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The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
MUTILATED HIS WIFE.
Brutal Crime Charged to a Former Kind
 Husband.
He Left His wouuded wife and Elcped with a Neighbours Daughter Incensed Citizens in
 Pursuit.

A special from Paris, Tex, of the 25th says: Partial particu- lars of revolting affair that occurred in Montague county few nights ago have been received here through private letter to Mrs. K. G. Hauck, who lives near this city, who is 8 sister of the unfortunate victim. The story is as follows: few nights ago Bsthel Winning ham, young farmer living on Bear Creek, about eleven miles south of St. Joe, left his wife and two chil- dren at home and went to country dance. His wife, being in delicate condition, retired early. Some time in the night she was awakened by hearing some one enter the room and arose to see who it was, when she was confronted by man in disguise, who kno ;ked her down aud tied her hands behind her. He then cut her hair off and slashed and cked her face, head and neck in a frightful manner.
 Later on her husband returned and found her lying on the bed weltering in her blood and moaning with pain. Instead of offering her the needed comfort and aid, he cursed and abused her outrageously. Finally he went after physic and returned home about daylight. He then gathered up lot of the household effects and, taking the oldest child, in company with Lucy Hubbard, the daughter of farmer who lived only short distance away, left in the di- rection of the Ipdian Territory.
 On account of the physical pain and intense nervous excitement Mrs. Winningham gave premature birth to chilj, and was, when the letter was written, in & very critical con- dtion. Winniugham had been mar ried six years and apparently made kind husband, and had never SD k en harsh word to her before that night. People had noticed that he had become infatuated with Lucy Hubbard, and that they ire quently met at parties and other places.
 So thoroughly were the people convinced that WinBingham had com lnitted the assault on his wife that they organized and started in pur- suit of him under the leadership of her father, who is very determined man. He has not been heard of since he left.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
PEABODY SCHOLARSHIP.

MT. John P. Brown, of Hiram Ark, William Dowell, of Wilcock son. and Miss Nettie Sample, q Dardanelle, having attended the Pea. body Normal College for one year a their own charges, and being recon mended to me by the faculty of the university of Nashville, are hereby appointed to scholarships in said col lege for two years each, beginning Oct. z, 1891. They will enter with out further examination and will re. ceive while there $100 per annun and their railroad fares from their residences to Nashville, Tenn, and return.
 There are seven other vacancie. which I shall award to the most sd vanced applicants upon competi,iv' examination. This examination will transpire in August of this year a, such places as may be determined hereafter. Respectfully,
 JOSIAH H SHIN,
 Superintendent Public Instruction
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
Not nuon of One.

"By George, but this is oddl" ex- claimed citizen as he met another in front of the city hall yesterday.
 "How?"
 "I dreamed last night that l met you on this very spot.
 "Nol"
 ''But I did. You were dressed exactly as you are now, and your overcoat was unbuttoned.
 "Did we talk together?"
 "We did,"
 "Did you ask me for any mon ey?"
 "No--not exactly. l asked you to indorse a note for me as great favor.n
 And I endorsei?"
 "You did. You said you'd be only too happy to oblige me, and left you with heart full of----"
 "Never mind what your heart wal full of. It's not much of coiDci dence. You owe me S20 borrowed money, and I'll see you in Halifa, before I'll endorse your paper | Good day, sir. "-Ex.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
A Seuuel to It.

He had push cart full of "the atest and best" novels, and had just opened up on the corner of Third avenue and Twenty eventh street, when young woman stopped and inquired:
 .Have you real good book"
 "I have, lady," he replied. "Here is the latest thing out and just what will please you. Let's see! Let's see!''
 ''Is it real entertaining2"
 "The entertaiDipgest book pub ished for year, miss, as Pm will ing to swear to. I was so interested in it that sat up all night and never went to the bank next day. Ahl here it is: How She Won Him Tells you how young woman of-- of-well, about "A, miss, and the very picture of yourself, begging your pardon, won a lovely husband who was so rich that he gravel rooted his stable with pearls and diamonds. It gives you an insight into-o
 s.How much?u she interrupted as she took out her purse.
 "Fitty cents, miss, and as l was going to-
 I'll take it."
 She dropped him A half took the book and passed on, and the old fellow had a twinkle in his eye as he locked after her and muttered:
 "She'll be along again in three or four days, and then I'll sell her the sequel to it, How He Skipped Out After He Was Wop.' Got to study human nature in these dull times" :" New York Sun.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30

