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The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
At the stage Door.

81 am often astonished,n said q
stage door-keeper, ito see the prom
inent men that co ne to my rear door
and try to get on the stage to talk to
the girls. There are single men and
married men, lots OF them; rich men,
club men, young men and old men,
all bent upon one object--to get ac-
quainted with some member Of the
company to whom they have taken
fancy from the front. They chase
the girls with vengeance, and will
stand out night after night waiting
for chance to get in word.
could give you names OF men who do
this that would paralyze you, but /
won't just at this juncture. Once in
while / have to use force, and then
i have occasion to thank Providence
for my strength. When one of these
back door visitors is loaded you
know what mean, full--then it is
not an easy matter to make him move
on. But generally these mon are
well behsyed. Chicago Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

The Rothsehilds are believed to have
$50, 900, 900 invested in American secur.
tiles Only the Rothschilds themselves
know what they are worth, and they
never tell family secrets. One Of their
notices is. Gold never repeats what IL
sees. " and another, "a man will not
tell what he has not heard But some
idea of their riches can be gained from
the fact that since 1915 they have
raised for Great Britain alone more
than 81, DOC. 900. 900; for Austria, $3.50,
000. 900; for Prussia, 5000, 900, 900; for
France, S400, 000. 900; for Italy, nearly
$500, 000, 900; for Russia, SIPS, 000, 600;
for Brazil, from $50, 600, 0O0t 10 $40, 0O0,-
900, and for smaller states, certainly
between s20n, 900, coo and $500, 600, 900
more perhaps $4,000, 000, 900. de.
Ioit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18


woman walking around IN my shoes,
nppropriating my kisses and doing
other disagreeable things which \
should object to. I mean TO take
care OF myself 90 Sc to last as long ia
my better halt. No woman has any
business, ordinarily, to get up and
50 70 work at or 8 o'clock Fl the
morning. II there Is anything ia
the world that woman needs 1t 10
plenty OF rest. II she feels tired
and languid in the morning and
hates to get up 1t Is sure sign that
she is OVERRIDING and wearing out.
Six o'clock 10 as early as any one
ought to get up and 60 10 work
American Home.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
NEW YORK OFFICIAL DIGNITY

1t was o'clock in the Bowcry,
the not particularly witchiug hour
when the toilers OF the great city are
struggling homeward. On corner
stood a very striking example Of
Zone of the finest airily swinging
his club and observing the trim
young working girls trip over the
broad street crossing. Suddenly he
became aware that very pretty
young woman bad taken her stand
on the corner near him. de noted
the blueness Of her eyes and
the wavy softness OF her blond
hair. Throwing back his shoulders
and giving his mustache twist, he
meandered slowly by the young wo-
man, and gazed tenderly into her
face. So great is the confidence of
womankind in the benevolence of
the New York police that this I'M
protected young woman looked back
at the stalwart guardian Of the peace
with almost grateful eyes for the in
terest he showed in her. The ofacer
thereupon gave his mustache another
twist, and as he passed again before
the girl raised his eyebrows just
little, ID il to say: 81 see you, my
little gazelIe. Presently young
man, who had hurried across the
Bowery, stopped in front Of the girl,
and, raising his hat, spoke few
words to her. At the same instant
the heavy hand of the policeman fell
on the young mans shoulder.
"here, here,' growled the officer,
"you'll have to come along with
me-"
"What for?" demanded the young
man, looking up in alarm.
''For mashin' this young lady,"
replied the policeman.
"Why, she's my fiancee. -
''Your what?"
"My fiancee."
Jaw, what are you giving me?
Don't try any fiancay business on me.
Come along"
But now the young lady herself
spoke up with Really, Mr.. Officer,
this is my young man. We are GO
ing to be married.
The large, red face OF the police
man became purple, and he seemed
to have fit. After he was able to
speak he said:
'Say, young felIer, don't talk
Portuguese or Dutch to policeman
after this. II you'd said you and she
was keeping company first off, there
wouldn't have been no trouble.n
Satisfied that he had sustained his
official dignity, the policeman crossed
the B1wery and took up his stand on
the opposite corner.--New York Sun.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

The lazy little English sparrows
have discovered new method OF OBJ
tanning food without hustling for 1t.
and every morning they noisily put
the idea into execution, being OBJ
served by many persons. When the
electric lights are turned off at day
break the sparrows chatter around
the globes until they are cooled.
Then the bothersome scavengers
slide down into the globes by gay OF
the carbons and eat the unfortunate
insects attracted by the bright glare
during the night. Usually the spar
rows get good breakfast Of fat flies
and bugs, and often as many as q
half-dozen birds Chamber into one
globe. --Pittsburg Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
COUNTRY BASE BALL.

