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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-01-26
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N EXPERIENCE of nearly THIRTY Years
"a IN the Flower and Vegetable Seed busin ess
has convinced us that there are but TWO
KINDS OF SEED in the world, viz: those
that will and those that will net grow The
former are priceless-the latter worthless The
sale or utterance OF worthless seed, through en-.
pidity or lack OF business staining, raises sad
havoc WITH the business of legitimate seeds
men. For nearly 30 years past we have made
the growth and procurement of NONE BUT
GOOD SEED a study, until we are proud 10
say, foreign or native seed growers from whom
we procure such of our supplies as we do moi
lag us any but Ftrst-CIRss seeds To This or q
point we attribute our success, and the uni
versa verdict of the press and people is that
seq Procured of Briggs IN Brother will
Grow To give customers the benefit of onr
own actual experiences, we issue an Illus
trafed Quarterly Floral work, which is
SEM 70 any address prepaid for the mele pono-
maj subscription price O6 p cents, Which
amount is replaced to the credit of the custonar
on the receipt OF an order for 81 or upwards
worth of seed. We send no seed that we have
not first tested therefore il ia perfectly safe TO
! buy such as we recommend. Our JANUARY
NUMBER, containing several hundred engrav-
ings and much useful information TO the anna
! teur or professional gardener, is now out. Send
1 for it.
80 Descriptive Price Lists, Circulars, etc, sent
free by mail on application.
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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-01-26

nave suffered with chronic rheumatism over
seven years, i have tried probably twenty ply
slcians, and spent hundreds of dollars al with
they are curing me- and would not be without
them for q thousand dollars.
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RHEUMATISM.

Mr.. ERAzIER-DEAR SIR: L deem 1t an act M
gratlIuae 10 you, and duty toward those who
are sunerlng from liver complaint and dyspep-
peen an Invalid for over thirteen years NV
complaint was disease OF the liver and dys-
pepsla. dy skin was yellow, the white of my
eyes was me color OF saffron; 1 was sleepy and
nseavy' with headache, and no appetite for food
"a any kInu was a1nleted as bad as any living
woman could be. l took bottle after bottle ~
patent medicines, and paid over 500 to the bed
Pnyslcians without any benefit. 1 suffered
get no relief until about two months AGO pur.
chased bottle of your Root Bitters from Louis
Smltnnlght, druggist, lS5 Woodlawn avenue
tnls city. L used this bottle up, and since then
nave used nearly two more, and they are the
only posluVe, sure cure for liver complaint and
completely, and to-day am as healthy as any
person can be. You may use my name II you
others TO try your discovery and be Gu red for
good health is better than gold. Ever vour
friend. MRS ELLEN I,RASJTA W O~A
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Never before has there existed q raroaa, .
un'alllngiy successful in the rheumatic sfrec-
tons as FraZiers Root Bitters. One or two hot
Ties VIII do more than hogshead of liniments
Tor III carries out OF the circulation the acrd I'm,
depends. '-'A-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-01-26
FOSTER'S SECOND
T-EN A =
GRAND PRIZE CONCERT,
At Houston, Texas, March 8, 1875.
5000 900

In Gold Coin, Choice Lands, Farms and City
Residences. Among the prizes there will be
$4,000 I'm old.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
LOOKING TO ARKANSAS.

Hon, c. E. Tobey hands us letter from a gentleman in Gaze county, Nebraska, making inquir- ies about our state, and saying that himself and number of others have their eye on our state, and perhaps on our immediate locality, with a view of coming here and making their homes among us. The gentleman asks a number of questions as to eli mate, soil, timber, crops, seasons &c., and states that if favorable replies are given he will perhaps decide at once on our state.
 We are glad to sec attention turning this way, and are satis- fled that if parties looking for new homes will come and look at our country they will find it all that they. could desire, or at least as near so as any country in the vast domain of the United States. And we are glad to have the names and letters of such parties handed to us; we will take pleasure in sending them copies of our paper and all other information we can get.
 Our county immigration society will soon be in working trim and we then will secure some valuable statistics and other information which will be of great interest to parties who anticipate moving to our county. We urge upon the various committees to be at work actively and energetically. There is no time to be lost, for an i'm mense mass of immigration will be in motion in a few months and if we would secure any we must make an effort.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
Going a Fishing.

