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The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
A STORY OF HENRY CLAY.

An old Kentucky politician a' Washington takes hand in the dis cussion as to whether Henry Clay ever swore with an emphatic affirma- ton that his profanity was as pictur- esque and impressive as the other order of his eloquence. Clay, says this gentleman, never forgot face, name or kindness, and in this connection he tells story Of how Clay, when on trip down the Ohio river, happened to meet planter named Obediah Reach, whom, when young man years before, he had known as barkeeper at Frank. fort. Clay recognized Reach at once and insisted that he come into the cabin after the crowd had retired. When Reach came in Mir. Clay stepped forward, and, taking his hand, said: "Obe, l owe you S50."
 Reach smiled and replied: "No, you don't, Mir. Clay. I've long since called that square.
 "No," persisted Clay, 'I owe you $50, and I intend to tell these gen. tlemen all about it.o
 He then narrated how, when a young member of the legislature, he was engaged one night in 8 stiff game of draw poker in 8 tavern at Frank fort, and having been cleaEed out by his companions had gone to Reach for assistance, and been obliged by a loan of $50. And then turning again to Reach he resumed:
 "And I never paid it back. Now I must have that bill-S50 and interest-and when 1 get back home Tn send you the money"
 Reach, still smiling, but by this time struggling with large and growing lump in his throat, replied:
 "No, Mr. Clay, we must cali that square. The other boys got that money almost ss soon as you put it down. No, sir, if it wasn't square before, it's square now"
 By this time Keach's voice was thick and his eyes were trifle misty, and Mir. Clay, moved by the homely generous sentiments expressed, was no better off. They shook hands again with genuine fervor, and after sampling the captains toddy for the fourth time, the party broke up. Clay, upon his return to Ashland, sent Reach handsome walking cane, with an autograph letter ex- pressive of friendship and good wishes. New York World.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
How ts Get to the North Pole.

We may seem fully entitled to draw the conclusions that current is constantly running scross the polar region some where north of the Franz Josef land from tbe sea north of the Siberian coast and Behring Strait, aud into the sea between Spitzoer- gen and Greenland. Since such current exists, the most natural way of reaching the north pole, or point quite near it, must be to enter the current on the side where it runs northwsrd, test is somewhere near the New Siberian Islands, and let it carry one straight across those un- known regions which it has pre- vented so many from reaching. l shall build 8 wooden ship as small and strong as possible; it shall be just big enough to carry provisions for twelve men for five years, besides the necessary coal; vessel of about POO tons will suffice. The most important feature of the ship will be that she shall be built on such lines as will give her the great est power of resistance 10 the pres sure of the foe ice. Her sides must not be perpendicular, as those of ships generally are, but must slope from the bulwarks to the keel; or, to use & sailors expression, her "desd rise" must be made great, so that the foes shall get no hold on her when they are pressed together, but will glide downward along her sides and under her, thus tending 10 lift her out of the water. With this ves- sel, and a crew of ten or tW elve strong and well picked men, besides an equipment for five years as good in all respects as modern appliances can afford, l think the enterprise has good prospect ot success. - Dr. Fridj, of Nansen, in the Forum.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17

arrival of the small guests and after the prestidigitator, Punch and Judy, tableaux, or whatever show is over, starts games and dancing and in vari- ous ways keeps up the spirit of the affair. More than all this the direc- tor returns the next day .0 superin- tend the restoration 10 it's normal condition of the house after such 8 visitation as children's party. or course tbe director is woman, and several of them are finding fair sup port in this pursuit, transferring their services during the summer to tbe out. ot-town cottages of their patrons-New York Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
A Director of K,a En,er,alnmeDt..

A director of chil iren's parties is one of the latest industries created by the need of the fashionable world. The young scions of the -four hundred" and their imitators are no longer content with games and danc- ing and a supper-like their elders, some special entertainment must be provided. Tue "director" attends to all this, addresses the invitations, provides the music, engages the caterer and discusses with him a suitable menu, comes early to the house on the day of the fete, srranges flowers and other decora tions, puts away breakable bric-a-brac (for even the little children Of the rich will romp), is on hand at the
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Llmits of steam Locomotive.

