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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
The First Sfoxe.

A heating apparatus called g "stuba" was widely used among the higher class of Romans before the beginning of the Christian era. This class of heater was fixed and immovable, besides being in several other respects wholly different from the modern stove. In Germany and Scandinavia they were used in bath, rooms and hothouses during the middle ages. They were usually constructed of brick, stone or tiles and were of immense size. They sometimes covered the whole side of twenty or thirty-foot room and often extended out into the room as much as ten feet in which case the smooth, hai top was used for bedstead, the heated surface imparting an agree able feeling of warmth during these cold nights of long ago, when such things as covers were quite rare Cardinal Polignac, of France, was perhaps the first to attempt the con struction of a stove wholly of iron this at about the beginning of the eighteenth century. The first real improvement over the old Roman ''stuba' was brought about by Franklin in the year 1745; one of his efforts produced a typical baseburner, al- most perfect and a model of work manship. Stoves were not used in private houses to any great exteut prior to the year 1830.-Detroit Free Press.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

train ran into 2 regular freight. George Shirley and Brook Banks, engineer and brakeman, are re- ported fatally hurt A carload oi horses from the race course here, among them Paulina, were mangled in tho wreck. Attendants Bengal Wood, Douglas Wilkes, and miss ing man named Rayburn, of New Albary, were in charge of another car of horses that were killed
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
scotch Soldier. Honorsh.

A monument in honor of the Union soldiers of Scotch birth who fell in the civil war in this country has been erected in Edinburgh Scotland. It will be dedicated with impressive ceremonies in a few weeks. The monument is of pol ished granite, surmounted by a bronze statue of Lincoln. Near by there is a negro, who looks up at him, and by whose side are the American and Scotch battle flags, the floral emblems of the two coun- tries, the shield of the United States and the Scotch war bonnet. Sev- eral Scotch American veterans who fought in our war are buried under the monument, which was designed by Union veteran.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
A FOOL CRIMINAL.
He went Brek | . Prison yoluntarily.

ALBANY, N. Y., July 14.-In May, 1889, James Burns was sem fenced to thirteen years imprison- ment for robbery in the first degree, committed in Herkmer county. January 10 last Governor Flower pardoned him on condition that he would abstain from intoxicating liquors for five years. Last week Burns came back to Auburn prison to serve the remaining ten years of his sentence. Burns will now have to serve the full term and cannot avail himself of the statutory reduc- ton of the sentence for good be- havior.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
lNHUMAN FATHER.
He May be Lynched for Hts Cruelty to Hi,
 helptsss Children.

ttt way pc t<yncneo TOT Cruefty tD HIS
 helptsss Children.
 FosIoRIA, OHIO. July Word has just reached this city of horri- ble case of paternal cruelty at Penn berville, a small town north of this city. Wm. Cook, section fore man, went home in beastly drunk en condition and went to bed where his four children were sleeping and made a murderous assault upon them with mattock handle. The crazy father picked one of the children up and dashed her against the wall and ceiling inhicting iniu- ries that will prove fatal. Two or more children will die. The entire village is mp in arms and there is strong talk of lynching Cook.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
The secret ct Health.

Dent worry. Don't hurry. "Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow" Simplify l" simplify l' simplify !" Don't oyereat. Don't starve. "Let you moderation be known to all men," Court the fresh air day and night. "Oh, if you knew what waa in the air" Sleep and rest abundsntly. Sleep is na- ture's benediction. Spend less rer- vous energy each day than you make. Be careful. "A light heart lives long" Think only healthful thoughts. "As man thinketh in heart, so is he. "Seek peace and pursue it." "Work like man {; but don't be worked to death. ' Avoid passion and excitement. A moments anger may be fatal As sociate with healthy people. Health is contagious as we'll as disease. "Don't carry the whole world on your shoulders, far less the uni verse" "Trust the eternal, ]" Never despair Host hope is a fatal disease. ''If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. "
 Laws of Life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
THE LAST DAY.
The Best of the Wine Had Been Saved for
 the Lakt.