As the weather waXes warmer the enthusiasm of our fishermen. increases; likewise the venom of the reptiles that turk in and about the streams. Among Ahe outfits recommended, for fisher men and snakes, We find the fol, lowing, which was ordered by an Americus, Ga, party, of grocer and fisherman -outtitter of that town. It is to be supposed that the party had lots O fun:
 "DEAR SEE: Myself and coup le of friends are going fishing, and you will send us by bearer the following articles, which please charge to my account: > .,"Four pounds of salt and a small cask of whisky. .r
 "One pound of ground black pepper and q demijohn of whisky.
 "Ten pounds of lard and large jug of whisky.
 "One canvassed ham and six quart bottles of whisky. '4
 "Three good stout fishing lines and three pocket 1hsks of whis Ky.
 "One paper of large Limerick hooks and q gallon of whisky in any old vessel you don't use about the store. #. . .Also send me one pound,of white sugar and q small keg of whisky. Hurriedly yours
 PRrL Cook.
 "P. S.-As We shall be gone several days, and as snakes are bad on the river at this season, my physician has just stepped in and suggests that we take along a little whisky. Send it and en- ter it upon your book with the other items as above. 'SP. C."
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
Six Persons Drowned in Ola
 River Lake.

From the Gazette: :' "About ? r. m. Sunday, a party ofseven color ed people, who had been attending church oathe north side, attempt ed to cross Old river, near the Steele place, in Q rickety boat. Several objected to the attempt, but Scott Anderson insisted that lie would carry them over safely, and relying upon his skill the at tempt was made: When about two-t thirds of the way across the overloaded and frail boat sank, and six persons were drowned,l Among the drowned were ono, man, Scott Anderson, and Mrsi patsey Jordan, Mrs. Tim Steele and three other colored woiiaan, whose names cur informant did not know. One woman, the moth er of r. Jordan, and also step mother of Tim Steele, had suflh,i cientpresenee of mind to cling.Ee theboat until relief came, answas . saved. Four of the bodies had . been recovered, between the time of the accident and yesterday morning. ---.-
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
NO. 23

Thirteenth-We favor the com plete separation of the church and state; religious independence and absolute freedom of opinion; equal and exact justice to all re- ligious societies, and purely secu- lar education at the expense of taxpayers, without division among or control by any sect, directly or indirectly, of any portion of the public school fund. In view of the admirable provisions of our State Constitution upon these sub jects, which arc due to the energy and wisdom of the Democratic party, we denounce the Republi- can platform as an insult to the intelligence of-,the people of Ohio and a base appeal to sectarian prejudices. ,"t
 Fourtcen-That we are opposed to the. passage of what are called sumptuary laws, or any intcrfer ence with social habits or customs not in themselves criminal; and we repudiate any espionage by one class of citizens upon another under an pretence whatever.
 With this declaration of prin- ciples and policy, we arraign the leaders of the Republican party for their eXtravagant expenditure and profligate waste of the peoples money; tor their oppressive, un- just, and defective system of finance. and taxation. for their continued tyranny and cruelty to the Southern States of'the Union; for squandering the public lands, for the continuance of incompc tent and corrupt men in office at home and abroad, and for their general mismanagemant of the Government; and we cordially in vite all men, without regard to past party associations, to coop crate with us in expelling them from office, and in securisg such an administration of public affairs as characterized tue purer and better days of the republic.
 The State Central Committee organized tonight by electing A. T. Walling, Chairman, and Joseph Gutzweiler, Secretary. A large, ratification meeting tonight was addressed by Gov. Allen, Senatof Thurman, the Hons. George H. Pendleton and Thomas Ewing.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