s'Jim johnson on deckln the taller
calls,
And Jimmy steps to the plate;
He takes hitch In his overalls
And then the jays are all elate.
The first base splits on his hard right
hand,
The pitcher frowns Ia his box,
As the dandiest player In any land
Stands up In his well-darned socks.
"Bangi" "Run hardl" It's a splt ndId
race,
And the fences and farm fields rock
AS Jimmy, in passing second base,
Sheds well-worn wooden sock;
he drops the other as round he goes
It's victory worthily won;
To watch the CLINT of his twfnkling toes
AS he hollers, ssTally one!''
The Khan.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

i l. 5 = & s.I II...I tI
AIt's s74ixad | epd Af3nk think We
shall cum out Ill right.
aCn{nubtss. when he diskiverpd this
magnificent continent could hav had I'd
iiee Of the grandeur il would one dav
assooin.n sed tho Prints.
SIT cost Columbus twenty thousand
dollars to fiji ont his exp]orin exne1ition y
sed /. ss1f biz had bin i seusible man
he'd have puf the money In 4 boss rail-
road or d gas company. and left this
magnificent continent to INTELLIGENT say
ages. who when they get hold Of 4 good
thing knew enuH to keep it. and who
wouldn't have seeded. nor rebelled. nor
knockt Liberty in the he'd with a slung-
shot. Columbus wasn't much Of q teller.
after all. II would hav bin money in
my pocket If he'd staid at home. Chris
ment wen. but he put his foot In II when
be sailed for America"
We talked sum more about matters
and things. and at larst riz to 20. II
win now say good bye to You. noble sir.
and good luck to you. Likewise the
same to Clotildy. Also to the gorgeous
persons which compose ve..s4 GOT. If
the Emperor sss,v -. like Twin at the
Tooles:sa, wnen he gifts older, and would
like to imbark in the show bizniss. let
him come with me and I'll make man
Of him. You find us sumwhat mixed.
as I before observed, but come again
next year and you'll find as clearer nor
ever. The American Eagle has lived too
sumpturusly OF late--his stumrnic be-
cum fonl, and he's takin site emetic.
That's all. We're gettin ready to strike
q big blow and sure one. When we
do strike the fur will fly and secession
win be in the hands Of the underta.. =.
sheeted for SO deep a grave that no.s:..
short Of Gabriel's trombone will
awaken it, Mind what | say.
heard the Snowman
Then advisin him to keep away from
the Peter Funk auctions of the East. and
the proprietors Of corner-lots in the
West. I bid him farewell and went
away.
There was Ievee at Senator What's
his-name's, and thought I'd jine in the
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
STATE TEACHERS. ASSOCIATION.

The teachers of the state will please
not forget the place and day OF meet
ing of this body-Mount Nebo, Mon
day, June 22d. An extensive pro-
gramme has been arranged, and the
occasion promises to be one OF much
profit and pleasure. We confidently
hope to meet much larger number
OF the teachers of the state this year
than ever before. The occasion will
be one Of enthusiasm and OF much
interest to every one. Reduced rates
on all of the railroads have been
made, aud everything possible will
be done for the accommodation OF the
teachers on the mountain. We
would be glad to have all of the
newspapers in the state to publish at
once this short notice to the teachers.
Sincerely,
j. w. CoNaER, President.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

Eminent advocate Ito possible
juror do you entertain any con-
scientious scruples against the infiic-
ton OF capital punishment?
Possible juror Confidently John
Smith, 62 years old last grass, thank
ye.
Advocate (wrath'ully)--I did not
ask your name.
Possible juror (cheerfully)-No
sir; haint read nothin' about the
case.
Advocate (roaring) Are you deaf
or fool!
Possible iuror-You'll haf TO
speak little louder. I'm kinder
hard o. hearin'.
Advocate Accepted Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

Polly Peppers says that early ris-
ing wears out women too fast: II
notice that our thrifty great aunts
and grandmothers had . habit Of dy-
ing early and giving their husbands
an opportunity Of leading two or
three blushing brides to the altar.
Nov ! don't propose TO leave any
chance for my husband to get any
such double or triple bliss a. that.
4 don't intend 10 have any other
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

