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The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
WHY WE HAVE LEAP YEARS.

But, to return to our leap years,
 why Is that there have to be such years-that all our years are not of the same lengthi It arises from the fact that the year does not consist of an exact number of days. The length of the day and that of the year are the measures of the motions of the earth. The globe we live on moves in two ways. It turns itself round like a spinning top, and at the same time it goes steadily forward like bullet shot from gun. It turns itself once completely round in twenty-four of our hours, as shown by the clock; this amount of time we call day. Its forward or onward motion carries it round the sun in a path that is nearly a circle; the time it takes to go completely around we call a year. The first motion gives us day and night following each other in turn (the word "day" here having now a different mean ing namely, not twenty-four hours, but the time of daylight). The second motion gives ns days (that is periods of daylight) growing gradually longer, and then gradual ly shorter, one end of the earth turning towards the sun for half the time and the other end for the other halr; and this brings as sum- mer and winter and the other sea sons. Now the length of the year is found to be nearly 365 IA times the length of the day of twenty four hours; that is, the year is 365 days long and nearly six ho ITS more. It is these six hours that give us our leap years, and it is in the nearly" that we find the reason for 1900 not being one of their number Rev. George McArthur, in April St. Nicholas.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Every Day Philosophy.

Late to bed and early to ryes maketh much sorrow and redness of eyes.
 It is far more blessed to trundle baby carriage than to lead pug dog.
 We want an honest dollar, but we want an honest service that earns the dollar.
 Women are not successful at fish ing, because they can't drop a line without adding postscript.
 Live and act so that you won't be ashamed of the fellow who looks at you from the mirror.
 When a man says he is too poor to take paper we believe him, be- cause that is one of the reasons why he is poor.
 When people learn to fly, wonder if syndicates and land sharks will gobble up the air. If they don't, it won't be because they don want to.
 We hear much about the dignity of labor and we hear its praises sounded mostly by those who know nothing of labor except its dignity, having a very limited experience of the thing itself. We hold that no one should be ashamed of honest la bor, but we do hold that person should be ashamed of the kind of la- bor he does because he lacks the en- ergy to do kind of work that puts more mind into it.--Sugar Scoop.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Abnormal Growths of Peace.

The case in favor of monster guns is that they represent concentrated power and ability to do immense mischief if properly applied. A single projectile from such a piece could pierce the stoutest battle ship or penetrate the thickest armor carried. As against these points in their favor three main objections may be stated: First, that the DOT ton of a ship covered by the ex- tremely thick armor is so small that hitting it under the varying condi- tions of sea fight must be chance.
 'Second, it therefore becomes more probable to attack the larger unarmored area, or at any rate that area will be struck by the greater number of proiectiles. For such work moderate-sized guns are sui 6cient and superior to those throw ing enormous bolts, which pass through thin armor without impedi- ment. Thirdly, there is the risk of half your principal armament being disabled by an accident or by single lucky shot from your enemy.
 On the whole, therefore, l think the balance is in favor of smaller guns and l view monster ordnance as one of the abnormal growths of peace, which the rough test of war will sweep away.-Capt. Yardley Wilmot ia development of Navies.p p
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26

four inches square, sewing them on the machine and taking care not to leave any united threads where a break may let the contents ooze out. Mix the soap, oatmeal and orris root thoroughly and fill the bags loosely. Sew up the openings in each and lay them away to use as required. They are used as sponge, dipped in warm water, making a thick, vel vety lather and wonderfully soften ing the skin, while tho orris imparts a lasting fragrance.
 1t will be remembered that all soap applications, even the purest should be entirely rinsed frcm the skin. Hospital nurses are trained to wash persons first in soap and water, then in clear, very hot water to take off the soap. It is recog- nized that boiling water is one of the excellent mild disinfectants. - New York Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Sea serpent in Lake Erie.

CLEVELAND, May 20.-Two fish erman near Oak Harbor, O., declare they saw terrible sea serpent in Lake Erie Monday evening, May 16. It was seen at two different times, and is described as being about twenty-five feet long and a foot and half in diameter at the thickest part of the body. Its head was large and flat, and there ap- peared to be several large fins or dippers about five feet from the head. It was of black color, mot tied with brown spots.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
TWO MILLIONS.

