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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

-.The number of marriages is in pro- portion of 75 to every 1000 individuals born; tho time when tho greatest num- Der of marriages takes place is in. June and December--about the time of the summer and winter solsticea
 --Mrs Nicholson, of New Orleans who owns and edits the Picayune and who Is tho only woman in the country in such position, is so quiet low voiced and retiring in manner that one would never suspect her of holsing the place she fills
 -Barbers on the French steamers ar rlving at New York arc said to have regular patrons among the compatriots, who visit the steamers upon every arr rival, bent upon having their boards kept trimmed in the ultra fashion of the bouleyards
 An awful admission is made in the Boston Traveller when a lady of that city is quoted as saying to tho wife of B Cam bridge professor: T am sorry to have to confess it. but It is true, you all distinguished come to Boston. we have to depend on you Cambridge peo- pie to help us entertain them. "
 Miss Maud Powell, the violinist, is endeavoring to recover by suit at law, $500 that she paid for an old "Duiffo- prugcarn instrument. She finds. she says, it is ono of kind turned out by the car load in Southern France espe- cially for the purpose of deceiving buy CTS, and that their market val ue is about six dollars dozen. It is aston ishing what tricks there arc in every trade except ones own.
 "A man from Woonsocket obliged to visit Boston on business timed his trip 90 as to be able to hear Mark Twain lecture at Fremont Temple. By some misunderstanding he mistook the day, and happened in on one of Rev Joseph Cooks lectures. He listened to tho long discourse without discovering his mistake, thinking all the time that the lecturer was the famous humorist On his return to Woonsocket his family questioned him as ito the lecture. 'tWere it funny?" was asked Wall, !" slowly replied the traveller; it was funny but 1t warn't so desperate fun nyl'-Exchange.
 M Got, the doyen of the French Theater, sheds some original light upon his profession. He says: "You ask me if comedian requires intellect in or der to succeed. None whatever. would go even further, and say that the less intellect he has the better he will get on. Actors without intellect-and Heaven knows there are plenty of them rush forward without fear, full of self-reliance, while If they were intel. lectual they would be continually afraid that their interpretation of such and such character was wrong, and, fear ful of having made a mistake, would lose their confidence. Speaking broad ly, therefore, it is best that the actor should not be possessed of great in- tellect Many artists are in exactly the same position. For my own part l know many sculptors and painters of real talent who outside their own line are as foolish as geese"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
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The lungs play most important part n n tt,n rsarhinerv of life. It Is essenunl tnas they should bc kept in good repair. Easnso ss..' has endowed this organ of lie wlsn M won, ,as derfnl recuperative power Many thronph with leaden bullet and the woun9, wii,s, a1Iickfy healing. Therefore nope shouau despair when they discover that thelr iunss a,.e afTccted Frequently the lungs become sore and ulcerated and by an ignorant ooe. reynediea anplied. with serious results, When the lungs feel sore and breathing painful the proper remedy is pr. John Bnll ll, E Sarsnnarilla. Its tendency is to neal all t,lcerations either internal or external, Many an invalid whose case was pronou.sva heaith bv n timely use Of this excellent com nound If YOU will not try this remedy yon have only yourself to blame II you oo not get well
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

The most potent remedies for the cure of disease have been discovered by accident The first dose of Dr. sshallenberger's Anti dote for Malaria was given, as an expert ment, to on old lady almost dying from the effects of Malaria, on whom Quinine acted as poison One dose cured herr and sin- gle dose has cured thousands since. ltis the only known Antidote for the poison of Malaria. Sold by Druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
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Age finds it's surest solace in the benignant tonic aid afforded by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which counteracts rheumatic and nTalarial tendencies, relieves growing inactivity of the kidneys, and is the finest remedy extanf for disorders of the stomach. flyer and bowels Nervousness, too. with which old people are very apt to be affiict- ed, is promptly relieved by 1t.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

BEFORE the use of Priekly Ash Bitters became general throughout the South and West, it was fearful dose of "Blae Mass, n and daily doses of quinine, that was forced down the throats of sufferers from all ma larial troubles. Tn place of such obnoxious, narrowing curatives, Prickly Ash Bitters, with it's mild, soothing action now holds supreme sway, and after one trial it's use when necessary, is forever established You who have sick headaches, sour stom- achs, diseased liver or kidneys, can do no better than to give it q trial
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
rse,vara of Continents for Catarrh Ina
 <.u&of,, AFarcury.

