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The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
FIFTY-EIGHT BELOW.
Intense Cold Exists at Penza, in Southwest
 ern Great Russia.
FREEZING INHABITANTS.
Birds Drop Dead From Trees in Which They Sought shelter--Contagious
 Disease.

LONDON, Feb. 12.-Intense cold exists at Penza, in Southwestern Great Russia. The thermometer registers 58o below, and there is terrible suffering. A number of men have been frozen to death, and the cold is so intense that birds drop dead from trees in which they sought shelter. A quantity of grain for famine sufferers has arrived at Penza, but it is impossible to dis tribute 1t among the peasants, owing to the fact that nearly all horses have been killed for food or sold to procure money with which to buy necessities of life. Five thousand horses have been killed in Penza alone, and it is estimated that several million draught animals have been killed throughout the empire since autumn. Typhus fever small poX ana dlpntnerla are decl- mating the inhabitants around Penza. Two hundred peasants have died from these diseases.
 The dispatch adds that in the gov ernments of Samara, Saratoy and Nyni Novgorod the condition is far worse than in Penza.
 In these three governments thou sands of peasants have fallen vic tims to hunger, typhus and other epidemic diseases. In the govern ments of Charkon and Kazan typhus fever is specially terrible in it's rav ages, and the inhabitants are dying off by the hundreds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Assigned.

AUSTIN, Feb 12.-E. H. Achilles, general dealer in merchandise, has assigned and named E. H. Williams, president of the Austin National Bank, as assignee. The preferred creditors are the bank and Miss Emma Achilles, each about SIS, ,000, and the other local creditors amounts averaging some $2200 each.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Rested by the spokane Man.

SPOKANE FALLS, WASH, Feb. Hilary Jones, of Spokane Falls, bested Billy" Newell, of Philadel- phia, last night in six rounds at the Spokane Athletic Club. Jones is a much lighter man, but made a great fight for $350 stakes and gate re- ceipts, amounting to about $500.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

Sherman Hoar, the young con gressman from Massachusetts, was the model selected for the statue of John Harvard. Mr. Hoar's face was not copied closely, but the pro fessors and sculptor decided that in his features and figure he resembled their ideal of the man whom they wanted to honor with monu- ment.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
rdward M. Fia,d

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The grand jury to-day returned an indictment for forgery in the second degree against Edward M. Field. It is alleged he forged the name of E. Moore, master of the ship "Dolicott," to bill of lading for TIPS, ,206 bushels of wheat. It was dated November II. 1891.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
NYl,ere2

The editor-in-chief looked up over his speetacles and remarked to the managing editor:
 ''I notice in this literary maga. zine that Walter Besant asks !: Where have all our poets gonei' "
 Ugh" grunted the managing editor, and he went out and gazed down into the dank, dark, silent abyss of the elevator shaft for as much as two minutes. Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Hotel Burned.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 11.-A telegram from Fl Paso, Tex, says the Grand Central Hotel burned to the ground at f 80 this morning. The building was insured for $60,000 and the furniture for $35, ,000. Loss on furniture fully covered, but not on the building. The property was owned by Judge Crosby and Col. Anderson Mills, T.. $. A.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
serious Outlook.

Watts-I tell you it makes man feel pretty serious to find himself threatened with paralysis.
 Potts-You don't mean to say that is your case, do you;
 Watts-Yes my butcher told noe that if l did not do something for him by the first of the month he would paralyze me.-Indianapclis Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Secretaru Foster has Lhin 1

Secretary Foster has thin dark brown hair. A black guard ribbon is his nearest approach to ornament. He wears shoes like a school teach CT; all his dress is plain. Heis tac- tical, wary, but not cold or dry His salutation sets the caller at ease, His face is shrewd, but not severe, kind, but nowhere weak. The eyes ob- serve, the jaw takes care of the will
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
An. .Old Citizen Killed.

