finally coming to me in despair. l went out and took the man in hand. ] offered him goods at from three to five cents above the marked price, and then would take whatever he offered me. He finished his purchases, slapped me on the back, remarking: That's something like. None of your one-prioe business for me, and went out In the after noon he came back. and had two bills made out for him. The first l handed him was made up from his own prices. It was for about $700. He looked at it and said: Those are good prices. Oh, you can't get ahead of me with your one-price business. Then I handed him the second, which was made up of the actual prices at which we had been selling. It was over $l00 less.
 "'What's thatp' said he.
 "'That is the bill we want you to pay. That is what the goods cost you at our prices l wanted to show you how easily you could be fooled by thinking you knew more about our business than we do ourselves
 He paid the bill meekly and thanked me for his lesson"
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

In this issue is inserted for the first time the advertisementof the above named goods. Woven wire fencingis rapidly becoming the most popular fencing. Owing to the fact that the McMullen fencing has twisted wire rope selvage, instead of single wire selvage, and that 1t is made ofthe very best steel wire, galvanized before weaving, 1t is considered by stock men, railroad men and others to be the best article of the kind now on the market. Read their advertisement in this issue and send to them for circulars giving full information. They not only make ne pest woven wire fencing in the United States, but sell 1t at Il lower price.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
".What's thatp' said he.
WIEN disease racks the frame, whe

WHEN disease racks the frame, when sores cover the person, when aches are m every joint, when the muscles are soft and fabby, when the least exertion gives ia tigue, when the mind is filled with gloom and despondency, what is there in life worth living, and yet many eke out just such miserable existence, living only for those who love them. When it Is generally known that Browns Iron Bitters will cure the above disorders how many hearts will be made glad How many homes made happyi
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

Spring medicine means more now-a- days thani it did ten years ago. The winter of lsss-ss hasleft the nerves all yagged out. The nerves must De strengthened, the blood purified, liver and bowels regulated. Paine's Celery Compound she spri,s1 medicine offo-day-does all this' IS nothing else can. Prescribed by Physse1dRs, Recommended by Draggists, Badorsed ts A'nistevs, Gwaransced by the Aantfdcfurers to os
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
No Time sbour,i pe Lost

By those troubled with constipation in seek ing relief from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The disease is easily rcheved in it's earlier stage, and as it is utterly subversive of the general health, postponemento of the remedy is unwise. The same holds good of delay in cases of fever and rs, ae, kidney complaints, nervousness, debility and rheumatism, all- ments to which the Bitters is particularly adapted.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
The Best Spring Medicine.

aIn the spring of 1887 was all run down. would get up in the morning with So tired feeling, and was 80 weak that Icould hardly get around Iboughta bottle of Paine's Celery Con- pound, and before had taken 1t a week l felt very much better. I can cheefully recommend it to all who need building up and strengthen ing medicine" Mrs B. A. Dow, Burlington. Vt
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
-nMusterions disannenrancosv 1.

-"Mysterious disappearances" of boys do not always turn out so well as that of Charles Miner, of Sturgis. Mich. Fifteen years ago Charles left home on q peddiing tour. He was robbed, and feeling ashamed to go back he went away West sawed wood and said nothing" Having accumu- lated comfortable fortune he re- turned the other day and found all his people alive and well, living on a farm at Paw Paw.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

Not only shortens labor and lessens pair but greatly diminishes the danger to life oi both mother and child if used few months before confinement. Write to The Brad field Regulator Co, Atlanta, Ga, for further particulars. Sold by all druggists
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

DoN'T Neglect Cough. Take some Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar fnstdater Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

Great sacrifices are made for po- litical victory, but a Missoula (Mont. Ter man seems to have gone alto gether beyond the line of reason. He confessed to a murder in order to Show tho ineiilc.cncy Of the sheriff, and thereby lessen the latters chahoes oi re election
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
lt. Makes
 You Hungry
"I have used Paines Celery Compound and i,

has had a salutay effect. Itinvigorat- ed the system and I feel like a new man. It improves the appetite and facilitates dlges- \ >tion." J. T. CoPE- yANn prtYuyfQ q ~
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

A MAN in Butler, Kan, while boring for water struck what he thought was a wind mine. local scientist of considerable reputation, however, advances the theory that bis auger struck a womans' rights convention on tho other side of the globe. --Norristown Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

WHY don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pills? They are u positive cure for sick headache, and all the ills produced by dis- ordered liver. Only one pill dose.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

BAroUsSEss, dizziness, nausea, headache, are relieved by small doses of Carter's s Little Liver Pills.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

A SEVEN DOLLAR overcoat is a heap warmer than the ticket for fur-trimmed one. Merchant Traveller.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

To Consnmptives and Delicate Persons. Bakers Norwegian Cod Liver Oil' heals he lungs, builds up waste, and strengthens.
 Jno. C. Baker & Co, Philadelphia.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes use Dr. Isaac Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it. 25c
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

FoR Coughs and throat troubles use s'BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs "-'They stop an attack of my asthma cough very Fdich, MtamictIe, Ohio.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

A rooTHsoME spread - an alligator s mouth. .--Terre Haute Express.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

THEY now talk of "a hotel trust" Here tofore hotels have always stuck to the maxim: Pay as you go."
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

THE man who lives in corner house is discontented with his lot after heavy snow storm.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
The Mothers Friend.

THE photographer is about the only man who is not afraid to tell lady to shut her mouth and try to look pleasant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

A VOCATION that is a calling--the tel ephone girls occupation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

"A book published in 1882 describes the deyil-hsh as fish from ten to thir- ty feet long, with a single horn on either side Of the head. The real mon ster had not been seen up to that date.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
.Iea9ulIen,. woven wiro Fencing.

