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The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Right Hand and Left.

This curious little extract, which reads somewhat like riddle, comes from a letter written by Dr. Frank lin to the American Museum. The learned doctor is speaking on a sub feet about which there is . great diversity of opinion. He is arguing the cause of the left hand, and con tends that she is entitled to equal consideration with the right. That she ought to be equally instructed, in order that if anything should happen to her sister, she might be as competent for useful employ ment as the right hand would be 1t deprived of the assistance of the left 1:
 ssThere are two sisters of us, and the two eyes of man do not resemble nor are capable of being on better terms with each other than my sister and myself, but for the partial ity of our parents, who make the most injurious distinctions between us. From my infancy have been led to consider my sister as a being of more elevated rank. Nothing is spared in her education, while l was suffered to grow up without the least instruction. She had masters to teach her writing, drawing and other accomplishments, but if by chance touched pen cil, a pen, or a nee- dle, I was bitterly rebuked, and more than once 1 have been beaten for being awkward and wanting a graceful manner. It is true my sister associated with me upon some occasions, but she always made a point of taking the lead, calling up on me only from necessity, or to figure at her side.
 But in spite of Dr. Franklin's argument the left hand has never yet taken equal place with the right, and, for many reasons, 1t seems hardly probable that she ever will. Harper's Young People.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28

peF cent. more oats. clover aud grasses
 than last year
 Lincoln Partners busy nearly through
 planting corn and ven advanced in plant:
 iDk cotton gardens doing well tbeugh some potatoes fofting Little River Farm work much behind {;
 nearly al corn planted warm, dry weather needed
 Logan Farmers behind; corn planted
 early is being replanted owing b bad sfnnds warm dry weather needed
 I.onoks Heavy rains delayed planting; bayous and creeks overhowea very little cotton planted and good dsal of corn to plant considerable damage done by tornado in southern part of county Madison Good weather for farming wheat. oats and fruit in good shape.
 Marion Corn nearly planted oats and wheat look well sunshine needed. Miller Farmers behind with work about two-thirds corn planted, some hnd to plant over; some cotton being planted !; apple crop fine, some peaches; oats fine. Montgomery Past week favorable; corn coming up well; wheat and oats all right !; very little cotton planted, will be decreased acreage.
 Mississippi Excessive rains of Wednes- day will prevent further farm work this week; three fourths Of the cotton crop planted where the land is not overdowed 1; dry weather and sunshine badly needed Nevada Very heavy rains have still
 further delayed planting; farmers very
 much behindhand with their work Ouachita Week favorable except for heavy rain on 20th, which in all yorties.sss of the county did serious injury to all crops that were planted; nearly all corn planted and cotton planting begun. Perry Past week favorable; corn com l ing up finely; cotton planting progressing 1 well and will be done by May wheat and oats doing we'll; range good; stock doing well; fruit all right. 1 cotton planted; corn that was up improved will have to re-plow where not planted. 1 Pike Good weather though some injury | from high wind on 18th; cotton being planted gardens good; Irish potatoes | fine.
 1 Pulaski Weather most favorable for 1 weeks; corn all planted; little cotton. | Randolph Past week very unfavorable, ] farmers getting still further behind WAcnt AHu VAtS opiak Wctit lAuib Ati itEus with half crop peaches. Saline Wheat, oats and meadows look. ing well; fruit prospect good less cotton. l Searcy Wheat and oats good corn halt planted; fair crop fruit. Scott Corn planting about done; some cotton planted; early corn bad stand. Stone Busy planting corn; wheat, oats, clover, grasses, gardens good. White-No cotton planted yet; first strawberries shipped 21st. Woodruff Corn most planted; cotton planting resumed fair outlook. Craighead Excessive rains interfered seriously with planting. M. F. LOCKE, Commissioner of Agriculture, Director. F, H. CLARKE, U. s. Weather Bureau, As sistant Director
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Hit With n Brick.

ST LouIs, April 22. Yesterday after the close of a social party, on North Ninth street, this city, John J. Bailey was struck with brick during quarrel in which number of members of the party engaged. He was helped to a lounge in a house near by, and, not being thought seriously hurt, was left there. A few hours later he was found dead. Henry J Baker has been arrested for tho killing, which he admits, claiming seIf-defense.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Worse Than Jersey Lightning.

