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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21
Frcnch scnate Proroeuea.

PARIS. Dec. e0.-1hs French senate
ard chamber OF deputies were pro-
rogued today. The decreeof prorogua-
ton was read in the senate and cham
Der OF deputies respectively by NJ. CAST
mir Perier, prime minister, and NJ.
Raynal, minister Of the interior.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

Orixinal--Joseph B. oriswoid. Grand
Rapids; wiiIisn IL n. DaviA OakfIs,d
Center; William Carsoo. Clio Original.
widova stc--LAvina Hsnoock. Lap>sr;
Huida r Chapman. Travsrss City;
Katie 0issa. Marine City; Msry Shsr.
man. fmothsrl Judd's Corssrs; NAlvina
vibberk. Odessa
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

vussA. Dec. on-Enpsror Frsseis
Joseph 10 suffering With 90 attack of In
huengA
BaSoxox. Dee n.-Ths kias Of Sian
IL seriously III
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

Ho~ via the seft meu~y sias a. The
deuoerat party Iks Mr. CssilsIs's psopo-
sitios b isrss sosd tondsf Wat nn
pa hssr frou fhsa ., tn Polls.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

THE appointment ~ Wayne Mevsssh
- better ons than thai % Van Aisn.
bat It viii b mere pleasing 20 raux.
sumps than 70 simon pors dsmoerate
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

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pital, Fulton street; Catherine Mallory.
No 207 Nj vsrpon. 81 Andrsva WI.
liam r Moors. No lo68 Madison ave.
nue. Paris townehin
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-12-21

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The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
THE PENSION BUREAU.
Matters in the Record Division Now in
 Splendid shape.

Matters in the Record Division Now in
 Splendid shape.
 A Washinton special says: The annual report of the recorder of the pension office department points out the satisfactory operation of the new constitution of the office. Cur rent work in the office is kept close up to date. Gases disposed of dur ing the year were 203, ,204. Those on hand June 30, 1893, none. The cases received show falling of over the previous year. Many cases are arising under the act of July 27, 1892, to pension survivors of vari- ous Indian wars, the principal labor being uncertainty as to whether or ganizations to which applicants belonged were in the military service of the United States so as to give them a pensionable standing. Among the list of the fiscal year the individual military records of officers and en- listed men in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana have been completed according to the index record card system and work begun on the records of Illinois. The latter vii be completed in few weeks. This leaves only the veteran reserve corps and other United States volunteers beside tbe post detach- ment and miscellaneous rolls. The records of the war of 1872 have not yet been transferred from the in- terior and treasury departments as required by the act of July P, 1892. During the fiscal year 8,421, ATS index record cards were filed. This makes total of 35,099, 755 index record cards so filed that any one indiyidual's g record can be readily found.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
THE LEARNED TOURIST.

There are some people who know it all and others who think they do, and the latter are apt to make the greatest show of knowledge.
 One of this species stood near the bow of Champlafn steamer one day. He had a remarkably sun burned complexion, he carried q guide book in one hand, three rail- road time tables and map in the other, and he was bursting with in formation. Finally, unable to stand it longer, he approached a small man who was leaning thoughtfully over the rail.
 My friend,'' he said impressive ly, "I suppose you know those gray and fallen walls over there on the west shore are all that remains of the world-famous Fcrt Ticonde- roga.
 tNo, l didn't know it, ," said the small man, simply.
 "Well, sir, they are. It was or that spot that the English command CT was called from his bed to sur render in the name of the continent al congress. It was along these shores" added the man with the ruddy complexion, waving the fut. tering timetables oratorically, "that the French and Indians fought the English. Every stone, sir, is crowded with history"
 "Ticonderoga, heyf" said the other, reHectively. Do you live up herei"
 "No, l live in New York" !"
 "Born here, perhapsi"
 'fNo, sir
 Travel up and down the lake pretty often, supposer"
 "Well, no this is my first trip" reluctantly admitted the owner of the guide-book.
 lis, hey3 Well, l was purser of this boat for nine years, and l know every foot of that shore. That ruin over there is Sampson s dock, and Ticonderoga is nineteen miles south of here. Anything else to telli"-Waverley Magazine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
AN UNREASONABLE MERMAID.

