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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

watched this for many years. and ]
have never known it to fail but two
or three times" he said IF dog
has any white upon his body at all,
you will find that the tip of his tail
is also white. believe this is true
in 999 cases out Of 1000. / don't
know just why it is unless it be that
there is an absence of coloring mai
ter in the hardened stub that is the
end of the spinal elongation. You
know when the hide of a hairy ami
NAL is badly injured the hair grows
out white when the wound heals.
But watch that dog peculiarity. -
Globe Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Fire at FAYETTEVILLE.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, March II.
The elegant residence of Capt. E.
B. Harrison was entirely destroyed
by fire about midnight last night.
Some furniture was saved in dam
aged condition, but most everything
was lost. His daughter, Miss Ida,
at the risk of her life, rushed up
stairs, threw her trunk out of a
window, saving it. Loss about
$4,000; insured for $4,000.
Senator Tillman's dwelling, north
of it, narrowly escaped. Great sym
pathy is felt for the captain and his
family on the loss of their beautiful
home.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Cattle Movement.

SAN ANTONIO, March 12.-The
annual movement of cattle from
Southwest Texas to the Indian Ter
ritory will begin April l. and num-
Der of contracts have already been
made with the railroads, the heaviest
of which is for the transfer of 30
600 head from Laurel ranch, Nueces
county. 1t is estimated that there
is no less than 100000 head of cat
tie in the territory between here and
the coast now waiting for shipment
to the north. 1t will require IL, 900
cars to accommodate the movement
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Thayer Has More Fight.

LINCOLN, March 12.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Thayer states that he has
determined to contest anew the right
of Governor Boyd to hold Office. He
states that his attorney had been
sent to Washington for a copy of
the recent mandate of the supreme
court, and, upon receiving it, would
decide upon the proper line of &C.
ton. Mr.. Thayer professed be-
lief in the purpose in holding the
mandate, and he was sure there was
a loop-hole therein for a renewal
of the contest.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

PITTsBURG, March 12.-Seven
masked men visited the house of
Frank Maner, living near the city
line, last night at an early hour,
and, after tying Mr.. Maner to a
scantling, he was stripped and
beaten severely with whips until he
became unconscious. 1t is alleged
the visit and punishment inflicted
on him was for cruel treatment of
his wife and three children.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

A bulletin recently issued from
the census Office at Washington
shows that according to the federal
census of 1890 the United States
have three cities Of over million
inhabitants each; seven of over
400, 900; twenty-eight over 100, 900;
ffty-eight over $4,000; 124 over
25, 900; 216 over Is, 900; 354 over
10000; 713 over 5000, and 37l5
over 1000. No other country has
anything like 50 many populous
towns.
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thing like big slipper. The baby
is laid in it covered up with sheet.
There are holes in each side of the
cradle, and through these stout
cord is laced across to keep the baby
from tumbling out. When the Lap
land baby's mother attends church
she leaves him outside to keep warm
in a hole in the snow. Sometimes
several cradles are left in cluster,
and then the children set up such
chatter that they disturb the meet
ing.
When the Lapps are travelling
from place to place these cradles
are slung on the mothers shoulders,
and they go through some dreadful
storms and snowdrifts.-Sunbeam
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
UnmistaHable Signs of Foul Play.

CHICAGO, March 12.-Frank
Parker, brother of Mrs. Dunton,
alleged to have been murdered by
DR.. Scudder, who has just returned
from Jonesville, says that an
autopsy of the body of Mrs. Dun
ton reveals unmistakable signs of
foul play. Wounds on the head are
thought to have been made with a
gas pipe.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Not Two CannibaIs.

sIs this Mrs. Smiths shinbene9"
"No, it belongs to Mrs. Jones. "
"Have you got Mrs Browns S
ribs?"
"Nawl You mean Mrs.
Whites"
"That's so. A piece of neck was
to go with them, wasn't it,"
"Yep."
"Where's Mrs. Green's liver?"
"Oh, that's gone long ago."
"Did you send the brains with
it?"
"Nope."
"Why not?"
81 clean forgot"
'Well, just attend to it. Where
is Mrs. Gray's brisketf"
''In this basket"
Etc, etc.
Were these two cannibals con-
versing' By no means. 1t was
merely a fragment of talk overheard
isis morning between butcher and
his assistant 9. .a ~ washing ION
Central Market Washington Star
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Death In Wen.

