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The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

-kzSsp y0nTSey if you're a suffering woman, with the medicine that's been prepared especially to help you--Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t will do 1t where others fail. For all the dis eases peculiar to tho sex-dragging- down pains, displacements, and other weaknesses, it's a Positicc remedy. It means g new life, and longer ,ezss, for every delicate woman. In every case for which it's recon mended, it gives satisfaction It's ouardnteed to do so, or the money is refunded.
 It improves digestion, inyigorates the system, enriches the blood, dis pels aches and pains, produces re- freshing sleep, dispels melancholy and nervousness, and builds up both flesh and strength It is legiti- mate medicine not a beverage. Contains no alcohol to inebriate ; no syrup or sugar to sour or ferment in the stomach and cause distress. As peculiar in it's mar vicious, remedial results as in it's composition. Therefore, don't be put of with some worthless com pound easily, but dishonestly, rec commended to be "j1st as good"
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11


 1888 from 1880. 5000 900
 Both ranges of prices are Illinois prices.
 Thus it is seen that while tho crop in aggregate has given an increase of 1884, 900, 900 bushels or 2S per cent, the salable value Is actually by si93, 0oo, 0oo or 16. 30 per cent, less than in 1880. All other cereals and such crops as potatoes and sweet potatoes would notmaterially affect this result for all these do not amount to more than 10 per cent of tho staple crops above given
 There is another important fact that must not be lost sight of in estimating the weight of the above figures. The farming population is now at least one- fifth greater than in 1880; and while the money value of the crop of 1889 was enormously smaller than that of 1880, 1t had to be divided among much larger number.
 Let us see what their division would give to each person engagec in farming and in laboring on farms According to the census of 1880 there were 7.67o, 900 such persons occupied in all forms of agricultural employment The total crop of wheat corn and oats as above given, was valued at s1, 1se, 400, 900, which would give to each person S153 Now increase tho number of agricult- ural people by one-ffth; the result is 9, 200, 900 persons Among these we are to divide the wheat corn and oats of each year, which, as seen above. was worth S993. 900, 900. This allows to each person s1o2. That is to say, these nine million persons received an average of e5i less last year than in 1880. Of course no account is here taken of the cotton crop nor of the wool crop which would considerably increase the figures for each of the two years compared, but would not materially change the pro- portion of loss to each person
 The average extra labor caused by the tariff to each person engaged in all gainful pursuits in the United States is equal to about forty days at one dol lar per day. This can be shown to be divided approximately thus: For the Government to pay duties on foreign goods. 10 days labor; to the foreign manufacturers to pay protection prices on their goods 80 days labor; total, 70 days But the farmer, alas, has to do much more than his share be- cause most of these protected classes con- tribute nothing and the non-protected classes are compelled to labor for them.
 In view of the unequal burdens thus laid upon the people engaged in agri- culture, it is most astounding to note the remedy which the Republican party has just proposed as the cure for agri- cultural depression That party says that the home market for the farmers products is not yet large enough; there fore it will compel him to bear larger burdens than ever in order to increase his home market And in order to do this they enacta tariff bill which largely shuts ont the commerce of Europe, and which is thus certain to narrow the farmers market in Europe. The Mo Kinley remedy is worse than the dis ease of agricultural depression.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
SOME GOLD FIGURES.
The Agxfcu1turHi Depressio1 Of the C9pn'
 fry nnd what ft Means to Each Enrn6f.


 The Agricultural DepTesEion of the Cqpn~ try nnd What ft Means to Each Enrnnkf.
 The hard times now bearing % heavi- iy upon the farmers are all the more striking when it is remembered that his cribs are now larger than ever bs. fore. The present year is of course an exceptionally bad one; and the yield of the farmers crops being smaller, crops being short Tn European countries also prices have gone up
 Taking last years crops and prices and comparing them with those of 1880 thus giving period or ten years the agricultural depression of the country is very strIkingly brought out
 Ex-Counsul J. Schoenhop of New York, has prepared table of the crops and prices in 1880 and in 1889. which will enable any farmer to understand she extent of this depression in tho country as whole. Here 1t isi
 Statement of the quantities and values of the principal cereal crops in 1880 and 1884 Illinois average of prices taken from the report of the Department of Agriculture. December. lsse tquantitles and values in miilions):
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
oxarooming PreiudIee.