merchant and manages his bus inesss kilflilly, and suffers none to go away. hungry or unclad. Apro- pos he has just received wei come visitor, ill the form of Heavens brightest jewels to the seas of men
 A little girl of ten pounds weight,
 Just from the 'sfaderiand."
 With beauing joy on every cheek,
 A rule of power in her dimplc hand,
 Because her name is Cora.
 Our genial townsman John D. Townsend is arranging to open a telegraph office, which will be in full blast in few days. Then will the electric spark touch it's brother, who has passed the ca ble amid the sunken galeons and battling navies of the other ages, among the corals of the deep, to present the thoughts and acts of the antipodes.
 Our Probate Judge, the Hon. J. w. Duncan has opened an of flee for the practice of law and will practice at the Conway bar as we'll as elsewhere; glad to have him. Probate court meets on the first Monday in July; County court the second Monday; Justices court on Saturdays and Wednes- days Esquire Hartye presiding. In which court today Thomas Compton was examined as to the charge of larceny (horse steal ing), found guilty and committed, gave bail in the amount of $500. Col. Bruce is right sick at this time, but good health generally prevails. More soon. Yours,
 MURRAY.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

The Colorado potato bug has appeared in vast quantities in the states of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and is making a destructive march through those states. The prospect in those states is decidedly gloomy and the destruction of a large per centage of the crop is almost in evitable. The destruction of the bugs and their eggs is engaging the interest of the farmers and the trial of all kinds ofexpedients will no doubt develop the best method of dealing with these ob- noXious insects.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
THE IMMIGRATION MEET
 ING.

Elsewhere we give the proceed ings of the meeting held here on the 26th inst. for the purpose of organizing a county immigration society. Notwithstanding it is q very busy time with our rural friends, who are in the midst of harvesting oats and threshing wheat, the meeting was well at tended and most of the delegates answered to their names, only three townships failing to be rep resented. The interest that was manifested and the unanimity that was shown portend the best of results. There was no halting or pulling back and no difference of opinion as to the desire for new settlers and more dense population of good, honest working men. An organization was effected and we can say the selection of officers President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one Vice President for each township, were most excellent ones. We believe those chosen will engage in the work in earnest and we have no doubt that mucl: good will be accomplished.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

The Democrat at Evening Shade, is amused at, and cannot account for the seeming discrep- ancy of opinion between Col. Frolich and ourself in our re- ports of the appearance of things in q business point of view while we were at Little Rock attending the Press Association.
 Frolich says;
 Little Rock, notwithstanding the hard times are lowering at her threshold, is moving onward and upward"
 We said:
 "NVe found business in the city rather dull and the pressure of hard times plainly visible"
 Now, we don't see any discrep- ancy here the two reports using almost the same words-"hard times are lowering at her doors, and the pressure of hard times are plainly visible" meaning about the same thing.
 There may be something, how ever, in the hypothesis of the Evening Shade man, that the Col, in his perambulation, found q more lively part of the city than We did. Such q thing is by no means impossible, you know, in a last young city. Perhaps an cX- plmation-for the benefit of the gentleman from Evening Shade from Col. Frolicl would be in order
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

may confidently trust, in short time, to see a great and marked change in this respect. Great as has been the disadvantages under which the state has labored, gen eral and widespread as has been her financial distress, we believe that few years of prudent econ omy will place the state in as grand a condition as that of other states which have not suffered from the same misfortunes.
 A. H. GARLAND,
 U. M. ROSE,
 GORDON N. PEAY, !,
 State Board of Finance.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
STATE FINANCES.
RECUPERATIVE POWER
 OF ARKANSAS.
Address of the Board of Fi-
 nance.
A Good Showing.
STATE BOARD OF FISASCE,( RocK. ARK. June Is. 1875,

