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The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
IT IS ovERORAwN.
rn. xxss.ern Character, as Set Forth '
 Recent Fiction.

n. tmn rha western Character, as Set Form "
 Recent Fiction.
 Much of the misapprehension that exists among Eastern people regaro- ing social conditions in the West IS due no doubt, to the class of fiction frequently published, even in West ern periodicals, purporting to de- pict Western life and character, says inc Colorado Sun. Such literature usually sets forth conventional hero brought up in an Eastern home of refinement and luxury, ed heated in an Eastern college ot un- questionable merit, who IS set adrltt after receiving these meagre adyan- tages, and commanded to make hls own unaided way in the world, with out any further assistance from hard hearted father.
 In blind desperation he makes for the West, strays into minlng camp, where blasphemy, slang, bad whisky and guns form the insepar, able adjuncts of each and every resident. The victim of fathers cruelty--or mayhap girls faithlessness-de,, scends with celerity to the level of his surroundings; drinks and swears with the lowest, talks incorrectly with the most ignorant, and neg lects personal neatness with the most untidy, until the fierce parent relents or the frivolous maid re- pents. In either of which cases the girl, who should be at home en- gagged in more fitting pursuits, comes to seek the exile and bear to his unworthy ears word of fatherly pardon or assurance of maldenly fidelity, when the story closes with a running accompaniment of bad grammar, free liquor and gunshot as the happy principals depart for their Eastern home.
 Such stories should have no place in reputable publications anywhere, least of all in the West, as they have no foundation in fact. That a mining camp, with its deprivations, IS unfavorable to the development of social grace, and that 1t Is the scene of much disorder and wickedness, is undeniable, but that education and refinement are unknown factors in these secluded places, Is libel on noble men and staunch hearted women who have borne the germs of civilization to the widest corners of this land.
 A few writers-but they are as yet the minority-have recognized the gross injustice done to Western people by ignorant scribblers, and have depicted in their pages the true state of affairs. Through them it is fortunately possible to learn of whole families, well bred and intel hgent, who live rationally amid civ ilized surroundings created by them selves on lonely ranch or bleak mountain side.
 It is to be earnestly hoped that the first named class of literature may be speedily relegated to it's own proper place-the dime novel style of productions.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
The College Girl Goes to Market.

It was her first essay at market ing, but she tackled the work with the beautiful hardihood of youth and inexperience.
 "Have you canvas back ducksi" she inquired of the man in the stall.
 "Yes, miss, and they are beau ties, and mighty scarce at this time of year. An Eve got mallards and Sedheads, too."
 "You may cut me off three-quar- ters of a yard of the canvas-back, '" she said, in her clear, classic tones, and cut it diagonaliy, so that it will not rayel. n-Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05

 when you grow up, ny little mani" asked the guest, noticing the child s gloom, and wishing to coax him into good humor. l suppose you mean to be a famous actor like your papai"
 Nav, I don't" said the little fellow sullenly.
 "A manager tbeni"
 ssNaw, nor manager neither.
 "Well, what win you be- con tinued the visitor smilingly, Ca merchant or bankeri"
 f'Naw," said the boy angrily. 1'Do you want to know what I'll be when I grow upi Well, l mean to be a norphan. "-Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
GetlIng tn the Polnt.

"Sir," said 8 fierce lawyer, "do you on your oath swear that this is not your handwritingi''
 s'I think not, was the cool re- ply.
 .'Does it resemble your writing" 'tI can't say it does"
 "Do you swear it does not resem- ble your writing7"
 sI do.
 fDo you take your oath that this writing does not resemble yoursf"
 "Y-e-s, sir. Y
 "Now, how do you knowG" Cause I can't write. " Collapse of fierce lawyer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
Wreck ofa Construction Train.