Beware of Continents for Catarrh inas
 Contain Mercury,
 as mercury win surely destroy the sense m oi smell and completely derange the whole sys- tern when entering it through the mucous us surfaces. Such articles should never ye ..s.'s lssept on prescriptions from reputable ,,J, a;rians as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can derive from them Hallfs Catarrh Cure, manufactured oy " ;. Cheney < Co, Toledo, Q, contains no msi- si rury. and is taken internally and acts di- rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces N races of inc system. In buying Halls Catarrh SS,re be sure and get the genuine 1t IS taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney & Co. ..t.
 Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
Children Eninx

The plcasant flavor, gentle action and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when in need of q laxative and if the father or moth CT be costive or bilious the most gratifying results follow its use, so that it is tho best family remedy known and every faIliis should have bottle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

WAS taken sick with ulcers on the left lung. Doctors gave me up to die, but friend got me some Bulls Sarsaparilla sud before used one bottle 1 got better, and after using it two months l am at work Mich
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
"A LITTLE NONSENSE"

What He Would Do. MT. Blngo- Tommy, when you get to be the head of family what will you say to your sons?" Tommy (though wtll tell them how good was when I was a boy. ."-N Y, Sun.
 A Problem.
 This paradox may now be scanned
 To puzzle teachers;
 Men find it easy getting tanned
 IJpOn the bleachers
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

A CHILD cannot tell what ails it. A shrewd mother will not take chances but will try Dr. Bulls Worm Destroyers at once. Don't let your druggist sell you any other kind of worm candy Bulls is the best
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

THROAT DISEASES commence with Cough; Cold, or Sore Throat "Brorn's Broachidt Ttociies' give immediate relief. Sold only D' bores. Price 25 cts.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

Do TIE doctors talze vacation Tn tne summer because it is healthy season, or IS 1t healthy season because they take 2 Vs ton nl-Flicgende Blatter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

"PArA, why do they call this census re. port from Washington a rough countr. 5sBecause 1t has not been filed yet, my son."
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
IN. Y. Press.

IN. Y. Press
 The Last Rose This reminds me of popular song" said Bronson, as he picked up rose from the floor after the guests had departed. "How SOP" inquired Mrs Bronson. 1t Is tho Last Rose of Some Her. Bostonian
 Its funny I don't get more let ters." said the man in Bangor, Me. Why" said his wife, you never write any" "I know that" said he; but all the letters that come into the city are addressed to Me. '"-Boston Budget
 No, no" said the Italian Count "Eet eese no use; I have long talk witha her father I tella heem I have a great vista of possibilities before me. !" And what did he say?" ''He tella me to pulla down my vista. Washington Post
 -Paternal Wisdom. -Father-"H Have enter, my son?" Son-"I am deter mined to be an actor father. Now, what would you advise me to do?" Father-"Go into training with some pedes trian. ''-Boston Herald.
 "A Guide in the Dark. --''You brought piece of Limburger cheese home last night, John" T did, dearest" Why in the world did you do it9" "I knew would wake up hungry in the night, and wanted to know where to find the pantry in the dark "-Boston Courier.
 -Photographer (making picture of the parlor)- Little girl, does your mamma want me to take the piano. too?" Little Girl--''No. sir: not unless you're the man we hired 1t from, cause he's goin' to take 1t away for us not payin' our monthly instsllment on it
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

ALL disorders caused by a bilious state of the system can be cured by using Carter's Little Liver Pills. No pain, gripping or dis comfort attending their use Try them
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

To REGULATE the stomach, liver and bowels, and promote digestion, take one of Carter's Little Liver Pills every night Try them
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

FoRTfFy Feeble Lungs Against Winter with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. PilSes Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

TIE anatomist is the man who can give us the surest inside information. Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

TIE reason why COW wears horns Is be cause she's got two.--Binghamton Leader.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

"BE fiirtuous and you will be happy as the young lady remarked to her Irlenu.- Lawrence American.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

TKE office of Q dentist Is also studio Wiiiie he is drawing those about him are making music and dancing IN. 0. Picayune
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

DoN'r commence eating as soon as you are seated.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

IT Is bright man that can tell the age of a saw by looking at It's tccth.-N Y. Ledger
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

A NEW disease, diphtheria of the eye, has appeared in Bosten. Strabismus of the throat may be expected next.--Lowell Cour fer
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
THE MARKETS.

