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The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

amount that has been invested in forty stores in va rious locations, chiefly the South and West. The average price paid for store is said to be 5000, total $l20, ,000. This would leave an apparent discrepancy of $627 900 unaccounted for. The National Union is an organization which was reported to buy up or es- tablish 4000 Farmers Alliance stores throughout the country, and which is alleged to be an off shoot of the National Cordage Tssst
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
DRUNKEN CATHOLIC PRIEST. lie Enters Church Society Meeting and
 Aifemrffs in XII a Memher


 BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb. IS. About year ago Father Sulek be- came pastor of a church in this city, and for awhile all seemed to go vel, but of late there has been dissen- sions and ill-feeling between the pastor and his congregation. The latter charged Mr. Sulek with drunk enness and immortality, and here is where the whole trouble began. Branch No. 5, National Brothers Institution, connected with the church, says the pastor came to their meeting Sun day afternoon in an intoxicated con dition, broke open the doors seized a man nearest him, Andrew Wikon- iski, and tried to eject him from the room. A scufiie ensued in which the priest drew long knife and struck a powerful blow at his antagonists breast. The other members of the society interfered aud the priest was ejected from the room.
 In sermon Sunday the priest charged all women with inn orality. This caused great eonsternation among the church members and a bitter feeling against the priest was manifested on all sides. Andrew swore out warrant for Rev. Father Sulek's arrest yesterday, but Judge Hitler postponed serving until Thursday morning.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
An r..psrlene..a l.nIlhenrer

Mag0r W lives at Springfield, Mo. He has lived there for nearly fifty years, barring term spent al Jefferson eAy as a state official. Naturally the majors long residence in Springfield has given him wide and intimate acquaintance, so he is frequently called upon to serve as a pallbearer. This story he tells himself
 Some weeks ago an old lady, a
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
rns csaTina to vi.at AIrier..

The empress of Russia will proba- bly go to Algiers for a few weeks toward the end of this month to join her second son, the Grand Duke George, who is in q most precarious state of health. The grand duke is passing the winter at Fl Biar Yil- lage, a few miles from Algiers - New York Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
sensaiinnal Dnel.

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 19.-A sensa- tional duel took place near here be- tween two druggists, named Poole and Sapp, both well known citizens as the result of the affair which grew out of an old quarrel. Poole was instantly killed aud sapp is in jail charged with murder.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
A Big I,sser.pancy.

CHICAGO, Feb. 19.-The Inter Ocean to-day prints A statement said to have been made by the Ma tional Union Company's secretary and treasurer K. Q. Spencer, 10 Dun's agency, declaring that $9G5, : 600 of the eolnpanys stock has been paid in cash and s547 ,000, the
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
seven Intured.

DEWITT, IA. Feb. l9.--By the explosion of the engine in the Cyclone Manufacturing Works yes terday, Miss Dora Fuller, Miss Hall, Fred. Johnson, Frank Jones, Homer Reed, Norman Hall and James Crone were severely injured The explosion was caused by one of the men putting gasoline in hot water by mistake.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

friend of the majors family, died. He was asked to assist at the obse- quies. When the casket was to be removed from the house of mourn ing, the undertaken, giving direc- tions, then said:
 "Mr. Smith, you take this place, please; Mir. Johnson, you here; Mir. Brown, here, and, Major, your usual place, please. "-Kansas City Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
NEWSPAPER TALK.

Editorial Comments from stare Exchanges.
 The statement is made with quite degree of authenticity that Hon. Hugh A. Dinsmore will be 2 candi- date for congress from his district. Greenwood Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

Silvermen are hard at work in congress and will probably pass a free coinage measure and force the Republican president to show his hand, and veto it if he dares. Pres colt Picayune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
Nn sn,l.l Rnnson.

There is mo valid reason why the milkmans wife should stay away from the ball fl sue wants to go even if she does have to wear pumps. -Somerville Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
For military service the German

For mlIlTaly sefVlle the Jermans employ electric lighting wagons, which contain everything that can possibly be wanted for lighting up any such military operations as bridge building, throwing up earth works at night, etc. The wagon weighs three and half tons and can easily be drawn by horses
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

The Snonomisb, Skykomish and Spokane Railroad is the name of a new line in Washington. The names are as euphonious as those of a new Maine line, the Skowhegan and Nor ridgewock
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
4 wideawake Traveller.