"This here show business" said the dime museum man to q reporter for The Buffalo Express, faint what it's cracked up to be by a long shot. A mans allus runnin agin things that do him up.
 Whats troubling youi" in quired the advance agent.
 "Why, that durn mermaid of mine is gittin me in debt over my head. Now, you know, I've got the only genuine mermaid on exhibi- tion.
 "'She's a maid of the sea, she is, a living example of the storied nymphs ot the wave of old, as my programmer says. l pay her a big salary, and she puts all my other att fractions in the shade.
 It would put your eye out to see the way the people look at her l tell you, she's the greatest freak in the business, and the best of it is she s genooine. But, 10 come down to cases, as 1 wus saying, she keeps me in hot water all the time.
 eThere aiu't day that l don't have 10 do somethin' special for her I don't dast refuse, for l can't get along without her in these dull times. Sometimes though, she makes me crazy by her unreasonable requests. What do you suppose she wants nowfV
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
Found a Grave Just nl. Size.

An old farmer named Irwin is buried al the top of one of the barren mountains that tower over the Clear6eld and Mahoning Eai' road, between Blooms Run and, Bridgeport. Many years ago the old man was working on his land and he found a grave in the rock, which was filled with leaves and other stuff. He made request that his remains be buried in that lonely spot in the stone grave, made by unknown hands. It is said that the grave was such snug fit that a shovel could hardly be run down between the coffin and the stony walls of the grave Curwensville Star.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
ARKANSAS GAME
Ire Can bTskes in ihe Easasrn ard Soath- eastern Part of the Ssase Said to
 b4 Full of Bear.
WILD TURkEy ALSO ABOUND
Game shappea te All Parts of The Country
 New Markets 0psning.

Arkansas still continues to be paradise for hunters. In the mountains Of the state and along the rivers. lakss and bayous nearly every variety of game may be found. Bear, deer. wild turkey. and other smaller game are plentiful in the localities named.
 Several bears have been shot in the Arkansas canebrakes recently, and have found their way to Mem phis, says The Appeal-Avalanche. for market.
 One, q clever black fellow of last years breeding, was taken some fifty miles south of here iE tie aanebrakes of the St. Francis basin. He weighed l50 pounds, and sold here to a small dealer at eleven cents per pound, while his hide brought $4 50.
 Another fine bearf little heavier than the one mentioned, was brought over some days since. It weighed 180 pounds. sold for twelve cents and the hide was held at S to S6. These beasts were sent North in ice to satisfy the palates of epicures, though one bear is said to have been cut up and sod on the retail stands. Good bear meat has brought as high as fifty cents per pound here and in other cities about the midwinter holiday period.
 At present the supply of fresh game is ample and various. For example, wild ducks are abundant at from $150 to g.. 50 per dozen !; squirrels and quail are in good sup ply at $l to S1 50 per dozen, and there are wild turkeys as well as other game in the market in liberal supply. Choice ducks can he had at fifty cents per pair at retail, and they are brought here largely from up about the New Madrid and the Reelfoot lake country.
 The ruling warm weather is not very favorable to the marketing of game, though it is arriving in liberal quantities.
 The game supply is also making itself liberal at other points besides this. The Kansas City Times has this to say: Among the receipts of game at this market yesterday were deer and wild turkey from South Missouri, Arkansas and the Indian Territory; prairie chicken and quail from as far south as Texas and over all parts of the Southwest; ducks in abundance from near by points; fine game fish from all parts of the West, and several magnificent black bear from Minne- sots. So 1t will be seen that the person who imagines the American game supply to be exhausted is sey- eral points to the wrong"
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
TIE PRICE OF corroN.
seuat pr J- z. George, Of sfiss4ssippi, Visit
 SC. I0nl. ca a Tour of Ir,ve~sfratfsn.