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small doses of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

THE moro you pelt tanner the better he likes it. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

CONSIDER tho man who is always punct- ual--how much time he wastes waiting Tor other people, -Elmlra Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

A MAN hired room under doctors office so that tho doctors might work over him in case of an emergency.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25


 After all, the mild agencies are the best. Perhaps they work more slowly, but they work sgyey. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are an aefs1e agency but qatet and @ala. They're sugar-coated, easy to take, never shock nor dcrange the system and half their pow CT is in the mild way in which their work is done. Small est, cheapest, easiest to take. One a dose. Twenty-Five cents a vial. Of all druggists.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

Takes 1000 people to buy Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, at 20 cents a bottle, to make up $500.
 One failure to cure would take the profit from 4ooo sales.
 It's makers profess to cure a cold in the head" and even chronic catarrh, and if they fail they pay $500 for thelr over-confldcnce,
 Not in newspaper words but in hard eash { Think ot what confidence it takes to put that in the paPers-and meaz 1t.
 Its makers believe in the Remedy. Isn't 1t worth a trialp Isn't any trial prefer able to catarrhp
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25
A HIC JEAL.

Prom Litsle Rock Gazette, Mareh 6. 1890 Nr w. H Hafburton, Wheesale brugEa Of this city, pnl fkspd yesterday from Joba O. Tsyiof he RehAreaon Medicine Co., S oo uorth Of Taylor Fare Cure. Mr. Halliburton has Aso secured tho whoetk for this state foF tho sal popular Fos.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-25

Price 2o and 50 Cts. per Bottle.
 soldby all Druggists. Prepared Onlyby RIGhards0H- Taylor Medicine Co.,, Si. Louis
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-01
Curing BOW Legs.

Mrs. Bassett had twins, three year old
boys, who wero bow legged. She con-
suited doctor and asked # she must put
their legs IN irons.
''Ironsm shouted the doctor. Gid
dlesticksl Take of their shoes and
stockings. Their muscles have probably
been crampcd and weakened already and
irons will only increase the trouble. OF
with their shoes"
Another suggestion of the doctor was
10 lot the boys walk up hill, and when
they could not be out OF doors, to have
an inclined plane arranged in the house
for them to practice on. In the effort to
walk up "A steep incline one naturally
throws the feet outward. After some
months treatment of this sort tho boys
legs Strengthened and their muscles grew
strong. It was learned by the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Chill
dren that baby girl just beginning to
walk was toddling around in her little
bare feet, and committee visited the
mother.
''But does your baby actually 10 bare
foot, too2" asked one Of the visitors.
Eyes. She has never worn shoe in
her life. When she goes out for an air
ing she wears warm wooden socks, for
until she can walk she cannot, Of course,
take sufficient exercise TO keep her feet
warm. But in the house she is as bare.
footed rs the boys. She is just begin
ming 90 get on her feet, and her little baro
toes are almost as useful TO her as fingers.
They have saved her many fall.
One Of the members of the committee
was the wife OF shoe dealer; she sat
aghast "But do you never intend to
have your children wear shoes2" she
asked.
"Oh, yes, when feel quite sure that
the muscles OF their feet and ankles arc
strong enough TO endure them, but the
moment they begin 10 indulge III that
hateful abomination Of toeing in, off they
come again until the difficulty il RENE
died"
The society decided not TO interfere,
and the campaign against bow legged
ness continues. Home Maker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-01
south and West.