TACOMA, WASH, March r.
VIM. Amleia was killed yesterday
while digging a well by bucket
falling on his head. The news of
his death SO shocked Mrs. Malvin,
the wife of neighbor, that she
died last night,
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
nleetrleIty % REPLACE steam.

"But what viii the railroads and
steamships Of the 100 years from
now be--make it shorter and say
twenty-five years from now" /
asked.
II will make it shorter than
twenty-five years, said Mr. Depew.
In much less time than that steam,
as a motive power, viii have given
way to another far greater one. That
will be electricity. 1t is certain 70
be, and it will be within very few
years, judging from what has been
done BY electricity during the last
sixteen years. New York Herald.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

Tramping Jake-It's gettin' to be
too hard work to pick up a Gvin' in
this country. Eff it wuzn't so fur
away I'd go to Central Ameriky. A
man don't hev to do nuthin' there.
Whole country's covered with
bananas. Nothin' to do but to lay
under tree all day an eat bananas
Rusty Rufe-Got to pick 'em
off'n the trees, hain't yei
"Course.
~ knowed ther' wuz some draw
back. Chicago Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

murder of his wife and mother-in-
law, Mrs. McWha, one of the most
atrocious crimes in recent years, at
tempted suicide in his cell last night.
He was suspended by handkerchief
and nearly strangled when discov-
cred. Baker, whose fight for liber-
ty in several trials, is remarkably
persistent, and is believed now to be
insane.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

MINNEAPoLIs, March 12.-At the
room of the Hennepin Athletic Club
last night Tommy White, of Chi
cago, and Charles Webber, of st.
Paul. fought for a purse. AT the
end of the eighth round Webber was
all but out, and the referee awarded
the fight to White. The contest was
for a small purse.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Where She wanted to Alight.

A few years ago when elevators
were not quite so common as now,
an elderly woman from the rural
districts rode up and down and up
again in one at one Of the city
hotels.
"Where shall | let you outf"
finally asked the attendant on the
second down trip.
"As near as possible to the Forty
second street station" placidly re-
piled the passenger.-New York
Times.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
succe,sfui Wolf Drive,

PELICAN RAPIDS, MINI, March
1.-THE wolf drive was a great
success yesterday. Over 1000 men
took part, and when they turned up
finished there were twenty wolves,
hundreds of jack rabbits and soli-
tary bear, which fually got away.
Seventeen wolves were killed.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Woes Of Authorship.

Wife of Promising Young Author
Edward, don't like the heroines
of your love stories.
Promising Young Author. r.-Why
not, dearf
Wife-Because they are all gold
en-haired blondes, tall and stately
and Pm little and brunette-and
Ill think they're j-iust as--as
-as ug-ugly as they can b-bel-
Chicago Tribune.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Carl PretzeI'. Philosophy.

Dhere vas a goot many situations
in life, but der police shtation don t
vas der most pleasant one.
Nefer don't shduck your shnoo in
pishness vat you don't did know
something about it.
Angels vas said to been bare
feeted. Dis viii shook der modesty
Of some vimmens when obey got on
der outside in Of Heafen. National
Weekly.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
VIII Life Return?

SPOKANE, WASH, March 12.-
Mrs. Fl. w. Fires, wife of tho vice
president of the Washington Ma
tional Bank, died Friday week ago
and her baby the next day. Since
then the husband has invoked the
aid of Christian scientists to bring
back his wife and child to life.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Attemnted Murder.

ABILENE, TEX, March IA
telegram was received by Sheriff
Cunningham yesterday morning,
stating that John Fulford was killed
in Bollinger, while resisting arrest,
for attempting to murder William
Brookerson. Brookerson will re-
cover.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

What queer cradles some little
folks hayel The Indian baby is
strapped to board and hung up in
a tree or carried on his mothers
back He has no toys, and if the
sun shines in his face, or the storm
beats on his head, il does not matter.
In Lapland, the cradle looks some
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
hit with an Iron Keg.