senat gr g. z. tss orge, Of sfississippi, Visits
 SC. Loui. ca Tour of IBvessigstssn.
 United States Senator J Zs George, Of MisEissippi arrived in St Louis yesterday, says The Re- public of the 7th, and is a guest al the Southern Hotel. Senator George is here as chairman of the senate subcommittee on agriculture, charged with investigating the causes of and ascertaiuing the reme- dies for the present low price ot cotton. He has conferred with prominent merchants and with tbe president a1d members of the Cotton Exchange. 1t has been arranged that Senator George will hear all parties on the question at issue in a room in the Cotton Exchange con- mencing at g am. to- morrow "Wednesday The hearings will probably be continued all the rest of the week, SO that ample opportunity will be afforded for a thorough ven tliation ot the subject.
 After his interviews of yesterday with the members of the Cotton Ex- chaugs and other gentlemen the senator expressed himself as much grati6ed by the disposition shown on all sides to facilitate his work. Senator Bate, of Tennessee, anoth- CT member of the subcommittee, is expected to arrive on Friday. After finishing their labors in Sf, Louis the two senators will proceed tosMemphis and New Orleans before returninb to Washington. During the winter the sub committee will also visit New York, Boston and Providence on the same mission.
 The investigation will be of most searching character. Besides the work of his committee Senator George has induced the state de- partment to instruct all American consuls throughout the world, wherever there is a cotton interest, to submit full and complete reports on this matter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
GAS WELLS GIVING OUT.

The gas wells on which the hopes of natural fuel for the people of Johnstown have hung have proved bitter disappointments. The indi- cations are that the limited supply of natural gas that has been fur nished for domestic uses in Johns. town will soon entirely Le shut off and the office of the nataral gas company in that city closed. When the gas was first introduced there in 1886, through a forty-mile pipe line, the supply was made for many departments in the mills, as we'll as for all the residences and business houses where it was wanted. Within a year after the advent of the new fuel the supply began to fall of, and has gone from bad 10 worse until very little of 1t is available for even domestic uses. The Westmorelsnd < Cambria Nat ural Gas Company determined to make final and thorough test in a new field, and if no better results were obtained, to shut off all the consumers in that city. As the test well is an evident failure, the general opinion is the close of the natural gas plant there. In this event there is a req. sonable certainty that the local eapi- tatists, who have been investigating the Askins and other processes for the manufacture of fuel gas, will buy the pipeline and outfit of the natural gas company, and the manu- factured article will soon take the place of the natural gas. --Pittsburg Dispatch.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
Nan.leaI rsrm..

An old "tar' has recently pre- pared handbook of nautical terms, for the use of persons who intend to follow the sea. h order to correct popular belief, our author grayely asserts tLat the berths on board ship do not necessarily add to the census. The hatchways are not hens nests. The way of the ship is not the ex- tent of her avoirdopois. The boat swain does not pipe all hands with a meersehaum. The ship does not have wake over dead calm. The swell of ships side is not caused by dropsy, nor is the taper of bow spirit tallow candle. The hold is not the vessels grip. The trough of the sea is not dug out of the ship s log. The crest of d wave is not the indication of it's rank. The buoy is
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

has nearly killed half dizzen folk Ae day as 1 was comin' ogre the park, the bull charged me. Weel, after running a wee muckle, l gust sal down and glowered it out Q eonnteuau5e. l. never offered 10 touch me. and went away quite ouate !"
 That was wonderful, but where did ye sitfv
 "In the hoose, of course, and looked at 1t through the window while fl stood in the park on the other sade O he road Spare Mo ments.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
Bold Bank rhiet.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 13.-The Society Savings this morning offer reward of 5000 for the arrest and conviction of the person who attempted to rob the bank and mur- der Secretary and Treasurer Herrick Friday last. Several parties an- swering the description of the man have been arrested, but Col. Herrick failed to identify his assailant among them and the suspects were released. The police now express the belief that the fellow was simply bold bank thief and not of the crank type.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
Died Yesterday.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, Nov. 13 - Mrs. Jesse R. Core, of Plum Bayou, this county, died yesterday morn ing at the residence of her mother, Mrs. W. P, Montague. in this city. Last Sunday she gave birth to a fine boy, which is doing well.
 Mrs. Core was the wife of Mir. Jesse Cora, large planter of this county, and was the youngest daugh- ter of the late ". r. Montague, whose death occurred last Friday night. The funeral services were held to-day.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

"I'm going to turn over new leaf" " remarked very selfish man to an acquaintance. Howl" "I've joined the church and I'm going to lone my neighbor as myself, as the good book commands us to do. ," The acquaintance put his hand on his shoulder Well, go at it grad ually," he said. "If you go at it suddenly you'll smother him with affection in the first five minutes. " -Exchange.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

not the captain $ son The men are not beat 10 quarters with club. Ships are never boarded at hotels. The bow of a ship is not evidence of politeness. A sailors stockings are never manufactured from yarn of his own spinning. The sails of a ship are not made oy an auctioneer, nor are the stays constructed by a iressmaker. Exchange.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Couldn't imagine, replied the advance agent. nnless it is fresh sea water every day, or something like that
 ssOh 7 said the dime museum man, disgustedly, 'that would be easy. Tbat durn mermaid don't want thing bat pair of button white kid shoes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

