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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09
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C. F. TOBEY, Editor.

Communications intended Cor the Editor of this department should be addressed to him at Norristpwu, Ark.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09
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RAYS OF LIGHT FROM THE PRESS:
 ''Beatty's Golden Tongue Parlor Organs have won for themselves \ good reputation far and wide.- Washington, (N. J.) Star.
 "We would recommend this ex- ccllcnt instrument to the musical world, for its fineness of tone.''- Petersburg Qnd.) Democrat.
 "Woodbinc Lodge of Odd Fellows has purchased Il "Golden Tongue'' organ, and it is the best instrument ever brought to this town. ."-W oods- town (N. J.) Register.
 The instrument gives entire satis- faction. My brother, who purcl,as- ed the organ, is highly pleascd.- Memphis, (Mo.) News.
 Those who wish to purchase a first-class instrument for home, hall or church music should try q Beatty by all ans.--Ilcrsey (Mich) Outline.
 Its tone equals the finest we ever hcard.-Edina (Mo.) Democrat.
 It is pronounced q splendid iustru- ment.-James F.. Halls letter to Finlay >Ohlo) American Patrion.
 \ reputation which places them above suspicion. They are indors- ed by the highest musical authorities throughout the world as the best.- St. Charles (Mo.) Gossip.
 Agents wanted everywhere to canvass for this superior instrument. Address, DANIEL F. BEATTY, Washington, x. J.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09

It is computed that the crop of the United States in 1875 will probably give an out-turn of about B, 100000 bushels less than the crop of 1874. There was probably 25,000,O00 to 30,O00,0O0 bushels of old wheat in the coun- try at the close of the crop year, August 3l, 1875, which with the surplus of the new crop, will give air amount of export, but l, ,ss tn Il for the last two crop yea s.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09

which is largely conservative or
 this point. During the winter
 months their soils are firmly
 locked by ice, while ours, liquiticd
 as it were, arc dcpredated by the ever recurring winter deluges ol
 rain.
 l remarked above that the eff. ects of deep ploughing, and under draining even, had often been mistaken for proofs of veritable additions to the real fertility of soils, when in fact they were, in great measure, devices for more thorough exhaustion. That farm ing is essentially poor, whatever it's temporary results, that does not add year by year to the soil store of appropriable plant food. But before dismissing the subject of rain-spoliation, I would remark that while unde rdraining seems to offer an effacious remedy, there arc objections to the device now so popular. In portions of Ger many, on underdrained lands, such an accumulation of vegeta- ble matter takes place, that q species of worm thrives to the destruction ot the crop. In Eng land the same accumulation of vegetable matter Is frequently en- counterea, and they are forced to apply enormous quantities of lime for it's correction. In Germany, in some places, driving the sheep over the soil is rcsorted to, for its compression, the great injury, it is said, of the sheep. The same injurious tendency, doubtless, outcrops in our north crn states, for we noticed, some years ago, that farmers, who had incurred the very serious expense of underdrains for their lands, complained that the resulting growth, though making a brave show of stem and stalk, did not give a corresponding increase of grain. In our latitude this evil tendency will be probably, less manifest, because of the more rapid decomposition of vegetable matter, before noticed, and less propensity to the encouragement of peat plants.
 The farmers soil being his real bank of deposits, we have tried to show with the importance of keep ing well locked some of the inse.. cure doors. At another time we may have something to say about the proper mode of depositing in it, for as in other good banks, facile draws and timely deposits are closely conncctcd.-J. A. Go rec, in Rural CarolinIan.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09
SEVENTH

Thousand Purchasers Arcn Pianos now testify to the excellent tone and % by of these while nearly all the throughout the United States have adopted the AARON PIANO
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09
CANCERS

Removed without pain, or the use of either caustics or the knife, and RAD- IcALLY CURED. If painful, and an open ulcer formed, medicines will he sent by express to give prompt relief. Consultation by letter, One Dollar. Send fifty cents for book with descriptive Cases, References and Testimonials.
 DHS. PARK .N McLIESIl, No. 2i East 18th Street, New York.
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FIRST. There FOUR Valuable PATENTED AARON which SIMPLIFY which understand MUST IMPROVE TONE DURABILITY of the Instrument.
 SECOND. The Aron h perfect i'll workmanship quality materials used its AS CAN BE MADE manufacture is fully warranted for five
 THIRD greater EV ENN vibratien Il square
 FOURTH The Aron in longer than other Piano in the world demonstrated first the Publc for proof this read testimonials
 F1FTA ALL our instruments and the largest Pianos SAME the price workmanship plain Pianos high priced
 SIXTH Although THE ARION
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09