Damage Done by the Flood at St Louis.
 ST. LOUIS, May 20.-Over 12, 900 persons in tfis section of town have been thrown out of work on account of the flood. Factory owners are viewing the situation seriously. Some of them have lost thousands of dollars, ard they do not know to what extent the river will further damage them. The damage in this portion of the city will exceed $2, ,000, 900. The steamer Idlewild, from down the river, reports rescuing ten families from Corners Island, which is now con- pletely overfowed. From Chauteau Island, above here, twerty-three persons were taken to-day by re- lief boat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26

manages is this, she always gets the best, has it made in the very latest style, and does not have lot of half worn, out of date gowns hang ing up in her wardrobe. One is a tailor made cloth that is suitable for street, church or informal calls i; another is charming black gown with two bodices, one low for even ing wear and the other trimmed with gold passementerie for after noon receptions, the theatre, etc, and the third is delightful house dress that she never dons elsewhere. Thus she keeps her street and even ing gowns fresh, and always looks most charmingly and stylishly robed. Follow her example and do not load up with lot of clothes that will in evitably become passe long before you will be able to wear them out. Ex
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
eILkERsoN's CARRIAGE.

A week ago yesterday Col. Gilker- sons new carriage came home. 1t was stylish affair throughout and looked as comfortable as govern ment sinecure, but Mrs. Gilkerson wasn't satisfied. She didn't offer any criticisms at first, but threw out gentle hints about some additions that might be made and some points of difference between 1t and some other swell turnouts she had seen.
 The colonel was rather proud of the vehicle as it had been built for him and was in some minor respects constructed in accordance with ideas of his own. He felt little nettled at the remarks of his better half, and finally stated without unneces- sary circumlocution that he would like to know what in thunder she wanted anyway.
 Angelina and have been talk ing 1t all over," said the good lady insinuatingly, "and have decided that we want crest on it like An gelina has on her stationery"
 "You have, have ye9n snorted the colonel. Not by iugful, Maria I want no such internal British nonsense on no rig that I'm agoin to ride in. {"
 Maria used all her persuasive powers ard Angelina seconded the motion in an able and eloquent ad- dress, but all to no purpose. The female side of the house insisted and tried to press the matter to a vote, but the colonel fibustered and avoided the issue.
 "You was a working girl when I married you," said he, "and I was a working man. "f
 Finally, however, he yielded, and the carriage was sent back. Tester day it came home again, and the colonel told the "women folks'' to get ready for drive. They were waiting when John drove up to the door and the colonel started to help them in. Both looked at the crest and both started back with cries of dismay. Then they looked at the old man. He was gazing at the sky with a peculiar expression about his mouth. Maria and Angelina began to weep and went back into the house. The colonel pressed his lips together, entered the carriage and paraded up and down Woodward avenue half the afternoon, while passers-by smiled at a design repre- senting shovel, an ax, a broom and a fatiron. When he got home Maria met him in the hallway and said she had concluded that the carriage looked better without a crest, and the colonel, stepping to the door, called 70 John to "drive Ter back to the shop an tell lem to take off the frills. ."-Detroit Trib- une.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
WIVES OF STATESMEN.
Mrs. John !. IngaIls, Wife of the ex-sena-
 tor from Kansas.

