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The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
Tn. Alligator Con. to Central Park.

The Florida alligator which was sent to w. J. Florence, the actor, on April 1 ], as joke of the dsy, has been sent to Superintendent Conklin, at Central park, who was only too glad to get it. The animal is . fe- male, very old and very ugly, which had evidently just come up from its winter bed in the mud when cap tured. The gentleman who sent it to Florence has, SO far, managed to preserve his identity, but realizes that the 1st of April joke was on him instead of Florence, and yesterday paid the express charges of $l6 on the shipment of the alligator and swore in everybody to secrecy. When Florence read about the alligator in the papers he telegraphed that the saurian should be entertained in New York at his expense, so that the ugly Floridiap has been well cared for.-- New York Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
The Cigarette Fisnd.

Broken packages of cigarettes? {? Oh, yes," said the dealer, Eve have many calls for them. It may seem like small matter, but very often we have men come in here who want an after dinner cigarette or two and DO more. Such customers ask for a broken package of the pipe-stems. The cigarette trade keeps up, despite all statements to the contrary. The big scare few years ago concerning deaths from nicotine poison, induced by excessive smoking of cigarettes, has lost it's force on our people. The cigarette fiend is still supremely alive,
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
sor.eradi.h a Cure for the Grip.

A week or two ago 6 lady of Chi cago wrote a note to the tribune roc ommending the use of horseradish as a means of alleviating the miseries of the grip, if not effecting thor ough cure. Several instances in which this suggestion was acted upon with strikingly favorable re- suits have comn to the knowledge of The Tribune. Ordinary grated horseradish, eaten at frequent inter- vals during the day and in connectien n with food at the table, if food Is eaten at all, has been found remark ably efficacious in banishing the di : dressing cough that frequently iin- gers after all the other symptoms of the grip have gone. It can do no harm to try 1t, at all events. The humble but pungent horseradish must have been made for some good use. Chicago Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
A sub-Treasury Girls Find.

An ancient Greek coin, valued at about $40, was found in lot of fifty . cent pieces that arrived at the sub- treasury yesterday. The handsome young lady who found the rarity was allowed to keep it by substituting 8 fifty-cent piece out of her own pocket. This is perfectly legitimate, as Uncle Sam has no time and no desire to mako collection of rare coins. All he wants is strict accounting of every penny that is handled by the sub-treasury, and this he has always got. The coin handlers under Capt. Walters come across many rare coin which dishonest persons attempt to deceive the sub-treasury into ac- cepting. These rare coins are never turned back to the persons who sent them, but are the legitimate prey of the one who detects the profitable fraud. .-Philadelphia Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
He Wasn't.

A man with paint pot and brush was at work on the front steps of . house on Third street when pedes. trian halted and called out:
 Hello! So you are painting, eh?"
 The painter put aside his brush, wiped his fingers on . piece of . paper and descended to the walk to reply:
 My friend, I am sorry for you but by keeping your eyes open and always being prepared to dodge the fool. killer you may pull through" {"
 "W- What do you meant"
 You asked me if I was paint. ing?"
 "Yes.'
 "Well, I'm not. I'm gravel-roof- ing these steps. Can't you see the gravel. Isn't the tar-kettle right here2 Can't you tell the difference between gravel roofing and paint ing2"
 The other looked at him for half Q minute, sized him up as inc biggest man and went away with:
 s.Some folks can't be civil to save their blamed necks. Go on with your old pile-driving. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
MIaNoNEITE.

 We stood beside meadow Till, claaped your hand in mine; Tho wind came softly from the hin And brought the scent of pine. The birds sang love; the lover sun Came OCT the peaks of mist With eager feet, and, hastening down. The valleys lips he kissed looked into your happy eyes. Such love light there did dwell. Twas like glimpse of Paradise. And then your lashes fell; And then your trembling hands undid The flowers that you wore, And. with your lovely face half hid And biushing more and more. Upon my coat you pinned a spray Of fragrant mignonette, And said, This happy. happy day Will you. sweetheart. forgetT' Dear heart. since then, still side by side We've trod life's path together. And love. since then. has been our guide In fair and stormy weather. look into your eyes divine, The same love light is there That wondrously did in them shine That summer morning fair. Ah, can I. then. forget the day The best of memory's store- When, with your heart, you gave the sprx, Of mignonette you wore7
 Ingram Crockett in Frank Lesiie's.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
SHAKING HANDS.