hussell's private secretary, and Capt. Edmund Fitzpatrick, of the Old soath Clothing Company.
 The company went to New York and was stationed at Castle William, Ion Governors Island, New York iharbor- From there it was trans ferred by steamer to Hilton Head, s. C., and was engaged at the capture f Fort Pulaski, and at the battle of fort Johnson, on James Island, of Charleston. June Is, 1862.
 The regiment was then ordered to pin Mcclellan on the peninsula and vent on to Fortress Monroe, being afterwards ordered to Frederieks- blrg, in which battle it took part.
 Barrett resigned his commission soon after the battle of Fredericks- burg and came back to Boston, -Ex.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
Equal to the Occasion.

The barber drew his fingers gently across the face of his victim and said:
 'You have strong beard, sir"
 There was no reply. He caressed the silky locks and queried:
 "Have shampoo, sir? Your head really needs it."
 The stiffness remained unbroken. "Shall 1 wax your mustache, sir?"
 No reply.
 ''Sea foam, sir?"
 The man in the chair drew a small tablet from his pocket and wrote on it:
 "I am deaf and dumb"
 On the wall beside the mirror hung large "No Credit" card. The barber turned it and pointed to the motto on the reverse side. The in- scription was this:
 "Deaf and Dumb Men Double Price |"
 'No shampoo, no wax, no sea fosm!" said the disgusted man i0 the chair suddenly finding voice.
 ''All right, sir," rejoined the bar ber. ''Thought I'd fetch you round. Fine day, isn't it?"- Chicago Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
MT. Ohugwater Assists.


 Mrs. Chugwater, arrayed in her best gown, was sitting for her pho- tograph:
 Your expression-pardon me--is little too severe,' said the photo- grapher, looking at her over his camera "Relax the fea ures trifie. A httle more, please. Wait mo- ment."
 He came back. made 8 slight change in the adjustment of the head rest, then stood off and ins pected the result.
 'Now, then. Ready. Beg par don-tbe expression is little too stern. Relax the features a trife. A little more, please. Direct your gaze at the card on this upright post and wink as often as you feel like it. All ready. One moment again--par- don me--the expression is still too severe. Relax the --''
 "Samanthal" roared Mir. Chug- water, coming out from behind the screen and glaring at her savagely, "smie, darn you Smilel Chi csgo Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
WHOLESALE CAPTURE.
Eight Horse Thieves Arrested in Hemp
 stead County.
FOURTEEN MULES RECOVERED.
The Men Worked a Railroad Camp In Louisiana and Headed Towards
 the Setting Sun.

Information from Hope, Ark, says: Last Thursday about noon two officers, one from Louisiana and one from Magnolia, Ark, with papers to arrest 8 band of horse thieves, represented to be well armed with Winchesters and pretty tough citizens, came to town and called for assistance to effect their arrest. Twenty of our young men promptly responded, and Winchesters flourished on every side for awhile. A ? o'clock the male factors approached the town, having fourteen mules, eght of them hitched to wagons, the others being led. Upon the demand to hold up their hands they readily obeyed and were taken into custody.
 The facts developed are these: A party of Irishmen had beet working for 8 railroad contractor on he r ad from Columbia, La. After working on two miles, they bought their mules from the contractor, promising to pay for them in work Instead of which, the first night after the pur- chase, they vamoosed the ranch, leaving their tents stretched, pro- visions and many articles of furni- ture, intending no doubt to convey the idea that they intended to return to their camp. They, however, harriedly pursued the tenor of their way, not even hating at night for rest or refreshment. They were taken back to Magnolia this morsing the eight men, several women and children, with the wagons and teams.
 A number Of rumors are sfloat, none, however, are entitled to cre- dence. Whether they are really horse thieves is question. It is evident, however, they are naughty paddles.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
PENSION CLAIM.
4 Coiored Attorney of Pine B1ufi Attempts
 to Secure One by Hook or Crook.
FORGING SIGNATURES
Of wftnesses--The Fraud Detected by Ac cident at the Pension 0hice at
 Washington.