Rather fastidious young man that Beekman street barber who leaned over customer he was shaw ing, and said:
 Excuse me, sir, but if were you l wouldn't drink Bowery whis- key"
 "And why shouldn't l if l want tof" said the man, wonderingly.
 Because, sir, the smell of it takes all the edge of the razor, and when liquor does that I guess it can't be healthy "-Texas Siftings.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28

Both the method and results whel 5yrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasan; md refreshing to the taste, and act gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys sm effectuslly, dispeIs colds, head ehes and levers and cures habitual anstipation. Syrup of Figs is ths ndy remedy of it's kind ever pro lueed, pleasing to the taste and ac eeptable to the stomach, prompt in is action and truly 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 5oc and s1 bottles by all leading drug gists. Any reliable druggist who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who uishes to try it. Do not accept sny substitute.
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 szR FRANCISCO. ozL
 LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW YORK M
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
suith,s Party.

PARIS, TEX, April 23.--Deputy United States Marshal Dickerson received letter from Tom Smith, which was written at Buffalo on the 16th, in which he states that all the party who went from here were all right except James Dudley, who accidently shot himself, from the effects of which he died, and Alex Lawther, who was wounded, but according to the surgeon would recover. In the letter Smith stated he expected to be home by the last of the month. Smith organized the party that went from here.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
CAPTIVE CATTLEMEN
En Route to Fetterman, Wyo.--state Mil
 tia About to Disband.

En Route to Fetterman, Wyo.-State Mill
 tia About to Disband.
 DOUGLASS, WYo., April 23.- Maj. Fechet's troops, escorting captive cattlemen, reached Brown s Springs last night. It is expected they will arrive at Fetterman this evening or tomorrow morning. Fetterman is on the railroad. It is believed to be the in tention to dodge the SUD- posed destination of Douglass, owing to the fact that a good many armed sympathizers with the rustlers have gathered here, in- cluding "Long Tom," the bird of Glenrock, who was on the regu- lator's death list. A dispatch from Cheyenne says four officers of the state militia have sent in their resignations and others are expected. Governor Barber's order, just before the invasion, that the militia must not respond to the sheriff's call, is the cause of dissatis- faction which threatens the practi- cal dismemberment of the state S forces.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
The Mob Weakened.

QUINCY, ILL, April 23.--An at tempt was made at midnight to lynch w. J. Jamison, the murderer of Chas. Iron. Joseph Schlottman was chosen as leader and mob of about thirty determined men made rush upon the jail When the doors were reached the mob weakened and the lynching was postponed.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Peculiar Damage Suit.

DALLAS, April 23.--A peculiar suit was begun yesterday by w. F. Stephens, J. M. Ramsey, J. A. Witherspoon, Mrs. A. J. Hart, A. J. Hart, A. c. Hendricks and c. c. Dover against the Wells Fargo Express Company. The plaintiffs are residents of Cedar Hill and were recently burned out by fire originat- ing in the express office. They claim the defendant is responsible for the fire inasmuch as the agent had a dangerous lamp in the office, which he refused to remove. The amount sued for is $15, BOO
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Sykes win be Tried Again.

CHICAGO, April 23.-James w. Sykes, accused of extensive frauds on grain warehouse receipts, is again faced toward the penitentiary. He has been twice convicted and the decision each time reversed by the Illinois supreme court. To-day Judge Clifford denied the motion to qnash indictments against him, and another trial of the celebrated case will ensue.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Flooded Farms.

ENGLISH, IND, April 23.--The flood which caused such damage here played sad havoc all along Lit tie Blue clear to the Ohio. Some of the best Blue river farms which had just been plowed were ruined. Thousands of dollars were lost in fences, lumber and stock, the rise coming so rapidly and unexpectedly that little could be saved. All bridges here were washed away. While no loss of life has occurred many narrow escapes are reported.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Heavy Rains.

CARLYLE, ILI.., April 23. Heavy rains again caused Kakaskia river to overflow, and at this place it is now four miles wide. All the bot tom lands are covered and much stock has been lost. A man named Potts was drowned last night while attempting to cross the river at Mas coulah.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Bank Closed.

WORCESTER, MASS, April 21.-- National Bank Examiner Jeremiah Getchel visited the town of Grafton yesterday and affixed on the door of the First National Bank notice, declaring the institution closed and in charge of himself as bank examiner. The bank has a capital of $100, GOO, and the line of deposites was only 5000 or $4000. The cause of the suspension is sup posed in Grafton to be due to in vestments in business paper which were not acceptable to the bank ex- aminer.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Shot and Killed.

CHICAGO, April 23.-Wm. Mad digan living on Wabash avenue, was shot and killed late last night by Lewis Powers, from whose re- volver a bullet also probably fatally wounds William Alt. The shooting was the ending of an evening dissi- patton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Fox-Isorrow Duel.