HENIty BoYLE Alias John Cox, n lie con.
vict at Joliet H., committed suicide 10y hang
ing himself with n towel in his cell
CAPTAIN w. l.. CoUCn, the noted Okla
homa boomer, died at Guthrie, Indian Ter
ritory, His death resulted from a wound In.
hicted by J' o. Adams, with Winchester
rifle, on April T.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM HOOPER and ono other
man wero killed and fivo seriously injured by
AN accident in the Great Wcstorn Mine, near
Norway, Wis.
HARRoDsBURG, tho oldest town in Ken
tucky, has been partly destroyed by hrc.
the loss Is S9O000O.
THE schooner w, II. Briusnold, Captain
John Ellison, df TappahaIinoch, Va, sunk OIL
Point No Point, Md, aud Mate David Prin.
Seamen John Harkum, John Belts and Robert
Ellison, passenger, were drowned.
FoR the third tim, in thrcs years the bust
ness portion OF Kuightsville, Ind, has bssa
burned. Loss, $4,000.
The large wholesale business block nt
Davis aud California streets, San Francisco.
burned. Loss Si0000O.
SAMUEL NELsoN,a "A Hesperia tMich.) Swede.
shot and killed his sweetheart, Annie Nelson,
because she refused to marry him He then
fed into the woods and was found dead with
bullet through his hcad
A BODY Of striking carponters causel n
riot In the southwestern part OF Chicago
and as result about fifty or them are locked
up.
MALIGNANT diphthorla f. epidemic In tho
village OF Vining in Otter Tail County
Mimi. There have been twenty deaths in
the place since April 1.
For three days continuous rains fell all
over Texas. Rivers and bayous were upand
out of their banks, bridges were swept away
and travel delayed. All stock i'm tho low
lands and canebrakes were drowned.
THB little town OF Kyle. Texas. was visited
by "A cyclone, and many houses were over
turned and several swept away. Several
persons were injured, The Kyle Seminary,
large frauie building, was lifted from It's
foundations and carried some thirty feet
away but IL was not seriously damaged.
SIN GARRETT and Jerry Tcal, who were In
attempting ~ poison Colonel John II
Brooks aud family. were taken from the Jail
and lynche1. Convenient hooks i'm front OF
butcher shop woro converted into an i'm
promptu gallows.
AN earthquake. lasting nearly two hours,
with I'm some c1scs, ns many as thirteen sue
cessiva vibrations occurred on the Pacific
Coast.
THEnE were additional breaks In the Louis.
lana levees,
MICHAEL LANE, San Francisc, Call
stOnecutter, shot and fatally wounded his
wife, and then blew out his brains
a TERRIBLE explosion Of dynamite in the
drug store Of II. K. Doane at Delavan, Wis,
wrecked one building badly shattered several
others, Killed two men aud severely injured
three others.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-01
Washington.

SECRETARY BLAINE recalled tho Pan.
American excursion train from Richmond,
Va, because only two Of the foreign del.
egates were In the party.
SECRETARY TRACY has recommended an
appropriation OF S2jOO by Congress 30 pay
w. II. Arnoux, OF New York, for services rs
counsel upon the occasion OF the Congras-
sional Investigation into the facts connect ri
with the Jeanette Expedition.
CHIEF JUSTICE BINGHAM. OF tho Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia, has ad-
mitted g. f. Kincaid, who shot and killed
ex-Congrossmnn Taulbeo, OF Kentucky. b
bail in the sum Of $50, 900.
President HARRISON gave n reception at
the White House 10 the officers Of tho Army
and Navy.
A PARCEL post convention has bssn con.
cluded between the United states a11 the
Republic OF Costa Rca
THE President scat - tho Selate tio fol.
owing nominations. JOhu g. Fremont. OF
New York. 10 be- Major General. Unite I
states Army, on the retired list. John r.
Eusgr. United States Attorney for the Dis.
trict Of Maryland; William Fairey. Unite 4
States Marshal for tho District of Maryland.
MgMBEHs of the late Pan American Con.
ference wont ~ Nc. Vernon ag the guests OF
Secretary Blaine.
FRANK b. Looms. of Ohio. has been an.
pointed Consul at &C. EtioDna France. ST.
Etienno a. the centre Of the ribJJu. silk ou
steel manufacturing in France
Mas. MCKEE. daughter of President Har
rison, gave n dance NJ tho White House in
honor Of her guest, Miss Shepard. of New
York This Is the first ball hold tasrs ~.
over ten years
THE President nominated john r. Jacxsou
% be Assistant Unto1 states Treasurer nj
San Francisco, Cal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-01
A Dog Who Loved MnsIc.