the Last.
 CLEVELAND, O., July 14.-Heavy showers during the night and early morning cooled the atmosphere to some extent, and the last day of the great Saengerfest meeting opened auspiciously. Words of commenda- ton were heard on all sides in refer ence to the local committees and the excellent management they had shown throughout the fest Thous- ands of people have been handled quickly and quietly. There has been no commo- tion, no confusion. The members of the New York Deutsche Liederkranz, 1S0 in number, left last night for Buffalo. They will visit the Falls of Niagara, and go from there home. The local press committe arranged for entertaining visiting members of the newspaper fraternity today. There is about fifty representatives of various newspapers in attendance upon the festival. Early this morn ing they were taken for a drive about the city in 8 tallyho. At 9:30 o'clock they left headquarters for Congressman w. J. Whites yacht Say When for q sail on the lake, and this afternoon a special box will be reserved for them at the Base Ball Park. Programmes for matinee this afternoon and final concert to night are excellent, and include all the favorite singers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Mrs. Lakeside (of Chicago) )--I have brought friend to dinner, and he is in the next room. Shall l bring him inf Mrs. Lakeside Perhaps you had better wait mo- ment, dear, and give him a chance to turn his cuffs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
A BIG HAUL.
SfenfF V. [ Werner, Of Crittendtn County
 Robbed Of Nearly $i2,000.
DESPERATE DEED OF TWO MEN
Werner shot and the Money Taken From Him at the Rsisroad Junction Six
 hsiies From Memphis.

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. July 15. --The community was startled this morning by the announcement that Sheriff ". F Werner, ot Critten- den county. had been killed and robbed of large sum of money, variousIy estimated at from $15, ,000 to $20, ,000. The stories current were very conflicting. It was said that the official named had reached this city at a late hour in the night, and had started to walk to the hotel when he was attacked by two men, who shot and robbed nim and made their es ] cape. 1t was also stated that the men were known, and that the police were hot on their trail.
 The actual facts showed that Sher- iff Werner had started from Mariori to Little Rock to make settlement with the state treasurer. lie had, of course, large sum of money with him. At the junction of the Little Rock and Iron Mountain rail road, six miles out from Memphis he was set on by two men and robbed of nearly $12, ,000. He was also shot and badly hurt. The money stolen consisted of over $500 in state scrip and $11,000 in cur. rency. The robbers are be- lieved to have been white men who were disguised, and blackened so as to resemble ne groes. There are only neagre clues to their 1 identity.
 The first intimation of the actual robbery was conveyed in message from Chief of Police w. c. Davis, of Memphis, to Chief of Police Me Mahon, of this city. The message read as follows.
 1 MEMPHIS. July l5, 1893. Chief of Police Little Rock, Ark: Tonight Sheriff Werner, of Crittenden county was shot and robbed by two men at Lit tie Rock and Iron Mountain june. tion, six miles from here. Eleven thousand dollars in currency and $529 Arkansas state scrip was stolen Robbers were white or nearly so.
 w. c. DAVIS.
 Itis hardly possible the robbers would com this way, theindications being that they are hiding in the swamps on the Arkansas side, op, posite Memphis.
 A big reward will doubtless be offered for their capture, and il seems beyond the range of possi' bility that they can escape witt their booty.
 Sheriff w F. Werner was first elected to the office he holds ir 1884. He bas been reelected al each successive election and has held the office for nearly five con secutive terms.
 AN ACCOUNT FROM MARION. MARION, ARK, July 15-- | [ Special. Sheriff w. T. Werner, of this county, was knocked off ths Iron Mountain train at the bridge junction last night, at 7:45 p. m, and robbed of $11,500. He was shot and slightly wounded in the shoulder, bruised about the head and left insensible. He was found and carried to Memphis for medical attention at HAS o'clock last night He was on his way to Little Rock to make bis. settlement with the state aud had the money in a small hand satchel swung over his shoulder. He went to the rear end of the sleeper and was standing on the platform when some unknown party knocked him off and robbed him. He fired one shot at the rob Der without effect. Werner is not | seriously injured,
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