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. l1.-James Couch, one of Chicago's pioneer settlers and owner of the Fremont House property, was killed yester- day by missing his footing alighting from street car, and being run over by a heavy wagon following. He was 92 years of age.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

Abbas Pasha, the new khedive of Egypt, talks English like a native. Like most of the children of royalty he had an English nurse and gov erness till he was F years old. He will get considerable English nurs- ing in his new sphere, too.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

The love letter is very senti- mental and trifing document, but it serves a double purpose. .--Galves- ton News. Written on postal card it does not serve a double pur- pose for . cent. It goes without folding.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest U Govt Report
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Latest U S Govt Report @!a!:!:!! Q! Rskii's Bsxdssz
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

the next planet 1 discover I will give you guinea" Years afterward the astronomer said to a friend, in response to an inquiry: 1.-The only result of my rash promise is that now 1 can never go out at night but she suspects me of discovering plan cts on the sly"
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Caused by a Broken switch.

ELKHART, ND, Feb. 1.-The second section of fast freight No. 40, eastbound on the air line, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rail- road, was ditched at Kendallville, Ind, at o'clock this morning, the engine and six cars being completely wrecked, and Joseph Eldridge, brakeman, of Toledo, O., killed. The cause of the wreck was broken switch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
A Mnr,lerer ResnIten.

CHATTANOOGA, Feb. 12.-"Bob" McCord was to have been hanged at Scottsboro, Ala, to-day, for the murder of his wife. Everything was ready. This afternoon tele- gram was received from Governor Jones giving McCord respite of fifteen days, the object being to al low him to go before the grand jury next week to testify against his par amour, Sally Davis, the woman who helped him to kill his wife.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Cola Wave in the North.

HURON, $. D., Feb. 11.-A se- were wind and snow storm has struck here from the northwest, the wind blowing a hurricane, sending snow in binding clouds and piling it into big drifts. At St. Paul, the cold wave, as scheduled, has arrived, the mercury dropping twenty degrees.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Prince Vi,fnr Emannel

Prince Victor Emanuel, heir to the Italian crown, is one of the handsomest and most accomplished men of his station in lie. Although nearly 30 years of age and widely travelled, he is yet unmarried. He is liberal in his political views, versed in several languages, amiable and intellectual and generally and justly beloved.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
She rorgaye Him.

Wife-Y You've been drinking again.
 Husband-Can't help it, m dear make me sho happy, m dear.
 "Huh Makes you happy, eh9 I'd like to know why"
 Be (hic) cause she two of you, m dear. ."-New York Weekly.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Bank Presllsnt Arrested.

MoREHEAD, MIN, Feb. 12.-H. A. Bruns, president of the failed Morehead Bank, has been arrested on charge of defrauding depcsitors out of $80,000. The complaint was made by Robert Enegren, who has been the banks book-keeper about three years.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
John 4. McCnlI Elected.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-John A. Mccall, comptroller of the Equita- ble Life Assurance Society, and formerly state superintendent of in- surance. was duly and unanimously elected president of the New York Life Insurance Company, at a meet ing of the trustees to-day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Aid Asked For sherman's Monument.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-An ap- peal to the Grand Army of the Re public for contributions 10 aid in the erection of statue in Washington to the memory of Gen. w. T. Sher- man has been made by committee appointed at the meeting oT the society of the army of Tennessee October last.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Wants am annea1.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-John w. Mackey filed notice of appeal to the general term of the supreme court from the judgment of 800, ,l66 obtained by Edward s. Stokes in the suit growing out of a telegraph deal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
HALL WILL HANG.
Excitement Runs High In the Neighbor-
 hood of Giadeville, Tenn.

Excitement Runs High In the Neighbor-
 hood of Giadeviile, Tenn.
 BRISTOL, TENN, Feb. 5.-Talton Hall has been sentenced to hang the 14th of March. Halls counsel will apply to the circuit court for stts.s
 Excitement ri.s.ss .s.iign ..igin Tn the neighborhood of Gladeville, and an outbreak is expected at any time. Hall has given up hopes. He says he don't think that a new trial will do him any goo1; that the next jury would do just like this one, so he asked that his wife and children be sent for that he may bid them good-by. At late hour last night no attempt at rescue had been made, but there is no telling what may come.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Waterman, star x CO.'S Liabilities