Patent Aron PanoForc been adopted clusively in the New York Conservatory of Music. acknowledged The New has constantly in upwards of Thirty Arion Pianos
  qualities Pianos eminae and Colleges throughout the United state many the principal Opera Troupes.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09

TIE DEMOCRAT is thoroughly in- dependent in it's course. under no pledge or covenant to support the schemes or fortunes of any man or set of men, always having at heart first, the good of the people of Pope county, and of the state of Arkan sas. It claims no right to lead or direct in politics, or any other sphere; but it does claim the right, and will fcarlessly and at all times assert it, to speak its own opinions, on all matters coming within the scope of its duty as an independent journal. Whatever prominence it maintains in the affairs of this county or State, will be voluntarily accorded by the people who support it. In short the DEMOCRAT wishes to be judged solely upon its own merits as q local and state newspa- per, having for its chief object the of the news of the day with such comments upon current topics as seem appropriate and are entertained by it's management. It will heartily sup port all movements, political or otherwise, which promise to fur thur, and unhesitatingly oppose those which would jeopardize, the interests of the people. In every it will be as enteTpris- ing as its patronage will justify. Sensible men will approve the busi- ness management that limits expen- diturc to the bounds of income; on- ly fools or enemies expect degree of excellence in all points that can alone be attained by the possession of resources and income.
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 Letters for publication and com munications relative to the editorial department should be addressed to JAMES E. BA1'rENFlELD.
 Communications from advertisers, or upon any business connected with the office should be addressed to
 E. F. LOBE,
 Business Manager
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09
CAUTION!

TO THE PUBIICNo popular and gained such excellent reputation, in ARtON PIANO. Each increased and three times already The PIANO has led others to the public similar chasing these thinking they to the following namely:
 Airline Pianos following cast in
 large letters, the right hand end the plte
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09

1875. 1875. i PROSPECTUS! | OTTIE RUSSELLv VILE DEMOCRAT,
 PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT iu''slvl!s, Pop, county, Ak, THE DEMOCRAT,
 WILL BE An Advocate of Liberal
 Progressive DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, And complete record of Current Events! Both in and out of our county and state, And devoted to LOCAL,
 POLITICAL,
 COMMERCIAL,
 AGRICULTURAL, AND LITERARY INTELLI-
 GENCE. E NJ MPH ATTIC ALLY THE .'P EOPLE ES PER-"
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FOURTH
FIFTH
SIXTH

Although THE ARION ano made lowing to peculiar on) sell at lower figures than the SAME of Piano purchased ewhere desos of increasing business facilities for manufactu ing being UNLIMITED
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-12-09
MISCELLANEOUS ADV'TS
HOWE Qdi Sssziag Ss%iHg

The Lock Stitch invented by MIR. HOWE, and made on this Machine, is the most popular and durable, is alike on both sides, and will neither rip nor ravel, and all Sewing Ma chimes are subject to the principal in- vented by him.
 A Machine was needed possessing SIM PLIC1Ti and DURABILITY, and adapted to great range of work; one easily under stood and comprchendad by all. To pro- ducc such a machine has been the study of ELIAS HOWE. JR.. who gave the world THE FIRST SEWING MACHINE, more than twenty years ago; and now we offer his last production-a Machine embracing all the essential qualities, and prononnccd
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
The Wool Market.

Boston, May 19.-lReported for the Press. 1.-THE
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon:
Domestic-Obio and Pennsylvania pick-lock 55 a
SIC; do Choice Xxx So q SIC; do fine 50 a SIC; me-
dunn 80 a 5sc: coarse 80 q SIC; Michigan extra and
Xxx so a 53c; fine 40 a soc; medium 81 a SIC; COM
mon IL q 4sc; other Western fine and 40 q SIC;
medium so q SIC, common 45 q 48c; pulled extra
40 q 55c; superiine 40 q 30; No l. 25 q 35c; comb
ing fleece go q zoe; California Ia q 36c; Texas 25
q AGO. Canada 40 q 55c; do combing IS q 70; Smyr-
ma washed 25 a 33c; do unwashed II a 25c; Buenos
Ayres % % 35c; Cape Good Hope 80 q SIC; Austral-
ian As az Soc; Donskoi % q 34c; Mestiza pulled 30
@s2Ac.
The market for Wool remains in the same quiet
state previously noticed. Manufacturers pur-
chasing only to meet present wants. and feel more or
less discouraged at the prospects of the trade Prices
remain without change, but for all fine feeces and
fine Australian are very unsatisfactory.
In New York the market continues in dull and
depressed condition. but prices are not altered as
the moderately light supply of all kinds tends to sup
port them. The new Texas clip is arriving slowly,
but the prices asked by holders considerably
above the views of purchasers Both foreign cloth
ing and carpet material are quiet but steady
In Philadelphia the receipts of new clip are in
creasing and fat sheep Wool is coming in quite tree
ly. Holders generally have shown more disposition
to meet the views manufacturers and in consequence
the business cOnsummated is trife larger. Prices
of goods continue to rule low, and consumers only
purchase for immediate consumption. New spring
California Wool has commenced coming forward now
that the break in the railroad has been repaired but
prices are not up to what generally anticipated.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Review of Portland Marie cts.
MEEK ENnING Nav 10 1S75

