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The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
SERPENT AND SEAL.
How a We'll Directed Bullet Robbed a
 Boa -ConstrIotor of His Prey.

How a We'll Directed Bullet Robbed a
 Boa-ConstrIotor of His Prey.
 was padding along in small ca noe on one of the numerous tributaries of the Rio Parana, looking for ducks or any thing worth shooting, when suddenly l heard behind me a fearful yell and great splashing in the water. A bend in the river prevented me see ing what it was, but thinking it was some tapirs or carpinchos bathing, l turned my canoe in order to get shot at them, and saw huge snake hang ing from tree with his body curled two or three times round an unfort- unate se1l. The water around them was foaming, and every now and then the seal and the fore part of the snake would disappear below the surface and remain below for several sec onds, until in a moment the snake would twist his body into a sort of corkscrew shape, and lift the seal right out of the water, and they would re- main swinging in the air, only sup ported by the snakes tail. At one time l saw the second seal jump out of the water to catch hold of the snake, and all three remained in the air, roar ing and yelling most fearfully for some time, when suddenly they dropped into the water again, the snake never los ing his hold of the tree.
 As none of the combatants seemed to be in the least affected by my ap- proach, put my canoe within some ten or twelve yards of them, so as to have good shot at the snake next time they appeared, and had scarcely laid down my paddle and caught up my gun when they came up again. aimed right at the snake where he had curled himself round the seal, and gave not have been greater. The snake let go of the tree and fell with the whole length of his body into the water, splashing me all over, and then again the three disappeared. After about minute both seals come up on the other side of the canoe, looking at me and shaking their heads in the same way as dogs do when they come out of water. They had white breasts, and l noticed that one Of them was bleed ing from a wound in the neck, but whether from my shot or from bite of the snake I could not tell.
 The snake little later crawled up the "barrancan out of the water, as if nothing was the matter with him, so l gave him one shot more, "which made him disappear in the bushes, where I, being alone in the canoe, thought it more prudent not to follow him. He was a very bisuone, for from the branch to whichshes had51is tail attached down to the wsgyNswas distance of some Efourtcen feet. and when he fell his tail nearly reached my canoe. do not un- derstand, though, how he would have managed to eat one of the seals, each one of which was the size of an ordi- Ssnary man. ."-Buenos Ayres Standard.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
A JAPANESE PLAYHOUSE.
Pleasant Sights and Scenes in the Land
 of the Misado.

Pleasant Sights and Scenes in the Land
 of the Mikado.
 The pretty tea-house quite enchanted us. We began by admiring rough curbed well in the court yard, with queer para sol arrangement of a roof, high over the well-sweep, and passed to the pretty gar den, that was all cool, green shade at that late hour in the afternoon that we saw it. The stairway was steep and high, as all stairways are in this land of short people; but at the top we entered upon long, dim corridor, with polished floor of dark keyaki wood Our rooms were at the farthest end of the house, overlooking a third charming garden, and each little room differed in the beauty of its wooden ceilings, it's pretty recesses, screens and irregular windows. The charm of that tea-house, however, was little maid, who for artless ways and general win nlngness, can not be matched in Japan. Upon our arrival she helped carry our traps upstairs, and then went into tho most native raptures over our rings, hair pins, bead trimmings and belongings. She clapped her hands in ecstacy her bright eyes sparkled and she showed rows of the most dazzling and regular teeth. We noticed then that she was rather nice looking, and had more wit and animation than any of the specimens we had encountered before. When we ate supper, sitting on the floor around an eight-inch high table, with little Tstsu presiding and waiting on us, we discovered that she was really beautiful; but 1t was her charming frankness, her simplicity and natural ness, added to her quickness and grace that made complete conquest of us all After that we let none of the other maids have & turn at waiting on us, although they sat quietly on their heels in the room to be ready at call It was Tatsu that we called for when we clapped our hands, and the whole stan of maids answered "Heil Heim in chorus. Tatsu enjoyed 1t immensely, too, and went on and arrayed herself in her freshe blue and white kimono, patronized the best ha r dresser in town, and came back with gorgeous bits of crape and gold cord tied in with the butterfly loops of hsr blue black hair.--Chrisiian at Work.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
EFFECTS OF CREDIT.
Lots of Money Saved If You Abstain from
 Running Bills.