JoPLlN, 10, March 12.--Frank
Clark, while working ye-se-day in a
shaft of the Illinois Mining Conc
pany, sixty feet from the surface,
was killed by an iron keg dropping
upon his head.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
CIevelana WIN spenk.

VALPARAISO, IND, March 12.-
President Cleveland has accepted an
invitation to deliver an address here
at the formal opening of the new
college chapel May 1.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Noted HORSES at Lexington.

LEXINGTON, KY, March l2.-The
latest arrivals here are Fox Hall, the
noted English stake winner, and
Campbellite Electioneer, 2:17 ga.
The latter horse will be sold next
Monday at Woodbury. and Shank
Inns sale of trotters.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
springer Gaininr strength.

WASHINGTON, March l2.-Mr.
Springer, although not yet able to
speak above whisper, is steadily
gaining strength. Ae had a restful
night, and to-day his condition is
improved.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Deea Of a,pisappolnted Lover.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 12.-Oscar
Abbott, colored, 26 years old, shot
and slig wounded Celia Bass,
also colored, and blew his brains
out. She refused to marry him.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

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The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

Charles Graybell, New York dog
fancier, told a peculiar thing about
dogs to a party Of friends at the
Southern yesterday. ~ have
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17
Attempted suicide.

MoUNDsvILLE, w. VA, March
l2.-Van Baker, confined on life
sentence in the state prison for the
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1892-03-17

The King of Greece speaks twelve
languages.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26

aside rom this, evidence OF serious I'M
port vas not wanting. Here is the case
briefly set forth. Alfreds and a mar
named Jenkins were seen together one
c~vcning walking along the road, n
the acxt morning Jenkins was found,
with his head crushed in, lying In a
pat = of briars. At the preliminary
t~ IRE a justice Of the peace Al
4. cleared that he and Jenkins had
parted company neal the briar patch
where the body had been found, but as
this declaration was not admitted as
eriden e Alfreds was handed over to
n" rrand jury and was as everyone
exr 1t. indicted for murder and inn
2 TO await the action of the cir
cui,. lrt.
Inc taller in an obscure village Is
e.. = Il leader in society, and the Jail
er . daughter is naturally a person OF
~ h moment. Old Lias Springer had,
.ng many years, been jailer in Nor
g.. nd his daughter Ruth had de-
, ed several good offers OF marriage.
, Us exceedingly bright Of coun-
.aEce and it was the mysterious
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26
Handkerchief for Christmas Presents.

There is nothing more appropriate or
acceptable for holiday gifts than hand
~kerchiefs. The enormous run that We
have been making on our handkerchief
stock is absolute proof that We have the
correct styles-almost every conceivable
style is represented in our great stock of
handkerchiefs.
Ladies pure silk handsomely embroid-
cried handkerchiefs at 10 cents each
worth 80. Not only is our stock replete
with ladies handkerchiefs, but we make
a specially of gentlemen's hankerchiefs
from the cheapes t the finest grade. See
our stock before purchasing.
ELLIS, STONE & Co.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26
Notice of Sale.

We will sell on the premises, at II
O'Clock a. m December 81, 1892, all the
brands, trade marks, good will, together
with engine and boiler and a large 1t of
burnt and damaged machinery, cid cast
iDgs, etc. The above brands, trademarks,
etc of smoking tobacco are valuable,
having beer on the market for several
years, and on which we have an order
trade of about 100000 pounds annually.
Be present, it is an important opportu-
nifty for manufacturers.
FAUCETT DUR'M ToB & SNUFF Co,
Durham. n. G.,
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26
Fur Capes.
OPIE READ.