The most experienced railroad men feel that the possibilities of steam practice are neally reached-much greater speed is not practicable. A maximum Of ninety miles an hour, with a running speed of sixty to sev- enty, is all that can be hoped for un- der the very best conditions which can be provided. The limitations are numerous, and they are well known to all engineers. The maxi mum speed of whieh locomotive is capable has not been materially in. creased in number of years. The schedule time has been shortened
 principally by cutting down grades,
 strengthening curves, filling up ra- vines, and replacing wooden struc- lures by permanent ones of iron or
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
How Precedent is Established

A witness was testifyiDg that he met the defendant at breakfast, and that the latter called the waiter and said:
 "One moment," exclaimed the counsel for the defense ''I object to what he said"
 Then followed legal argument of about an hour and a halt on the ob- jection, which was overruled and the court decided that the witpess might state what was said.
 "Well, go on and state what was said to the waiter," remarked the winning counsel, flushed with his legal victory.
 "Well," replied the witness "he said Bring me beefsteak and fried potatoes.-Boston Globe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17

stone; by the use of heavy rails, safer switches, improved methods of sgnalling, the interlocking switch and signal system, the abolition of grade crossings; in short, by im- provements in detail and manage ment which permit g higher speed on more extended section of road be- cause of greater safety and the great CT degree of confidence inspired in the engine driver. er.-Forum.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
aood.byrio snIlia.

During the unpleasantness young farm sand was seriously ill with cry sipelas. He remained unconscious for several days, during which time his physician painted him strongly with iodine. On his regaining con sciousness he gazed at his black hsnds and reached for small mirror. "Get out" says he, "I know I was always very dark skinned, but couldn't account for it. I know now it Is the nigger blood in me, brought 10 the surface by this loathsome dis ease. l will have to give up Sallie now, she always hated negro. ."- Alick.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
When Children are Not Coa idered in the
 Way.

Way.
 "Oh, dearl" sighed mother at a summer resort ou a recent rainy day, when the effort 10 keep her three restless children quiet in the parlor had exhausted her, ''I wish l were back in Berlin. spent year there of unalloyed pleasure with my chil dren. Germany is the place par excellence for them. When I ar. rived and made tour for boarding quarters I was afraid at first to men, ton the children. I suppressed them till he last moment, but when l found place 10 suit and began to make definite arrangements l had to acknowledge their existence.
 What, kinder?' exclaimed the landlady, how delightful'
 "And delightful it was for them snd for me. It was the same in oth- CT German cities. The whole em pire Is great Kindergarten. The most nnceasing kindness is shown to the children by all classes Of people. In many of the cities huge heaps oi sand are kept in the public parks and inclosures, and there children go, of high or low degree, with their buck cts or shovels to dig and to play. They go in such numbers and dig SC diligently that by sundown the sand is we'll scattered, but at night the soldier police pile it neatly again for the young workers the next day.
 ''I wish there was little more of that spirit" finished the speaker. "Why, for instance, does my present landlady imagine that I leave my husband, shut myself up in the little boxes (two rooms) upstairs and do without all city comforts ex- cept to give the children country air and freedomS And yet it is the children who are treated and re. garded as interlopers. ''-New York Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Two of a Kind.

He found her alone standing at the library window, when he en- tered unannounced, and she hardly started as he put fond arm about her waist.
 "If you are the girl l take you to be-" he began tenderly, when he was interrupted by baritone voice:
 "I'm not; I'm her brother; we dress alike; I'll send her in, old fel--" and then a distracted man slid out and walked sadly homeward. -Ex.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Praiae.

Some dislike praise. Perhaps it is a strange taste; but we like it-or, to speak truth, we feel sure that we would like it, and that we would come to love it dearly.
 It is even sweet thing to think upon. Of course, there would be times and places for praise.
 For praise is like kiss-delecta- ble; but not 10 be offered in public.
 Those who would embarrsss us, let them praise us in company, and they shall not know our true nature, for most sturdy shall be our dis claimer; but those who come when we are alone, they may kiss us or praise us all day long.-Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Cheered by the American Flag.