LONDON, April 23. The latest reports concerning the prospects of duel between Fox and Borrow, growing out of the publication of letters in the orrow-Drayton affair, are that the parties have fixed upon place in Belgium as the scene of the combat. It is said the duel will be fought to-day. It is rumored that Borrow was seen in London vasfArdav.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Thirty-four sirned It.

BUFFALO, N. Y, April 23.- Some of the most prominent law yers of Buffalo prepared and are circulating for signatures among the members of the bar testimo- nial commenting the action of the New York City Bar Association in regard to Judge Maynard. It was started yesterday, and within two or three hours thirty-four prominent lawyers had signed it. Only two refused.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Hung Himself.

SPOKANE FALLS, April 23 Fred. Hardness, who was arrested here last evening as a deserter from the United States army and locked up in the city jail, hung himself in the cell early this morning. Hardness confessed to having served a term at McNeills Island on this charge. He was man of fine education, and is said to have relatives in Chi cago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
cnnricted.

SHERMAN, April g. --Sam Mas sey, ,colored, is convicted of murder in the first degree. Massey six weeks ago brutally beat Wm. Smith, his wife and two children, living near this city, with a club, also out raging Mrs. Smith.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
An oldIndian,

VALPARAISO, IND., April 23.-- Joseph Beretrand, a half-breed In- dian of the Pottago tribe of Patta- wattomies, died at South Bend yes terday at the age, according to his own assertions, of no years. He is positively known to have been 105 years old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
The Can of Eternlty.

Eternity is crying out to you loud CT and louder as you near it's brink Rise, be going Count your re sources learn what you are not fit for, and give up wishing for it 1; learn what you can do, and do it with tho energy of a mm.-F w Robertson.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
National Bin.ssaiIie Convention.

WASHINGTON, April 22. The na- tional silver committee at meeting to-day decided to call national bi- metallic convention to meet in this city on May 26. The call, which will be accompanied by a brief ad- dress, win be sent tomorrow eye- ming.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Candidates for the GaIIows.

NASHVILLE, ILL, April 2l Two negroes, Buck Dickerson and Tom Davis, who were found guilty in Judge Watts court yesterday of the murder of Marcus Deltach, Jew peddler, at Richview last December, were sentenced this morning to be hanged Saturday, May IA.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Thorouglbresls.

LEXINGTON, KY., April 23.-- Wm. Easton, of New York Tatter- sal, has sold H. H. Headly, of this county, half an interest in two inn ported thoroughbred stallions. Or der and Cavalier. The price is said to be a large one.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
AIucky Poor nIan.

JACKSONVILLE, ILL, April 23.- John Savage, who for some time has been an inmate of the Scott county poor house, has fallen heir to an English estate valued at over mil lion pounds. Savage is over 70 years of age and has a large family.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Many psalhs rrem choler

! CALCUTTA, April 23.~--A very virulent epidemic of cholera is raging at Benares. The mortality is very great. Yesterday there were re- ported 180 new cases and 135 deaths from the disease.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Judge maynard's Action Endorsed.

ALBANY, N. Y, April 21.-The assembly adopted by vote of ayes B, nays 32, the majority report of the investigation committee, which endorses Judge Maynard's action in the contested election cases. The vote was party vote.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
At What Age ' Women assss

The problem was recently dis cussed by an artist, an author and a woman of society. The artist urged that he disliked to paint the portrait of women between the ages of % and 40 years. Before 25 tke face
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-04-28
Negroes Sold.

FAyErTE, Mo, April 23. There has been another sale Of negro vagrants, three men and one wo- man were sold. The sale was on the block.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-20
LOCAL MARKETS.
ST. Paul. Produce.