It is stated that Argentina wheat can be grown-ffteen bushels to the acre-at a profit of thirteen cents a bushel if sold in Europe at seventy cents bushel The crop this year, it is added, is 38, 900, 900 bushels over and above the needs for home consumption. In the eight months ended August 31 there were nearly 29, 600, GOO bushels of the surplus exported. But one- twentieth of the area of Argentina suitable for wheat growing is now under cultivation.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

oN He Glowered it Ont Of Couutenance.
 |" 1 hae heard that ye can tamo a |ild beast jist by looking boldly in E o'e and never takin' it ava for ! instant but l dinna believe it, ' |id Bob Meekin.
 'sl3s quite true, l assure ye. The |inan e'e can frichten the maist |yage animal, " answered John |N0s0n.
 Did ye ever try it3" asked Bob. Of coorse, or l wadna De sac ltain about it. Ne remember |oot twa years ago the farmer at
 rseriggan used to keep g bulli
 was the widest beast ever
 en in GOT part Q the country and
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
HENRY GEORGE AGAIN.
His Followers Want to Run him for Mayor
 in 1894.

NEW YORK, Nov. J3.-Members of the Central Labor Union are agitating the idea of running Henry George for mayor in 1894. They will make him an independent can didate and believe he will be stronger than when he ran as labor candi- date in 1886. In that year George boiled about 69, 900 votes, and was beaten by Homitt, union Demo cratic candidate by 22,006; Roose- welt, the Republican candidate, 8olled vote of nearly 10000.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

The Boa Constructor (as he shivers and crawls under the blanket) )-I wouldn't care so much about going ou three times day, if the people didn't go away thinking l was actu- ally charmed by that thing with an inch deep of paint on her cheeks. As if was born yesterday. Bah ! Puck.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Crusiy Old Gentleman-Your singing, Miss Taylor, is like alter of roses Miss Taylor (with a grati- fed smile)-Oh, you aEe too ilatter ing Old Gentleman (continuing) "A little bit of it goes very long way.v-Iit Bits.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16
COTTON.
Senator Gsargs, of NftssppI Gives Hs Rsss3ns for ihs Present
 LoM Pncs.
OUTLOOK FoR BeTrER PRICES.

Tbe World Eiu Need for Consunptioia s.I7s.008 Baies While Present
 Crop is Less Than g GOO .00O.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Pompous School Examiner How IS the earth dividedi Intelligent Lad-By earthquakes, sir.-Tit Bits.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Boung Gentleman Addressing young lady on the promeaade) )- Mein fraulein, do you know the blissful sensation experienced when two souls resound with harmonious rapture, when two flames of tender passion aspire heavenward from sympathetic heartsi Factory Girl Gin her Sunday best)--Not as l knows on.-Fiegende Blaetter.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Peter was fisherman. lis sympathies in the races seemed to be decidedly American. "Be ylgl- lant," he says, "because your ad' versary goes about like a roaring lion. The lion is English. know.--Chieago Register.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Pass the butter, as the eamin said when be lodged the billy goat.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-11-16

Professor 1hayer, of Harvard, ex. presses the opinion, touching the discovery of the Gospel according to Peter, that "Brief as is the recov- cred fragment, 1t attests indubitably all four of our canonical books. !" Furthermore, when Professor Hall and Dr. Harris published articles to show that Psalm cx. was written by David, they assumed the office of higher critics according to their lights. IL is the abuse, not the use, of this or any other method of Bible study that is to be condemned. IT Christian at Work.
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 Hardalee-W We had fine sunrise this morning, Van, did you see itf Van Tank-Sunrisei Why, old man, l am always in bed before sunrise. New York Ledger.
The record-union., 1893-11-23
LEAD ORES.
Believe Expressed That Congress VIII
Repeal the Duty.

