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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
A LETTER FROM HOME.

 Another to add to the cherished pile, One echo more from the far of islel May the hand that penaed thee be spared tc
 twlne
 Lovingly once again in mine
 The mothers writing !-my heart Is tough, Ahu me road Of life has been somewhat rough, The foqnt of tears, one would think, were dry Butlt always brings 8 mist to my eye, For letter from her is rnurnur of love 4 gentle message, as from above, A sweet pure breath, mid the worlds foul
 strife,
 Laden with good and halo wing life. How well I remember the arst she sent Written fancy, the night went; The augnssh-the courage-the tender care The fond ambition-the blessing-the prayerl IL is many year since that page was stirred, But I've got it by heart, each line each word; And # often arouses regrets that are vain, And makes me wish r my tune again. And this the latest! see her sitting, The lamp green-shaded, the Are flame Hitting; The Dad in his deep old-fashioned chair Asleep with hts spectacles up in his hair; The haltrcad journal across his knees: Old "Crib' on the hearth-rug taking his easei The tea-things under the urn, hard by, Singing sort Of lullaby. With her hand to her brow, and tool at her
 feet,
 She sits at her desk all trim and neat; Slowly. sedately, she llls the page And she writes @ wonderful hand for her age. And when she has given her soul to the ink, She leans herself back and seems to think, her lips just move, and her eyes are aglow, Euu tear druns Ou Q sheet heioW Then sho chides herself for becoming so sad, And calls in checry tone to the Dad, Saying his love is as usual sent And he mods his head to express content She Is closing the letter-the cover is there When q stepis heard outside on the stair; And with checks oil rosy, and shining skin, Old Paskes the butler comes softly in. He knows at glance, while he makes the tea, That the mothers been writing to none but me: And he whispers, passing behind the urn; Respects, if you please, M n, to Mister Ern." Yes-there are the words in their own P. S, Simple enough but welcome no less Familiar, perhaps, for a serving man, But we'd better take love in what guse we can. II tells, this letter, the love oft told But the writing is hardly firm as of old. II breaks upon me the more look, The hand, I'm afraid, not the table, shook. IL is what suppose, one is bound to expect But 1t gives shock when we first detect And 1t wrings man, when he's tied to a land, When he is thousands Of miles away from the
 hand, The handl whose lingering touch is still Felt in mine with fancied thrill, Tae hand that oaressed from the home of my
 birthl Tnero are no two others as dear on earth. -Alin Cheem, in Chicogo Saturday Evening Herald
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
FoRElcN GOSSIP.

4The annual income of the popuia' tion of the United Kingdom is esti- mated at q, 200, ,0O0.00
 Ladies in waiting to the Queen oi Italy are declared to be the most beau tiful in all Europe.
 Queen Victoria's private estates extend over 37.372 acres. She receives over $10o, 900 annual rental from them.
 --f'he Comtesse de Paris Is said By 1 London society paper to drive about in the neighborhood of her English home smoking a short clay pipe.
 A spring of natural cologne has broken forth in the southern part oi Algiers The liquid has not been analysed, but it's color is very similar to that of patchouli.
 A circulating library for travellers on the Austrian railway is being pre- pared, from which one will be able to borrow books by leaving adeposit, and receiving it again upon the siiffehddf Of the book
 Herbert Bismarck has acquired the ill-will of the London reporters, On arriving in London recently he was ac- costed by representative of London newspaper, who presented his visiting card: Bismarck put his hands behind his back, saying. with quiet contempt: "I have enough luggage already, thanksm
 English influence, says German contemporary, Is chiefly felt at Berlin in the society manners of the highest circles, outdoor games and physical exercises, and the cold ablutions which Englishmen patronize are being more aud more introduced. and even the "Damenkaffee" is giving way to the five o'clock tea, at which, however, the tongues of the partakers are just as sportive as they were at the older in= stitution.
 Countess Mary Taafe, the beauti- ful daughter of Count Taafe. the Prime Minister to Emperor Francis Joseph, has soprano voice which is described as simply perfection. So highly has the young lady cultivated her gift that the great Patti exclaimed on hearing her sing! You are more than my equal" Countess Mary only sings at court and at niass, however. Her fa- ther is also Viscount Taafe in the peer age of Ireland, and so the Emerald Isle can justly claim the nightingale.
 Farming in Morocco is in bad way. The government forhids the ex- portation of grain, lest the cost of bread to the poorer classes be in- creased. There are no railroads, and grain transport is expensive. Farmers do not manure the ground, alleging that manure only increases the weeds But they do practice crop rotation. barley, beans and lentils alternating in dry ground, and wheat beans, millet and maize on colder ground. The breeding of the fine horses for which the Moors are famed in history, ap- pears to have become lost art.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
Food for Breeding Sows.