Our quotations and market values are al
most entirely for commission lots, on orders
SOLD from first hands, Dealers sending small
orders to this market should not expect to
have them filled at the inside figures or quo
tations as shipping stock is always of Sc
lected varieties and best qualities.
For produce we note but slight change in
quotations.
Dealers have on hand full supplies OF pota-
toes and all kinds of vegetables.
All dairy products are in good request; re-
ceipts of butter are light; there is no &C.
cumdlatiOn of stocks.
Wheet-No. | hard. S3c; No. northern,
S1@S2c; No. northern. 76c.
Corn-No. g. 54@l34L2c; yellow. 35@1a6c-
Oats-No. q 26l2@ ?7l3c; No. white, 27l2@
2sesNo. 3, 27@127I2c.
Barley and Rye-No. 9. 5O@52c; No. j, $50
Acc; No. 2 rve 75l2@7ec: malt. 6G@75c.
Ground Feed and Mill Stuffs-Prices on all
best grades are governed by corn and oats.
No. /, St459@15: No. 3, Sl5.5o@l6. p; low
grade, S12.50@I3. CornmeaI. bolted, SIT@IS;
unbolted Sl4.6a. Bran. bulk. Sl2gl9.5l.
Flour-Prices steady; trade active Mt quo
tations. Patents, Si.51 5; straight. Si@4.5h;
wheat 81. 75@a5.
Hay-No upland. IS 500: No upland.
S7.3f @S; No. 1 wild, Sq07.50; No. wild,
5@7; No. timothy. $l1@1l.5o; No tfmo-
thy, S9@lO
Butter-Creamery 27@2sc; first creamery.
24@2ac; second creamery. in tubs, 2I@?2c;
first dairy, 19@2cc; second dairy, f501Gc;
packing stock, 130l4c.
Cheese-Full cream, 12@l3l2c; primost. "a
&c; brick, 13@l4c; Limberger, 12@l3c;
Young America 1301l4c.
Dressed Hogs-S5@5.50.
Poultry-Dressed, turkeys, 12@13c; dressed
spring Chickens 1l@l2c; dressed hens, 100
lie; dressed ducks and geese, 1C@11c.
Eggs-il@12c.
Vegetables squash, 75c@si per
doz: potatoes, 1c@2Qc bu; sweet potatoes,
Illinois. S3@3.50; unions, per bu, 9)c@ni;
cabbages per 100. S2.5c@?.75; beets. doz. sc:
lettuce. doz, 40.
Beansim;Navy hand,picksd, per bu 81 sc sSSs
100; navy, per bu. Sl.6o@a.75: peas. ner hu,
yellow, Csc; peas, per bu, green, SI.25@l.30.
Grapes Malaga. keg, $6@S.
Apples-Fancy, $3.50; choice. 81. 1903:
good standard, S.. 25l25o: good Jentons. car
lots, S1.9,@2; choice, s.. lC@2.25; pineapples,
per doz. 1925.
Berries-Bell and bugle, S75C@S: bell and
cherry. S7.5C@o7.75; Cape Cod, 81 5C@9.
Fruits-OrangeS-Ca navels. S3.75:
seedless, $3@325 Florida, SO, 75cg4; Mexicans,
Fancy. S4.5t0475: choice $404.50; Malaga,
S3.2563.50. Figs-Bags, 60-lb. &c; 2-crown.
14c; 3-crown. lie; 5-crown 2lc. Dates-Elal-
lowee, Glib boxes, re; Persian, 50-lb boxes,
size; Syre, cobb boxes, sc; Fards, 10 lb boxes.
lie: golden, 10-lb boxes, S12c.
Miscelaneous-Veal per 100 lbs. Si08 so:
hides, steer. green, per Id, 5lec; hides, cow.
green. per lb, &c; hides, calt, green. per III,
&c; hides, steer, salt per ID. 61sQ7c; hides.
cow, SALT per ID. 4l2@5c; pelts, 2ac@
81 50: wool, washed, 25c; unwashed, 15D
l7c; tallow, 4c: pork. mess, Sl2@13; beet,
$3.50; bacon, S9.5@11; hams, 1t@1G&c: :
lard, 500; hops, 2lc; apple cider, $3.50 per
Dbl.
Nuts-Peanuts, raw, 6@Sl2c; peanuts
roasted, SC; walnuts, California, 1l@l2c
GrannhIQ nlnc 1OLr16a
Brazils. new S@l0c: almonds, Taragona, 1Sc;
almonds California. nc
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-20
MINNEAPOLIS ETS.
CI,a,uher of Corn,nerce.

Wheat oIened weak and 5Sc lower on I'M
favorable cables, large movements of wheat
to Minneapolis from the interior and heavy
selling reported by prominent bear traders
throughout the country. There was some
good buying later with moderate advance by
the middle of the session. Winter wheat
people were reported to be buying on account
of damage, and correspondents from Ohio
and Indiana claimed considerable injury.
Efforts were moderate, and bad financial
outlook i'll Europe. it was claimed, less
ened the foreign demand for the present for
wheat and flour. The demand for cash No.
l northern wheat was good. Most of the
good lots sold at Sll2c. Some that were thin
sold on the early break at Sic and some
timber wheat that was very fancy brought
3 sold moderately. Rejected and no grade
was in better demand both for the better and
poorer classes, but low prices had to be ae-
cepted to move them. Wheat closed as fol-
lows: No. 1 hard, Q. t., Sal2c; No. northern,
March. SIC; May, S0s4c; July, S3c; o. t.. SIC;
No = northern, o. t., T@SGc.
Flour = emaud improving at prices
quoted: Patents in sacks to local dealers.
Patents, Sl25l4.50; bakers superfne, 81 so
o. 10 tor low grades i'll bags, including red
dog.
Bran and Shorts Steady at S11@11 SO for
bran shorts, Sl0.50@l1.5 50.
Corn-Nominal; quoted at 39@D35c for yell
low
oats-Quoted at 27@2ss4c for choice No.
white
ton; quoted at 74@75c f. o. b.
Barley-32c, 4c@t5c for very choice No. 8.
Demand greatly improved.
Flax-Quoted at 95@9Sc III Chicago,
bought here less the freight.
Feed-Quoted at Sl4 .25@1l5 .25.
Hay-S709. SO for upland; timothy nominal
$11@11.5O
STATE GRAIN INSPECTION.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-20
SLOT -