BrIggs-Thst was terrible thing
about Waugle, wasn't 1t? While
bis wife was talking to the dress
maker he committed suicide in the
next room.
Griggs--Phewl Have they found
the cause2
Briggs--It is supposed that he
overheard what the dressmaker
said. Cloak Review.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

sAll the monarchs and rulers OF
the world" said Chicago Combila-
tor, 'sare to be Invited to visit Chi
cago at the time OF the Columbian
ExpositIap, and we expect TO get
sqnadua( \em. Hell Of the presi-
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

Surprising thing about young Blue
blood. =
THE young fellow from virginial
What about hiniq
lie doesn't come from the eldest
family ii tho state vt Joseph News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

Cleanliness may be next to godli-
ness, but the soap advertisement can
crowd the religious notice into an OBJ
scnre corner on the ipssde page.
Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
EDITORIAL OPINIONS.
GAN OLD VARIETY. !"

Sam Jones calls The Gazette "an
ant Of the variety for which little
boys have peculiar name. Bates
vile Guard.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
WASHINGTON NEWS.

why did Secretary Foster Abolish Daily
Statements of Cash Balances.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
aiviag ii = Fair Trial.

Van Dnder-Absence makes the
heart grow fonder, they say, Miss
Amy. Do yon think you would
care for me IL 1 were away?
AMY don't know, Mr.. Van
Duder, but we might try. Euppos-
ing You SO away for few years,
and then | cossid tell yon. Chicago
Saturday Eyenlng Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
"sTRIKEs WITH A FENCE RAIL"

Sam Jones has stirred the sinners
OF Little Rock as they never we're
stirred before. He strikes with a
fence rail. Ozark Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
"pRssKNT INDICATIONS. ;"

From present indications, the Ar
kansas Press will have to crawl out
the little end Of its "tin horn,n IL it
gets out at all.--Marianna Index.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
HE SEES ]. NAPOLEON.
SELECTIONS FROM THE WRITINGS
or ARTEMUs WARD.

Valuable Information 0btained Regard
inr the Health 81 Emperer Eeuis and
Emprsss Euxrnis Tribute Paid 20 she
Kirst Napoieon- columbns Criticised.
Copyrighted and puhiished BY special arrange
nsnt with @. VI Dillingham;. Kew York, pub-
lisbsr.l
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
"As ANCHOR TO wrNDwARD. ("

nv A'NaNR ~ WANDW AhD.
The George Russ Brown Press,
published in Little Rock, 1--WE add
the location for fear that some OF our
readers may not know OF such pub
lication) says beware of foreign
building and loan associations that
conduct their business through local
boards. This warning, read between
the lines, means to beware OF ali in
situations OF the above kind that
George Russ is not stakeholder in.
George always has an anchor to
windward, and in using his paper to
decry honest competition, he is only
sustaining his reputation. The "tin
horns" know Jumbo" when they
meet 1t in the road.--Camden Bea-
con.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
PHOTOGRAPHER.
INSURANCE AGENT.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:
Anglo-Neyada Assurance Corporation OF
An Freneiseo, Cal. New Orleana Association,
Habernia Insurance Co.. OF New Orleans, La,
American Central. OF Sc. Louis.
viii take insurance risks anywhere In the
county including residence property, saw and
Touring mills, gins sad farm property.
OFFICE IN CLERKS oFFIck-
r-wu@s-&~ y s.sr- v'as~
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

'EIGHT THOUSAND STOOD up"
1t is said that 5000 people stood
up at the Sam Jones meeting in
Little Rock and condemned The
Gazette for its scurrilons remarks
regarding the great evangelist. -
Conway Log Cabin.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

with HIS LITTLE HAToHET."
Years ago we are told that The
Gazette's artist performed its won
ders in that line with his little
hstchet. Now it seems that even
that instrument is discarded, and
that block is sawed off, made type
high, and inserted with some name
printed under it.-Fordyce Enter
prise.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18
"TEN THOUSAND DAILY"

Rev. Sam Jones, the famous
Georgia evangelist, has been stirring
up Little Rock. His meeting there
closed yesterday. During its ten
days progress ten thousand people
attended the services daily. Nevada
Picayune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

HAS BEEN PROMULGATED. "
The joint committee OF the Arkan-
sas Legislature, recently adjourned,
reported the Press Printing Company
and Woodruff & Co. as having
mulcted the state of $1713.04 ON
printing contracts. This fact has
just been promulgated by the enquiry
of a Pine Bluff enquirer. Pine
Bluff Press-Eagle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-18