Gambler--Haye a game of poker, sirf
 Traveler-Thank you. 1 beg to be excused
 Gambler-Perhaps you object to games of ehanceY
 Trayeler-Not at all. What ob- lect to is playing 8 game in which l have no chance New York Press
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
Ana Impars rhsar Rum.

Tommy--What are barbarians, pawf
 Mr. Figg-They are people who fight with bows or spears instead of repeating rifles Indianapolis Jour nal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

The societies in Helena, known as the Kings Daughters, are doing noble work to relieve the necessities Of the sick, poor and destitute of this city. You can render them much assistance. Helena World.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
coal.er NlII hs AsleAsasI. .

SAuLT STE. MARIE, Feb. l6.---it now appears as if Coulte~, the mur- derer, who was sentenced 10 ten years for perjury, will nc have to serve thirty days Ft N vieted
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

.oth the method and results when yruD of Figs is taken; it is pleasant nd refreshing to the taste, and acts ,ently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys- m efectusily, dispels colds, head ches and levers and cures habitaal 'astipation. Syrup of Figs is tie tly remedy of it's kind ever pro iIced, pleasing to the taste and ac- eptable to the stomach, prompt i1 s action and truly beneficial in its fleets, prepared only from the most lealthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it 0 all and have made it the most popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5cc nd s1 bottles by all leading drug :lsts. Any reliable druggist who nay not have it on hand will pro ;ure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it Do not accept any 'ubstitute.
 cALIF0RHIA Fle SYRUP co.
 sAs FRANCISCO. 0Ai.
 toWSyiits. ky NEW YORK, NY
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25
A report reached here Friday that

A report reached here Friday that Senator McElroy had been missing since the 8th O. 9th of January. He left home on the above named date to go to Texarkana, where he expected to get into business, and was last seen aboard the train at Fulton, since which time his family and friends have been unable to learn anything of his whereabouts. It is feared that he has been foully dealt with, as he was man who never failed to write to his family when absent from home as long as a week or ten days.
 Howard Coanty Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

We didn't think Uncle Tommy Birmingham would keep out of the Johnson county campaign if he has any more of his salvation" books to sell. He is already "stumping" around for his old friend Powell Clayton. Herald Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

No man, nor set of men, who have held office in Garland county for six years, need hug to his soul the de- lusive thought that he carries the party in his hand, and that by de- clining to run for office he is "sac- rafcing' himself for party harmony. Let all such run or stop just as they please. It will make no difference. Garland county Democracy has had enough. It has gotten its eyes open, and it is going to assert it's suprema cy over the yaunting ambitions Of individuals, and act for the public good. Mark this.--Hot Springs Daily News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

What the country press of Arkan- sas needs is an editor who, when he first gets hold of the editorial pen cil, will not start his salutatory off with: 'In assuming control of the Squealer l do so with due apprecil- tion of the responsibilities devolved upon me. o-Marianna Index.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

There are no doubt many persons in our county who are not aware of the fact that an amendment to the constitution of Arkansas is to be voted upon at the coming September election. The amendment provides that every voter will be required to produce receipt or other evidence that he has paid his poll tax at the time of collection next preceding such election before he will be per
 mitted to vote. Van Buren Argus.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-25

As fertilizer, it is said that noth- ing is better than poles or timber of any kind put under the ground far enough that the blow will not strike it. The poles, three or four in number, should be put down to- gether and the crop planted right above. These poles hold the moist ure and open the ground so that the roots can go down. Fine crops can be produced for five or six years from this one planting .-Ouachita Herald.
The morning call., 1892-09-02
POLITICAL AFFAIRS.
Democrats in the Northwestern States
Hold a Conference.