BANNER FERRY, MoNT., April BOA construction train on the Great Northern was ditched near here yesterday morning. Attached to the train was large boarding car containing railroad laborers, four of whom were instantly killed. One man is missing and others injured. The company surgeon was sent to the scene of the wreck. The acci- dent was caused by a pair of trucks jumping the track just ahead of the boarding car.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05

Both the method and results wheE 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 efectuslly, dispels colds, head ches and levers and cures habitual lnnstipation. Syrup of Figs is the oDly remedy of it's kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt iu it's action and trulr beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend il to all and have made it the mos popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Cc 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 sny substitute.
 cALLFORRIl FIG SYRUP co.
 sAs FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE. Kr NEW yoRk RE
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
Reliable Man.

Merchant-Your credentials are satisfactory Have you grand mother
 Youth-No, sir.
 "Any dear old aunti" ''No, sir"
 GOT great-auntsW
 "No, sir"
 "Or any relatives who will be likely to die during the base ball season3"
 "N-o, sir. "
 "You'n do. "-Good News.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
An Abstruse Calculation sI n

An Abstruse Calculation: 'eI un- derstand that Mir. Summe Total, the greatest modern statisticIan, is your guest. Can I see himg' Hotel pro- prietor (to bell boy)-Take this card to Mr. Summe Totals room. Bell Boy (returning to reporter)- He says he's too busy now to see you. Reporter-What is the old fellow doingi Bell Boy-He's figuring how many towels we run to the square inch. Cloak Review.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
His Young Ambition. .

The young son of a prominent actor got into some mischief the other day which drew upon him the severe reprimand, both theoretical and applied, of his parent. When a visitor called later in the after noon the boy was still sulking over his punishment.
 "And what are you going to be
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
ALMOST A CURE-ALL.
The Praises of the Humble Onions Sounded
 by Devotee.

by Deyotee.
 They are invaluable for soups. They are blood-purifers. A liberal use of them is recommended as 8 cure for boils, and they tend to make the complexion clear and the face free from pimples. The chil- dren of these nationalities who eat of them most largely noticeably es- cape that bane of childhood, worms Their use is beneficial to the diges- tive organs, they are excellent ir diseases of the bladder and kidneys, are of benefit in liver complaints, and their power for good in lung troubles is well known. They are the best cure for insomnia.
 A favorite remedy for cough is syrup made by alternating slices of raw onion with white sugar. Cut g large onion horizontally into thin slices, put one in a dish, sprinkle sugar over it, then add another slice of onion, building it up thus by layers until all are used. About once in three hours a teaspoonful of syrup will have formed which should be taken at intervals of about this length throughout the day.
 Hot poultices, made of onions and mixed with goose oil, have been used advantageously in croup. Roasted onions are sometimes bound on the feet and placed upon the chests of little ones suffering from tbe effects of a cold. Placed raw upon cloth, then beaten to a pulp, bandaging with this the throat well up over the ears, they have given relief in cases of diphtheria. Good Housekeeping.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05

A New York music teacher has been performing an endurance feat upon the piano. To win a wager he played that excruciating instrument twelve hours without eeasing. It is to be hoped, in the interests of pub lie peace, that the professors feat will find no imitators People who wish to acquire notoriety and money by jumping off bridges or by fasting are quite bad en ough. There are too many endurance pianists in the world of the ordinary sort. Let us have no freaks in that line. Chicago Herald.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
Not so paa as ne Looked

"Why don't you go and wash yourselff" said policeman to a tramp on the corner.
 "Aw, come off, coppy," was the irreverent response, ''I ain't quite so hard up as that, l guess. De frnit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
styles m Wooden Legs.

The demand for willow wood for artificial legs has grown immensely in recent years. The funny men on the stage talk glibly of cork legs,
 but light willow limbs are more popular. English makers claim that the best willow in the world is to be found along the banks of the small
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
Hard to Get At.

A "summer boarder" once said to small boy dressed in broad straw hat, gingham waist, long trousers and bare feet ;
 "Hello, little boy. What is your namef"
 "Same as pa's," said the boy. "What is your pas nameW
 "Same as mine.
 "I mean what do they call you when they call you to breakfasti" ''They don't never call me to breakfast 7
 "Why don't theyf"
 oCause l allus get there the fust one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05

The newspapers will repeat the story of the Kansas COW that was caught up by a cyclone land depos- ited on the angle of a roof, where she could neither fall nor be taken down. So they had to kill her. " Now, of course, as she can't ''be taken down." they have dead COW on the roof instead of live one. It is difficult to see what has been gained by the change. In point of fact, if this story were not COW story it might be taken for fish story Philadelphia Record.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
t,old coin for Europe.