"What impressed you mosi?"
 ''Why, the sight of the American flag on the banks of the Rhine," was the quick response.
 "How did it occur?"
 "Well, we were going by boat up the Rhine. We started about 8 o'clock in the morning in heavy rain and with very poor prospects of a pleasant trip. It soon cleared up, however, and then it was delightful. About half way up we saw cottage with the American flag floating from a pole on the roof. There were nearly 300 people on the boat, and would you believe it, over 100 of them were Americans. The shout that went mp would have done your heart good. ."-Philadelphia North American.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY Democrat Printing Go. RUSSELLVILLE. ARK.
DOUBLE MURDER.
Geo. Harris, @ Brutal Negro, Kills His Wife and B Sewing Machine Agent.
S. F. Parker, a Reputable Gentleman, Stabbed to Death-His
 Statement.

Concerning the double murder committed in Drew county, The MonticeIlonisn gives the following particulars:
 On Wednesday Mir. S. F. Parker, peaceable and inoffsnsive citizen of Lincoln county, was most foully and brutslly murdered by negro man named Geo. Harris. Mir. Parker was form erly citizen Of this county, and was married here. His wife was Miss Mary McCloy, sister of Messrs. s. ". and John McCloy, of this place. The murderer, Geo. Harris, formerly lived in this county on Mir. Steve Casters plantation, five miles northwest of Monticello.
 Mir. Parker was killed by knife wounds, four or five of which was inflicted, one behind the shoulder, one in the breast and one across each arm, and other minor cuts. Mr. Parker lived few hours after he was cut, and, before his death, he made the following statement to friends. Mir. Parker was sewing machine agent, and had sold George Harris machine few days before, Harris agreeing to give a mortgage on 8 horse ss security. Mir. Parker in- formed him that he would call by his house in week or so and have tbe mortgage signed up. On the day of the murder, MT. Parker went to Harris house to get the mortgage executed, but was informed by Hsr- ris that the horse belonged to his wife and she did not want to give a mortgage on it, and would not sign the mortgage. MT. Parker then asked if there WAS not something else they could give the mortgage on, as he had to take security to satisfy the machine company, whereupon the wife of Har- ris suggested some cattle, which were substituted in place of the horse. Mir. Parker said that Harris did not seem pleased at this, but he thought of no trc uble arising from it, and that he started to leave, when Harris wife asked him to show her something about running the ma chine, which he did. 1n the mean time, Harris stepped out on the gal lery, and as Mir. Parker walked out of the house and started off, Harris rnshed up behind him and com menced his deadly work. MT. Parker was small man and unarmed, and was ruthlessly cut to pieces ty this brute in the manner we have de- scribed.
 We also learn that after the cut ting of Mir. Parker, Harris returned to the house and remarked to his wife that be had killed Parker, using an oath, and that she was the cause of it, and forthwith commenced to carve her up with the same murder ous knife that he had used on Mir. Parker. It is said that Harris wife will die from the wounds. After these nhuman butcheries, Harris armed himself to the teeth and took to the cane. An armed posse was gotten ready and followed him, and, after firing sev- eral shots at Harris, none of which took effect, he surrendered, and at last accounts was having prelim- mary trial.
 The remains of Mir. Parker were brought to this city and inferred in the New Cemetery on last Thurs day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
The Prince of Naples rrou..sau.

Should the young prince Victor Emmanuel keep on continuing his quest for a royal bride, the chances are that he will succeed in collecting wardrobe that will please the taste of his spouse, 10 say the least. Prin- cess Victoria gave him the mitten, to start with, and now the queen of that name has decorated him with the garter. Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Getting Even.

s'I love her, but I cannot marry herr Not because her father was my father's steward-I have no false pride--but because she is wealthy and am not"
 But, my dear fellow, by marry ing her you only get back what her father stole from yours.,'
 That's so. Guess I'll try it after all. ."-The Epoch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17

after Waterloo.
 Cutting--Jovei How interesting I suppose you would hate to part with itg
 Daggett--Not at all. I am very prosaic about such things. I part with 1t every day.-New York Tele- gram,
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Prepared to Prove Ii.