DENIsoN, TEX, Feb. 1.-The liabilities of the wholesale and retail dry goods house of Waterman, Star & Co.,, which assigned yesterday, will reach over $100,000. The as sets, it is believed, will be in excess of that amount.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

north of here. The vein is said to be 100 feet in width and runs 15 per cent. of tin. Discoverers are keeping it quiet, but company was organized to-day for the supposed purpose of working this discovery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

G
 10th the method and results whe yrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasaf nd refreshing to the taste, and ar. ,eutly yet promptly on the Kidney ;ver and Bowels, cleanses the sy m efectuslly, dispels colds, heaf ehes and levers and cures habit;I aastipation. Syrup of Figs is tl ,lly remedy of its kind ever pr luced, pleasing to the taste and . ,eptable to the stomach, prompt ] s action and trulr beneficial in i fleets, prepared only from the mo: 4ealthy and agreeable substances, i! aany excellent qualities commend 0 all and have made it the mc popular remedy known.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5i nd sl bottles by all leading drll ;ists. Any reliable druggist wi nay not have it on hand will pr, are it promptly for any one wh. wishes to try it. Do not accept an, lubstitute.
 cALiFORNiA FIG SYRUP co.
 SAg FRhsofsco, GAL.
 LOUISVILLE. ". NEW FORK GK
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
DEATH OF A PIONEER PREACHER.
The Venerable Thomas Banks Dies Near
 EaYetteyiIle.

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK, Feb, H. Rev. Thos. Banks, 88 years old, died at his home few miles north of Fayetteville last evening. He came from Tennessee to Fayetteville in 1880, with his brother-in-law, Wm. Skelton. He had made Wash ington county his home sixty-two years.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Broke His Neck.

BRENNAN, TEX, Feb. 11.-Ste- phen Schindy, farmer, fell from wagon near Wesley, striking on his head. It was discovered to-day that his neck was broken. He has fair prospects of recovery.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

Senator Davis, of Minnesota makes hobby of anything relating to Napoleon, and is said to have one of the largest and most varied col lections of books and pictures con nected with the Little Corporal to be found in this country.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

Swipesey (from the "Sixt")-- I'm a-goin' to put on dis young lady's skates--seeY
 Rocksey (from do "Ate" )-No yer ain't, neider; Pm a-goin' to
 Bella (from de "Fort" )-Gentle- men, gentlemen, for Heavens sake let there be no bloodshed Life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

The late Professor Couch Adams, one of the discoverers of the planet Neptune, good-naturedly remarked to his old housekeeper at the time of his great achievement Janet, with
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

Dubious.-"Is it considered an honor to be sent out as mission ary2"
 ''Yes. Why2"
 'I was only wondering" said Mrs. Vealy, my husbands congre- gation are unanimously desirous that he shall go. "-Comic.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
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 VIII Reach AIhO. .OOO,

MONMOUTH, ILL, Feb. 12.-lt is now estimated that the total loss by fire in the opera house block last night will reach $150,000; in- surance $50, ,000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18

There are few defects in our na- ture so glaring as not to be yelled from observation by politeness and good breeding. .--Stanislaus.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
AIleghany City's Mayor K tsuilty.

PTTsBuRG, PA, Feb. l1.-This morning the jury in the extortion case against Mayor James c. Wy man, of Alleghany City, brought in
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
Discovery of a Vein of Tin,

DENVER, Feb. l1.--The dis covery of a vein of tin is reported from the mountains about fifty miles
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-02-18
A JUST DEATH.

Roanoke, va., Citizens String up Black
 Brute.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03

Col. Oates, of Alabama, a prominent
Democrat, calls attention to the fact that
the Protectionists have gained seats in
Congress despite tho outcry against the
Mckinley tarif-a gain equal to nearly
one'half of their membership in the pre-
sent House any person who will
take the trouble to investigate the source
of these gains will discover that more
than three'fourths of them were made
in States like Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota.
Nebraska, Massachusetts and New
Hampshire, where the Free-traders are
exulting over the spread of their dog
mas, and in New York, Michigan and
Other States where Democratic legisla.
lures had attempted to deprive the Re-
publican party of its fair and legitimate
share of representation in Congress-.
Moreover, the tariff had nothing what
ever to do with the loss of one Repu bli.
can seat in Colorado and one in Nevada.
as the Free-traders will discover in due
season.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03
na.t6le. II.