There is no better food for breeding scr than skim milk with wheat bran. There is very little fat in either, yet such is the appetite of breeding SOW that she will fatten rapidly if given all she can eat of either of these. But the pigs thus nourished before birth will be strong and vigorous. and what fat the SOW has will not be in any danger of making her nervous OF feyerish. If a supply of beets and mangel wurtzels have been provided they will be worth more than grain to feed to breeding sows as a cooling diet for those dis posed to lay on too much fat No other kinds of root is eaten by pigs of any age So greedily as arc beets and mangels. As a part of the supply even for the fattening animals they are almost indispensable. The exclu- siye grain feeding of fattening hogs is very bad for their digestion, and If the pig is made sick while preparing for the butcher it Is hardly to be won- dered at that his pork will give dys- pepsia to those who eat it. Breeders Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
AFTER ORGANIZATION.
Headless Walker Saves the Lives of
 Some of His AccompIlees.

some or His Accompllees.
 In the second part of his interesting volume, which treats of the decapita- tion of human beings, Dr. Love says: What passes in the head of a decapi- tated human beingP Is there any fact in the oft-repeated story that the head lives for some moments after 1t has been separated from the body, and in connection with this belief Dr. Love quotes u terrible story told by Nj. Petit gand about an Anamite who was be- headed by the sword, in 1885, at Sai- gon.
 The place of execution was the Plain of the Tombs, a vast sandy tract serv- ing as cemetery to the Anamites and the Chinese. Four Anamite pirates, taken with their arms in their hands, were.to be beheaded. The chief of the band, a man in the prime of life--ener- getic, muscular, brave without boast ing, and firm to the last, had attracted my special attention, and I decided to make my observations on him only.
 His head fell down at the distance ol about yard and a quarter where stood It did not roll in the usual way, but stood with the surface of the wound resting on the sand--a position by which the hemorrhage was reduced tc a minimum, At tbis moneat was terror-straek at seeing the eyes of the doomed man fixed frankly on nay eyes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
 PRECIOUS STONES.
Old Fsvorites That Are No Longer In De-
 mand in This Country.

Old Favorites That Are No Longer In De-
 mand fin This Country.
 During the last decade new stones have come into favor, some neglected ones have regained their popularity. and still others, such as the amethyst and cameos, have been thrown out en- tirely. The latter, no matter how finely cut, would not find purchasers now at one-ffth of their former value; about ten years ago they were eagerly sought after at from four to twenty times their present prices. Rubies were considered high ten years ago, and further rise was not looked for, but to-day they are still higher, a 9 5-16 karat stone having been quoted at S33,000. There is no demand at present for topaz, yet syndicate of French capitalists has been organized to control the topaz mines of Spain, in the expectation that after twenty years of disfavor this gem will again be popular. Coral has felt the change of fashion, but during the last three years the imports have been less than $l,000 per annum, and in the last ten years in all S33,- 956, whereas in the ten years preceding $3SS, ,577 worth were import ed. The popularity of amber, on the other hand, is increasing. The imports of amber beads for the ten years 1868 to 1878 amounted to less than 5000, whereas during the last ten years $35,- 897 worth have been introduced. Am Der amounting to only $47, 900 was im- ported from 1868 to 1878. but over $350, 900 worth from 1878 to 1888.
 Ten years ago few of our jewellers carried more than the following stones in stock; Diamond, ruby, sapphire. emerald, garnet and occasionally a topaz or aquamarine. The gem and mineralologieal collection contained a large series of beautiful stones, hard and of rich color. but known here as ''fancy stones, and by tho French as pierres de fantasie. Since then con siderable interest has centersd in these fancy stones, and any leading jewelcr Is not only expected to be familiar with, but to keep almost all of them in stock This change may be partly r2ferred to the fact that since the Centennial Ex- hibition art matters have received more attention among us than betc4s. Jew slers' Weekly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