There is an art in shaking hands Not everybody understands; And, as they go through life untaught, The simple act expresses Daught, The fingers limp within our own Awaken no responsive tone From the cit ctric wires that send The hearty greeting to friend. But oh there is a simple tou h, Gentle and soft, that means SO much The pulses of our souls are stirred, As if we heard the spoken word; The outstretched hand, the hearty
 grasp,
 The fingers locked in loving clasp, Fresh strength and courage have be-
 slowed
 To many one along life's road. Some lonely traveller it may be, Yearning for love and sympathy. And quick the sign to comprehend- My heart is true. and I'm your friend. Thus one repels, another draws, And many are misjudged because Not one in twenty understands The gracious art of shaking hands.
 Theodore B. Dale.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07

Kimberly was president last year. This contemplated reorganization of the two squadrons is that one be composed of three or four of the fastest ships to represent the enemy approaching our harbors for purposes of bombardment. The others com prise such ships as the Minatonomoh, vesuvius and wooden crafts which will undertake the defense. The principal operations will be cons ducted in the vicinity of New York, but there will be maneuvers of one kind and another all along the Allan tic coast from the Chesapeake Bay to New York.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
STAGE DOTS.

Lydia Thompson has engaged her entire company now with 1.-The Dazzler'' for the next season.
 w. K. Hayden, the efficient and suave manager of Stuart Robson, will be with him next season. Mr. Hay den Is fixture.
 Robert Graham's new musical farce comedy, "Harry the Lord, " will begin it's season in September, and may have metropolitan pro- duction before it goes en route.
 Selina Fetter has replaced Estellc Clayton in the s'Dr. BilI'' company. Miss Clayton will star next season under the guidance of her former manager, c. w. Durant.
 Frank Lapder, whose performance in Alabama proved SO wretchedly bad, is trying to pose as s'matinee actor" It is whispered that all the s'mash notes" Mir. Lander receives are written by himself.
 Henri Cazman is on his way toward New York from the Pacific coast. On his arrival he leaves inn mediately for Europe, where he will organize vaudeville company for a tour of America next season.
 Hermann, the magician, Is never perfectly happy unless he is fighting somebody in the courts. His last victim is Geo. w. Lederer, with whom, Hermann says, he was in partnership with for the tour "U and l."
 Charles E. Rice is said to have made $50, 1000 on "McCarthy's Mis- haps" this season, and it looks like a true bill, for the farce played to s750 ore night last week in Allentown, Pa. Either Allentown must be a pretty good show town, or "McCar- thy's Mishaps'' has the draft of 8 mustard plaster.
 A clergyman in Brooklyn swal- lowed 8 cork last week that is caus- ing the medical fraternity good deal of trouble to extract. A clever inventor hae already made bottle out of which the cork jumps if any one talks for more than three minutes near it. The inventor proposes 10 sell it to dramatic editors.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07

sheltered by rock or thicket to fire on us we trained our Yankee inventions on them, and they had to withdraw.
 After the failure of the artillery to breach the walls the Afghans sat down to starve us out. The idea was to wear us out as we'll, and fire of musketry was maintained day and night. They probably didn't expect to do any great harm by this fire, but they knew 1t would keep ns on the alert and annoy and irritate. It did have that effect, and they harrassed us further by threats of assault. We on our part kept them lodging with our missiles. and have no doubt we wounded good many of them in that way. They couldn't make out what sort of guns we had which fired without noise and threw rocks in stead of iron or lead, and this puzzle was what prevented them from carry ing our walls by assault.
 For thirty-six long days and nights we were cooped up in that fort, not suffering for food or drink, but prey to constant anxiety, and then the sec ond main column came up from the coast and sent us relief. In the fight in the pass below the fort over 300 natives were killed, and of the dozen captured alive every man of them expressed desire to see our strange guns before being disposed of as prisoners were. They were brought inside and permis ted to inspect them, and their curios ity was unbounded. Poor devilsi They were backed against the wall not twenty feet away, and shot to death even as their faces still expressed wonder and astonishment. New York Sun.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
The Revulsion Was Too Great.

"You know, Dorothy, these bis. cults of yours" he began, as he reached across the breakfast table and helped himself to the seventh.
 ''Yes," said his wife, with a weary, feeble smile.
 "Ah, they're nothing like mother's."
 "No," and the smile was gone.
 'No; not bit. You see, mothers were heavy and gave me dyspepsia, while yours are as light as feather, and I can eat about Why, what's the matter, Dorothy"
 Bat she answered him not. She had tainted. Kate Fields Wash ington.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
His sheen All swine,

A Methodist minister once started a church in 6 young Western town, but for want of pecuniary support was soon obliged to abandon it. His farewell sermon to the lukewarm brethren was characterized by more heat than elegance. He ended thus: 'sAt the last day the Lord will say to St. Peter, Where is your fiock?' and St. Peter will answer, Here, Lord, , and so all of the shepherds can an swer. But when he asks me, Where are your sheep?' how will you f el whom am compelled to reply, Lord, I haven't any; mine are all hogsl |" Kansas City Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
A Crusher on Dick.