Miss A. B. Doneghy is still very ill.
Mrs. G. H. Bunday Is improving very
fast. ,......
Mrs. F. Humphrey is still on the
mend.
Mrs. J. W. Fraeier Of Hardensbure is
visiting friends in our city.
Mr.. A. Nash has returned home after
short stay in Evanston, Ill.
Mr.. A. HUM has returned home after
two years absence in Colorado.
Miss Minnie Smith has returned home
after short visit to Stamford.
DR.. W.R. Author has returned home
after pleasant stay at Hidallesboro.
The Thanksgiving sermon preached
by Rev. d. A. Slaughter was quite inter-
esting. y
Rev. g. H. Burke has organized a club
balled The Daughters of Conference in
his church.
Miss Jessie Irvan seems very lively
since her friend Mr.. B. J. Mosbev has
returned home.
The Thanksgiving dinner given by the
sisters OF Green street Baptist Church
was quite success.
MI. and Mrs. J.sJ. Turner Of New
YORK City are visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Monroe..Mitchell.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03

Some of the newspapers are figuring
upon the number of Republican stay-at.
homes, and denying that any Republic
cans voted for the Democratic ticket.
Such conclusion certainly has no pro.
liability behind it, and the indications
are directly to the contrary. The lead
ing issue in the Silver states was silver
and no other question cut much figure in
the contest. The leading issue in Illi-
nois and Wisconsin was the school law,
which gave nearly the entire foreign
vote to the Democrats. The Afro-Am-
erican vote of the north was, at one
time the almost exclusive property of
the Republican party, there are good
reasons for thinking that it was largely
alienated in the late ftruggle. And,
especially it may be asserted that the
weakening of the party in reference to a
free ballot and fair count had a most dis
astrous'effect. That disquieted thousands
of voters.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03

Heavy silks are coming into style
again.
Red hosiery or stockings are the favor
ed ones for full dress.
A stylish article for the ladies is tur-
bans trimmed in immense pom pons.
The dark brown stylish blue effects in
hats are very pretty when tastefully COM
bined.
Children wear short dresses this year
with waists trimmed as deliberately az
their mammals.
Red kid gloves with stitching of black
silk thread, are very stylish and are be-
ing much sought after.
The short boa seems to have the call
this season. Those of black ostrich feath-
ers are very becoming.
The new weave in wool called Bensg.
line makes a serviceable dress as we'll as
quite pretty and attractive.
The dashing fur trimmed coats and
jackets are among the handiest garments
as we'll as the most favored by the ladies.
Fur trimming comes in bands and seal
lops. But the very latest thing in that
line are the bands with little fur heads
of animals set in the intervals.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03
Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Mr.. j. W. Fort has a position in the
Echo Office and is learning the printers
trade.
The exercises of the Ladies' lChapter,
O. E. S. at the funeral on Sunday were
very impressive and greatly admired.
Mr.. Jas. W. Miller has secured posi-
ton in the Oklahoma post office. He is
a reliable young man and deserves sue
cess.
The walls of St. Paul are rising rapidly
and St. John is trying to have their new
edifce ready for conference which
meets in a few weeks.
The steam fixtures in the mechanical
department of the Branch Normal COL
lege had puliminary test on last Tues
day and worked satisfactory.
Our friends, the Democracy, jollified
last Tuesday night with flags, banners,
torches, speeches, ect. The town was
painted red in grand style. A few COL
ored Democrats '.joined in"
The funeral of Mrs. Dora Carpenter, a
member of Electa Chapter, Order of the
Eastern Star, took place last Sunday.
The beautiful services of the Order be-
ing performed at the grave by the pa.
tron, Prof.. c. Corbin, assisted by Sis.
tiers Alice Havis, Young, Jacko, Shanks
and others. The burial was in the beau
tiful lot recently purchased by the Chap
ter, adjoining that owned by Eastern
Light Lodge, No. 6, F. and A. M.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03
nlElID At PosfoFFICE As SECoND.CLlss IlffE1
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1892