Running BiIfs'
 I see that there are things about this ladies' shopping trade of ours that you do not know. Let me explain them. You see, we have two kinds of customers-casha and credit. For the cash customer we take no risks and grant no favors. For the credit cus- toners we do almost any and every thing they ask of us. We are glad to get them and make every effort to swell their number. Some houses take note of where purchases are sent, and whenever fashionable address ap- pears on their shipping books write the lady at that address offering to put her name on the credit list. Other houses, like ours, dislike to force that trade, and simply wait until such lady asks favor of a days or a weeks accom- modation to pay for heavy purchase. or else comes and asks in plain terms to be allowed to run bill here. Then, though she does not know how eager we are, we jump to accommodate her
 A lady who has bill at our store spends all the way from 90 per cent. to 500 per cent more than if she hadn't Not only does she buy every thing she wants at this store where she has a bill, passing all the rest every day, but she buys things she does not always afford. You need not laugh; men do the same thing. We are glad to get men to run bills here as well as women. It was only yesterday that a gentleman told me that he had never been thoroughly well dressed until we let him run an account with us. He used to hate to part with money for things he could possibly do without, but now he has dressing gowns, pajamas, silk hose, scarfs a plenty, and the Lord knows what. He says that when he gets our bill once a quarter he is always pushed into doing some extra piece of work-he is an artist-in order to get extra money to meet this expense. He is different from most men, because he says this spending money causes him 10 make money, since he is driven to earn great deal more than he spends each time that our bill comes in. But the ladies can not do that, you say. No; they simply fight it out or coax it out of their husbands N Y. Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
PERSONAL POPULARITY.
A Few Sensible Words About People
 with Axes to Grind"

Few Sensible Words About People
 with Axes to Grind"
 The traditional esteem in which is held the man who has an axe to grind is very slight. Self-interest, which is hardly more than synonym of selfish ness, is conceded to be the handspring of his life, and, naturally, it attracts little sympathy. The man or woman who would succeed must do so by re- lating himself to something higher than himself, or he fails to inspire that response in the minds of those around him, which produces the vital magnet ism of working atmosphere. As a general statement, this is always true; but the changing conditions of modern life has linked more closely all motives and all interests, till, in very literal sense, it is true that no man liveth to himself. Practically, therefore, the ef- feet is just this: The man who has an axe to grind is ready, in return, to help grind another mans axe, and the most cheerful and encouraging atmosphere of mutual good will and response is en- gendered. In fact, the axiom is quite redeemed, by these modern conditions, from any specially unworthy sense of interpretation Most people who are good for any thing have the traditional axe to grind, and the traditional iron in the fire. The law of cooperation prevails. It binds together the com munity. All workers are, to great extent, dependent on each other, and the recognition and acceptance of this fact is mutually helpful. The note of the age is individuality. Personal popularity is almost an indispensable condition of success. One may like or dislike this fact, as may be, but at all events he must accept it. Nor is it without higher side, because in it's ultimate analysis it implies the i'm portance of character as a factor in all achievement. It is not enough that the artist paint a picture which is a joy of possession; the potential purchaser looks behind the picture to the painter and asks of his life, his  ideas, and these determine largely his rank in art. The lecturer comes to the city with new subject to present. The topic may be Of interest, and even i'm portance; it may be something the community should care for; but unless the speaker secures a personal consid- eration and inspires personal interest, he is apt to fail Of that degree of pro- fessional consideration which is justly his due unless he be one who brings a worldwide reputation, and has already earned his place in public appreciation by the invalid testimony of noble and important work. The weak side of the element of personal popularity as factor in success is, that the communi- ty sometimes does homage to a very poor and inadequate sort of idol. But in the long run these things adjust themselves. Boston Traveller.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
The Future of Ireland.