There was killed In Petersburg re.
Gently, a dog which, while it could
boast no proud pedigree, and did not
even know its owner, was known TO
most Of our people because Of the great
fondDess IL evinccd for music. Where
ever a drum was heard 20 beat or a band
to play that dog was sure to 90, and he
would always precede the music and
show his delight at the strains he heard.
He accompanied many funeral marches
to the cemetery when tho line was headed
by band or drum corps; attended the
parades Of the military; was apparently
intensely rejoiced whenever a minstrel
company marched through the streets
would romp and jump with canine de
light when the bands were sent out 90
gzther the sovercigns 10 public meetings,
showing no discrimination between
Democratic or Republican music, and
would always hold out as long as the
would play. lie was caught
under one Of the trains Mt the lower sta
tion and 50 injured that he had TO be
killed.-Riehmoad (Nn.D DisDateh.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-01

KECKNTLf sau houses wcrc hurq,ei at
Aomati, Japan. The day after over SOL
buildings werc destroyed nc NoShiru nul
over 800 at Mimuro. The lattcr FIRE ragei
six hours.
pALMArfA, Austria. is bcing scourgcd by
an eIndomic of la Mona, the sleeping
disease"
Ar the conclusion ot hull fght at Qua
dalajara, Mexico. n section OF tile anilhithe.
atre collapsed, precipitating Thousands 81
spectators To the ground and fatally injurng
a number.
OwtNu o. the troubles arising from tho
embekklcmCut ot SAn,0nO 10y the Treasurer
of tho Canton ~ Ticitc Switzerland. all tho
members of the Cantonal GcvNuutent havo
resigned.
aud Karwm districts q. Austria, with tho
exception " flftccu hundred, have resumed
work
A PITCHED battle between tho Frcuch and
Dahomians in Africa resulted In the loss NJ
400 OF King kondos mon. Onc Frcnchman
was killed, ffty woundcl Twenty native
allies were also killed.
Tur oil refinery ot sir w. A. Rose q Co,
at Bankside, London, has been damaged 10y
fire to tho oxtont OF 100000
MEXICAN forces under General Hernandez
attacked the Naqui Indians at the CanoueI
do JubsibenpS und In COMA, aud after
several hours OF hghting routed them. The
Mexicans lost one officer aud two soldiers aud
Eve soldiers were wounded. The Indian loss
was heavy.
FIVE sisters named DDmovioroW the
Youngest niriutccu years old, committed sui
eide at Moscow Russia. IL II believed that
fear of arrest rs NihilistS led % the cou,mis-
sion Of the decd.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1890-05-01

cat, wheeled with = snarl. and at MS
second jump he struck the partition like
battering ram. He not only struck IL.
but he stood on his hind leSs and pulled
and Shook, and il must have gone down
had we not attacked him. The native
dealt one of his paws terrific blow
with the stick, and l cut half way
through the other with blow of the
knife. The beast let go and fell back.
IL was how broad day, and we could sec
mrn plainly A Photograph Of his head
and face would. make woman shivcr.
He backed OF, laid his ears Hat to his
hoad, showed every tooth, and his eyes
wandered up and down the partition
looking for weak spot expected
rush, but he was not quite ready.
lie made three circles OF the room, and
then, springing like flash, he fastened
to the bamboos again. II we had not
been ready the partition could not have
held him more than minute. He used
teeth ana claws, and the whole hut was
shaken with his exertions. | got i'm "A
savage cut on his hind leg, and stabbed
him in the shoulder, aud the native hit
him an awful whack on the nose. When
he let go this time he WAS done for. He
Ietreatcd 60 corner and howled aud
whihtd like a puppy, aud Captain White
now called out to know the situation.
explained that the tiger could not get
out, rs | could now see the silver which
obstructed, and he opened the rear shut
ter and passed me IN rifle. When
took aim at the tigers head he was
moaning and shivering and whimpcriug,
and almost felt ashamed to shoot him.
Not knowing whether the dead man.
eater had mate or not we secured the
jungles for his lair, and found it in the
ravine not more than half mile away.
He had not dovoured any of his victims
at the spot where no rested, but all had
been eaten within radius OF ruw rods.
From what wo could discover il was con-
cludcd that he was SOLITARY" aud as
the village suffered no more, this must
have been the case. In removing the
skin we found spot on the shoulder
where the beast had been severely cut
with knife. The slash was fully four
inches long and quite deep, and the hnir
had not grown ont to cover scar Ninety
nine chances out of hundred the native
who had inflicted the cut had been eaten.
--Noio York Sun.