.'Oh, come in to the garden, Maud!" Tho soft notes came swelling through the forsy thia bushes and the yellow bells shook as if chiming in unison with the mel low voice that uttered them. "Oa, come into the garden, Maudl" A figure appeared at the window Ind the door softly opened. Then the-a was another figure and and another voice set the forsythia blossoms jolting in visible and pitiable dis cord. Maud, you get right back into the house, and don't you be catching your death of cold. in any garden. Tell Dick Sappins he can come into the house and see you if he wants to, only he's got to leave his banjo on the porch. Washing ton Post.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
He Was the Man.

As e peddler of rugs was passing 8 house on Joy street woman opened the door and called to him:
 "You man, there-say.
 He halted and looked at her and saw the grim determination in her eye.
 ''Ain't you the same young feller that sold me rug las spring?"
 He was, but something in her voice made him forget to tell the truth.
 "No'm, this is new root for me. That mus have been Soapy Jim. He's out of the bis'ness now"
 II reckoned it was you," per- sisted the woman; ''think a spell. It was a red and yaller rug with a green border, and l paid for it once a week for two months. do believe you're the same young fel- ler."
 "Never was in this part of the town afore, ma a'am," vowed the man.
 Ills that SO? Well, if you'd . been the same man I was goin' to buy another rug for myself and one for my sister who is going to Dako- ty. But wouldn't want to deal with a stranger. Excuse me for doubtin your word, but you do favor that young man amazingly. l see now you ain't him.'
 She went in and shut the door, and he knew then that he had made the mistake of a lifetime. Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
NAVAL MANEuvERlNGs.
Secretary Tracy Thinking Seriously or
 the Subject.

Secretary Tracy Thinking Seriously on
 the Subject.
 WASHINGTON, May 4.--Secretary Tracy is thinking seriously of em- ploying thirteen vessels of the navy during this summer in series of na- val maneuyerings. The vessels are the Chicago, Boston, Atlanta and Yorktown, of the Evoneation squad ron; Philadelphia, Petrel, Kearsarge and Enterprise, of the North Atlantic squadron, and the Minatonomoh, Newark, Concord, Bennington and Vesuvius, not yet assigned. All these vessels are in the waters of the North Atlantic. It is expected that Rear Admiral Kimberly will be placed in command of the fleet.
 The plan of operations will be in the line of the recommendations made by the board of which Admiral
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
He wept.

An Indiana girl offered her heart, hand and $3 ,oo0,o to Chicago drummer, supposing him to be a sin gle man. When he realized that he had a Ied-headed wife and seven children at hmoe, with not the slight est excuse for divorce, he leaned over the railing of bridge across a creek and let his tears mingle with the babbling waters.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
Of on His Date. i.

A man in Covington, Ky, has just paid a fine of s16 for firing a small cannon on the 7th of April in honor of the anniversary of George Washington. He had forgotten the date, but the court held that prn- dent man would have chalked 1t down on the woodshed door and burned his powder at the proper time.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
For spot Cash.

If you have $5000 in cold cash you can manage to have your wife, your mother, father, uncle or aunt sent to 6 private insane asylum, whether sane or insane. The con- veniences invented for the present generation are almost without mum. Der, and this js one of them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
Boardlng Houss Amenities.

"How is your Mir. McWatty?" in- quired one boarding house keeper of another, speaking of boarder who has been ailing. 70, he's quite lost his appetite, replied Mrs. Small. Dear me, how fortunate you al- ways are with your young men. "- Epoch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07

Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys lem effectually, dispels colds, head .ches and levers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of it's kind ever pro luced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in it's action and truly beneficial in it's effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c and s1 bottles by sll leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro. cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALLFORNiA FIG SYRUP co.
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The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
An OId Ouest,on Apswered.

And what is SO rare as day in Junes James Russell Lowell wants to know ; This Is doubtless a fair conundrum, James, But easy, as conundrums go. Take some of those days we had in March, That cut your vitals like q saw, Why, talk about days that are simply rare, Those days were positively raw.
 Boston Courier.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07

A Boston puzzle editor printed q fdc simile of Jay Gould's signature and only six experts guessed it. But Jay's signature on check will go just the same.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
Burned e DeAth. .