IT is mistaken notion that woman's nature is to be extravagans n9csn't g corset indicate aosire fer small wastef
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

WHEN servants meet in a flat then comes the tug at each and every family skeleton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

TIME out of mind-a forgotten date.- Burlington Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

A COMPOSING ROOM joke: Engaged in literary pursuits-following copy.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

At Maidstone, England, as proved by investigation, l0s electors accepted fl apiece to vote for candidate, and then east their votes for the opposi. liol.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
Paine's Celery Compound

is a unique tonic and appetizer. Pleasant to the taste, quick in it's action, and without any injurious effect, 1t gives that rugged health which makes everything taste good. It cures dyspepsia and kindred disorders Physicians prescribe 1t. s1.oo Six for $500. Druggists WELLS. RrcnARDsoS Co.,, Burlington. Vt
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07

Rss: Es;: tslp t pfY pfY..s .s BUY N0RTHERFI GRoYN and nnest Vegetables in the marketf Yes, Wei sALZERB SEEDS produce thsm every tiIac--ar, the eariiest-frl of Life and vi1or. Thouisands oi gladly testify that by sowing our seeds they make e2ts per acre on our Early Cabbage Corn Melons, Peas, Etc; Market Gardeners, MhoiesaIe Price
 Da Pseksges Earliest NeEetabic Novelties postpaid eLOo. These are all different sufficient Tor family garden.
 SEND G for Package soDay Cabbage and au- pcfbiy Illustrated Cat@losz containing bewiidar-l ing Collection of Bes sufifni iewers Early Vcgu-s tables New Wheat White Wonder Oat {2is bu per a) Lacerno Clover, Etc. Warehouse area over eacres JOHN \. SALzER, La Crosse, Wis.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-07
RESOLUTIONS PREPARED.

The following resolutions were adopted as report of the committee appointed by the citizens mass meeting held here on Wednesday and will be presented and adopted at a mass meeting to be held here tomorrow:
 The spirit of jealous patriot, an illusirious citizen and an earnest practical Christian gen tiemun has been torn from his fam ly, from his trends aud his country, by Inc cruel hand Of an assassin. A blow has been struck in the dark at inc very cradle of ehidhoo1. at the henrtnstone ol some, as well as aI Inc precious ness of human ty, and at the great InaJesiy of the Commonwealth: q citizen and a friend: happy childhood's sweetest hope and dearest nours. manhoods proud specimen iricndship's elegant masterpece. The TemplGrs superb Sir Knight, in the full splendor Of useful lie, has been stricken down by bloody hand. Toe busy marts 0f commerce, the state ly dignity of courts, as we'll as the calm peace fuiness oi every household, Is shocked at tho awful deed that has so suddenly brought us ali under inc dark shadow 0i the death angel
 In convention assembled tho unified hearts of the whole people beat in solemn unison with the acning thrObs Of bereaVed and beloved children and relatives. In emphatic voice "Mourning prevails throughout the and" anu deeptoned anxiety at tbe thought that Inc un- seuGe.ied d3mon oi aasasslaaf.on Is abroad n the iuud John M Clayton, the gallant kuight, .Ae uObie ilend, The true citizen. me whose
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-02-28
ELECTRIC SPARKS.
Fires And Casualties.

A BOILER at Parkersburg, W. Va, eI-
| ploded killing five men.
THE Meyers opera house at GAINESVILLE
was burned Wednesday afternoon.
Two train men we're killed by the ex-
plosion of a locomotive boiler at Norris
town, Pa.
W. G. FRANKLIN, of Maine, Iowa, has
lost all of his four children by scarlet
fever.
AUGUST PETERSON, of KiHson county,
Mimi, was frozen to death Tuesday night
within four rods of his home.
An entire block at Riegsvile, Pa, was
burned Wednesday morning, resulting In
loss of $4,000.
FIRE Wednesday morning at Cedar
Falls, Wis, destroyed the -four and saw
mills of Henry Wehausen, creating loss
of t35 coo.
QUINCY. Mass.-The Willard school
building in West Quincy was totally burn
cd Sunday morning.
The public schools of Belyidere, Ill.,,
have been closed on account of an cpl
3 -nio of measles, chicken pox and scarlet
fever.
A CYCLONE passed over portions Of Bib
and Clifton counties, Ala, and Banks
county, Ga, causing considerable dam
age aud loss OF life.
Mrs. GENERAL SIBLET, at her home in
Fredericksburg, Va, fell dead when she
heard that congress had postponed her
claim tor money due as royalty on the
s bley tent.
A HEAVY loss was caused by the collision
Of two freight trains on the Chicago, st.
Paul and Kansas City yesterday at Stan
ley, station siXty-tive miles north of
Dubuque. No lives were lost.
TPE extensive locomotive and car work
of tbs Cincinnati, Indianapolis, st. Louis
and Chicago big Four railroad at Gin
cinnat was destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning. Loss, S350,000.
PARKERsBuRo, W. A.-The boiler of
j Ohm @. jerks saw mill at Murphy, Pleas
ant county, burst and killed Albert Carr,
fireman; James Black, sawyer Thomas
Ash, Griffin BOyles, Charles Zinn, labor
ers, and Mrs. jerks.
DURING the unoovering OF the ruins of
the burned hotel at Hartford, Conn, a
large portion Of the boiler was found 70
feet away from the boiler room, thus
making 1t certain that the wreck of the
building was caused by the explosion of
the boiler.
The stables of the Lands Transfer and
Livery company, of Kansas City, were
burned Sunday morning. j. r. Hoffman,
one of the proprietors, WAS killed by
jumping from window. Nlnety-four
horses and seventy five buggies and car
riages were burned. Loss about $4,000.