CHICAGO, Sept. l. - The first meeting Of
the Western branch Of the Democratic ma
tional campaign committee was held here
this morning. 1t was informal and pre-
ceded the general meeting OF the party
leaders to be held this afternoon. 1t was
presided over by Don NJ. Dickinson, chair
man of the national campaign committee
There were present or represented by prox-
les national committeeman from the fol-
lowing States: ID. j. Campau, Michigan; ].
j. Richardson. Iowa; Benjamin Cable.
Illinois Z. c. Wall. Wisconsin,; Michael
Doran, Minnesota; w. G. Leistekow. North
Dakota; James NJ. Woods. South Dakota
These gentlemen represented States TO be
controlled by the branch committee. No
business of formal nature was transacted
at the meeting. General Adlai f. Steven
sons law partner, Hen. James 5. Ewing,
arrived here this morning from Blooming
ton to confer with members OF the COM
mttee.
Later In the day the Western branch OF
the national committee met in conference
with the national committeeman or repre-
sentatiyes from Iowa, Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin. Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota
and Illinois. Each detailed the condition
of affairs In his respective State, and usu-
ally closed by submitting list Of speakers
of national reputation who could contribute
to party success by visiting his State. Nearly
every speaker said that If Cleveland and
Stevenson could be Induced TO make tour
through their States the old-tme Repuhli-
can nfajorities would vanish. The question
Of fusion with the Peoples party or Farm
ers' Alliance in certain States WAS freely
discussed, and the committee unreservedly
gave its approval wherever fusion met the
wisdom Of the regular Democratic local or
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MORE RECORDS BROKEN.
DcbIe Drives Martha Wilkes Nile in
=. 2..oS.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Sept. There
was sore record-breaking al Rush Park to-
day. The track was very fast, and though
there was q strong breeze in the first race,
Lobasco trotted the first heat in 2:111a, set
.ing new mark for stations in q race.
The next three heats were taken by Lord
Clinton. He was well pushed and made
the mark for a four-heat race, the average
coming down TO the Inv figure of 2:11B.
Doble brought out Martha Wilkes 10 beat
her record of 2:09l2. made last week. She
was accompanied by two runners and went
to the quarter in :30A. the half in 1:02A,
the three quarters in :35A u and under the
wire in 2 :06. She now holds next 10 the
best trotting record. besides the worlds
race record.
Jay Eye See with pacing record Of
1854, YVES started to beat the worlds
pacilg record Of 2:o5A, going the mile in
Tie other races were as follows:
The 2ilT trot for $1,000. Lord Clinton won.
L0bssco second, Little Albert third. Poem
fourth. The heats were: 2:n12-2IoA-
2:11-2;l3A.
30 pace for $1,000, Prima Donna won in
three straight heats, Mary Frueblood Sec
ond. John a third, the Others distanced@
Best time, :16.
The free-for:all pace for $1,000, Mascot
won, Guy second, Roy Wilkes third, Man
ageT. fourth. Ihe heats: 2:uJ-I:09--2:0S-
2:Q94-2 :97 II. This breaks all the race
records for five heats.
At Sheepshsad Bay.
+SHEEPsHEAD BAY, Sept. 1.-The results
of te-day's races were as follows:
Futurity course. Annie L colt won. Spar
tan second. Evanatus third. Time. ID 1-5.
The Sapphire stakes, five and half fur
longs, Belgrade won, Ruuyon second.
| Laura Gould colt third. Time, / 09.
The Reaper stakes, one and three-six-
teenth miles, Kilkenny won, The Pepper
second, Pactolus third. Time, . :o3 1-5>.-' ;.
One and half miles, Banquet won, Leona-
we'll second, Montana third. Time :35.
One mile Parvenue won, Mary Stone sec
ond. Fagot third. Time, Al
;. Seven furlongs. Fred TaraI woI, Chesa-
peake second. Crochet third. Time. i So.
At Latonia. - Z
CINCINNATI Sept 1.-The Latonia track
was in good condition, but not fast. The
results were as follows:
Six furlongs, White Nose won, COloneI
Wheatley second. Miss Knott third. Time,
1I6A. -: =. :.
One mile, Lucille Manette won. Loudou'
second Jugurtha third. Time :443l
Tie free handicap sweepstakes, nine fur
| longs, Yae~'91 won, Bob l. second, Sympa-
| thetie's Last third. Time, / :56.
The maiden stakes, five furlongs, Mildred
won, Elizabeth. l. second. Lola A third.
| Time, 02A. =: =. ::
Five furlongs. Too Quick won, Prince De.
ceiver second. Emma Pickwlck third. Time,
I:03b. ~.
six furlongs. Happy Day won, Dock Wick
second, Stratton third. Time, L nv. ::
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A DUELIsT's DOWNFALL.
summary Ejsction CT a Fire-Eeting Office,
From Messronm