STATE fOAkD UT T INA NSEJl
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK, June IS, lSso.
 At the time of the meeting of the constitutional convention, there was debt due to the Union Trust company of New York, for money borrowed by the state of Arkansas to pay interest on the public debt, for, which $395, ,00O of the bonds of the state were pledged as collateral security. Since that time this debt has been paid off, amounting in all to $7l, l,126.36, and the bonds thus pledged have been returned into the treasury and cancelled. There IS in the. treasury at this time ample currency to meet the July interest on all bonds that have been issued since the beginning of the year 1874. Owing to the failure of crops last year, and the excessive taxation of previous years, the legislature at its last session made the payment of taxes for the previous fiscal year permissive rather than compulso- ". Under these circumstances it is gratifying to be able to state that the people have voluntarily paid seventy-tive per cent. of the entire taxes due in 1874. The present stringency in money mat ters had led us to expect q much less favorable result; a result which we think may be attributed not only to the economical desire of the people not to be behind in the payment of their taxes, but also to dispositisn to assist the state in her financial standing.
 In answer to numerous inquir- ies, we wish to say that We see no reason why the funding of the state scrip as now allowed by law is not the best investment of it which can be made by hold CTS. The present price of scrip makes this q self-evident fact, provided that the interest on the bonds shall be hereafter promptly paid. The limited number of the bonds which can thus be issu- ed, the circumstances under which they are issued, the absolute and inviolable right given by the law to have the money at any time in the treasury applied by judicial proceedings against the state officers to the payment of the in- terest, the frugality of the admin istration of the government which is one of the most insuperable feat ures of the present constitution, render it, in our judgment, impos- sible that the interest on these bonds shall not be at all tirnes promptly paid. Under these cir cumstances, we cannot but think that the fundfng of the scrip in these bonds offers q secure and profitable means of investment, , We would also say that. the scrip issued since the twenty, third day of December, 1874, is not by law fundable, D.
 No one can have been anywhere in the state during the last few months and have failed to observe that the recuperative energies of the people have manifested them selves in very surprising man ner. This has been felt, and will continue to be felt, in the improve mcnt ct our finances, so that w0
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
JULY 4, 1875.

The rising o1 tue sun HeAe S"p bath morning will usher in the dawn of the 99th anniversary of our release from the yoke of Br,t ish tyranny and oppression. On that morning it was that the sun for first time shone upon free America. What long line of events the recurrence of this day brings to the American mind, and with what self satisfied degree of pride he reverts to the immor- tai deeds which have character ized our nationality since the dawn of our national career. And the valor and heroic endurance by which our claim to recognition as one of the powers of the earth was first won, is no greater source of qualification than the rapid and unequaled progress we have made. Why only Q few generations ago and what was these now grand and powerful United States! Where we now sit in the very lap of luxury, surrounded by all that exalts and embellishes civilized life, and makes existence desira- ble and enjoyable, the wild will derness spread his arms afar and the wild fox dug his hole unscar ed. Here the forest monster roamed at will, and the rank this tie nodded in the wind. The red man was lord of all. Where our stately mansions now stand and the tall spires of a thousand chap els rear themselves aloft, the wigwam and the campfire of the savage alone dotted the unbroken wilds' of the American forest. Where our palatial steamboats now blow the bosom of our mighty rivers bearing the trade and com merce of the greatest nation on the globe, the canoe of the red man only skinned the surface of the deep. Progress and civiliza- tion is stamped upon everything that meets our gaze. A land dotted all over with school houses, churches, and philanthropical in stitutions almost as thick as the star bespangled canopy of the heavens, tells the tale of American thrift, progress and enlighten ment. A land where all men are free and equal, and secure in the possession and pursuit of life, liberty and happiness stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the icy lakes on the North to the golden, sunny banks of Florida on the South, blossom ing as 8 rose and inviting the toiling and oppressed sons ofevery land to come and find genial home.
 Science, literature, art-every- thing that constitutes greatness and civilization are ours. Let our anniversary find light hearts and beaming faces. Let the booming of our guns and the
 lutter of our flags proclaim our pride and joy in the day that gave us freedom, liberty and greatness.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

Bent Turner, lately radical sher- if of Faulkner county was arrest ed one day last week by the sher- if of Sebastian county for embez- element while in office, The Ga zette of the 24th inst. said he was in that city trying to fix up a bail bond of $3000. The way of the transgressor is hard.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
ALL OVER THE STATE.