THE GROUND WOULD SHAKE
Sam Jones has shaken up Little
Rock, and some OF the papers are
shaking up Geo. Russ Brown about
his pet building and loan association.
Some people in this town could ex-
press themselves until the ground
would shake but can't hear from it.
Great promises, but no compliances.
Woodruff Chronicle.
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md well dressed, rightly judged that
le was Mr.. Merrill. Just as we met
le happened to notice the old wagon,
ind refining in his horse, he said:
What is that over there by the
Jim ber?''
"A home-seeker," replied.
"Oh, Il squatter, Ell? Well, go over
md tell him to move. on"
1--WE already warned him." l an
Twered.
as he going away, then?"
Il don't know. He is very poor, and
Is very sick, but | think he'll go to-mor-
row.
Mr.. Merrill saw at once that was at
tempting to screen the man, and with a
flash of anger he said:
"You go down and tell the boys that
! said that squatter must not be there
at shutdown. Do you understand me?"
Il dc" said l, as turned away.
rode leisurely down in the direction
of the herd and found the boys work.
ing the cattle back toward the ranch.
There's goin' to be storm, old Ike
Sampson announced as l rode up.
"These blamed cattle air the most rest
less an Uneasy critters l ever see, an
that's shore sign somethin' is brewin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
NATURAL FIGHTERS.
Russian Soldiers Go Into Battle to Win
Some Examples.

Russian Soldiers Go Into Battle to Win
Some Examples.
1T may be worth while, now that
there is so much talk about Russia's
preparations for war;" said the army
officer. ''to recall the fact that Russians
are natural fighters. Do you recall the
war stories which appeared awhile age
in one of our magazines? Here the dis
cipline of the ears army and the love
for fighting Were shown in most con-
vincing ways. In the paper on the Rus
sian army the story was retold of an
order given to Russian regiments to
take some hills then in the possession
of the enemy. The regiments started
with rush, and thrice the order for
retreat was given But by some mis-
understanding one regiment failed to
receive the orders. When it was learned
that this regim ent was missing The
whole Russian army received orders to
advance and to take the nights. When
the sun rose next morning it was dis
covered that the one missing regiment
had taken the nights, licked it's own
army on one side and the enemy on the
other. That's the Russian idea of fight
ing"
This same war article" the speaker
added, tells of another night attack
The enemy fell upon the czar's troops
when they were making forced march
at night. They were in confusion, but
they stood still and allowed themselves
to be shot down until they could form
And how do you suppose this was done?
The first man of the first company fred
and the company formed, each man
finding his position b. the fash of the
preceding mans rife. The first COM
pany once in line, the second formed in
the same way, and so the whole army
by the flash of gunpowder in the black
ness of night found its position. When
daylight came the whole army was
seen to be stretched across the plain in
line as true as if drawn with rule.
The Russian is a natural soldier, and
the discipline which he undergoes makes
him a superb fighter. N. Y. Tribune.
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STUDY OF FRUIT-BUDS.
Three lines of Product Carried 0a 81
simultaneously by a Tree.

Three lines of Product Carried 0H ST.
simultaneously by Tree.
A bearing fruit tree in healthy con-
dition carries on three lines of product
simultaneously. 1t makes new wood,
on which a fresh recruit of fruit buds
will be developed within two or more
years following: it builds and furnishes
fruit-buds in part or completely, ac-
cordiEg to its ability, on prior new
wood; it expands flowers and natures
fruit from older fruit-buds, prepared to
yie] this final product But this last
production is very exhaustive, the
Towering is heavy drain and the
production of seed is especially SO in
the case OF all sorts plants.
Trees that yield their fruit early
in the summer, as the cherry, for
example, have time left during the same
season in which to devote their means
to preparing fruit-buds for the next
years yield, and they are naturally an
nual bearers. But late-maturing fruits,
as winter apples, have no such oppor-
tunity, and if their fruit yield is large
they must of necessity lie fallow, as it
were, for year to prepare themselves
for another Towering and fruiting.
Manuring and the suppression of all
competing growth will greatly aid
them by giving general vigor and sup
ply, but the first effect of this is to pro-
mote growth of new shoots, and we
often see these SO numerous and SO
leafy, after such cultural treatment,
that the fruit-buds, which are on prior
wood further within the tree top, can
not get light for their rosettes of leaves,
and so remain, in great part, dormant
or undeveloped. 1t is when tree is
beginning to starve, and making little
new wood, that we see the fullest fill
ing out of frui tbuds and setting of
fruit. 1t is the last effort of a neg
lected or injured tree. With good Gull
ture there must go judicious pruning,
especially with thumb and finger;
prompt suppression of redundant
shoots, and thinning or parting of those
that are well placed SO as to admit
light to the leaves of the fruit bearing
spurs beneath. Without this, manur-
ing may quite fail of its intended pur.
pose.-W. S. Waring, Jr., in N. Y
Tribune.
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Syrup"