"A fellow came in today" said the weary editor, "and while was melting, offered me an overcoat on his subscription.n "Surely noti ''Faet, sir And I verily believe 1t l was in tho hereafter some of 'em would come along and offer to sell me load of wood l"-Atlanta Con stitution.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Mistress (to new servant )-AH I ask of you is that you will always tell me the truth. New Servant And all ask of you, ma lam, is that you will never tell me the truth. = Fliegende BIaetter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Bashful Suitor-W What would you consider an engaging conversationf Quick Witted Maiden--Well, if you said to me, "Be mine" and Ire piled, "Why, certainly. New York Morning Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Father-Do you think your posi- tion in life warrants your seeking my daughters hand in marriagef Suitor - think so, sir; 1 am lion tanner in Allfore's circus. - Yonkers States mon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
Horses K,lled.

COLUMBUS, ND, July l4.-There was fatal collision on the Jeffer. sonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railway at Henryville, Clark county, late last night. A special freight
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Little boy where did yor learn to swear that wayl" asked a kindo proyd gentleman of boy in the streit'y"'''1 "My father used to let me sta,s Martin the room while he shaved himse tsslster. esl a' the boy replied PhiladelT -,
 Record. ling 'as
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

"Ihat was a great downfall. ' sad the barber when he 6nished shaving the young mans upper Iip. Washington Star.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Bud Brazer, of Yell county. had his crib and 800 bushels Of corn and lot of farm tools burned Sunday night. It is eaid to be the work of an incendiary
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
PRESS COMMENTS

The White Cappers arc by no means com fined to the South and West 4 good sized gang have been depredasiog in New HanIp- shirs. graiehead Sun,
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

N hat he country wants at this psrticu- lar sime is wisdom on the part of congress that will put the wants of the people into laws, and not theories. Times Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
-- IN AMBUSH.

y Capt. Charles Hing, .. s. A.. Author of "rhs CuIoneHn Dangbter,r 'sHsrion's Faifh," "Knty's Con qncst," GA Soldiers
 Secret" Etc.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20
MAILED HAND.
Governor Tdlmaa Struggling 10 Enfofce
 the Law.
BLIND TIGERS. q

They Flourish and the Citizens Are Ann
 ing rhemssIve fo Resist he Law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

TIE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT is authority for the statement that there has been more poll tax collected this year than ever be- fore. This is one good result and there will be others. Hope Gazette.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

THE ARKANsAs DEMOCRATS Wor'd s Fair contest WAS the biggest thing of the season The trip for the young ladies an their chaperon will be made all that could be desired Dewitt New Era
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

They have had an election of municipal officers on Mount Nebo. Hon. H. c. Cunningham was elected mayor and MT. J. H. Blaock recorder and Capt. Joe Evins, Mir H. c. Gibson and G. T. Spenaer elected aldermen. There are two Henry Gays in this council.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

The Ozark mountain assembly opens at Rogers this year on the l7th of August and closes on the 26th of the same month. The best talent and music have been en gagged and it promises 10 be an interesting occasion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Hon. M. L. Davis took his departure yesterday fer the Island of Trinidad, where he will enter his consular duties He car ries with him the best wishes of the whole country, Bon voyage Marcellus. Oar danelle Poet
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

The Republicans and Populites do not seem inclined, either separately or together, to furnish opposition to the Democratic nominees for chief and associate justice of the supreme court. They may do so later on, but it is hardly probable that they will.-Jonesboro Times.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

There are plenty of men who make leud professions of patriotism with their mouths but who ars so saturated with prejudice that they would be delighted if the present congress were to fail to enact any leg gisla- tion in the interest of the people. The Democrat hopes and believes they will be disappointed. Fayetteville Democrat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATS S World Fair contest resulted in selecting Miss Lula Ward and Miss Pearl Charter, and Mrs. of the proprietors of THE DEMOCRAT are so large they took up the two next highest, the Misses Wallace and Saynisch, and sent them along. THE DEMOCRAT never does anything by halves. T Times Journal.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