Not daring to believe in a conscious manifestation, went quickly to one side of the head lying at my feet, and found that the eyes followed me. Then returned to my first position; still the eyes went with me for short distance. and then quilted me quite suddenly. The face expressed at that moment conscious agony, the agony of person In state of acute asphyxia. The mouth opened violently as if to take in breath of Hir; and the head, thrown of it's equilibrium by the md; ton, rolled over. This contraction of the maxilary muscles was the last sign of life. Since the moment of decapita- ton from fifteen to twenty seconds had passed.
 Dr. Love also relates the following strange story, taken from the archives of the Austrian police office, and relat- ing to an execution said to have taken place in Vienna in 1880: A well-known bandit named Schavenburg was caught, together with four ef his associates, and they were all condemned to death: They were already on their Knees; ready to submit to their fate, when Schavenburg addressed tha judge, ask ing that his four companions might be ranged in single file in front of him at Q distance of eight feet from each other. If, " lie said; 'after I a,H be- headed, I get up and walk to the first of my comrades, will you pardon himp"'' The judge thought he was pretty safe in complying with the request. But if walk up to the second, the third and the fourth, will you pardon those alsop" The judge replied that he would obtain their paraon from the Emperor. The partisan wi,s satisfied. bent his head, received the mortal blow, and his head rolled down; but, to the great surprise of the judge and the spectators, the body got up, walked alone. passed the first; second. third and fourth of the condemned men and fell down. The occurrence was told to the Emperor, who pardoned the four criminals ---Pall Mall Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
NOVEL SIGNAL ROCKET.
It Needs No Stick, and It's Explosion Ca
 Be Heard Twelve Miles.

Be Heard Iwelve Miles.
 A new signal has recently been brought out by the Cotton Powder Company of Queen Victoria street, London. The distinguishing features Of this invention are that no stick is required and there is no back fire. The rocket takes the form of metal cylin- der, in the base of which Is the pro- peling charge. Above this is charge of tonite, and above this again a star composition. The rocket is placed in 8 phosphor-bronze socket, which may be screwed or let into the rail of the ship. When 1t is required to fire it a the rocket and to the top of this lan- yard is hooked. The propeling charge Is fired by simply pulling the Ian yard, and the signal is propelled upward at one impulse. The wire fuse by which the detonating charge is exploded is at the same time ignited, hnd this burns until the rocket has reached the maximum height which is six hundred feet. The stars are thrown out. giving brilliant illumi- nation, and the tonite charge then ex- plodes. The noise of the explosion is equal to the firing of six-pounder gun; but being high, is heard at great distance; indeed, in one instance a disabled vessel brought another to her assistance from distance of twelve miles. These rockets are so portable and easy to fire-no match or portfre being required they are very suitable for boats, and doubtless many lives would have been saved had they been in use in cases where ship wrecked crews have had to take to the boats. The board of trade has authorized it's surveyors to pass these rocket distress signals in lieu of both guns and rockets, so that many lines of steamships have landed their guns asd use these signals in- stead. The National Lifeboat Institu- tion is also introducing them with red stars, which is the distinctive signal to summon life-boat crew. A further advantage of this form of rocket is that a combination of colors and number Of stars can be so arranged as to form code on the principle of the Morse alphabet, feature which may prove of great importance in naval maneuver and for torpedo-boat operations. The full-sized rockets are seven inches long and two inches in diameter A smaller size, which is called the ''rocket-light signal. is also made. This has no ex- plosiye charge. Another modification of the idea consists of sound signal, which has no stars. This takes the place of A oun. -Enoineerinp.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