Mrs. John !. IngaIls, Wife of the ex-Sena-
 tor from Kansas
 Mrs. Ingalls, is as much unlike her distinguished husband in appearance and manner as one can possibly im- agine. Of medium height, figure inclined to plumpness, an extremely young face, with eyes of changeable blue gray, it is difficult to believe that she has been the mother of eleven children, seven of whom are living. The names cf these are Els worth, Ethel, Ralph, Constance, Sheffield, Marion and Muriel. In the training of her sons and daugh- ters she exercises the greatest care, and it would be strange, indeed, It they did not make her an affectionate return for her great devotion.
 Mrs. Ingalls, Is thoroughly domes- tic, and her life is centered in her home, husband and children. There are hut few women with such strongly developed domestic traits who are at the same time so thor oughly interested and informed up- on all current events. The mental and moral condition of poverty stricken districts is a source of much anxiety to her. This finds practical expression in her kind hearted. tender ard considerate treatment of the poor. Many of these come to her at her home with their troubles and sorrows, and for them Mrs. Ingalls, always has ready sympathy and practical assistance. Mrs. Ingalls, is fond of the thea Ire and of all kinds of literature. She is also extremely fond of music, and in her girlhood and until a few years ago, had wonderful voice. At the St. Louis (Missouri) Convent of the Visitation, where she was educated, the memory of her voice still fingers with the old nuns, and the lullabys she sang to the many babies of her household echo in their ears to this day. While fond of attending dramatic representations, Mrs. Ingalls, is by no means an authority on the theatre. During the Ingalls, so- journ in Washington most of her time was spent necessarily in enter taining and being entertained, and but little opportunity was hers for the domestic pleasures which are so much part of her happiness. She is now fully occupied with the fur nishing and care of their new home, "Oak Ridge," on the outskirts of Atchison, which has been built to replace the old homestead, burned about four years ago.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
A CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST Sui-
 CiDES.
wm. E. Boucher Puts Bullet In HI
 Haad


 Win. E. Boucher Puts Bullet In His
 Head.
 NEW YORK, May 20.--"I have solved the higher problems of life for others, but the problem of higher life for me is sealed book. :"
 After writing these words, which express the last thoughts of Chris tian Scientist and Economist Wm. E. Boucher, he solved the higher problem of life for himself by firing a bullet into his brains. He stood up before a mirror after making elaborate preparation for the suicide. His face and hands were covered with blood and ths pistol, which was the end of all life's joys and sorrows for him. was still grasped in his ifeless hand.
 Boucher left will bequeathing his body to the students of Pest Graduate College.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
THE UBIQUITOUS REPORTER.

A distinguished convict was to be liberated after long imprisonment and all the newspapers had report CTS there to get word or two with him as he came, for no one had been permitted to see him in the prison for several weeks. One city editor had sent up new reporter, and when he came back he had his copy almost ready to hand in.
 Let me see," said the c. E. nervously.
 The reporter handed it over.
 "Um-um," said the city editor, and he read hs follows:
 "A very happy looking man stepped jauntily out of the door of the state prison yesterday morning a few minutes after 9 o'clock. He wore a suit of gray, patent leather shoes, and black derby hat. In one hand he carried box wrapped in brown paper, and with the other toyed with a pair of gold spectacles that hung from his coat. There were a lot of coaches with bony horses attached on the opposite side of the street. Between them and the prison were no less than twenty men, all watching the mau in gray closely. Between these again and the prison stood light buggy, to which was attached team of magnificent brown horses, prancing about uneasily. The driver was rough-looking man dressed in blue. He threw back the fur robe as the man in gray ap- preached, and gave him his hand to help him into the buggy. There was a simultaneous rush on the part of the twenty men to get word with the man in gray"
 "Well, where's the rest of itf Did you get word with himi" in- quired the city editor, anxiously.
 Certainly did, 2 replied the re- porter, with confidence. fI got all the words with him l wanted, but he wasn't the man we were after. The one we wanted had quietly slipped out at another entrance half an hour before aud was miles away. l guess l don't want to be reporter any longer," continued the reporter, putting on his hat; anyhow, not until I've gone to the penitentiary ard stayed long enough to learn the basiness. Good night" and he walked out, and o-day he is presi- dent of bank, with $25,000 year wages. Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
How sawyer Votes.

Senator Sawyer is said to have an infallible way of keeping straight on roll-calls. five got just before me, l" he says, "a steady, straight voting Republican, Senator Sanders. If he votes yes l vote 'yes,' too, and if he votes mo l follow his ex- ample, and l always feel safe. But that isn't all. Right after me is the same kind of Democrat, Senator Turpie. listen to find out what he votes, and if he votes the oppo- site from Sanders I'm doubly sure I voted the right way"
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Dlsbanded Veterans.