Ireland has seen much sorrow for many weary century Whoever has been to blame, the suffering certainly fell on us. Now that our chief in- dustry--that of agriculture-is being set right, on the true and natural basis of ownership of the soil by the man, be he peer or peasant who farms it, other industries may reasonably be expected to share the reviyifying effect which peasant proprietorship has exercised on the manufacturing industries of other countries l have had much experience of Irish life in many phases, com mercial, professional, parliamentary and official. Such experience unhap- oily does not conduce to over-sanguine expectations of the future. Neverthe- less, believe that we approach a brighter snd happier day for Ireland when, the fierce animosities of the past being forgotten, and the fiery controversies of the present being settled, lrishmen of all ranks, of all races and of all creeds may enjoy a fair share of the prosperity which comes, and which can come only, from industry, order and peace. --Commis- sioner MacCarthy, in Harper's Maga- zine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
EVOLUTION OF WOMAN.
How It Has Already Affected the Nisibl
 Aspect Of Modern Life.

How It Has Already Affected the Visible
 Aspect of Modern Life.
 If we look back quarter of @ cent ury there IS no change so marked in social and business life as that in the position of women in regard to educa- ton. employment and freedom of ac- tion, And this position of self-depend- ence and self-defense is taken without any question. A few years ago in Lon- don it was not just the thing for an un- married girl to be seen abroad alone even in her mothers carriage She may now be seen in a hanson. 1t is not long ago that it was thought un- safe for women to travel without a male protector. A brace of spirited girls may now go clear round the world together in entire safety, and without exciting any sentiment moro dangerous than admiration. So far as the world is concerned they are entirely safe, if they desire to be. Perhaps we might have more cause for anxiety for the we'll being of a young man or a couple of young men on the same journey. The world in all civilized lands will treat the woman as she wishes to be treated. It seems to be well settled that women can protect themselves, now that they are permitted to do so, and that they can come as near to supporting them selves as a good many mon. Indeed, among the colored women of the South, 1t Is quite a prevalentquestiou whether they can afford to take husbands
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
~. xvomen praise B. B. B.

The suffering Of women certainly awakens the sympathy Of every true philantnroplst Their. best friend, however, is E. B. E. lbo' tanic Blood Balm Send to Blood Balm Co Atlanta, Ga, for proofs.
 H l.. Cassidy, Kennesaw, Ga-, writes !" Three bottles of B. B. B. cured my wifeoi scrofula"
 Mrs. R. Nj. Laws, Zalaba, Fla, writes 1" ! have never used any thing to equal E. $. B.
 Mrs. C. H. Gay, Rocky Mount, N. C., weites Mot day tor 15 years was l free from headache. B. B. E. entirely relieved me. l feel like another persona
 James w Lancaster, Hawkinsvilie, ta writes aiEy wife was in bad health for eight years Five doctors and many patent medicines had done her no good. Six bottles of E. B. B cured her.p
 Miss S. Tomlinson, Atlanta, Ga, says: " For years I suffered with rheumatism, caused by kidney trouble and indigestion. also was feeble and nervous. E. E. B re- lieved me at once although several other medicines had faiied.t
 Rev J. NJ Richardson, Clarkson, Ark, writes " My wife suffered twelve years with rheumatism and female complaint. A lady member of my church had been cured by B. B. E. She persuaded my wife to try it, who now says there is nothing like $. D. B., as it quickly gave her reiief.D
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

There is aclass of people, rational enough in other respects, who are certainly mono maniacs in dosing themselves. They art constantly trying experiments upon theil stomachs, their bowels, their livers auc their kidneys with trashy nostrums. When these organs are really out of order, If they would only use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters they would, if not hopelessly insane, per ceiye it's superiority.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

DISEASES of an exhaustive nature that have a tendency to create an unnatural feel ing such as fatigue, lassitude and great weakness throughout the system owe their origin to lack of iron in the blood. Browns Iron Bltters will restore the blood to its natural healthy condition. Get the blood pure by using this remedy and disease will be quickly vanquished
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

A SUPREME love of truth, disposition
 to make all sacrifices for it, and to follow it. though it lead to contempt, loss and danger, this is the esserce of honesty of miudi and where this exists it will induce impartial and serious inquiry. Chaaatr0.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