When one has been so unfortunate as to get machine oil stains on white sewing, saturate the piece of sewing in cold water immediately, soak for two hours, dry in the sun, then wash in the usual way.
 Articles made of ivory should not be exposed to heat or dryness. They should never be exposed to the direct rays of hot sun, or placed in a closet near or under fire. as they are very apt to split under such circumstances.
 Cream Pudding. flake three eggs, and beat the whites separately, three fourths of cup of four, half teaspoon oi salt, half teaspoonful of extract of lem on, one pint of milk; bake twenty min utes, serve with wine sauce or cream sweetened and favored to taste
 Mushroom Stew Peel large, fresh mushrooms, and cut of the stalks. Put them in saucepan; to every pint add a tablespoonful of butter rolled in flour. Let them simmer in their own juice for fifteen minutes. Season with pepper and salt; and serve very hot.-Farm and Tireside!
 A writer declares thas tie risiiig of the head of the bed Dy placing under each leg block of the thickness of two bricks is an effective remedy for cramps. Patients who have suffered at night; crying aloud with pain, have found this plan to afford immediate, certain and permanent relief
 The rapid advance of medical re- search has shown that the contagious or infectious diseases, terrible in their nature, once blamed on evil spirits, are caused by minute organisms lurk- ing in moist, foul ground, Or deeaying matters; in our food, or drink, most often in the latter. The best provision for the health of ourselves and animals, is water free from contamination.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

WHEN you feel yourself gradually break Ing down don't wait iihtil you have taken to your bed. While you are still able to be pp and about fight the grim monster disease by the use of proper restoratives. The best remedy for malaria, indigestion, weak kid neys, constant fatigue, fits of dizziness, short breath and other complications of disor- dered system IS Browns Iron Bitters. Its magic influence in conquering diseases Of an exhaustive nature is most astonishing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

Never contained q worse one than malaria. Extirpate it when 1t first shows its hydra head If you don't, it will wind its sinuous length about you, and, perhaps, in the end crush you. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters an- initiates and prevents it. So it does dyspep- sia, constipation, liver complaint, kidney ai- ments, rheumatism and nervousness. You cannot select a aprompter toncand alternative
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

Denmark is an immense dairy. The export of butter last year amounted to forty-fve million pounds, and it's qual- ity is said to have been excelett and wonderfully uniform The busi-ss ls conducted on scientific principles,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

IF you want to be cured of a cough use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Pllxes Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

FoR any case of nervousness, sleepless- ness, weak stomach, indigestion, dyspepsia, relief is sure in Carters Little Liver Pills.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

A PAIN centrally located may double man and thus naturally increase his signs. --B --Binghamton Republican.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

THE THROAT. - I" Brotoa's Bronchial Troches y act directly on the organs of the voice. They have an extraordinary effect in all disorders of the throat
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

TIE promising young men of commu- nity are no better than the paying young men--N 0. Picayune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

TIE best known remedy for consumption is Oxygen Cure. Write Dr. Geppert, Cincinnati.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
" Religious New York :"

Profusely and beautifully illustrated, showing the and fine portraits of some of the heads or the churches of the Metropolis and telling how New Workers worship. from the Jews to tho Christian Scientists. This article in Demorcsts Monthly Magazine for March tnow ready is Il very spirited one by the Rev. Carlos Martyr. It is better than Sunday visit to New York; and will be or great m. terest to every mem bero the family. TheElrldren will be delighted to learn the new games in " ouns Japan at Piny,o Handsomely illustratedJ in the March number It is a wonderful number ASK ASK your Newsdealer for 1t, or end go cents to tne publisher w. JENNINGS DEMOKEST,
 Is East I4th Street, New YorkA srsAME svsry yuaasyo srssL
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
THE MARKETS.