Last week they had a good rain in Dallas county.
 The farmers in Little River county have been experimenting with rye and are pleased with the success which they have had.
 In Sharp county they have had an abundance of rain and owing to the large wheat crop, many are now offering old corn for sale.
 .. WASHINGTON.
 Friend Van Hoose brought into our office this week specimen of the Flint or Spring wheat, raised by Bob Dickson, of Middle Fork, the heads of which contained about one hundred grains. We are rather favorabiy impressed with this species ot wheat, from the fact that it ripens about two weeks earlier than other wheat, and consequently is not so liable to rust.-Fayetteville Democrat.
 Our farmers have got their corn fields cleared of all weeds and grass, and are now about ready to commence harvesting. In some places the wheat IS dam aged somewhat by the spot, but the yield will be pretty fair one as much, if not more than last season. Corn is looking we'll, growing rapidly and bids fair for q large yield. The present oat crop in this county has never been equalled. Upon the whole we have much to be thankful for. -Ib.
 WOODRUFF.
 MT. Jett has just sent us a bunch of magnificent oats, one stalk of which measured 1 1 inches around and the head 25 inches long. Such cards are the best possible immigration societies, and they will do more than any thing else to invite the grass hop per sufferers of Kansas and West Mo, to leave those states and come to Ark.-Augusta Bulletin.
 PULASKI.
 There are fifty-two papers pub lished in the state. Of these there are six dailies, one semi weekly, forty-two weeklies and three monthIies. There are two agricultural, one educational and two real estate journals. There is one which claims no party atiil- iation. There are four republi- can papers, and thirty7eight dem ocratic. All of the republican journals save one, give the pres ent administration a hearty sup port. Of the weeklies about one. half are patent in- or out sidcrs. Little Rock Gazette,
 M. G. Walker, w. M. of the Rockport lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M., bids the craft be on the lookout for one J. k. Cautrel, who has obtained money from him un' der false pretenses, ahd has left his family at that place destitute and among strangers. Cantrel claims to hold demit from Ere donia lodge No. 92, of Ala.--Ib.
 A correspondent at Arkadel- phia writes, under date of June 22d.: Our town was thrown in to great excitement last night. About ten years ago a murder
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

MT. c. H. Parker, for several years connected with the N. o. Picayune as commercial and finan- cial editor, has severed his con nection with that paper, and goes west to try his fortunes in the golden state.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

The Democratic Central Com mittee of St. Louis, have invited the National Democratic Conven- ton of 1876 to meet in that city, and have promised ample accom- modations to all who may attend.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

Mir. Henry Green, who has long fill d the position of business man ager of the N. O. Times has sev- cred his connection with that paper. Mir. w. H. H. Judson of St. Louis succeeds him.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

The Van-Guard is receiving a cross fire from the Dardanelle h. dependent and the Fayetteville Democrat, but don't seem to be sustaining any serious damage.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

France is suffering severely from those river floods which have so long been considered as the es- pecial characteristic of our Vest ern country. Garonre now enters into competition with the Missis- sippt.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

Cane Hill College and the Cane Hill Female Seminary have been consolidated. These are both old schools and have very favorable rcDutatiOnS.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01

The oil works building at Pine Bluff will be completed by the 18th of August. It will be a large two story brick. 'Rah for Pine Bluff, that's the way to pros per-don't wait for others to start the good work of establishing manufactures but go ahead your
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-07-01
J. E. BATTENFIELD, --- EDITOR

The county clerks have been cnjoined by Chancellor Eakin from assessing the personal property of the Iron Mountain railroad.