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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
TIE LATEST.

As FAR as can be learned the rumor that | Secretary Blaine has resigned is without foundation.
 ACCORDING to census just taken the city of St. Paul, Minn., has population of 19S, ,247, a gain of S1, $50 since the census of 1885.
 ARRANGEMENTS are being made to form a leather syndicate or trust.
 THE Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad Company has announced re- duction of 2 cents per 100 pounds on all packing house products from the Missouri river to Memphis and all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio rivers. W. D. LoNGsTREET, an old citizen of Noxubee county, Miss, died on the 18th at the advanced age of seventy-one years. He was a brother of Gen. Longstreet, of Georgia.
 Ar New York, on the 18th, Harrin Reine, a boy of seven years, attempted to steal a piece of ice from a wagon, and being sur prised by the driver fell against the tongs hanging from the scales. The tongs closed upon him and cut his jugular vein, causing him to bleed to death.
 THE tanks of the Consolidated oil Com pany at St. Joseph, Mo, were struck by lightning on the l4th and destroyed by the resulting fire Loss, 5000; insured
 ARRANGEMENTS for the prosecution of all persons and corporations connected in any way with Sullivan Kilrain fight are pro- gressing, and a big affair 1t will prove to be.
 A MOB of about 100 masked men went to the jail at luka Miss, on the 18th and took therefrom Swan Burris tcolored), charged with the killing of Eason Whitehurst near that place some time last month, and hanged him.
 HoT weather in New York City made the death rate for the past week the heaviest of the year, aggregating LIST, against 956 for the week previous. Almost the entire increase was in children under five years.
 THE monument erected at the grave of Roscoe Conkling in Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, N. r., was completed on the 18th, It stands on the family plat just north of the monument to Horatio Seymour.
 TIE Otis Iron and Steel Company, the greatest manufacturing concern of the kind in Cleveland, Ohio, has been sold to an English syndicate for s4,500,000.
 TIE granite for@the new Congressional Library building at Washington will be cut at Concord, N. H. It is estimated that it will require 800 to LOGO men four years to complete the work
 AN amendment to the charter of the Tex. arkasa < Northern Railroad was filed with the Secretary of State of Arkansas on the 18th. It merely changed the name of the road to the Iexarkana & toi ,nith Rail. read,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
A BENEDlcTs SORROW.
Why He Went Into Details Concerning ths
 Purchase of a Tie.

Why He Went Into Details Concerning ths
 Purchase of a Tie.
 Fogg meets Brown, who sports a new necktie.
 Fogg Hellol Got new necktie? Where did you buy itP
 Brown-Got it at Shopleigh's.
 How muehP'
 "Seventy-flve. V
 a'Dld you pick it out yourself9"
 "Of course did.n
 Were there many people buying ueclzties when you bought it?'
 Half dozen, perhaps.
 Did anybody buy more than onep' "I didn't notiee
 I'm sorry for that. But what color seemed to be most in request?
 "Oh, some bought black, and some black and red, and others took blue or green.
 "Did any of them choose whitep" "I think not
 You are sure of that?'
 "I didn't see any body"
 "IIow old were the people-the peo- pie buying, mean?n
 How in thunder do you suppose l knowpn
 None over eighty, for a guess No. l am sure of that"
 That's goodl And none under ten" Sure of that too n
 Thank you, Brown. Very much obliged, You don't know how much I'm beholden to you. Of course. don't care any thing about 1t myself but when tell my wife you've got new necBtie she'll want to know all about it--she always does, you know and it makes a fellow feel queer when he can't answer few simple questions from his wife. ."-Boston Transcript.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
LOT JUMPING AT GUTHRIE.
An Exciting Scene Over the Tearing Down
 of a BuIlding-A Mob RebuIids It.