The Peoples Party leaders can not con sistently accuse tue Democrats of any assertion on the silver question. When the Sherman act was passed, it was the boast oi the Republicans that tbey enacted it for the purpose of defeating free coinage. Featherston, the only member in congress the Populist have ever had from Arkansas, voted with them for the bill.- Nevada Pieayune.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

The Index's prophet didn't t prophecy to any appreciable extent in the recent judicial race. But our prophet is all right; his prophecy was only an error in date. Paste the recent prophecy in conspicuous part of your hat and compare it little later with the developments of time and politics. -Marianna Index.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-07-20

Nearly all of the counties ara putting in special pleas for their fsvorites for circuit judge. Our advice is, for the voters to size up tho candidates and then select the man who will make the best judge, no matter from which county he may come. - -Monticellonian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-15
KENSINGTON.

Mr.. John Gaubb Of Washington is stayins
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w, w. ED
ridge.
Mrs. Alphonso Hart and daughter, who
have been visiting in Ohio during the sum-
mer, will return to Kensington today.
Mrs. Edgar w. Moore left today for a
two weeks visit to relatives In Baltimore.
DR.. r. H. Naylor is confined to his home
by illness.
DR.. L. r. Klemm Of the United States
bureau Of education delivered an Interest,"
ing lecture at the Forest Glen Inn on We'd
nesday evening, the subject Of which was
"Old Truths in New Garb."
The regular meetings of the Home Mis-
sionary and Ladies' Aid Societies of the
Methodist Church were held at the home of
Mrs. Curtis Mccain on Wednesday, r(rs.
7. s. Gartrell presiding. An interesting
talk on missionary work was given by Mrs.
Roache Of Washington and a fine solo was
rendered by Miss Miner of South Dakota.
Luncheon was served, after which the
aid took up its especial work. The meet
ings adjourned to meet at the home Of Mrs
J. F. Stock in October.
Preaching in the Methodist Church Sab
bath morning and evening by the pastor,
Rev. VIM. ]. Thompson.
Mrs. James Penniman, who has Leen
quite SICK Is better.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-15
TARIFF HEARING TODAY.
The Duty on Hosiery, Cotton Goods,
Underwear, &C., Discussed.

Maurice Lowry, representing New York
importers of knit goods gloves and hosiery
opened the hearing before the ways and
means committee today with the request
that the new tariff be so framed as to pre-
vent differentiation and fraud He favored
a small advalorem duty and a higher spe-
cifc duty.
Cotton hosiery he would tax at 20 per cent
ad valorem and 40 cents per dozen; hosiery
in the rough, for dyeing. 20 per cent ad
valorem and 80 cents per dozen: hosiery
silk or part silk, g per cent ad valorem and
per dozen: and that of wool or part wool
% per cent ad valorem and so cents per
pound. The duty on cotton gloves he wanted
fixed al Is per cent ad valorem and Is cents
per dozen; silk or part silk, Is per cent ad
valorem and 80 cents per dozen; and on
those composed of wool or part wool, g per
cent ad valorem and 80 cents per pound.
J. H. Smith of New York, a dyer and
hnisher of hosiery, asked for a higher duty
on dyed or unfinished goods. Under the
present law no distinction was made be-
tween the dyed or finished or the undyed
or unfinished products.
Replying 10 a question by Mr. Tarsney
he said that the business he represented
had been established without protection
Mr.. Reed asked IL the duty on white or
uncolored goods was not from { to cents a
dozen.
Mr.. Smith replied that It was.
Mr.. Reed asked II this was not protec-
ton.
Mr.. Smith acknowledged that Il was, bu,
stated 1t was not sufficient on account OF
the reduction in the prices of foreign
goods
Chairman Wilson here declared that Mr.
Smiths time had expired. and called at.
tention to the number of people who were
to follow.
Mr.. Reed said he thought that members
should have chance to cross-examine wit
nesses, adding that there was plenty o,
time.
To Close ON the goth Instant.
Mr.. Wilson said that the committee had
decided to close the hearings on the 10th
instant.
Mr.. Reed said there was no reason why
the committee should not go on till then.
Mr.. Smith retired and Mr.. Osbourn OF
Philadelphia took the floor In behalf of cot
ton goods. hosiery. underwear, etc The
present rates, he said, should be maintained
on these articles. They had increased the
production OF these goods. lowered their
prices, increased the number Of persons
employed, and raised their pay. The
foreigner paid the tax. The law of 1890 had
stimulated this industry and any reduction
the industry from the strong position IL had
obtained.
John O'Connell. representing n number M
New York merchants. dealers in foreign
goods, asked for a reduction in the duties
on cotton. wooden and other goods III.
said that those he representedwant a specific
duty, as II prevented differentiation. The
merchants anticipated a reduction in the
tariff rates but did not want the new law
to go into effect before july, 1874, as 4,
affairs.
Mr.. Baker OF Ware, Mass, spoke for the
retention Of the present duty on cottor
goods. especially underwear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-09-15
HEARING FROM THE CHURCHES
Reports Heard Today BY the Potomac
A. NJ. L. Conference,