AN inveterate smoker VesuvIus. - Prairie Farmer,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

"LATE hours are bound to tell on man, D says an exchange. But not half SO surely as a spiced breath --Yonkers Statesman.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
Pandora's Box of Evils

THERE is a considerable difference be- tween key on the seaboard and c on the key board. d.-Ocean.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Is carefully prepared from sarsaparlla. Dandeiion
 Mandrake Dock, Pipsissewa Juniper Berries, ana other wellknown and valuable vegetable remedies. by A peculiar combination, proportion and process. giving to Hoods sarsaparills curative power not
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

A HAND to hand affair-courting in the dark Burlington Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

WHEN q girl is bent on getting married she stands straighter than eyer.-hen- lucky State Journal
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

A PERSON who serves us through hro and water-the cook.--The Vineyardist
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
Hoods Sarsaparilla

Is the best blood purther. It cures Serofala Salt Rhcum, Boils. Pimples. all Hnmors, Dyspepsia, Biliousness. Sick Headache. Indigestion, General
 Debility. Catarrh. Rheunatisn. Kidney and Liver
 complaints, overcomes that tired feeling, creates an appetite, strengthens the nerves and builds up fhn ,rhnIe avaiem.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

ALWAYS avoid harsh purgative pills. Trey fsrst make you sick and then leave you constf pated. Carter's Little Liver Pills regulate the bowels and make you weik Dose, one pull
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Has met peculiar and unparalleled success at home. Such Is it's popularity in Lowell Mass. where it Is made that hole neiRhborhoods are taking 1t at the same time. and Lowell druggists sell more Of Hoods sarsaparila than of all other aarsaparillas or blood purifiers. II is sold by all druggists. sk elk for s5. Prepared only by C. ]. HOOD co. Ap0Ahecarles, Lowell, Mass.
 tnn naSaG nra n0llar
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

Another to add to the cherished pile, One echo more from the far of isle, May the hand that peaaed thee be spared tC
 twfne
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

the mothers Writing !-my heart Is tough, And the road Of life has been somewhat rough, Ihe ioqnt of tears, one would think, were dry BHtEs always brings mist 10 my eye,
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-02-14

Lovingly once again in mine.
Brookings County sentinel. (Brookings, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1890, 1889-03-01
THE TRAVELLERS REST.
president Harrison and Party
safely Arrive nj the Ma.
tiOn's Capital.
They Take Up Their Abode Temporal
lily at the Arlington and Are
Pleased with Their Quarters.
The Informal Reception 10 the Generals
Friends In the Evening-Incidents
Of the Trip.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The Presiden-
tial party arrived in Washington at 2:3O
p. nj. The train was stopped at the
freight depot at Maryland and Ninth
streets, where the members of the in
augural committee were waiting in car
riages to convey the members of the
party TO their quarters at the Ar
lington, where they arrived at a few
minutes before 3 o'clock. As the presi-
dent-elect emerged from his car
riage the spectators broke into a
rousing cheer, to which the president
elect replied by lifting his felt hat and
smiling. Taking the arm of Mrs. Mckee
Gen. Harrison walked up the steps of
the hotel, and just as the hands of the
city clock pointed ~ minutes to 3 Mr.
Rosselle. the proprietor of the hotel, met
him at the threshold and grasping his
distinguished guests hand, bade him
welcome Ia Washington.
The party Immediately proceeded to
the apartments prepared for them.
Gen. and Mrs. Harrison expressed
themselves As much pleased with the
apartments that had been prepared for
them at the hotel The first hour after
their arrival was dcvoted to rest. Their
friends seemed TO appreciate this AMI
there were but few callers during the
the afternoon. Russell Harrison an
n0unCed at the hotel office that the gen
eral would see his friends in the evening
between the hours Of 80 and $50.
At O'Clock the senate committee
on the inaugural. Messrs. Hnar.
CullOm and Cockerell. called to ask if he
had any request to make about the Cere-
monies. The general said he had none
Just before & o'clock Mr. Blaine called
and was Immediately ushered TO General
narrison's parlJr. Ills stay was a brief
one and was simply, it was announced.
10 pay his respects. Dinner was served
at six promptly. The general left the
table before the others and in company
with lis sOn-in-law. Mr.. Mckee, took a
walk of two miles. They walked TO
iowa cercle aud passed the house for
merry occupied by the general, after
which they returned to the hotel. Soon
! after ;:30. intimate friends of the Presi-
, dent-elect began to arrive. Several
members Of the inaugural committee
called and number OF senators and rep
re5entatives. Senator Spooner made an
| extended call. At 10 o'clock, although
several intimate friends fingered, the
general announced that his time for re-
/ firing had come and lie left the drawing
| room. Thus closed the President-elects
| first day at the capitol.