One frequently reads of the fraterntal
feeling which is said to exist between
comrades who have fought under the
same flag and all such are supposed to
stand by each other through thick and
thin. This patriotic brotherly feeling
may exist between soldiers in other
countries than this "land of the brave
and the Free" There never has been q
time when black soldier in America
was the peer of white one and though
the blood of black soldiers has enrich
ed this coil IN every conflict from the
days Of Crispus Attacks to the late In.
dian troubles they have been most
damnedly ostracised, insulted and out
ragged by their white comrades who
have been mainly benefited by all these
successful contests which have taken
place on American soil. Such a thing a
black man being "soldier and man.
seems to be an impossibility. During
tho ''late unple asantness" all the Afro
Americans were placed in regiments by
themselves but all the commissioned
officers were white. Today there are
not more than half a dozen Afro-Ameri-
cans in the army who hold commissions.
There has always been trouble between
he G. A. R. folks in the south and every
effort has been made to keep the black
soldiers out. 1t is therefore quite graft.
flying to find the present commander-in-
hief Capt. A. G. Weissert has backbone
and fairness enough to lay the law down
the prejudiced Southerners. He says
he proposes to see that the Colored SOL
diers are recognized by the state de-
partments and posts of the Grand Army
and that he will lay downthe laws to the
offending posts and if they refuse to
obey they will be dismissed without
ceremony. Long live Commander
Weissert! ~
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03

School Boy. Dalton.-Write to the Com
mandant. Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Nd, stating your desire. ..a.
U. C.-If you want a job in the Port
Office, apply to the Civil Service Exam
lining Board of your local Post Office.
Young Fellow, Atlanta.-A knowledge
OF Latin is not required in any school of
engineering. but knowledge of French
and German is most advisable.
B. Gray, New Orleans.-ln the game
of euchre the partner of the dealer can
"assist"-that is, direct his partner to
take up the trump, and play together
against their opponent.
Inquiring Reader, St. Louis.-There
are many actresses who are christian
women and church members, With
these their profession is their business,
which they pursue the same as do others
in their various lines of trade and en-.
ployment, and it ia no wise conflicts
with their religious beliefs and duties.
K. N. O., Milwaukee. In Russia, the
whole legislative, executive and judicial
authority is vetsed in theemperor whose
will is law. 2. The seat of the United
States Government was transferred from
Philadelphia to Washington in the year
1900. g. Texas is the largest state in
the Union. Its area is 265, $50 square
miles, or l7O,099, 200 acres.
Fair, Fat and Forty, Chicago.-A wo-
man who is forty years of age, and a
wife and mother, should have gained
sufficient knowledge of the common
properties to enable her to steer clear
OF such frivolities as would reflect upon
her good name. Having, however, dis.
regarded such precautions all you can do
now, is observe proper decorum upon
ell occasions, and thus set your young
daughter correct example.
Black Eyes, Washington, d. C.-You
we're guilty of great indescretion in car
ryipg on filtration with a man who was
an entire stranger to you, and We are
not surprised, that encouraged by your
mods and smiles he has come boldly
forward and asked you to make an an
pointment with him. And your annoy.
ance and perplexity over finding YOUR
self in such an unpleasant dilemma we
can readily understand. Our advice is
that you ignore his presence on all future
occasions.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-12-03

The little girls of the L. c. C. Club
gave their first entertainment at the
residence of M. John Doneehy on the
"a.
Inc entertainment given at the resi-
dence of Mrs. J. Graham by the young
ladies' was grand affair and a great
many were present.
Rev. D. A. Slaughter has organized q
society in his church called the Young
feople's Baptist Union, which is great
benefit to the young people.
Mr.. I. D. Fisher has returned home
from bis school and is expected to re-.
turn to Louisville next week with OK.
pectation of entering college.
We actually want: r. G. Parr to 90
to work, J. Peuman and his friend ia
visit Junction City no more; G. Ballard
10 grow more; R. Irvan to be perfect
blacksmith; A. G. Denny and F. R. Gill
to be successful; Mr. Graves and Miss
Carr to marry.
"BUsYBoDY."