Prejudice is a sad trait of human nature. A person whose mind is bent on bias does himself great injustice Said sick man, whose blood seemed on fire from the effects of blood poison: II can't help my prejudice; have tried half dozen remedies, and they did me no good. I believe all blood purifiers are humbugs." Do you believe all physicians are humbugs, toof' asked the writer 'sYes, for 1 have tried three diff ferent doctors, and only grew worse under their treatment. have made mp my mind my case is incurable and death inevitable. ' However, the writer, who was friend of the suffering individual, at last succeeded in overcoming his prejudice and persuaded him to give Dr. John Bulls Sarssparilla a trial He commenced it's use with no faith at all, but good effects soon followed, and it's continuance brought complete relief Reader, go thou and do hkewise.-lndepend once Press
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

BEFORE the use of Pricl<ly Ash Bitters became general throughout the South and West, it was fearful dose of "Blae Mass, ' and daily doses of quinine, that was forced down the throats of sufferers from all ma larial troubles In 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 trial
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
WHAT SOME NATIONS SMOKE.

RUSSIAN cigars are simply long rolls of evil-smelling leaf and are only smoked by the 'moujiks," or peasants.
 ENGLISH cigars are made of American tobacco, but fall In manipulation They look bright and wooden" rather than like natural-leaf product.
 THE French cigars are very poor, but as the Government controls the indus. try the people are obliged to use them or pay high prices for Havana goods
 TIE cigar of the native Bornean living in the Indian archipelago, is a black roll three inches long, tapering to either end, the outer leaf covered with network of gray veins, like a cob web.
 THE Patagonian cigar is made of ''petihoby" tobacco and is three Inches long, quite straight, of dull gray-green color. It would take outrageous man to try it. yet the native children smoke them all the time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

A Book TO BUY.-W Webster's International Dictionary. This new book is the authentic "Unabridged" thoroughly revised and en- larged under the supervision of NOAH PoR- TER, D. D., IL. D, of Yale University Editorial work on the revision has been in active progress for over ten years, and more than hundred paid literary workers have been engaged upon 1t The sum ex- pended in its preparation before the first copy was printed exceeded $500, 600. This work, well used in family, will be Of more value to the members thereof than many times it's cost laid up in money.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

SrnAxan that people go South for the wir- fer when 1ee have 60 much of ftin the North --Elmira Gazette.
 A man who has practiced medicine for 4Q years ought to know salt from sugar. read what he says: - MRssRs F j. CHENEY tE Co. GeHtisTne's' have been in the general practice or med icine for most 70 years, and would say that in all my practice and experience have never seen Q preparation that could pre- scribe with as much confidence of success as can Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by xou. Have prescribed 1t a great many times and it's effect is wonderful, and would say in conclusion that have yet to find 8 case of Cafarrh that it would not cure, If they would take 1t according to directions. Yours Truly, L. l.. GoRsucH, M D1
 Ofice, 2i5 Sum init St We will give S100 for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured with Halls Catarrh Cure. Taken internally
 F. J. CHENEY 6S Co. Props, Toledo, Q.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

WE value everything in this world by comparison. Water and air have no tatrfn- sic value, and yet Jay Gould, If famishing in the desert, would give all his wealth for a pint of the former, and think it cheap; all values. If your system is full of Mala- ria you will be very miserable; a few doses of Shallen berger's Antidote will make you well and happy. Is one dollar high price to payl
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

Tmay interest the slim-handed Amer ican ladies to know that no glove small CT than six is kept in the ladies' stock in London stores. The favorite sizes in New York -5h and 5a4, are relegated to the misses counter, there Is so little de- mand for them by ladies-
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Senator shsrman's Consistency.

Senator Sherman in the campaigni
 We want duties enough to protect home industries, but not enough to enable them to combine and extort unreasonable pricea
 Senator Sherman in the Senate. when the amendment was up to put binding twine on the free list:
 shall vote against tho amendment, be- canee am fn favor of the general iule ot protection. which applies to binders twiae for the farmers or for the speeulators. and 70 all things alike.
 It is Sherman's general rule to warn and threaten the trusts, and then turn around and vote for them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

Three malignant foes to human happiness cooperate for evil. Their names e-e s.s pepsia, biliousness. ces.@e.ssteas--.Ss4. Though they constitute a strong syndicate, they can be overthrown with Hostetter's Stomach { ii55iuters. Not simultaneously, of course, but by persistence. So can malarial, rheu- matic and kidney ailments and nervous ness. Ask your druggist for Hostetter's Almanac, and be advised of their superior merit.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

juice of California figs, combined with the medicinal virtues of plants known to be most beneficial to the human system, acts gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels, effectually cleansing the system, dispelllng colds and headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
TRAnE ANp INprerKY.

The general trade and industrial conditions throughout the country during theyear have shown 8 marked improvement. For many years prior Co lsss the merchandise balances of foreign trade had been largely In our fa- vOr, but ln that year and the year fol- lowing they turned against us. IL IS very gratifying Co know that the last fiscal year again shows a balance in our favor of over S55 000.0OO. The bank clearings, which fur nish Q good test of the volume of business transacted for the first ten months of the year ise0 show, as compared with the same months Of iSs4. an increase for the whole country of about 8.4 per cent, while the in crease outside of the city of New York waB over B per cent. During the month of octo- Der the elearlugs of the whole country showed an increase of 5.I per cent. over October, 15S9, while outside of New York the increase was I1iz per cent. These figures show that the increase In the volume Of business was very general throughout the country. That this large business was being conducted upon safe and profitable basis i= shown by the fact that there were three hundred less failures reported in October, ls90, than in the same month of the proceed ing year. with liabilities diminished by about S5fpgJ0DQ.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
THE M'KINLEY TARIFF.