NEW ORLEANS, May 19.-The Department Louisiana and Mississip- pi G. A. R. passed resolutions surren- dering the division charter because Commander in Chief Palmer sus- pended division commander for not recognizing colored posts. Only two members voted against the dis bandment of the division. The res olutions advise eight white posts in the division to follow the example. This loses six hundred members, who organize for benevolent work among Union veterans.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
A Brave Mother.

SAULT STE. MARIE, May 20.
 News has just been received here of a tragedy at Croquois settlement, twenty miles up shore. The resi- dence of Benjamin Vanladen, a farmer and fisherman, caught fire after six children had been put to bed. Mir. Vanladen was ab- sent, and the work of rescuing the children from the building fell upon the mother. She made three trips into the flames, carrying out two children each time. On the last trip both she and the children were on fire when they reached the open air. Mrs. Vanladen devoted every effort to save the lives of the little ones. In this she was re- warded with success, but paid for it with her own life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
All is Not Gold, Etc.

He was a New Yorker, accus- toned to the best things going, and for a week he had been in a little town in the wilderness where the fare at the hotel was vile beyond descrip- tion. One day he was sitting in front of the tavern, silently cursing the conditions eff things and nursing dyspepsia pain, when a tramp passed by.
 Excuse me, said the peripatetic to the sorrowful sitter, "can you give me a little assistancef"
 What do you wanti"
 "Whatever you will, sir, {" whined the tramp live been in this town for three days and haven't eaten a bite of anything"
 The sorrowful sitter got up and looked him over.
 Fortunate man." he said in an envious tone, and slowly walked into the house. .-Ex.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
HE REBUKED GENTLY.

He was such weak and humble little man that when he came into the grocery store to make a ccm- plaint the clerk was disposed to be naughty and imperious.
 May 1 inquire,u he said in still, small voice, Tiff any gentleman here sold my wife some butter yes terday."
 Fl guess Pm the man, z respond. ed a big brawny fellow with an inch or two more chin on him than clerk usually has need of in his bus mess.
 "Oh, excuse me-" exclaimed the customer shrinkingly, "I meant no offense. The butter is all right, but I wanted to say that three colors of hair in one roll is somewhat incon- gruous. And I thought also I might add a request that if you could send up brush and comb with the next sale we would be ever so much obliged. Of course, it was an oversight on your part, and 1 am not complaining, you understand not complaining, merely suggest ing"
 The clerks face was study.
 And went on the little man, "I don't think it is quite fair to put tacks at fifteen cents pound in but ter at forty cents, unless you make a discount for difference in weight and price, or throw in clawhammer so we can draw the tacks upon put ting the butter on the table.
 The clerk was gasping and the lit tie man was going right along.
 Referring again to the hair mentioned previously" he said, permit me to say that I find no fault because of its quantity or its length. The incongruity of color was the only objection. In the old times we read that Sampson had long hair and great deal of it, and your butter, in that respect, has rights my entire family is bound to respect. Our only regret is that you did not send it up in cage. {"
 By this time the clerk had fallen up against the counter, but the little man paid no heed
 II might, possibly" he continued mildly and weakly, "touch upon it's age, but 1 have some reason to sus- pect that this butter is made from milk, that the milk came from a COW and that COW is female, and 1 have been taught from my youth up to abstain from any and all references to age in relation to the female kind, either remotely or con tiguously. Therefore 1 shall not animadvert upon the subject, except to remark incidentally that the phrase feeble old age' does not in the remotest de- gree apply to this case. I wish you d send up to the house pound of soda, four bars of soap, package of starch, bushel of apples and twenty-five pounds of sugar. My wife asked me to leave the order, and she said she'd come around her self and see about the butter. Good morning." and the little man walked meekly out.-Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
A CURE FOR RHEUMATISM.