Did you catch anything when you went fishin' yesterday?"
 "Did I? Wait till we go in swimmin' an I'll show you some O dads marks l''--Life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
Useful Relic.

Daggett-This comb has history. It is an heirloom in our family. My grandfather found it on the floor of the Emperor Napoleon's barouche
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
WHAT IS WANTED.
Three-tenths of Mill win Give the Neces
 sary Amounts.

The articles adopted by the Worlds Fair convention provide for the raising of sl00, ,oo0, but the committee have determined to ask for only about half that amount, and allotted it to the counties as follows, which is only three-tenths of & mill on taxable property:
The Russellville Democrat., 1891-09-17
OUACHlTA BAPTIST COLLEGE

ARKADELPHIA, ARK
 JOHN W. CONGER, A. M,....... PREslpA'''
 19 in Faculty. 2f5 BOarders past !o"i' All Depar tments Of College Work. Iholvetk'55 Economical Christian. Building sesit6- $5O, GOO; elegantly furnished Locality sise- ful. Write for catalogue tei0Fe se.tag5s oct where. Fall Session ope nssept. loIssl'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-07
BEAUTY IS NO INHERITANCE,
Cosmetics Do Not Beautify,

But often destroy a healthy come
plexion.
Kate Field has made the states
ment that the enormous sum Of
S62, 600, 900 are spent every year by
American women for cosmetics,
face powders, washes of all kinds,
most of which are made of oxide Of
zinc, corrosive sublimate and other
poisonous. substances, which, in
stead of beautifying the complexion,
destroy even a healthy skin. A.
natural rosy and healthy COM
plexion cannot be had by the use
of cosmetics, but only through the
health of the body in general, and
nothing is better to secure this re-
suit than the genuine imported
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt when taken
early in the morning before break
fast (about a small teaspoonful dis
solved in a tumblerful of water).
The remarkable merit of this salt,
which is produced by the City of
Carlsbad by the evaporation of the
Carlsbad Sprudel water, has been
known to the civilized world for
more than five centuries. 1t has
achieved its unapproachable reputa-
ton and retains it wholly on its
merits. 1t is a natural remedy that
is always effective in all disorders of
the stomach, liver and kidneys, for
habitual constipation, gouty and
rheumatic affections it is without
equal. 1t clears the complexion
and produces a healthy color. Be
sure to obtain the genuine article,
which has the seal of the City of
Carlsbad, and the signature of
"Eisner & Mendelson Co., Sole
Agents, 6 Barclay ST., N "" on
the neck of every bottle and on
the outside cartoon. Write for
pamphlet.
fe7-s6
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-07
ONE EXPRESS COMPANY LESS.
The American Company Abssrbs Its Rival,
the National.

The American Company Abssrbs Its Rival,
the National
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 6.-The National
Express Company is now controlled by the
American Express Company. There was a
recent sale of stock of the National Express
Company, by which the American interests
secured the majority of the shares of the
National. The prizes were above par, and
some shareholders say it was nearly 200.
The National Company became one of the
most formidable rivals of the American.
1t started here not many years ago local
company along the Northern Railroad
Gradually it stretched out until it reached
from New York on the West Shore to Mon
treal and southwest to Binghamton. The
stockholders of the National held meeting
at the Delavan House this week. The
decision of the meeting was not given out
but 1t Is said the directors, finding that it
was useless for them TO oppose the absorp-
tion of the National by the American, ac-
cepted their fate.
A later dispatch says: In speaking of the
rumor that the American Express Company
had gained control of the National Express
Company, j. c. Fargo. President of the
former company, says that the report is not
true. The American Express Company has
owned an interest in the National Express
Company, and their interest to-day is the
same as in the past. The relations OF the
Two companies have been, and are harmoni-
GUS, and no consolidation will be effected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-07
PISTOLS FOR TWO.
Exciting Scene in tho Colorado Legislature
That May End in a Fight.