An Exciting Scene Over the Tearing Down
 of BuIlding-A Mob RebuiIds It.
 GUTHRIE, Ok, July 13-A number of city marshals and a dozen workmea yes- terday afternoon began 10 tear down a restaurant which was on one of the most valuable lots in the city and owned by Peter H. Haines, an old man.
 As the work of demolition proceeded a large crowd gathered and those who sym pathized with the old couple were many. The actions of Ha nes and his wife mean while were such as to arouse this feeling of sympathy to action and number of speeches were made against the marshals
 The latter. however, kept the crowd at bay but in doing this they had some un- pleasant experiences. While they were busy with the crowd Mrs. Haines be- tween her sobs managed to throw pan of hot water on one of them while the hus- band grappled with another.
 At this crisis number of United States marshaIs arrived and placed Ackln. one Of the city marshals, and several of the workmen under arrest, charged with con- spiracy and intimi lation. They gave bond before United States Commissioner Elliston to answer to the charge next Monday.
 AlbtT upiuB luls tHb Ctil lHdTSndi onCe more proceeded to the lot and in the face of an unfriendly crowd finished the tear ing down Of the restaurant
 Haines and his wife retreated 10 n tent on the rear of the lot which, owing to in- creased turbulence in the crowd was not removed
 After the city marshal had finished the work of tearing down the restaurant and had disappeared the crowd with many cheers proceeded to put the building up again. The street was soon blockaded with several thousand people, and about a hundred willing hands with hammers and nails soon had the structure restored, the counters in and every thing in place
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18


 BY collision at the depot at Oakdale, Tenn, the other day, two engines and postal car were wrecked, but no damage was done.
 GOVERNOR LOWRY, of Mississippi says that those who are sueering at his attempt to stop he prize fight will learn that he was in earnest before he gets through with them. He intends to prosecute every one connected with the affair, especially General Superintendent Carroll, of the Queen & Crescent route.
 To avoid arrest the pugillst Sullivan crossed into Texas, Kilrain, who was re- ported seriously sick. went North.
 MRS. TYLER, widow of ex-President Tyler died at K chmond Va, on the 10th. She was about seventy years of age
 A NEGRO was lynched by infuriated citi lens near Ringgold, Ga. the other day, for criminally assaultng white girl.
 GOVERNOR FITzHUGH LEE will accept the uperintendency of the Lexington (Va.) Military Institute, which was offered him by the board of visitors at their recent meeting. The Governor, is of course. not eligible until his term of Governor expires which will be January l, 1890.
 DR. CARMICHAEL, of fredericksburg Va, was recently called to attend ,he son ot MIS- fusbtte A0uNuiff " Ab VI A7 aBpal- ently suffering from a troublesome cough, and upon examining the child's throat found part of watch chain protruding from the nasal canal into the throat Next day the chain, about six inches long with ln acorn charm attached to enc end of it. was taken from the nostril without injur- ing the nose.
 JOHN L. SULLIVAN, the pugilist, was ar- rested on the arrival of his train at Nash vile, Tenn, on the llth to await a requisi- ton from Governor Lowry, of Mississippi Sullivan attempted resistance, throwing himself into a pugilistio attitude, but a revolver thrust into his face quieted hin and he surrendered Later he was released by an order of the circuit court and re- ceived an ovation from an immense crowd of admirers.
 A SLIGHT shock of earthquake was felt at Charleston, S. C., on the llth
 JOHN MALONE, a prominent citizen of Chattanooga, Tenn, was killed at Rising Pawn, Ga, the other night by being run over by train on the Great Southegn road.
 COLONEL WILLIAM r. ZoLLGNdER, of Baltimore, Md. a well known merchandise broker, former commander of the Fifth regiment Of Maryland, and a leading s1- Confederate shot himself dead recently.
 THE remains of Mrs Tyler were inferred teside those Of ex-FTssident Tyler at RichmeRd, Va
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
Trnnns Enr OkIahnmn.

FoRT LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, July 13.- General Merritt, commanding the depart ment of he Missouri. left last night fer Oklahoma City accompanied by his aide, Lieutenant Swift His departure to fhnt point is understood to be due to telegra IT.; S that trouble was brewing there. L,t jumping is the order of the day and h this pursuit parties engs ,d have become very daring. A new crowd has called an election for city officers to be he July 16, and Mayor Couch has issued proclama, tion warning all engaged in this work to desist as volators of the peace of the community would be punished according. ly, Boodshed is feared and troops may have to be used.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
Communing With Nature.