NEW YORK, April 20. 9.-Gold coin to the amount of $3, GOO, 900 has just been ordered at the sub-treasury for shipment to Europe tomorrow.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
Ferdinand ward Released.

SING SING, N. Y., April 30.- Ferdinand Ward was released from the Sing Sing prison at this morn ing. When a party of newspaper men went to the prison at an early hour they were met by an armed guard at the entrance to the warden S office. They stated they had strict orders to allow no one to enter the prison.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05

A man will grant his wife any right more cheerfully than the right to be sick when he feels bad him self.-Atehison Globe.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
Ths RUSSELLVILLE DEMOCRAT
 PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY Democrat Printing Go. RUSSELLYILLE, ARK.
OHIO'S FOUR.
Mckinley, Foraker, Bushnell and Hahn Will Represent inc RepubIi-
 cans at Minneapolis.
WITH A RUSH
The Platform is -Harrison's and McKinIey's Administrations En- dorsed-New York Re-
 publicans.

CLEVELAND, O., April 2s.-A big fight in the Republican state convention for the nomination of delegates to the national con vention was narrowly averted this morn ing by Gen. Gibson, of Tifin. He moved that delegates at large be nominated by exclamation, and that they be Mckinley, Foraker, Bushnell and Hahn, two each for Sherman and Foraker. This quieted matters, and Governor Mckinley took the chair as per manent presiding officer amid great ap- plause He made short address, after which the platform was introduced and adopted with a rush.
 It eommends the administrations of liar rison and Mckinley, and approves of the latter tariff measure. In regard to the silver platform it says: We are opposed to the free coinage of silver by, the United States under existing circumstances, | and we would not favor it except under 1 conditions that would reasonably insure maintenance of substantial parity between l bullion and mint eff money value of it's coin. Every coined dollar should have in- i trinsie as well as monetary value of every other coined dollar.
 The free wool bill is condemned as hurt l ful to American industries.
 The closing plank, which is on immigra- i tion, reads as follows:
 While inviting to our shores worthy poor and of oppressed other nations, we demand the enactment of laws that will protect the country and people against influx of vicious and criminal classes of foreign nations and importation of laborers under contract to compete with our own citizens, and earnestly approve a rigid enforcement of existing immigration laws by the national administration.
 A-rvv xOpv prprrprrCAN-S
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05

the east end of the bridge across the Cumberland river. IL
 His body was then riddled witn bullets.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-05
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.

ALBANY, N. Yp April 2s.-The state Republican convention for the nomination of delegates to the Minneapolis convention met in this city to-day. Chairman Rocks field, of the state committee, called the con vention to order at 1920, and W. l. Southerland was made temporary chair man
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
HISTORIC BUILDING BURNED.

A Hotel ut Coshocton, o., From Which
Louis Philippe, of France, Is Said to
Have Been Kicked by the Landlord.
CosHocToN, o., April 30.-The oldest
hotel in our town, built in the year 1900
by Col Charles Williams, is in ashes.
This hotel was rendered famous by one
of the cherished traditions of Coshoc-
ton that Col Williams, the proprie-
tor, once kicked out of his tav-
ern Louis Philippe, afterward king of
France. The story runs as follows:
Louis was putting up at the tavern, and
was not satisfied with the accommoda-
tions, and an alteration ensued be-
tween him and the tavern-lzeeper, end,
ing in his telling Williams that he
was heir to the French throne,
and would not, as the coming sovereign,
condcscend to brandy words with
backwoods plebeian. Williams replied
that in this backwoods of America there
were no plebeians. "We are all sover-
eigns here" said he, ''and I'll show you
our power" and, suiting the action to
the word, he kicked Louis Philippe out
of the house, at which the ''sovereigns"
lettering around the tavern gave three
cheers. The statement that he was once
in Coshocton rests upon the fact that
when G. w. Silliman, attorney-at-law in
Coshocton, visited Paris, in reported
interview with Louis Philippe, then or
the throne, the king told him that he
once went to point in the Northwest
Territory where two rivers came to-
gether, and gave such description of
To- 1,A lD ln
said, treated him very shabbily, rs to
satisfy Silliman that Coshocton was the
place and Williams the tavern keeper.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
Facts About the Eyes.