One of the most interesting cases tried in the federal court during the present term was that of Abraham Davis. The charge against him was forging the names of witnesses to an application for pension. Davis is colored attorney and has an office at Pine Bluff He has been in the pension business for some time. and has sent scores Of claims to the pension office at Washington. Recently he decided to get 8 pension for himself on the ground of services rendered by his deceased father, who in his lifetime was 8 federal soldier. Davis went to work with great en- ergy He made the usual applica- tion, and, when the evidence neces- sary to establish his claim was called for, he forwarded to Washington a .voluminous mass of testimony.
 The names of all the witnesses he used in this evidence were forged, as well as the name of the officer before whom the affidavits purported to have been taken. In examining the papers clerk in the pension off e noticed that one of the affidavits was made on Sunday. This fact aroused suspicion and led to an inves- tigation, when the frand was detected and Davis ar- rested. The forgery was pronounced to be exceedingly clever. It appears Davis had surreptitiously entered the clerks office and affixed the seals to the papers, and but for the error in the date it is probable the fraudn- lent character of the claim woul' have remained undetected. Davis pleaded guilty, and then threw him. self on the mercy of the court.
 Judge Williams, in passing sen tence, reviewed the case at some length. Punishment was fixed ai one years Imprisonment at Detroit, Mich, and fine of $100.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
NEW USE FOR PAPER MONEY.

It Makes a Splendid Cleaner for Eye.
 Glasses.
 One would think that all the uses or abuses to which greenbssks could be put had been discovered long ago, but gentleman sitting in the Hoff man House cafe recently created interest among the crowd present by usi,g a bank note in rather novel way. He took s10 bill from his pocket and used it to clean his eye glasses. When asked if there were any particular cleans ing properties in paper money, he replied that he had found great difficulty in keeping his glasses free from moisture and dust, and had used almost everything to clean them. He had finally discovered that S5 bill or Sl0 bill answered the purpose better than anything else. What the special virtues of the note were he did not know, but practical experience had demon strated that it did the work well and without scratching the glass. Whether S1 note has similar quali- des is not demonstrated, and until that is found out people who are scarce of the larger denominations will have to confne themselves to the use of hsndkerchiefs. New York Recorder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30

must not lose our electricity, which the will, the thought, can command at all times, and which ought to be on guard like an orderly, to summon ns when we should become alert. Headaches evaporate if we must ex- ert ourselves for those we love, or we almost forget the pain, which IS the same thing; an ill-temper cannot flourish unless we have idleness in which to reflect upon the notes be. longing to some one else. With en- ergy leading the way, ennui lifts itself from the horizon, and we see color and distance again. There are women who laDor day by day in hunger and despair. It seems as if others might labor in comfort and health, instead of sitting down to lassituie and sighs. HI Arper's Ba- gar.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
A Mythical sword.

When John Brown went to con quer the South with twenty three men he believed that the less he trusted arms of flesh the more Jeho- yah might be depended on to un
 sheath his sword. The only other sword Brown considered worthy to be used by the Almighty was that which Washington was said to have received from Frederick the Great. One of Browns men (Cook) came as spy to Bel Air, and was hospita- bly, shown ihe Washington relics for which he inquired. Brown told Col. Washington, after taking him pris. oner, that he wished to get hold of the sword "becsuse it had been used by two successful generals. <" The superstition cost him dear. In order to get the sword Brown detached six of his men to go after it-fve miles away. He thus lost hall day, and all chance of escape. Seventeen lives were offered as on an altar before this mythical sword.-Century.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
A Ponv,s Grief.