Reports Heard Today by the Potomac
A. NJ. L. Conference.
At Mount Pisgah Church yesterday the
Potomac District conference Of the A. NJ
E. Church began its annual session. Rev
w. F. Bradley was chosen secretary J.
o. Gusts. assistant, and ]. w. Norris
treasurer. An address on THE Children &
Day and The Church Extension Society
was delivered by Rev. s. F. Dennis. and
one on THE Educational Department" by
Rev. John 7. Janifer At night Rev. J. H.
Scott preached a sermon.
The second days session opened this
morning with religious exercises by Rev.
]. w. Norris. At the close Of the exercises
Presiding Elder ]. H. Collett introduced to
the conference Rev. DR.. WEIGH of Charles
ton. 8. c.. who gave an interesting descrip-
ton Of the devastation wrought by the re-
cent cyclone which swept the coast of that
state. The church Of which Mr.. WEIGH is
pastor was completely demolished by the
storm.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. WEIGHS address
a committee composed Of Revs. ]. S. Lee,
J. o. Gusts, y. A. Seaton. and Bros. Henry
Dorsey and c. H. Wootten presented a re-
port on the moral worth Of the people of
the District, which occasioned some very
heated discussion. The report was finally
adopted The financial committee presented
a report on the financial condition Of the
colored people in the District. giving some
very interesting figures showing the finan-
cial progress made by the race Of late years.
Rev. J. w. Norris read an interesting pa
per on Lynch and Mob Law: What Can
the Church Do to Create Sentiment Against
It?' which was followed by a paper equally
interesting, read by the secretary Of the
conference. Rev. w. +. Bradley, on the
publication Department: It's Present Con-
dition and Future Prospects" At pm.
religious services were again held. after
which the reports of committees were
heard. committee composed Of Revs. J.
w. Lavatt. J. NJ. Rufiin. ]. Hurst and Bros.
John Green and J. A. Stafford presented a
report on the condition Of public schools,
and Rev. ]. H. Scott read a paper on the
Missionary Department and What 1t Is
Accomplishing.
Two more committees will be heard from
at the evening session. to begin at O'Clock.
one on the requirements Of Sabbath schools,
by Revs. Geo. w. Nicholson, j. c. McEady,
l. 8. Lee and Bros. Benz. Lively and Isaac
Seldom, and one on the means to make the
churches more prosperous. by Revs. John
Hurst, Joseph Nicholson. W. p. Bradley
and Bros Thos. Manockey and Jas Smith
After the reports Of these two committees
have been heard the unfinished business will
he gone over and the conference will ad-
journ.