''The eye doctor who tells you to wear
glasses while your eyes are good to
keep them so can be safely written down
as a humbug and quaclS," says an
oculist. II am not saying anything
against shaded, or even plain glasses to
protect the eyes from dust, although
Nyen those are of doubtful value, but
the man who says he can give you
glasses to keep good pair of eyes in
tirst-class shape has either got some
glasses left on his hands which he wants
to sell off or he doesn't know what he
is talking about, The moment it be-
comes painful to read in a good light
with the naked eye glasses are required,
but until then they are best left severely
alone. 1t is true that the demand for
glasses has increased very rapidly since
the adoption of electricity for lighting
purposes in st. Louis, but it is more the
abuse of this powerful illuminating
power than its use that is doing the
mischief, Electric lights in a street car
are very luxurious, but they encourage
reading, and are from an optician's
point of view Objectionable. - Chicago
Mail
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
CATHOLICS WARNED



MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 3O.-An eX-
tract from Il lettcrof Archbishop Kat2er
TO the priests of his diocese is quoted
here relative to the position to be taken
by them with regard to membership in
secret organizations. lie declares that
masons and carbonari are eXcommuni-
Gated. and that ''thc odd fellows and
sons of temperance are at least by name
and expressly forbidden" He also says
that anarchists, communists, socialists
and turner's who are allied to the society
known under the general title of 'Tur-
ner Bund," come under the class which
the Catholic church eXcommunicates.
Moreover, all societies which claim for
themselves "a priest" or chaplain, or
worship on their own authority with
their own special ritual and ceremonies
are implicitly communicated. With
regard to this point it is explained
that the remarks do not apply to
the reciting of prayers at public gather
ings. The archbishop also warns his
flock that under pain of grevious sin
Catholics are forbidden to join any So
ciety which binds its members, either
by oath or by mere word of honor, to
observe the secret so strictly that it can
not be revealed with impunity even to
the bishop of a diocese. Linewise, un-
der pain of grievous sin, are forbidden
societies which bind their members to
blind and unreserved obedience.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
A MECHANICAL PHYSICIAN.
A Doctor Who Confines His Practice to
Typewritcrs.

A Doctor Who Confines His Practice to
Typewritcrs.
He is little old man who always
travels about with grimy black bag
flung over his shoulder and he is known
in several hundred downtown business
offices as 1.-The doctor" His line of prac-
tice is an unusual one. 1t is confined en-
tirely to type-writers and in all the ills
which these complicated machines are
heir to he poses as an eminent specialist.
His knowledge of mechanics is extern
sive and some years ago when type
writers first came in he was out of work.
While visiting the Office of manufac-
turer in search of employment he was
asked to repair machine that was out
of order and he did il so well that sew
eral of the other tenants of the building
engaged him to touch up their type
writers.
He now has visiting list of patients
that extend into the hundreds and in
the course of week he goes entirely
through it.
The stereotyped question which he al
ways asks, docs your writer need
doctorin'?" gave rise to his title and in a
way he is very proud of it.
The greater part of his work is done
on the spot with the tools that fill the
grimy black bag, but sometimes he finds
typewriter in such very bad way
that he carries it off to be repaired at
his home and where that is nobody in
this town has ever succeeded in finding
out-N Y. Commercial
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
ABSENTEElSM.
Twelve RecaIcitrants summoned Before
the House-svery one of n hem Excused
on various Grounds.