Where automatic indication lies in wait for
agitation,
To weigh you and record it on the spot,
IT'S 10 use to hedge or higgle, for the pointer
will not wiggle
UnlessyOu drop a nickel in the slot.
If you want from hotel waiter tender steak
and good potato.
And all the incest dishes that he's got,
He will surely entertain you with the best
that's on the menu
II you only drop nickel in the slot.
In a "parlor car or sleeper" in flyer or
q ''creeper.''
Fee the porter for the choicest chair or cot
1t secures you the best places, cheerful looks
and smiling faces
II you always drop a nickel in the slot.
II you want politician to secure you posi-
ton,
And he'd like to, but he knows that he can
Your snrest way to win him is not to urge or
chin him,
But Just you drop nickel in the slot.
If you love some pretty daughter. and she
let's you know you We caught her.
But her loving rather thinks he'd rather
not
Don't you argue with the 'nincom' Just
show up a handsum income
That the way to drop nickeiin the slot.
You will find the same variety in all grades
of good society,
For money is the basis of the plot:
Y GU can rake in Invitations, with the entree
to most stations.
If you only drop nickel in the slot.
So through life. in all your gettings, fortune,
fun, and all abettings
That go TO keep a boiling in the pot,
It's the coin that has the crism to start up
the mechanism
You must always drop nickel in the slot
j. Harry Stedman in The Campus.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-20
FINANCIAL.
New York.

New YORK. March 19.-Had 1t not been
for the Coal stocks. Sugar and Tennessee Coal
today. the stock market would have been ut
terry devoid of feature and movement, and 1t
was outside of those few shares the trading
was entirely nominal and the fluctuations
nothing. At the opening all trace OF yester-
Days weakness had disappeared, and the
opening prices were practically UNCHANGED
from those of last night throughout the list.
There was some disposition on the part of
the traders to hammer Heading. and its price
did recede slightly under this pressure, while
Tennessee Coal displayed positive weakness.
retiring "a per cent, and during the early
dealings was the only stock that showed q
material t1uctuation.
Later, however the rumor was Circulated
that two or three directors were to go into
the board of the Delaware g. Hudson, repre-
sentlng the NandcrbiltS and Erie, ano,
coupled with some good buying. the rumor
had the effect of creating little bear scare.
and the shorts in the Coal stocks ran 10
cover. Delaware IL Hudson was rapidly run
up from 1912 to 1874, jersey Central
following with q rise from 1872 to 14lA,
while the movements in Reading and Lacka-
wanna were more deliberate.
The movement, however, had The erect OF
infusing little life and character into the
general list. and slight appreciation was
made In prices. especially after the issue OF
the bank statement which showed an uneX-
pected small increase i'll the reserves NO
market finally closed dull but firm, but prac-
tcally at last nights prices. except III few
shares, Delaware & Hudson being up 2s4. and
jersey Central ia.
The Post saws: The Richmond Terminal
stocks were somewhat firmer. but there was
no business of consequence in them. The
small traders who bought the stock before
the plans announcement in anticipation of
n BOOM and who have been filing the air
with complaints ever since. seem now to
have sold most of their holdings. The pub
LEGATION of the bank statement was heralded
and attended by some expert work on the
coal stocks. Delaware d Hudson was ad-
yanced at the rate of about one point for ev-
cry 500 shares purchased; New Jersey Cen
trail il still more agile fashion. Reading.
not being so advantageously situated in the
stock exchange as the other two stocks, mere
ly recovered enough to cancel its earlier
losses. The fertileminded room traders In
vented news enough on these stocks to nc
count for dozen movements.
NEW YORK. March 19.-Money on call easy
at 1l2@l2 per cent: last loan. =: closed offered
at 2 per cent. Prime mercantile paper, 4@6
per cent. Ste:ling exchange quiet but steady
at SLS5S4 for sixtyday bills and S4.S7l2 for
demand.