Less than one-half the original price
we offer them Handsome astrakahn
capes, lined with finest satin, were SIC,
reduced 20 s. so. Handsome genuine
bear capes were SIS, reduced to IS 90.
Handsome monkey capes were $25, re-
duced to $40. At these prices We lose
from four to seven dollars on each cape
but they must go regardless of loss. Ele-
CANT mutfs TO match capes at o
tionate prices. Call at once and secure
one. ELLIS, STONE & Co.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26

The need of a perfectly safe and reli-
able remedy for the peculiar diseases of
summer is universal. AS a remedy for
the household, Office or the farm, on ship
board, and for travellers by sea and land,
WinkeImann's Diarrhpa and Cholera
Remedy has proved its inestimable worth
in the prompt relief and cure of all dis
orders originating in the stomach and
digestive system, such as cholera, cholera
morbus, diarrhea, cramps, etc. Service
able under all conditions, and always
ready for use; is perfectly safe. Price
25 cents at all druggists
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26

boast If the ncighborhood hat she
c.-!. ears" anything. | say mysteri-
oua, for parsing was n vague mystery to
many people who were glib in repeat
z this bit of comInendable brag.
i.1th. from the first moment of Alfreds'
iro-. nmcnt, showed a sympathetic
trieat in him. He had dreamy eyes,
w-ginE chestnut hair, and was there
T. 70 Innocent. In the afternoon, when
Jill corridor was lighted by the sun
5 n,,.t.n placed her rocking chair near
the door of Alfreds' cell, and sitting
there scwed and talked to him.
Would You let me out if you could
~, ,hc kcy?' he asked, n day.
So pretended to pout. why should
II You'd run away and then I'd not
have anybody to talk to-"
but if stay here to talk t. you /
shall be hanged"
YES, but a woman would rather talk
TO Il E.an. ever If he is to be hanged for
it, than not to talk at all"
What an odd little creature you are,
Miss Ruth"
"Gh, you think I'm odd, do you? That
AoiI 4 NIIl hiilt Vi NDu' j was IA IlDtJNN
that was something besides odd.
Anybody can be odd"
But anybody can't have your sort of
oddity"
"Oh, then. I've got the oldest sort OF
oGdify cont know whether t. hike
that ~ not. DO you know tina You are
tAc ,nly Iuan | ever met that didn't try
to G~.t"G me?"
II didn't know it, but if | am. why, ]
must be thankful for the distinction"
"Oh, you must, must you. Mr.. Sar.
casm? Why don't you tell me something
about yourself?" she asked, after a
i have-I have told you that I an
Innocent"
'Oh, hat isn't anything. Anybody
CO be innocent. Where do your people
Ive?'
"I haven't any people"
wei, where do you come fron?"
~ have come from a place where
thee was no happiness to a place where
nothing but misery and disgrace can be
expected"
You make me sad when you tall
that way, Mr.. Alfreds."
And would you expect me to inspire
gage, Miss Ruth?"
40, don't think | ought to expect
that. But you are not without friends
Mr.. Alfreds. Most all the ladies in this
town are interested in you"
Women are ever interested in a mar
who IS about to be hanged" he replied
"Ch, don't talk about being hanged.
GoD'C see how they can hang you, you
arc 50 nice" He laughed. II don't: ]
really don't. Now fyou were some ugly,
good. r-nothing thing, it would be diff.
fcrent. You follow my advice: When
you are taken into court look just as
pleasant as You can"
"lE.ortunatcly, Miss Ruth, the jury
VII not be composed of women"
Wed, don't You fear. ! think it will
c~a, all right"
adt lid it come out all right? The
court met three days later, and after a
""ry short trial Aifreds was sentenced &c
Ue hanged. 1t was no surprise TO him.
lie was to meet death sixty days later.
g. the day after Christmas. 1t was
dark when he was N back 10 his
eel, and he chung t. a hope that Ruth
might come 10 console him; but the
weary Tours passed and loud-mouthed
dogs bayed the turn of night. Morning.
ard still no sympathetic face, no voice
- soft encouragement. Weeks passed.
Ru 2 was away on a visit. Christmas
nor .ng. The day was bright. A man
came IN with the prisoners breakfast
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26
LOOK AT THIS.
Fine Chance tn Get "A Home at Low and
Reasonable Prices

The Trinity Land company who ii VIII
be remembered, bought the T. 3 Lyon
land near Trinity college only a few
weeks ago, have already had the property
laid of and plated into nice streets IN"
lots, and are now ready TO sell the lots Il
any person desiring to build. 1t is the
intention of the company to build up a
nice community on there. Lots will be
sold reasonable, As il is not the purpose
of this company to try to make a fortune
out OF it. For prices, ETC., apply TO }. b.
Warren, general manager, or c. a. Jor'
dan, secretary and treasurer.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26