An Easton, Pa, woman bought a pair of shoes, and at home found a small purse nesting in the toe of one of them. It contained one thousand two hundred dollars in negotiable bonds. She found the owner, who re. fused to believe she had lost the honda at first, but was soon convinced
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

IF you are tired taking the large old fash toned griping pills, try Carter's Little Liver Pills and take some comfort. A man can't stand every thing. Onepill a dose. Try them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

ARE as small as homeopathic pellets, ana as easy to take as sugar. Eyerybody hKes them. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

No SAFER Remedy can be had for Coughs and Colds, or any trouble ofthe Throat, thar "Brorn's Bronchial Troches.n Price 9 cts Sold only i,l boces. -z---
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

THE letter "X'' Is like person in doubt, because it is always in perplexity.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
THE MARKETS.

ALL the pawn shop patron wants is tt be lot loan. II otel Mail.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

No MAN ever did aesigne ininry TO an other without dong greater to himself = Hsnrg Home
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

THE first building with recorded lien was the tower of Pisa.-Toledo Blade.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

A PorITIcTAE may be ever SO good a grammarian, but he finds it hard to de- cline an office " estern Plowman
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

How My THROAT HURTS! Why don't you use Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tarl Pike's Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

Ir's odd, but femi "ninen Is gener- a1iv effeu1in "eight.n-Dansville Breeze.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

THERE are no rounds of drinks in the ladder of success. St Paul Globe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
Let tho Rows Learn Trades.

-Woman's sphere--that she won't get a rich husband.
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
A singular Form of Monomania

TIE mariner is always glad to see a lighthouse, but this can not be salo or the actor -Boston Gazette
The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31

was tao much for herr
 ott the big unbidden tear,
 Stealing down the furrowed cheek,
 Told in eloquence sincere,
 Told Of woe they could not speak.
 But this scene of weeping OCT,
 Past this scene Of toll and pain,
 They shall feel distress no more,
 Never never weep agaIn.
 "Who are these under the altar?" the question was asked, and the response came: "These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb" Our friends went by path of tears into glory. Be not surprised if we have to travel the same pathway.
 I remark, again, if we want to win the society of our friends in Heaven, we will not only have to travel path of faith and a path of tribulation, but we also have to positively battle for their companionship. David and his men never wanted sharp swords and invulnerable shields, and thick breastplates so much as they wanted them on the day when they came down upon the Amalekites. If they had lost that battle they never would have got their families back. l suppose that one glance at their loved ones in captivity hurled them into battle with tenfold courage and energy. They said: "We must win it. Every thing depends upon it. Let each one take a man on point of spear or sword. We must win it.p And have to tell you that, between us and coming into the companionship of our loved ones who are departed, there is an tbara fe a f.aftyohurU thara is Waterloo. War with tho world |, war with the flesh, war with the devil. We have either to conquer our troubles, or our troubles will conquer us. David will either slay the Amalekites or the Amale- kites will slay David. And yet is not the fort to be taken worth all the pain, all the peril, all the besiegementi Look! who are they on the bright hills of Heaven yonderf There they are, those who sat at your own table, the chair now vacant. There they are, those whom you rocked in infancy in the cradle, or hushed to sleep in your arms, There they are, those in whose life your life was bound up. There they are, their brow more radiant than ever before you saw it, their lips waiting for the kiss of heavenly greeting, their cheek roseate with the health of eternal summer, their hands beckoning you up the steep their feet bounding with the mirth of Heaven.
 The pallor of their last sickness gone out of their face, never more to be sick, never more to cough, never more to limp, never more to be old, never more to weep. They arc watching from those heights to see if through Christ you can take the fort, aud whether you will rush in upon them--yictors, They know that upon this battle depends whether you Vdil ever join their society. Up. strike harder Charge
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-14
LOCAL BREVITIES.