summlry Ejsction Of a Fire-Esting Officer
From Messroom.
- PARIS. Sept. L. Lieutenant Trochu has
made a statement as to thequarrel between
himself aud Captain Cremenx Foa, the He
brew officer who gained considerable noto-
rety through his announced determination
to figat duel with the Marquis de Mores,
after the latter had killed Captain Mayer
Lieutenant :Trochu Was to have acted as
Captain F0a's second in this duel, which, 1t
is claimed, was prevented by the captain
being ordered by the Government TO proceed
on n mission to Algeria.
In the recent trial of the Marquis de Mores,
Lieutenant TrOchu made some statements
that offended Captain Foa, who thereupon
sent him challenge. Lieutenant Trechu's
colonel forbade the duel. aud FOa deter
mined TO vent his ragein another manner.
He went to the officers mess yesterday after
noon, and, according TO one account, threw
his glove In the face Of Lieutenant Trcchu.
whereup0n he was promptly thrown out OF
the room.
Lieutenant Trochu says that the door of
the messroom was Suddenly Opened aud
box your ears" The lieutenant seized %
stick aud belabored the captain and kicked
him at the same time The other officers
present threw bottles and other missiles. at
the captain, and decanter struck him, in
flictinga slight wound Then the pugna-
cIous officer was picked up ana forcibiy
thrown out Of the room. Subsequently both
Lieutenant Trochu and Captain Foa were
taken before the Procureur. Captain Foa
declares he will challenge every officer who
had hand in the affair.
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causing the run in the second heat to be
better than thatin the first
ne pacing race, 2:27 class, for purse Of
5000. had five starters, FrenchY. George
.Woppe, Bessie ii. Falrose and Flora b.
Falrose sold. favorite at SIS, Flora at $40
and the field at S. - =
1t took FIVE: heats. to decide the contest
and kept betteTs busy hedging and booking.
The favorfte.: took the first heat in 2:25.
Frenchy, a field horse, took the next two in
2 :26 and 2:2t.* Falrose took the final two
heats and the:raee in 2 :24H and 2:24A
>: Frenchy got. second mo6ey and Flora B
third money, having finished second in the
three last heats: Bessie 81 was fourth in
the race, and Wopple. was shut out in the
last heat :: = -.
The tr0tting race. =best..two ia three, for
tw0-year-0lds, for purse of $3.50, had three
entries. Wild Victor. Directory and Escort.
Escort sold as favorite and was an easy
winner, losing the second heat, however, :,
by foul driving. In the first heat Directory
was shut out. The time Of the three heats
WAS 40. 2 40, GAG. =
i: :. A special trot for apnrse of $50 between
Melrose, Waterford. Cubit and Hattie B
found some sensational pOOlbuyerS, Cubit
and Waterford selling at $40 each to SO
for Melrose and Hattie in the field.
Waterford took the first heat and the
field horse -Merose-the* next two, after
which :Cu6it took one, and darkness
caused pOstponement*u until tomorrow.
Many kicks have been made against the
drivers in this race and :one change was
The morning call., 1892-09-02
TIE CANAL TOLLS CASES.
Customs Officers Ready to Enforce the Pres,-
dents Preelam alton.

dents Proclamation.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, Sept. 1.-The
customs officers here are ready to enforce
the Presidents Tetaliatory proclamation,
which goes into effect to-day. No official
instructions Lave been received, but it is
supposed Canadian craft viii not be locked
through without a certificate from the Gus
toms office showing the tolls are paid.
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept IA special from
West Superior, Wis, says the Deputy Col
lector OF Customs has been ordered to re-
turn all papers and instructions relating to
the 500 canal tolls. These proceedings
are customary only when the law has been
repealed or ceases to be enforced. The GUS
toms officers here regard the movement as
an indication that Canada has backed
down.
WAsHINGToN. Sept. 1.-The attention OF
Secretary Foster was this afternoon called
to the West Superior WIS. } dispatch stating
that the Deputy Collector OF Customs had
been ordered TO return Ali papers aud instruc-
tOns relating To the 800" caBai tolls. The
Secretary read the dispatch carefully. aud
then remarked that the reported action was
news TO him Neither lad the news OF
such action reached the State Department.
for Assistant Secretary Adee said 10 a re-
porter this afternoon that there had been
no further correspondence on the subject
between the Canadian and United States
governments
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1t. isn't the usual ,oaq