10 you NlALn Az A~l
TO change between now and tomorrow
morning?' Alfreds asked.
"Yyhy so?"
Because if it should cloud to-day
will give me my last glimpse Of the sun.
Has the young lady returned?"
mo, not yet"
"When do you expect her?'
Don't know. I'm hired to chop wood
and work about the place n not tC
listen TO the news of the family"
Twill the hanging be public?"
ssAs public as out Of doors can make
It,"
'Do you think there'll be many peo-
pie PRESENT.
"Oh. certainly. People look for amuse-
=. ment during the holidays"
II must say that you are cold-blooded."
And why shouldn't / be; why
shouldn't | nate every man that's uL-
fortunate?'
why should you is the question:
because I served a term in the PEN
itentiary.'
What had you donc?"
Told the truth"
What. they sent you to he peniten"
tiary for telling the truth?'
Eyes, they asked me if | committed
the forgery and | said that / did"
"Oh, you are a satirist."
well, | must 20 and split a piece of
knotty wood. Fires must go ever if
Christmas do come. | suppose you can
take care of yourself to-day, and as for
tomorrow, why, the sheriff will have
TO take care Of you"
He passed out and q merry voice was
heard. The prisoners blood ieaped.
Ruth had returned. All smiles and airs
Of gayety, she entered the corridor; and
she was not alone: the sheriff and the
jailer were with her.
Mr.. Alfreds," she cried, Il have
brought you christmas present. Here
is your pardon"
''Opcn the door, said the sheriff. Be
fore Alfreds' swimming eyes the iron
bars were shadow lace work.
Come on into the sittinG-room," said
the girl; and she lei him out.
He sat in a rocking-chair. A long
tilne passed before he said anything,
And have they discovered my limo
csnce?" he asked.
No" she answered. Let me tell
you what | did. I made all the jury
men and the prosecuting attorney and
the judge and hundreds of other people
sign a petition asking for your pardon,
and then | went all the way to Nash
vile and made the governor sign your
pardon. Don't you think I'm smart?"
81 think you are an angel"
mo you don't-you think I'm a hap
hazard rettle-trap. l told the gov
ernor about your hair-thfnk of talking
about a mans hair-and I said: Gov
ernor, he's got the loveliest eyes you
ever saw but l must not talk this way,
for you amt in prison now
He got up and stood with his face
turned toward the door. Il must go,"
he said.
Are you going very far away?"
"No."
"How fare"
II am going to stay here until ! prove
TO you that your mercy"
Excuse me-" interrupted the jailer,
stepping into the doorway, but you
are no longer shut up"
But he a stay to dinner, can't
he, papa?"
mo, he'd better CO."
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26

word not to attempt to see him. A de
tective came from a distance and after
a time an arrest was made. A man was
brought to trial, and the proof was so
strong that he was convicted; and,
given to frankness and the truth, he
acknowledged hat he had committed
the murder. Shortly after sentence had
been passed upon him he turned to AL
freds. who stood near him, and said:
II thought you suspected me when I
brought your breakfast to you last
Christmas morning, nearly a year ago"
It was another Christmas morning
and the day was bright.
May | come in?" Alfreds stood in the
door.
oh, surely, if you are not afraid of
me"
He sprang toward her and canght her
hand, II bring you 4 present now" he
said. the present of my soul."
The jailcr stepped into the doorway
and sHad: Come on now, you young
folks. Dinner is ready"
OPIE READ.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26
TWO CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

MAN was found
murdered in the
village of Nor
ton, East Ten
nessee, and the
authorities ar
rested a stran-
ger named AL
freds. Of course
Alfreds had no
business in the
communitv,an
this of itself
partook Of the
n q I re of q
crime: b ut,
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-12-26
You Are Thinking

Ahout Christmas presents. Shall We
help you We will, materially and cheer
fully, if YOU will call At tie
DURHAM SUPPLY Co.