had pair of ponies, bought by me almost as colts, and never separated for an hour for seven years. One of them, Ali, died During his illness the sor- row, wonder and efforts to rouse him of his stable companion were touching to behold They were both loose in a very large box, where they habitually lived together, and the one in health, Odo, was constantly whinnying over his sick friend, licking him, and trying to induce him to eat hay, which he brought to him in his teeth.
 When Ali was really dead, and re- sponded to his caresses no more, Odo's grief was poignant and piteous. It lasted longer than most brothers regret would endure. Five months have gone by but he has not forgotten. When l take him his sugar he neighs wistfully, and looks about for his dead comrade This is not fiction; 1t is plain fact. It Is pure mental pain, pain of the affec- tions and regrets. He wants for noth- ing materially, but he mourns his lost friend --Ouida in Animals Guardian.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
No Through Cars Wanted.

The old darky was wanderin Z about among the trains in the Sew enth street depot with carpet sack in his hand. He was sccosted by an employe with:
 "Where you going, uncle?"
 "Ter Pitchburg, sah."
 "Want 8 through car, 1 s'pose?' v
 "No, sab, don't. Las kyar l rid on went troo, an cum nigh killin' me. Los my hat"
 'How's that?"
 "Trussl warn't strong 'nuf. No, sah, Ise buntin' de kyar dat don't go froo; want de kysr dat'll git there wid me-"
 He was shown the right car, got aboard and was soon on his way to the Smoky City. .--Louisyile Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
How an Electric Oar |. Moved.

The dynamo which generates the current does so by the revolution of coil of wire near the poles of a magnet, the force of witch revolves the coil, being derived from the en- zine. Tue current then passes over the wires, down the trolly which surmoants each car, to small mo- tor. This motor has an armature, consisting of coils of wire, traversed by an electrical current, which is at. racted in succession to the poles of the stationary coils called the field mag nets, through winch the current also flows, flies around and transmits its motion, by means of cog whdels, to the axle of the car.--Philsdelpnis Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30

attracted my attention was very long buiIding-a tremendous affair, one of tLe longest buildings l ever saw in my life.
 How many gambling games do you suppose there are in that build ing?" asked my friend, the patriarch.
 "sGive 1t up, said I.
 | Thirty nine of lem, said he, in 8 triumphant tone.
 .Grsciousp' said I, 'and how many bars?'
 !" Thirty nine.'
 Now, look here, my friend, said I, you must destroy that thing or it will destroy you
 :" What do you mean2' he de- handed.
 Mean? l mean that you ought to drive it out of town.'
 "sGood God, Senator said he, if we lose it Tacoma II get itl "- Lewiston Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
Prsslden, Enlott should Come ottener.


 President Elliot, of Harvard, had his eyes opened during his recent tour through the ''rowdy West. !" He is telling them at Cambridge that the growth which the West has made in educational matters in the last few years is marvellous. ''I was particularly impressed" he said, with the rapid strides which all the state universities have made. They have advanced wonderfully and have become broader and more generous ly equipped in every way. These Western colleges have been able, owing to the great scientific improve ments of the last twenty years, to make an advance which it took our old Puritan fathers couple of centu. rles to complete.n Wnen New EDglander finds that all the culture in the country is not confined tc Ysnkeedom he is greatly surprised Indianapolis Sentinel.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
The Travels of Venus.

The astronomers tell us in their stellar predictions for April that Ve- nus is making her way toward the sun, and rises less than two hours before the sun appears above the eastern horizon. As she travels to- ward superior conjunction she at the same time recedes from the earth,
 her semi diameter naturally decreases and with 1t her brilliancy. She has been fair to see for many weeks, and although she will not lay aside her starry crown for some little time to come, her rival, Jupiter, is gaining rapidly upon her, and will fairy out shine her before her present course AS morning star has been fully run.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
City v.. Country.

Mrs. De Flatt (of the avenue)- Cousin Helen writes that the town has been flooded again, and there is foot 1f water in the cellar. can not understand why people will per- sist in living in such places when they can just as well reside in city like New
 Servant (breathlessly) )-Please, ma'am, another electric light pole has tumbled down, an the house is afire az in. New York Weekly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
Begged Johns Pardon.