Twelve RecaIcItrants summoned Before
the House-Every one of Them Excused
on Various Grounds.
WASHINGTON. April 30.-ln the house
Friday morning the speaker called at
tention to the fact that, at the time of
adjournment Thursday, the sergeant.
alarms had been given warrants for
the arrest of absentee members. He
would now ask the officer to make
his report. After some debate as to
the power of the house TO order ar
rests after it had adjourned, Col. Ike
Hill proceeded TO the space in front
of the speakers desk and submitted his
report. Col. Hill stated that nineteen
warrants had been put in his hands.
Two members he had failcd to find; one
had been suddenly called away on az
count of sickness in his family;
notified the other twelve, and
they had promised to be here Friday
morning. The speaker stated that the
sergeant-ut-arms had called on him
Thursday night and asked what he
should do with the members upon whom
he had served the warrants. The
speaker had taken the liberty to in
struct him to notify them to be
present Friday. The rccalcitrant
members were then summoned to
the bar of the house and called upon
to present such excuses for their alb
sence as they might see fit. Every one
/ gave trivial excuse, which was ac-
copied. Mr.. Meredith, of Virginia, nc.
knowledgcd being at the racc-course.
| He had gonc there TO see whether there
was anything demoralzing in racing,
in order that he might draw up meas
mc to remedy any evils that might
| pviSt He was excused
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
Funds For Grants Movement.

New YoRK, April 80, The Grant
monument commission has begun an
active canvas to raise the sum needed
to complete the tomb to the great sol
dier. The committee now has subscrip-
tions on its books amounting to S209, 800.
This sum is in addition to the $50, 900
raised by the former monument associa'
ton, so that the monument fund to
date is $3.50, 900. The sum of $500, 900 is
required to complete the tomb accord
inc to the adopted plans, and therefore
there remains to be subscribed sone-
thing less than $4,000 The committee
nope 80 obtain the money they need in
a vert short time.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
FERD WARD RELEASED.
He Kisses His con, Whom He Had Not
Seen DurIn, His Imprisonment Passion

He Kisses His con, Whom He Had Not
Seen DurlD, His imprisonment Passion
ately.
PUTNAM, Ct, May 2.-Ferdinand
Ward, who was released from Sing Sing
Saturday morning, arrived in Putnam
at o'clock p. III. Looking anXiously
about he at once ordered n hacliman to
harness the fastest horse in his stable
and take him to Thompson, the resi-
dence of his brother-in-law, +. d.
Green. just as the horse was harnessed
Green arrived at the stable. With a
mutual smile of recognition they shook
hands and the order for the horse was
countermanGcd. Ward, few minutes
later, was brought face to face with his
son, Clarence, II bright lad of years,
who is living with Mr.. Green. He
kissed the lad passionately, then got
into the carriage, and, with his arm
around the boy, drove to Thompson.
He showed continual signs of affection,
hid eyes fcasting on the one object so
dear to his heart. The lad did not quite
comprehend the state of affairs. Ward
has not seen the boy since his incarcer-
alton, and Mr.. Green has had charge of
the boy since the death Of his mother,
Everyone is fondly attached to the
bright little fellow, who does not know
his fathers history. Mr.. Green formerly
lived in New York, but has lived in a
quiet way in Thompson for six or seven
years, where he is highly respected and
is superintendent of Il Sunday-school.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
The Rothschiids' Cashier.

BERLIN, May 2,-The authorities at
Franl5fort-on-the-Main have received
information that the Belgian police
have tracked Jaeger, the defaulting
chief cashier of the Rothschilds, and
have learned that he is now hiding in
Brussels with his mistress, who was at
the bottom of the whole affair. The
outcry against the smallness of the
salary attached to such a responsible
position has induced the Rothschilds
TO double the amount they pay TO the
present cashier, who receives ten thous-
and marks yearly. Herr Rothschild
himself now takes charge of the cash
keys
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1892-05-07
Destructive Fire in winnipeg.

WINNIPEG, Man, May 2.-The most
extensive fire in the history of Winni-
peg occurred about 2 o'clock Sunday
morning, and before it was got under
control sixteen or eighteen buildings,
including an opera house, were totally
destroyed. A space covering nearly
three acres is now mass of smoldcr-
inc ruins,