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May Her man Stephens and woman suppose q to be his wife were burned to death In frame suilding on Nassau street, which was destroyed this morning.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07

In case of draft in time of war the most pleasing kind of martial music is substitute. Lowell Cou- rier.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07
PEARL YOUNGER.

he Daughter of Belle starr, the Famous
 Outlay, in Fort smith.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-05-07

ing the pile of poles we had dragged in for firewood He at length selected out four or five which had all the spring of American hickory, and then unfolded his idea to the sergeant. It was simple enough, but no one but a Yankee would have ever thought of it. We first laid five short poles on the ground and pinned them fast. Then three feet in rear of them we elevated five other short poles about two feet from the ground on crotches. When the end of long pole was put over one of thes* and rested against the one on tho ground we had what would have been spring board, if there had been any board about it. We then nailed box covers to the other ends of the poles, made ropes fast to bend them down, and we had a principle made use of in war 1, 600 years ago.
 Now, then, pull down the end of the pole, place stone on the pan and let go, and the spring sends the stone flying sky high, to come down with crash on somebody's head. In an hour we had the five ready and playing away, there being plenty of broken stone in the fort for ammunition. There was spring enough to the poles to throw five pound stone sixty rods, and we heard sounds to prove that we drove the enemy from a dozen different positions during the night.
 The guns opened on us early in the morning, and then funny thing took place. It may seem almost absurd to you, but I'm giving you only what was officially reported when say that with our five spring guns, as you might call lem, we actually drove the gunners out of that redoubt and silenced their fire. After little practice we could get just the right spring to send the stone soar ing away like a bomb, to fall upon their uncovered heads. A jagged stone, weighing from one to five pounds, and falling from height of fifty or sixty feet, is not to be despised. They tried to get shelter over them, but with cur nusketry fire at the embrasures, and our rocks dropping from above, they had to desert the redoubt. Wher- ever we found body of the enemy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-06
How They shot.

1--WE vote rs we shot" is the motto
that has often been displayed on the
transparencies in political campaigns
since the war, and especially in those
States where the soldier element IS
large. 1t often happens that the fel-
lows who carry banners OF this kind did
not ''Smell enough guupowd"r' during
the late unpleasant ess 10 render IL sale
for them TO be calling attention to heir
military record, and there Is a story
told in which Congressman Tarsncy. OF
Kansas City, used up several men OF
;hiS Tx.
1t was In the campaign OF 1850. Mr..
TarSney was then resident OF Kansas
City, but that summer he paid visit to
his native town in Michigan. They had
a big political meeting there, and, wish
ing to honor their former townSman,
Mr.. Tarsney was asked to make Il
speech. lie was fine talkor, and the
Republicans sent for Captain Allen, one
of the present members from Michigan,
TO speak in the town the same day.
| Captain Allen has powerful voice and
| is hustler on the stump. II was agreed
/ ll0L Alltu diu / al NuNl Nl4UhAu NA'ANN
time. The Republicans Swarmed in
from all the neighboring towns. They
surrounded the stand, and when Tdrs-
ney got up to speak five or six fellows
held up big banner right in front OF
the Democrat, on which was painted in
big red letters: I'VE vote a. we shot. u
They kept turning the banner around,
as if to attract Tarsney'S attention.
They succeeded, for finally he looked
them sQuarely in the face, and said:
"You vote as you shot, do you?'
We do" said one big, strapping fell
low.
Then Tarsney commenced to single
them out one by one, and af he pointed
his finger at them he said;
You Mr.. Smith. and you Mr.. Brown
and you Mr. Gray, and you Mr.. White,
and indeed most Of you on the front 70"
happened to shoot across Detroit river
to Canada just as soon as the trouble be
gan. and if your votes don't do any
more damage now than your bullets dc
during the war you are not likely tC
hurt"
The incident enabled Mr.. Tarsnel
to carry the day. The crowd was with
him after that.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-06
BELLAiEE.

The old board of directors of the Buck
eve Building and Loan Company was re-
elected on Saturday night. The company
declared an per cent dividend. During
the past seven months the loans amounted
to over $l2O,0 The Association has $50
members who hold 5,025 shares.
The Belmont and .Etna Glass Works
companies will meet shortly TO divide the
surplus on hands. The Belmont will pay
about "A cents on the dollar. The other in
dustry will do little better
The foundry Of Col G. S Baron and w.
T. Rufer at Defiance is now in the hands OF
a receiver. Both gentlemen formerly lived
here
"Snver Bird played to fair house last
night and gave good satisfaction. The play
will be repeated this evening.
The attendance ut school yesterday was
not so large as on the first day of the pre-
ceding term.
Miss Harper, the music teacher, returned
from visit TO New Concord last night.
Alex. Heatherngton was so i'll Yesterday
afternoon that his death was expected.
District Deputy Grand Master j. w.
Frazer. of |. O. O. T., is in the city.
Bellaire Lodge No. 37S, /. o. o. F., will
install officers this evening.
There will lie teachers examination III
Central school on Saturday.
St. Paul 4. NJ. T. Church will have a
new pastor after the 18th.
Eggs are very scarce at present and the
price is "out of sight.
An Uncle Toms Cabin company will be
here Monday night.
Bellaire has an Indebtedness OF over
$2l0,000