Close by the sparkling brook whose silvery waters danced in the sunlight and rippled joyously over tho golden sands they sat in silence George and Laura--drinking in the glorious beauty of the rustic scene and communlng with nature in one of her chosen shrines. Afar in the west the sun seemed to finger at the horizons brim ss if unwilling to shut out from hii gaze the lovely landscape that glowed with a softened and even melancholy radiance in his departing beams.
 A thrilling cry burst from the lips oi the beautiful girl.
 George! Georger' she almost shrieked!
 What is it, darlingP" he asked, placing his arm tenderly around her waist Has tho romantic yet oppres. sive loveliness of the scenery saddoned your spirits
 No, Georger she screamed, waving her hands wildly and making a frantic jab at the small Of her back 'I think its some kind of a bug"-Chicagc Tribune
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
HE LlMEklLN CLUB.
Irother Gardner Declares That He Is Not
 n Candidate for the Presidency.


 g Candidate for the Presidency.
 "I hold heah in my hand, said Brother Gardner as the meeting opened in due form, a lettah from dc office Of de mayor of Cincinnati axing me if l will be candidate fur Presi- dent in 1892, an addin' dat l ana called by six millyon culrd people. De sec kretary of dis lodge will write him 8 letter in reply. He will write the word 'Chestnutsp sign my name below, an direct 1t to dis anxious inquirer, Dat word exactly expresses my feelins
 "In de fust place, l ar no mo it to be President of dis United States dau 'possum ar to teach Greek. In de next place, I hey Earned from sad ex- perience dat sech honeyed words con- ceal an object Eight vars ago man in Chicago announced dat l was dc choice of twenty States fur President. He cum on yere ten days afterwards an borrowed twenty dollars of me an J hev nebber seen him since. Eo' y ars ago pusson in Buffalo predicted dat ] would be nominated on boaf tickets. and a week later he showed up heah an boarded on me two weeks an skip ped out wid my best suit. It was sug' gested last y ar dat be nominated fun Guy nor of dis State. Dat suggestion cost me fifteen dollars. Dis yere {n' dividual in Cincinnati will be sloshing around dis way next week. if he doan git dat letter, calkerlatin' to hit nc for ten dollars an a week board.
 q say to you, my friends, de wust befooled man in the kentry am de man who wants office. He's every body's game. De man who thinks he's got political call has made mistake What he takes fur de voice of de nashun am simply de voice of de fool-killer. Fit or unfit, I want no office, nor will l accept of any nomination. If dis yere Lime Kiln Club kin lead dis kentry on tc fame and glory dats honor huff fur any Of us. say yere, an now to de people at large dat it will be useless to waste any postage on me, an de man who sof soaps me agin has got to doit while ar asleep"
 Brother Stepback Smith wanted to in- quire if Brother Gardner would moi change his mind in case his nomination was spontaneous.
 No, sah!" was tho vigorous reply. 'Dar am no such thing, to begin with. De people of this kentry doan' git up an howl fur any particular man. Oars too much good timber. Whar' any howIin is dun, it is paid fur at so much per howl. Sot down, Brudder smith sot down an feel mo dan eber deter mined to wash yer hands of politics an what 1t leads to- N-Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
SOUTHERN GLEANlNGS.
Cotton Conference Called to Meet a
 White sulphur Springs.

White Sulphur Springs.
 The following important action has been taken by the Augusta (Ga.) Cotton Exchange:
 The anomalous condition ot the relation be- tween spot and future" cotton in New York, we think, demands the attention of Southern exchanges, and to that end we take the liberty of suggesting the necessity of some remedy. We suggest that the following ques tions be considered:
 l. The difference in value of August futures and spot cotton to-day is 70 points, or nearly a cent per pound
 ?. If future mrnyh !s worth premium, take, for instance the difference between No vember and December on spot cotton, why this discrepancy The cost ot carrying will be lG and 12 points.
 2. The basis of contract as controlling transa ction which reads from strict ordinary to fair, which means nothing can be rendered under strict ordinary, then why fear as "ex. plained" by New York brokers, of worthless trash offered by means of so-called certih- cates.
 4 The reported fear was wired all South cru holders of August contracts of large 'tend- CTS for that month. If spot cotton Of the class known as American middling is worth iiAc, why is not an August contract sold on the basis of middling or equal values
 D There Is no Southern port or interior town where cotton IS quoted as low as at New York for August delivery. Whyi
 G. Ordinary in Liverpool is quoted to-day at 9-iG, which surely is not better than our strict ordinary, and the difference in value is S3 per bale in favor Of the former. Why, again we ask, this fear Of tenders" when there is a margin Of B bale in favor of buyers.
 :. The stat stical position of cotton was never so strong since 1870 as now; and yet New York, by their system of manipulation, can keep the future market 70 points under the cost Of actual cotton.
 taken to suppress the system now practised, and we are ready and willing to cooperate with all Southern exchanges looking to this reform. This exchange suggests the appointment of, say, three members rom each body, to meet at Green Brier, White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, not later than the 18th proximo, for the dis. cussion of this most important subject
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
A Georgla Sensatl,,n.