At the Old Bailey it was customary to sentence the whole of the prisoners found guilty at the sessions at one time. It fell to Baron Graham's lot to perform this duty, and he accordingly went over the list with due solemnity, but omitted one person brought up for sentence Mir. John Jones. The judge was on the point of finishing the sentences, when the off cer reminded his lordship of this omis- sion. Whereupon the judge said grave ly, "Ohl am sure beg John Jones pardon" and theL sentenced him to transportation for life.--San Francisco Argonaut.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
The KneIl of & Broken Heart,


 In the shops of the Chicago, Hud- son and Delaware railroad at Hamil- ton, o is a cracked locomotive bell that has history. It was attached to locomotive presided over by a strong, manly, handsome engineer, whose great objects of pride and adoration were first his sweetheart and then his faithful engine. He loved them both devotedly, though, of course, in quite different ways Que day at Hamilton he stood in the cab of the engine, bell rope in hand, ready to move the lever and start the train, when he saw bridal party approaching. He glanced at the bride; it was the girl he loved. His heart stopped beating, he gave a groan and dropped-dead As he fell with the bell rope in his hand he gave the bell loud ring that cracked it from top to bottom, and it was found afterward that he died literally of broken heart. The bell in the shops st Hamilton is still called "the bell of a broken heart. "-St. Louis Republic.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
Why Lawyers Are Brave.

II have noticed" said young so- licitor, "that members of the legal pro fession are almost always brave men. It is seldom that one shows cowardice. I wonder why that is so9'
 Well, responded an elderly lady, i've read somewhere that conscience makes towards of us all. And as law yers mostly have no conscience, why, of course, they haven't anything to make them towards "--SaS RTt cisco Argonaut.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLE iCs.
To Students in Arkansas Colleges:

To Students in Arkansas Colleges:
 GENTLEMEN-It has been the desire of the students of the Western col leges to form an eIcollegiate Aih- letic Association, but as yet nothing has been accomplished
 As beginning to such an organi- zation we will give an athletic meet, open to regular students of colleges in Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennes- see, Aikan as, Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri.
 The games, consisting of eleven standard events, will be held in St l. uis, Mo, on May 23, at 2:30 D.. m., at Sportsman's park.
 LIST OF EVENTS. l. 100 yards run. ?. 20 yards run. 3. 440 yards run. 4. 8S0 yards run. 5. One mile rnn. 6. l2o yaros hurdle. (Ten hurdles, forty two inches each.) z. Throwing sixteen pound hammer. s. Putting sixteen pound shot. 9. Running high jump. 10. Running broad jump. I. Pole aut. Handsome gold medals will be awarded to the first, and silver med als to the second man in each event.
 Entry blanks can be procured from L. c. Metcalfe, 1704 Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Entries close positively, May 8, 1891.
 Hoping that you will give your hearty cooperation to this move ment, we are Very truly yours, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC
 ASSOCIATION,
 St. Louis, Mo.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
Change of Occupation.

As for the feeling that we need rest, rest, rest, it is often fallacious one. It Is action which makes mus. cle. The spirit of life enters into us when we take vital part in to day. Often we suffer from rest. A change of occupation is what we most need, as q rule, and the relief hours Of an active person turn out to be very in telligent. We must rest, but we
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30
rhn Chasn of Life.

All men are hunters. Statesmen hunt for fame; The doctor hunts for fortune and a name; The merchant hunts for store of gath cred gold; For glory's garland hunts the warrior bold; The lawyer hunts for clients and for fees; But theresa hunt that's keener yet than these Iris when the lover tries his utmost art To hunt and capture some fair maiden's heart.
 New York Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30

Probably the oldest house in the United States is decaying stone dwelling that stands in Guilford, Conn. It was built in l640 and is still occupied In colonial times t did duty occasionally as fort, was a place of refuge for s when King Philip was on the path.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-04-30

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 efiectuslly, dispels colds, head iehes and levers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of it's kind ever pro- auced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in it's action and truly beneficial in it effects, prepared only from the mosi healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend ii to all and have made it the mos popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50' md S1 bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist whr may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one whf wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute.
 CALiFORNiA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
 LOUISVILLE, Kr. NEW YORS. NY