He came into the car on crutches, and soon a sympathizing crowd gathered about him.
 Been in an accidentf'' asked one man.
 Nope; nothin' but rheumatiz, " answered the traveller.
 "I see you wear one of them metal rings, remarked another.
 "Yep. Paid $2 for 1t, an ain t had it off my finger yet. Helps some, I spose.
 live hearn tell of them rings" said Missouri man, in drawling tone, "but I tell ye what, stranger, there ain't ennythin' kin compare with common, ornary p'tater car ried in the pocket. I'se tried 1t and cured myself of rheumatics, ez you kin see.
 "Here 1t is," said the man with crutches, bringing out shrunken substance from his pocket, ian I'm free to say l had faith in it--fur spell. "
 Then little man with a squeaky voice spoke up:
 If you had carried a horse chestnut in your pocket, mister, in- stead of a 'tater you q a been cured afore this.
 Here's your chestnut" !" said the sufferer, as he dug into his other pocket. "I hevn't left any stone unturned, {" and he produced the pro luct in question.
 "Well, sir" interrupted quiet looking man who had not spoken before, Eff you had cnly tried angie worm oil you wouldn't be going on crutches now. My wife's mother-'
 "Ive supply ill my satchel and I've used a dozen bottles and they haven't done me mite of good. !"
 "If you had my doctor," sug- gested commercial traveller, when the sufferer struck in: OOH U bdih tO Alt dUOuJ uOCbOIS. They can't even tell you whether rheumatism is blood disease or a nerve malady. I'll stake any old woman against the doctors in rheu- matics-ouchl" and he proceeded to rub complaining limb.
 "Gentlemen," said the conductor, as he punched their tickets, ''you' re all wrong. The way to cure rheu- matism is to take hot baths at the Blank Springs. 'It's a sure cure every time"
 five just come from the springs, l" groaned the sufferer, "and if 1 live to get home, and my old woman can get chance to clap on a homemade mustard plaster, and give me some of her opodeldoc bitters, 1 reckon l may be of some use in the world yet. But I'll brain the next man that of fers me cure for rheumatism. Yes, sir; 1 will, by hokey. ."-Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Atlas would Not Be in it Now,

Philosopher-''These stories of miraculous feats performed by pso- pie of the olden time are fast losing their marvellous aspect when con trasted with the accomplishments of the modern. Take the story of At las, for instance, carrying the world on his shoulders"
 Defeated Politician" Umph I'll bet if he lived to-day he'd find it a good deal more difficult to carry a congressional district. "-Boston Courier.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
FIERCE TORNADO.
Hamilton County, ohio, suffers From
 wind and Rain.

Hamilton County ohi0g suffers From
 Wind and Rain.
 CINCINNATI, O., May 19.--A tor nado of fierce violence passed over the northwestern part of Hamilton county yesterday afternoon plough ing furrow of destruction nearly three miles in length. It began about a mile north of Miamitown, destroying q new barn and sheds belonging to A. c. Walker. Continuing, it destroyed Daniel Hammil's barn and injured a house. At John Arnold's farm 8 ten-room dwelling and large new barn were entirely ruined Mrs. Arnold was in a cellar and prob ably fatally injured. Mr. Arnold was blown several hundred feet and had shoulder dislocated. Fences and trees were swept away in the pathway. A heavy downfall of rain accompanied the wind and extend ed over large area.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Dinerence Adinstad.

RICHMOND, VA, May 19.-The anticipated trouble between the two factions in the state Democratic convention to-day, known as the Cleveland and anti Cleveland fol- lowers had been adjusted at this mornings meeting. The delegates at large nominated last night by op- posing sides were all withdrawn for the purpose of allowing the conven- ton to select two delegates at large from each side.
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
Oatmeal Bags For the Bath.

An authority tells how to make the oatmeal bags which, used in the bath, give velvety softness and wilderness to the skin. Take five pounds of oatmeal, ground fine, q half pound of pure Castle soap re- duced to powder and q pound of pow dered Italian orris root. Cuta yard of thin cheese cloth into bags about
The Russellville Democrat., 1892-05-26
"ro Mhat Rasn Ilsssl,,

"Ah, mep sighed the old hand press, 'I've had hard row to hoe since the editor died. People don't seem to know what I was made for. At first they used me for a corn sheller and now they're using me for a gridiron !"
 "Don't growl," !" replied the office towel, ''you haven't suffered half as much as l have Last summer they used me for base ball bat and now there using me for an ax handle I" Chicago Tribune.