The sensation at Atlanta, Ga., is the news of the desertion of his wife by Prof. W. H. Siford, of Clark University. This Is one of the most prominent institutions for the education of colored people, and Siford had charge of the mechanical de- partment. Siford became infatuated with Minnie Warren, a notorious woman of Augusta, and went with her to Cincinnati, where they registered as man and wife. He tried to induce the woman to marry him, but she would not, having learned that he was already married. When the facts of his connection with the woman were made public Siford threatened sui eide He did not carry out the throat, however. He and his wife formerly re- sided at Findlay, 0.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
Wiley Matthews Arain.

OZARK, Mo ,, July 13 The most seusa- tional report received here since Wiley Matthews, the condemned Bald Knobber who should have been hanged when the Walkers and John Matthews were exe- cuted here made his escape. was one re- ceived from Arkansas that the outlaw had killed two men who had attempted tc capture him. 1t was stated that the kill ing was done about thirty miles south of Kirbyville in Boone County, Ark, and color Is given to the report by the fact that it is positively known here that Matthews had been seen a short time be- fore in Arkansas near where he is said to have committed his latest crime No de- tails of the killing can be had at present but the report is generally believed here as Matthews was well armed when last Saap.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
Mnd Ereirht Cnrs

PATERSON, N. J., July 13 Nine freight cars were sidetracked about three o'clock yesterday morning alf mile above the Erie depot, and were left ihout the brakes being set An hour later they started down the grade, jumping several switches and finally crashed into a freight engine The pilot and tender of the engine were smashed and three passenger coaches and two freight cars demolished. Fireman Joseph Gordon, of Jersey City, was caught between the tender and the fire box and one of his legs was burned to a crisp. He died at St. Joseph's Hospital Engineer Davis ss- capped uninjured- The end of the depot was stove in.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18

HE FINDS HIS CUSTOMER HARD TO SUIT.
 merous instances where young girls and boys have been caught in company with well-known professional shoplifters, and some of these juveniles have confessed that they have been taught how to steal
 To become successful in the business, it is necessary not only to acquire dexterity in taking articles out of boxes or from counters, but also to learn to pass the goods quickly and secretly to confederate. The first lesson taught beginners is how to re- ceive stolen goods from the hands of the moro experienced thieves Then, step by step, the young shoplifters are advanced in the artuntA they are permitted to do the fine work of stealing laces, silks or jeweiry directly under the noses of the salesmen. If a young aud inexperienced thief Is caught she IS usually terrified, while au old
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
DROPPING oooDs ON THE FLOOR.

Kleptomania is an evil familiar to all, and it is regarded variously by different shop keepers. Those who profess to have con. fideuce in medical science, or who possess charitable natures, frankly avow their be lief iu the theory that kIeptomania is dis: ease of the mind which it's victims can not resist or throw of. To such kindly disposed merchants kleptomaniacs are objects of pity and tender consideration; but to another class of merchants they arc simply provoca- tive of wrath. It is generally conceded that kleptomania is standing complaint, which is constantly manifestiug itself in moder- ate degree, It does not appear to increase or decrease, but remains about the same from year to year,
 ''There is a lady who often comes in here, they said to me at one store, 'whom we know to be q kleptomaniac. She is well known by all our clerks, and the bill of tho goods she takes is sent to her family, who pay it without question"
 Some of the people afflicted with this dis ease are women, but occasionally men who are able to show that they move m respect able society are caught stealing. Instances are narrated where men of wealth and high social prominence have been detected con oealng about their persons articles for which they could have no possible use. Not long ago a man was caught in bungling attempt to steal couple of cheap cotton handkerchiefs in Broadway store. His gentlemanly appearance and unfeigued agi- tation when accused of the theft prompted the managers of the store to invite him into private room and ask for an explana- tion. He acknowledged with much chagrin that he was periodically seized with an un- eontrollable impulse to steal something. He insisted that while subject to the mania he had no realization of where he was, or what he was stealing. He easily established his identity as prosperous business man, and displayed a well-dlIed pocket-book. In con- sequence he was allowed to depart, and no publicity was given to his case.--N. Y. Mail and Express.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
Transforming Government EmpIoyes.