The General Tariff act has only partially gone Into operation, some Of its important provisions being limited to take effect at dates yet in the future The general pro- visions of the law have been in force less than sixty days Its permanent effect on trade and prices still stand in contect- ure. It Is curious to note that the advance in the price of articles who'll ly unaffected by the Tarin act was by many hastily ascribed to that act. Notice was not taken of the fact that the general tendency of the markets was up- ward from influences wholly apart from the recent tariff legislation. The enlargement Of our currency by the Silver bill nndoubtly gave an upward tendency to trade and had a marked effect on prices; but this natural and desired effect of the silver legislation was by many erroneusly attributed to the Tarif
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

very last stages after doctors failed to give me relief I simply used Dr. Bulls Sarsa- parilla, which is the best blood medicine in the world.--F. A. Alexander, Petersburg, Va
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

PAIN in the Side nearly always comes from adisordered liver andis spromptlyrelievedb Carter Little Liver Pills. Don't forget this.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

sI'vr struck a tender chord at last,n said the tramp, as he began on pile of cotton wood timber.--N. Y. Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re- lieves whooping cough. Pike's Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

congratulate the Congress and the country upon the passage at the first session of the Fifty first Congress Of an unusual number of laws Of very high importance That The re- suits of this leg station will be the quckening and enlargement of our manufacturing in dustries larger and better markets for our breadstuns and provision both at home and abroad, more constant employment and bet ter wages for our working people, and an increased supply of a safe currency for the transaction of business. do not doubt some of these measures were enacted at so late period that the beneficial effects upou commerce which were in the contemplation of Congress have as yet but partially mani tested themselves.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

Cop liver oil is now offered at nineteen cents pint bottle, but we fear 1t will meyer become popular beverage even at that prsee.--Lowell Courier.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

USE BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs for Coughs. Colds and all other Throat Troub- les.-"Pre eminently the best n-Rer. He,uy Hdrd Besehey
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

ALL cases of weak or lame back, backache, Rheumatism, will find relief by wearing one of Carters Smart Weed and Belladonna Backache Plasters. Price % cents Try them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

PARENTS don't mean to be unkind to their children, but they are when they fail to occasionally give them Dr. Bulls Worm De stroyers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

SPoNGEs are not to go on the free list. It is impossible to conceive of such a thing as Q sponge who is not on the free list, how eYer-Boston Transcript.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

'I'M feeling groggy,u as the pugilist said when be put down another cocktail l--St. Jo- seph News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
syrup of Figs,

sswuIIH,r said the teacher, "how did electricity first come from the cloudsf" "lt came a-kIting, ma'am- n-W ashington Post
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. s5c.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Partners In Guilt.

AyoID extremes. A man. as well as 2 biscuit, can be weIl-bred without being crusty.-Boston Transcript
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

IT is difficult for Q dialect comedian to give 1t to you straight-Texas Siftngs
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
TAnIFF REvIsION.

There is neither wisdom nor suggestion that the subject of tariff revision shall be opened before this law has had fair trial. 1t is quite true that every tariff schedule is subject to objections No bill was ever framed, suppose, that in all of it's rates and classiieatiOns had the full approval even of a party caucus. Such Legislation is always and necessarily the product Of compromise as to details, and the present law is no and effect, think, 1t wilr>ustify the sup port of those who believe that American leg islation should conserve and defend Amer lean trade and the wages of American work men.
 The transformation as to the terms of the act, which has been so widely disseminated at home and abroad, VIII be corrected by ex- perience and the evil auguries as to its results confounded by the market reports, the saw lngs banks, international trade balances and the general prosperity of our people Already we begin to hear from abroad and from our custom houses that the prohibitory effect upon impOrtations imputed to the act s not justified. The Imports at the port of New York for the first three weeks Of November were nearly per cent. greater than for the same period in 1889 and 29 per cent. greater than In the same period of 1858. And so far from being an act to limit exports, l confi- dently believe that under it we shall secure larger and more profitable participation in foreign trade than we have ever enjoyed, and that we shall recover proportionate par tieipatiOn in the ocean carrying trade of the world.
 PRoHIBIToRr OR RETALhToRY LEGISLATION.
 There is no disposition among any of our people Co promote prohibtory or retaliatory legislation. Our policies are adopted not to the hurt of others, but to secure for ourselves those advantages that fairly grow ont of our favored position as a nation. Our form of government, with its incident of universal suffrage, makes 1t imperative that we shall save our working people from the agitations and distrcsscs which scant work and wages that have no margin for comfort always get But after ali this is done, 1t will be found that our markets are open to friendly commercial exchanges of enormous value to the other great Powers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