An adjourned meeting of the City School
Board will be held tonight.
A thief robbed the hen roost of MIR. Thos.
Swami, on Tuesday uight, carrying oil eight
fine chickens.
A band of young men have started q Fri.
day evening prayer meeting at the Y. NJ. Z.
A. rooms, and all young men are invited to
be present at so p. m.
The ala III of fire about $50 o'clock last night
was cause by the partial burning of the interior
of little frame building on the grounds OF inc
Portner Brewery The fire caught from stove
Or lamp but the flames were put out by the Hook
| and Ladder cxtinguishers before much damage
had been done.
The ladies of ST. Pants Guild gave an apron
party and oyster supper at Nc. Burneys Hall
| last night which wss we'll attended. The supper
was deiciously served and everything to temp
the appetite could be had at reasonable prices.
The entertainment will be repeated tonight.
Rathbone Division, U. Z. X. of P, were in
spectcd by Col. j. c. DePutron last night mum
Der OF members OF the uniformed ranks OF wash
ington were present, and after the exercises the
visiting knights were entertained by the Alexan'
dria division.
Preparations are being made by the lodges
throughout the State to attend the meeting OF tho
Grand Lodge of Knights OF Pythias which con-
yeues here on the 18Th.
This is st. Valentines Day, but as such it has
NOT been generally observed, comparatively few OF
the missi7es having been sent through the mails.
A marriage i;consc was issued in Washington
Yesterday to Abraham Ford, Of Fauquier, and
Mary E. Wilson. of Louisa
sarepta lodso, I. O. o. F.. has organized a de-
gree staff and appropriated SO for the uniforms
of the staff alone.
Comp Amt is made of the detscing OF fences
&c Ly the bad bows OF the city.
1t is said that Chlds and Northrdge will soon
fight again.
There WAS slight fall of snow lat night.
There is a scarcity of ysters at the wharf.
Mr.. G. E. Price will have for sale in market to-
morrow some fine fresh herring, white fish and
fresh cod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-14

cr.vGgRs The District Grange OF
TIE u' Tjrginia held its 16.h annual ses-
Miner Fxchapge Hotel in this city last
ion 8! 'ln e the reports of the different
s.21t 's ss1 transacted some business OF no
ID llsf7 aa -tsrsst to the public. The follow
,-9st,s. -. wsre elected for the ensuing
,s OH 'T Bowman, master ]. NJ. Ben
gslf s,saar a. J. Wedderourn, secre-
.3a r Aldridge, treasurer; n. 2.
80 .oarard w. ]. Garfield, assistant
.2ise,, 7'T R Farr lecturer; y. y. Chart
:.:Ral .t.rIe;r ]. Il. Smith, gate.keeper )
e. T PS,,is Benton, Ceres; Mrs. 81. Can
W. o non Mss Jennie Garrett, Flora,
., ~. b Bowman, l.. a. 5.
,'l '-, c.sope Camp Association met at the
Il' ~. t5is morning and elected a. G..
:aas . p.a't sscretary T. B Crittenden, as
" .ip-. sscrr,ar,: A. Peacock, treasurer,
;''I' p AIlritb, X Y CHARTERS, A. G.
~ ~. ~ Peacock, W. B Averiii, A.
e,..'s ,r N Whitney, w. Z. Swayse, J.
!; i5 o-r|ar Wedderburn and w. b.
~ ~. 1irsc,ors. The election Of q presi-
'l-5s 'eft to the directors. 1t was deci-
i'3 l..,s y, fir at Grange Camp to com
d'l - ~, m august II b next. The reports
l ~ otii,srs we're received which showed
2. -. sstI.5rs Of lda associations were not
10. a,rrjshirc condition as The members
IND Ike them 10 be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-02-14
THAT HACKING Cough can be so quickly
cured by Shiloh's Cure We guarantee it
Sold by z. 5 Leadbeater q Bro.

For all diseases of the kidneys, bladder or
urinary organs use Finney's Compound
Syrup of Bachu, positive and speedy cure
for Tie following symptoms Pain in the
back, Insomnia, nervousness, muscular
weakness, vertigo, dizziness in the head,
dropsicsl swelings existing in men, women
or children, weakness arising from various
abuses. As blood purifier it has no equal;
it eradicates from the blood through the kid
news. all uric acid and other poisons, leaving
the skin smooth and free from all eruptions.
BRoADUs & SMITH, agents,
Successors to S. II. Lunt, Alexandria, Va.
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