Exciting Scene in tho Colorado Legislature
That May End in a Fight.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.t
DENVER, Feb. 6.-In the House of Rep
resentatives to-day Mr.. O'Mahony referred
to Mr.. Hanna as the 'late Speaker" MIR.
Hanna also entertained the House with his
views of Mr.. O'Mahony personally and as a
parliamentarian. In the course of his OBJ
servations he said that Mr.. O'Mahony only
attacked those absent. which was 1.-The act OF
coward" O'Mahony asked for a repeti-
ton of Mr.. Hanna's remarks. MIR. Hanna
repeated them, anu Mr.. O'Mahony ex-
you on any field" Mr..
Hanna smiled derisiveIy, the House
laughed and the lobby was so hilarious that
it required the Speakers gavel to restore
order. As soon as he could be heard
through the uproar, Mr.. O'Mahony yelled,
Il repeat it, sir nd I brand you liar, a
blackguard and a coward
Mr.. Hanna's face became serious then.
He explained that matters had reached
such APPOINT that they could only be settled
between O'mahony and himself Mr..
o. 'Mahony then went over to Hanna's desk.
They talked together excitedly moment
and friends interiered, for collision seemed
inevitable. At the afternoon session,
some joker placed packages on the desk OF
the belligerent members. The packages
contained boxing gloves. 1t is thought that
trouble will ensue between Hanna and
O'Mahony. Hanna is an ex-military man
and man of courage. He is a good shot
o. 'Mahony is equally brave and the air is
thick with talk of duel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-07
A BATTLE WITH BANDITS.

The Havana Police Capture a Spanish
Steamer With Several Desperadoes.
HAVANA, Feb. 6.-The police of this city
recently received information that several
bandits had taken passage on the Spanish
steamer Baldomero Iglesias at this port with
the intention of making their escape to
Aspinwall. The officers went where the
steamer was lying. The bandits opened fire
on the officers. The latter returned the fire
and fierce battle ensued.
The bullets few thick and fast, and the
passengers on the steamer were thrown into
great panic. The police gained possession
of the steamer. 1t was then found that
three of the bandits, including the famous
Montelongeo, were dead. Montelongeo,
finding further resistance useless, had
jumped into the sea and attempted to make
his escape by swimming to the shore. The
officers. however, fred upon him in the
water, and the noted outlaw was mortally
wounded and soon sank. Another Of the
bandits was captured. The loss of the
policemen was light, only two of them be-
ing injured.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-02-07
FIRED INTO A CAUCUS.
A Republican Consultation in New Mexico's
Capital Broken Up.


SANTA FE, n. NJ, Feb. 6.-Last evening
at o'clock while five Republican members
of the City Council were holding a consulta-
tion in the Office of 7. B. Catron, two men
rode up to the window, which is on one side
of the principal street of the city, and fred
two shots at the men inside, seriously
wounding j. A. Archuita, Councilman from
the counties of Grant, Don Anna and Sierra,
and narrowly missing 7. B. Ca.ron, Coun-
Gilman from Santa Fe county, and Slower
and Berea, Councilman from Bernalillo
county, The shots fired were from a shotgun
and Winchester rifle.
Archulta was hit FIVE times by buckshot
in the back OF the head and neck. The rifle
shot was too high, and passed over Catron' s
and Stover's heads. The assassins turned
and rode up the street out of town. The
night was dark and the roads muddy, but
they were tracked some seven miles out, 60
ing toward Canoncieto bv posse headed by
District Attorney Twitcheil and Deputy
United States Marshal Romero. The at
tempt at assassination is believed to be for a
political move, and aimed at 7. B. Catron,
one of the most prominent Republicans OF
the Territory. Archulta is at the hospital,
resting easy, and, it is thought, will re-
cover.
The Legislative Assembly this morning
passed an act appropriating $40, 900 for the
detection, arrest and conviction of the
would-be assassius. Governor Prince has
issued his proclamation, offering a reward
of So 600 in the case of each of the two men.
No cleW