Here is an incident from the South
Mississippi, written in April, 1890,
just after the Grippe had visited that
country. Il am a farmer, one Of
those who have to rise early and
work late. At the beginning oflast
Winter 1 was on a TRIP to the City
of Vicksburg, Miss. where I got we'll
drenched in a shower of rain. I
went home and was soon after seized
with a dry, hacking cough. This
grew worse every day, until I had
to seek relief. Iconsulted DR.. Dixon
who has since died, and he told me
to geta bottle of Boschee's German
Syrup. Meantime my cough grew
worse and worse and then the Grippe
came along and 1 caught that also
very severely. My condition then
compelled me to do something. I
got two bottles of German Syrup. I
began using them, and before taking
much of the second bottle, l was
entirely clear of the Cough that had
hung to me SO long, the Grippe, and
all its bad effects. felt tip-top and
have felt that way ever since. "
PETER J .BR1ALs, Jr., Cayuga, Hines
Co., Miss. q
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
HORTICULTURAL NOTES.

USE gravel on all your walks and
keep out of the mud.
YOU'VE leaves, for some reason, are
less liable to injury from spraying than
the older ones.
LIME added to the arsenites for the
purpose of spraying fruit trees tends to
prevent injury to the foliage.
If proper attention were paid to
growing timber one-half the timber
land might be kept to grow something
else.
THE Connecticut board of agriculture,
through the oranges, is collecting a list
of fruits, grapes and vegetables best
suited to the soil and climate of that
state This is a good idea.
FINE, rich compost or rich earth, is
the best fertilizer for flowers. Roses
should be cultivated by raking the sur
face of the ground around them. 1t in
jures some varieties to stir the ground
deep. SuperphosphaUe is an excellent
fertilizer for shrubs and other hardy
boomers. Prairie Farmer.
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in the air. Fur cent the whole derned
pack of 'em I'D go on stampede"
l informed old Ike, who was the
leader among the "boys," of what Mer-
rill had said, and the whole force gath
cred around to listen. | also told of
my interview with the squatter. Old
Ike scratched his head for moment,
and then slowly said:
wal, here's a nice mess, shore. I'm
agin runnin' them settlers off in any
SIGH way, but reckon we'l haft to do
it. Orders is orders an we've got to
obey or else hunt another job"
THAT fact, replied Jabe Morgan.
'The teller has got to go, or else we've
got to GO
yep" agreed Ike. ''That's the size
an shape of it. But, by gum, it mayn't
be no easy matter to trot that chap off.
He pears sorter game, and like enough
he'll pump some of us full of lead
The boys" were still discussing the
matter when, before we were hardly
aware of it, the whole herd broke into
a stampede and went crashing away,
hugging close to the timber and making
the very earth tremble beneath their
feet. Directly toward the squatter's
wagon they went, and it was sight to
sicken one when he looked upon that
vast sea of cattle and realized how ire
sistible was the mad rush, and how de-
fenseless was anyone who stood in the
way. l knew that the old wagon and
its contents would be literally blotted
out of existence, and | knew no means
of escape for the poor squatter.
Merrill saw the stampede and came
riding down toward us, but all at once
he stopped as if rooted to the ground
He was near me, and | saw deathly
whiteness come to his face while he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29

two men with large hoes. The other
form of this device, Fig. 9, is built
much heavier Its legs are made
in the form of braces so that
it cannot be pulled toward
the wagon, and instead of
resting on the sloping bank, heavy legs
support it. These are first buried in
the gravel as a further protection
against force. All this precaution is
taken because the wagons are to be
filed by horse power; and an extra
horse or team will be required. A
common scraper does the work, but the
team is not used on the platform. Its
place is on the ground beyond the
wagon being filled, and heavy rope
connects it with the scraper. A pulley
on convenient tree can be made to
tighten the draught and elevate the rope
above the wagon. With wagons enough
to keep the scraper-team at work, high
ways may be very rapidly graveled and
swamps filed. Loose planks for sides
and bottom should be used on the
wagon instead of the regulation box.