1t isn't the usolGl to0y
its just the reverse-to pay a
patient when you can't cure him.
Nevertheless, that's what's done by
the proprietors of DR.. Sage's Ca
tarrh Remedy They promise to
pay you $500 If they can't cure
{ your catarrh, no matter how bad
! the case. 1t isn't. mere tall---it's
business You can satisfy yourself
of it, if you're interested. And J-au
. ought to be, if you have catarrh.
It's faith in their medicine that's
behind .the offer. It has cured
thousands Of. the worst cases, where
everything else failed. You can be
cured, too. If you can't, you get
the money. They're willing to take
the. risk-you ought to. be glad to
take. the medicine. L.
:. It's the cheapest medicine. You
can buy, because it's Sltarantced to
give satisfaction, or your money is
returned, :: *:::- s. ::
E. You only pay for the good you
get. Can you ask more?
That's the. peculiar. plan all DIR.
Pierce's medicines are sold on.
. ..spas cod ~ ~ ..c-s.l
The morning call., 1892-09-02
yANooUyER,s- NEW TRAoK.

More Records Broken Yesterday at the
NOrthwestern Brseders' Races.
VANCOUVER, WASH, Sept. lin che
third days breeders races several records
were broken again.
The first race. 2 ;27 trot. Democrat won
In three straight heats. Best time. 2:24Hs.
McMinnyille. Maid second aud Pandora
third. -.
The year!ng trot, was won by EIba l.,
.Kowosta second and Demont third. EIba
Il made half mile in 1 :2l, by three-quar-
tiers Of a second the fastest ever trotted in
the Northwest.
The two-year-old race was won by AL
thaia in two straight heats. Jnez d second.
Time, :35, beating the two-year-nid record
of Blondie by seven seconds and Inez d bv
:one second. In tHe second heat Daisy Q
hit herself and fell before reaching the
eighth pOle..->
: The four-year-old three minute trot was
won by 1ruement. Lucy Blker second and
Tyee third. Time. :33. Green. the driver
OF Tyee, was ruled off the track for foul
driving.
The track was pronounced equal TO any
oD the Pacific Coast =. .. =
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BEFORE THE BATTLES.
Preparations at New Orleans for Meeting
the GladiatOrS.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept by the end OF
the present week. all the principals in
the approaching prze-fgh will either be In
New Orleans or only few miles away.
except COrbett, the Californian. who will
be the last to arrive. Myer is due to-
morrow night, Sullivan will put in an
appearance Saturday evening, and Nc
Aulffe, Sicily and Dixon are just across
the bay and will come to town either
Sunday or Monday. The Olympic Club
announces that everything Is in readiness
for the big contests, and the reports from
all directions, together with the rapidly
with which the tickets are being disposed
OF, indicate that the crowds at all the three
fights will be larger than any that wit
messed such affairs in the city since CLUB
pngilism took big boom.
The announcement Is made authorlta-
lively that COrbett will not reach here until
tuesday morning. The reason Is given
that his friends do not wish him TO be sub
jected TO tile danger OF ali attack of ma aria.
President Campbell of the Southern Ath-
letic Club wfll>appont a committee TO meet
the Californian at the train and escort him
to the club. COrbett is to stop at the .Tesi-
dPnce Of member of the Southern Athletic
Club, aud will be only two squares away
from the clnb gymnasium.
The Sullivan special is TO get here Satur-
day evening. President Noel wifl-appOint
committee Of the Olympic Club: TO meet
the champion at the train and take him to
bis temporary quarters. ARRANGEMENTS are
being made to secure quarters for Sullivan
on Rampant street. near the Young Mems
Gymnasium Club aud it IS quite likely that
the big fellow for the few days Ire is in
town vii, have the same rooms he occupied
when ne stopped here just before the Kill
rain night.
Joseph Dare and a committee from the
Olympic Club will meet Billy Myer at the
Illinois Central depot tomorrow night.
! There will be big delegation Of the public
also on hand. Myer is to be taken at once
to CarrolltOn. where preparations are being
made to-day TO receive him and where lie is
to remain Hntili is time Tor him TO appear
on Monday At the Olympic Club.
NEW YORK, Sept. Five hundred people
crowded themselves In front of the private
car which formed a part Of the New Orleans
special trainth left the West Shore depot
with John L. Sullivan aud his friends at
5 80 O'clock this afternoon. Before the train
started Sullivan wasinduced to cgme out on
the platform and show himself. When the
big fellow did so lie got a rousing reception.
He withdrew just as the train started. IL
is expected that SuEliyhn's train will reacn
New Orleans in less than forty-five hours.