Believe Expressed That Congress VIII
Repeal the Duty.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2l.-It is under
stood one ofthe items of the metal schedule
to receivean overhauling by the Ways and
Means Committee is that which, under
the Mckinley law, places the duty of II
cents per pound on lead ore. The subject
has been a point of contention ever since
the present law went into effect. The
tariff rate, as at present fixed, was bit
terly fought during the last Congress, and
it was for a long time doubtful whether
the advocates of the tariff would succeed
in getting it put in the bill. There was a
much stronger lobby in Washington on
behalf of both sides than there has been
during this session.
The silver mines of Nevada, Idaho.
Utah and Colorado made an especial effort
in behalf of the tariff at that time, because
of the fact that much of the silver ore
mined in those States and Territories con-
tains large percentage of lead, and it
was in their interest especially that the
provision as it now stands was inserted.
Many owners of smelters located on the
Mexican border and outside OF the States
and Territories mentioned opposed it, as
did also the lead manufacturers. The con-
ditions are not reversed. The miners are
seeking to prevent, and the smelters and
manufacturers to procure legislation. 1t
would seem that the advocates of the re-
peal of the present duty feel quite well
assured that the action of Congress will
be favorable to their cause.
The record-union., 1893-11-23

Rose. 65975c; River Burbank, 9Oc Salinas,
Go. 81 % 2 100 ms; Sweets, 81 p sack.
MEATS-Bee-Prim Rib Roast, 1870 sc;
Chuck Roast. 10c; Rump, SC; Brisket, Sc;
Corned Beef. SC; Porterhonse steak, 15@ SC;
Ioin Steak. 12@915c; Round Steak, 1oc
Chuck, lOc. Veal-LoIn and Rib Chops, Sc:
Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-Leg, 11@121.c c;
Loin and Rib Chops, l25c; Mutton stew, SC;
shoulder Chops, SC. Pork-Roast or Chops,
oc; CoTned Pork, 15c; Sausage, 121zc; Vi
10000.
BREADSTUFFS-Flou 81 40 2 bbl, 81 10
for 50-ib sacks. 50 20 for 100-fb sacks; Oat-
neal. lO-b sacks 40c; Cornmeal, 10-F sacks,
25c; Cracked Wheat, ION sacks, 35c HON.
my, l0-fb sacks, 40e: Graham Flour, 10-D
sacks, 3oe; Buckwheat, 10-b sacks, SOC; Rye,
35c q l0-ib sacks
HAY AND GRAIN-oat Hay, zoe = cwt.
Wheat, 70c; second quality. 60c; Alfalfa, 90
@65c; Wheat. whole, 81 %; Barley, 95c;
Ground Barley 81 05; Feed Oats, 81 400
l 90; Wild White Oats, 81 goal SO; Mid
dlings, 81 10; Bran. 95c; Straw, 60@7oc.
The record-union., 1893-11-23

preliminary examination fight ensued
between the father. grandfather and other
relatives of the child and the officers. The
eulprit was finally wrested from the
hands of the officers and dragged into the
street. Here the mother of the child stood
with a rope aud gave il into the hands OF
the mob. 1t was Immediately placed
about the wretch's neck and be was
hanged TO bannister OF an outside stair
way. A great crowd by this time had
collected. No effort was made to cut The
villain down. After hanging twelve
minutes the rope broke and the body lell
to the pavement. 1t was seized by the
officers and hurried to the Jail.
The mob, fearing that life was not ex-
tinct, followed ana demanded the BODY.
Mayor Laforce assured them that the fell
low was dead, and ordered them to dis
perse. They refused. Finally a commit
tee from the crowd was selected to view
the remains. They reported that life was
extinct, and the mob dispersed.
For time it looked as if the mob would
not be satisfied until it had taken another
life. The trial of Ed Walton for the muir
der of young girl by malpractice began
this morning in Judge Babb's court.
When the mob made the break for the
jail some one yelled out, Lets get Wal
tonn' but fortunately he had been
spirited away by the officers, and no fur
ther trouble enSued
The record-union., 1893-11-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Temperature of Forests.

For twenty years the Swiss Govern
ment has been making observations
through its forestry stations on the tenn
perature of the air, of the trees and the
soil in the forests. These observations
show that the temperature in the forests
is always below the temperature outside.
The temperature also varies according to
the trees composing the forests. A beech
forest is always cooler than a forest of
larch. AS to the trunks of the trees they
are always colder than the surrounding
air. Regarding the temperature of the
soil it is found that in the forest the tenn
perature is invariably below that of the
air. Outside the forest the soil is always
warmer than the air in summer and
colder III winter.