THF smallpox victim is to be deeply pitted- Boston Traveller.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
Two Giants

On the one hand-Scrofuls, the ancient disease, known the world gnasing at the vitais of sv- cry nation, existing in the blood of nearly every family-descens cd to us from our fathers or ae quired by wrong habits and indulgences- powerful, obstinate. almost tmpregnable.
 On the other hand - Hoods Sarsaparilla, the modern medicine. the great enemy Of impure blood. piishing the most wonderful cures of scrofula, salt rheum. etc,--the conqueror of dis ease. economical. reliable, sure.
 If you suffer at all from the Giant of Disease, conquer him by the aid of the Giant of Health.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

IT is new fashion to carry the um- brella like sword
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

SrSGuLARLY enough, 1t is not the tongue of q wagon that makes the noise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
rrrorra

The value of our exports of domestic mer. chandise during the last year was over Sli5,- o0QOO0 greater than the preceding year, and was only exceeded once Tn our history. About sl0 00o9,0jO of this excess was in agricultural pfoaucts The production or pig iron-al- ways a good gauge of general prOsperity--is shown by a recent census bulletin to have been 158 per cent greater In ls9o than in i5so. and the production Of steel xg per cent. greater. Mining in coal has had no linlta- ton except that resulting from deficient transportation The general testimony Is that labor IS everywhere fully employed, and number of employees affected by strikes and soek outs than in any year since 1884. The depression in the prices of agri- cultural products had been greatly relieved and buoyant and hope. fItl tone was beginning to be felt by all our people. These promising influences have been in some degree checked by the surprising and very unfayOrable monetary events which have recently taken place in England. It is gratifying to know that of the financial relations Of London with our people, or oRt of any dis credit attached to our securities held in that market. The return of our bonds and stocks was caused by q money stringency in England, not by any loss of value or credit in the securities themselves We could not, however, wholly escape the i'll effects of a foreign monetary agitation, accom- panied by such extraordinary incidents as characterized this. It is not believed, how ever. that these evil incidents which have for the time unfavorably affected values in this country, can long withstand the strong safe and wholesome influences which are operating to give our people profitable re. turns in all branches of legitimate trade and industry. The apprehension that our tariff may again and at once be submitted to i'm portant general change, would undoubtedly add depressing influence of the most se- character
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

IT looks funny, but sinking fund is the means of raising debt Boston Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11

ITO reduce tho matter 10 flow but plain words, protective tarill is legal. ized robbery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
THE POSTAL TELEGRAPH SCHEME.

The use of the telegraph by the Post Offco Department as a means for the rapid trans mission Of written communications Is, be- leye, upon proper terms, quite desirable. The Government docs not own or operate the railroads, and 1t should not, think own or operate telegraph lines. It does, how for the Government to contract with the telegraph companies, 1t does with the railroad companies to carry at specified rates such communications as the senders may designate for this method of transmission. l recommend that such legislation be enacted as will enable the Post -Office Department fairly to test by ex- pertinent the advantages ol such use of the teleRTaph
The Russellville Democrat., 1890-12-11
RECIPROCITr.


 There were but two methods of obtaining control of this question open to Congress To place all these articles upon the dutiabie list subject to such treaty agreements as could be secured, or to place them all pres entiy upon the free list, but subject to the re- imposition of specified duties if the coun- tries from which we receive them should re- fuse tO give us suitable reciprocal benefits. This latter method, think, possesses great advantages. It expresses In advance the consent Of Congress tO reciprocity ar engagements affecting these products which must have otherwise been delayed and un. ascertained until each treaty was ratified by the senate and the necessary legislation en- acted by Congress. Experience has shown that some treaties looking to reciprocal trade have failed Co secure d two third vote In the senate for ratification, and Oth- CTS having passed that stage have for years awaited the concurrence of the House and senate iu such notifications of our rev cnue laws as were necessary Co give effect to their prOyi yisions We now have the concur renee of both Houses in advance in a dis tlnct and definite offer Of free entry to our ports of specific articles. The Ex- eCutiFe IS not required to deal in con lecture AS Co what Congress will ac ecpt Indeed this reciprocity provision is more than an offer. Our part of the bar gain Is complete: delivery has been made. and when the countries from which WIG re- celve sugar, coffee, teas and hides, have placed on their free lists such Of our products as shall be agreed upon, as an equivalent for our concession, A proclamation of that fact completes the transaction, and in the mean time our own people have free sugar, tea, coffee and hides.