The Civil-Service law protects Govern ment clerks in their positions, if worthy. When the law was pending objections were made by Senators and Representatives, who feared that it might establish a 'classn or a ''caste" system in Washington. Now comes well-orgauized movement to ''re- tire Government eivil-service employees after period of years, on the ground that they are as entitled to public support as are the military and naval officers and men. It is reasonable to predict that, after several years of agitation, this thing may be accom- plished. IL is not enough that the Govern ment shall pay better salaries for less work than private enterprises can afford to do ; but the public Treasury must support those who become aged and are poor because i'm proyident.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
Goyernor Lea wuI Aocant

Governor Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia will accept the superintendency of the Loxing- ton (Va.) Military Institute, which was offered him by the board of visitors. The Governor is, of course, not eligible until his term as Governor expires, which will be January l. 1890. At meeting of the alumni on the occasion alluded to it was recommended ithat the superintendency should be given to Governor Lee. All of the four hundred present. except prob-
 ably forty, voted for the recommendation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
STATE OF TRADE.
Bradstreet's Weekly Review of the Trad
 of the Country.


 of the Country.
 NEW YORK, July 13.--Bradstreet's tStlte of Trade'' says: Special telegrams indi- cate that the volume of trade throughout the country, while a little more active in SD cal localities does not on the whole show much increase in volume. The ouf- look for the autumn business is generally considered excellent and good crop pros poets have already had an influence on the country demand Lumber proves an exception in that 1t is weaker at Western centers. A satisfactory increase in trade accompanying increased frmness tn prices, is reported in the dry goods tcom- misson) building material furniture and carpet trades in this city. Bread stuifs have been irregular, starting with qnick advance early in the week on damage to the spring wheat crop and higher eab es. and declining on better weather reI orts heavier receipts of new winter, s kenine export request and free speculative ga es Raw sugars have declined at New York 1-l6 to hc on cable advices of letvy speculative decline at London. Holders are conservative. Expert opinion in- clnes 10 the belief that our refiners will naturally take advantage Of the reaction abroad to buy sugar aud the reaction win be short lived SD GU ation in coffee has been more confident and an advance of fully 1 cent per pound is a re- suit. Advices from San Francisco state that an attempt is being made to bull the salmon market on estimates of only halt the expected pack in Alaska. Steel rail mills are more fully supplied with orders than for thirty days at s27 90 at e East for large lots Structural iron is in urgent demand and prices are stronger Fall wear cotton and light weight clothing wooleus are more active and prices are firm. Raw wool is strong at the interior and in fair sale at the seaboard on free arrivals Raw cotton is lac higher at New York and Liverpool on good demand and small stocks. The total number of fail ures in the United States from January to date is G. 255 against 5, 553 in 1888.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
sherif.' Association Organized.

Thirty sheriffs and number of chiefs of police and deputy sheriffs met in Mont- gomery, Ala, and organized the Sheriffs' Association of Alabama. Officers were elected as follows J. J. Hawthorne, pres ident; W. D. Westcall, secretary; Joseph s. Smith. treasurer. The purpose of the organization is mutual aid and co-opera- ton in the capture of criminals, protec- ton to each other and mutual aid to the families of deceased members. The asso- citation will prove powerful agency for good throughout the State.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-07-18
southern Cotton seed Oil NIills.

There has lately been unprecedented activity in building new cotton-seed oil mills, most of which arc independent of the Cotton Oil Trust, though the trust has, it is generally reported, recently secured control of the Southern Oil Com- pany with its large mills. Tho Manu- facturers' Record publishes a complete list of all the cotton-seed oil mills in the South, showing 210 mills, with an aggre- gate capital of about S20,00O,0 900, against forty mills, with a capital of & 800, coo, in ISS0