W
The market the past week has shown general
decline in activity. The dry goods market exhibits
no change in values and trade is active. Gold has
shown but little change until within day or two,
when it exhibited tendency 10 advance, and closed
Wednesday the 10Th, at 11e5.
Apples are still plenty and prices show no change.
The best lots can be had for So 90. Beans show no
change. There is nothing offering for box shocks.
Bread shows no change. Butter is rather slow and
the best lots can be had for 25 to &c., Cheese is in
good demand and is quoted at 1591Sc per ID. Coffee
is unchanged. Java is quoted at 33935c aud Rio at
2O923c. Cooperage is dull. Copper and cordage
show no change in prices, thu demand being 1alr
There is but little change to note in drugs and dyes
cream tartar is off little and is quoted at acc, ex-
tract of logwood at 12a@14c; opium IS 15aS 20.
Duck is in good demand but exhibits no change in
prices. Dyewoods are unchanged. Fish are still
quite scarce and show slight change in prices Had
dock is quoted at So 90 to So 80, shore herring,
81 O094 so, scaled 35@i0c, No. 1, 30935c5 Bay No.
/ mackerel 50 00@t0 90, shore No. /, $40 00912 OO'
No. S7dS, The flour market is firm with fair
demand. Fruit shows but little change. Lemons
are worth SIS 0095 So; oranges 81 5O95 co. Grain
shows but little change; meal is quoted at Ole and
Shorts at 49,. Hay shows no change. Iron is I'M
changed. Lard is dull with no changs in prices.
The leather market is without change. Lumber is
rather dull for exports. Molasses is firm with no
change in prices. Naval stores show no change Oil
sho rs but little change Paints are in fair demand
Produce is firm; eggs are worth 169tsc, potatoes
60965c by the car load. Provisions are unchanged.
Salt is steady. Seeds are dull and quiet. Spices
show 10 change. Sugars have fallen of little and
granulated is worth cts. Teas are quiet with no
change in prices. Tin has slightly fallen Oft. To-
bacco exhibits no change. Wool is unchanged.
FREIGHTS.-Freights are still very dull. We
have the following charters to note: Sch Lizzie
Heyer, Darien to Liverpool with timber, 33s; sch
SpeedweI from Calais to Liverpool with deals, 65s;
brig Sarah NJ Loring st. John, N. B., to Havana,
lumber, 50, hay $12; sch Florence Peters, from
Portland to Havana with shocks, zoe on molasses
and CSC on sugar shocks.
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Geo. p. Stearns g. Co.'s store at Conway,
Mass. and house were burned Tuesday night.

Geo. p. Stearns 81 Co.'S store at Conway,
Mass and house were burned Tuesday night
Loss $l2,OOU.
party of New York gentlemen who have
travelled over Missouri very extensively OF late,
report that they saw no grasshoppers.
One of the Indians now on their way to the
Florida prison stabbed soldier at Nashville
Yesterday and then himself. The soldier was
not seriously injured.
Meriden, Ontario, was flooded yesterday by
the giving way of a dam. Damage large.
Can't. A. H. Simonton of the Bark Imperator
died of yellow fever at sea on the 10th. TWO
seaman also died.
NJ. c. Hayes. the occupant of one of the
stores in Opera House block recently burned in
Rutland, has been arrested for setting the hre
Accurate estimates of the condition OF the
wheat growing counties place the crop at ABOUT
half an average.
Schooner William Sturs of ST. johns N. f.,
was abandoned at sea April 29th. The crew
were saved.
The Brooklyn Argus reports that Mr. Beech
er has engaged suit of rooms in the Tribune
building.
jeremiah Hamilton, a we'll known colored
broker of New Rork, and probably the Oldest
colored broker 10 America died yesterday. He
was worth S2,O00,0O0.
A conference of the general secretarians of
the Young Mems Christian Association Will
be held in Washington, Saturday.
Advices from Winnipeg say myriads of grass
hoppers are Matching out
disastrous fire is raging in the woods near
Point ferris. The damage is said to be very
large.
A Swedish sailor named Rosenberg, who re-
turned to Boston recently and found his aft
anced married to another man, attempted to
kill her yesterday aud succeeded in wOunding
her severely
Fire in the woods on the line of the Worces-
ter & Nashua railroad at Peperell, Harvard and
Clinton has destroyed property to the amount
of $4,000.
Base ball-Bostons 10; Hartfords 2.
| Smith and Jackson, husbands of the women
| drowned at GAINESVILLE, Ohio, have been arrest
| ed tor manslaughter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
THE CENTENNIAL.
Meeting Of the Commission.

PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-The U. S. Centen-
NAL Commission met to-day, Hon. Joseph X.
Hawley presiding. There was a large attend
ance. The report of the Secretary was read
which states that the following nations have
accepted the invitations of the President to
participate in the exposition: Argentine Con-
federation, Australia, Belgium. Bolivia. Brazil,
Canada, Chill, China, Denmark, Ecuador
Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Gaat-
omaa Hawaii, Hayti, Honduras, Japan, Libe-
ria, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway,
Orange Free STATES, Persia, Peru, Portugal,
Spain, Siam, Sweden, Tunis Turkey, United
States of Columbia and Venezuela. The rela-
tons between the Commission and the Board
of Finance are very satisfactory. The report
of the executive committee states that Congress
appropriated $4,000 for the use of the board
representing the United States executive de
partment. The report of the Director General
was also presented, which states that contracts
were awarded for buildings as follows: Main
building 81 100000; art, 81 270; horticultu-
raj, 253937; machinery, $543, 800. After the
reports had been read Commission adjourned
until tomorrow morning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20

Working Oxen-There is not much call for work.
late. A few pairs each week is all the market re-
oures We quote sales of pair girth feet inches,
live weight 3100 Tbs. for S240. There but few
pairs in, the trade being confined principally to Beef
Cattle.
Store Cattle-But few in market and limited de-
mand for them, nearly all the small Cattle that are
in fair condition are bought up by butchers TO
to slaughter -
Mich COws-We quote Extra S55 % 95; ordinary
S25 az $50 y head; Store Cows SIS q S45 y head.
Good Cows sell well at fair prices. Most OF those Of
fered in market are of a common grade.
Sheep and Lambs-From the West the supply Tor
the week was light. all owned by butchers, costing,
landed at Brighton, from 81 q 7ac p fb. From the
North the supply was light prices obtained same as
those of one week ago.
Swine-St Store Pigs in good demand, wholesale III q.
lie y ID; retail 1C1 q 13c p H. Fat Hogs-prices at
81 q Sac " Id.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
Boston III cot and Shoe Market.

BOSTON, WEDNESDAY, May IL.
The shipments OF boots and shoes from this market
to places outside OF New England for the past week
have been Il, 30S cases, and rubbers against
IL 139 cases Tor the same week last year.
The shipments from Lynn for the week have been
1886 cases. against 1890 for the same week last
year.
Total shipments from Haverhill for the week have
been 1915 against 1870 for tie correspond
ing week last year.
Business has partaken of the usual quiet of the
season, and but limited quantity of goods have
gan manufacturers have purchased their leather the
past week, and the cutters have commenced work.
Further orders for heavy goods have also been placed
business in the manufacturing towns. Buyers are
Ii <ely to purchase later than usual in many Sec
tions the trade will depend wholly upon the crops,
and buyers of boots and shoes will hold off until the
last moment. Low grade boots and brogans are
likely to be taken in preference to better goods and
a manufacturer who gets up line of goods in good
style and at low cost is likely to make profit.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
Brighton Cattle Market.

At market for the current week. Cattle, 2246
Sheep and Lambs, 1882 Swine, 300: number o
Western Cattle 2076; Eastern Cattle 1882; Northern
Cattle and Mich Cows no. Cattle left over from las
week -.
Prices of Beef Cattle, " cwt, live weight ;-Extrs
quality 81 50 q rs; first quality Sc S71 "a 7A; sec
ond quality So 25 q rs: third quality IS 20 a 373
poorest grades of coarse oxen. bulls &C., at So 90
5 so.
Brighton Hides - u cents y ib. Brighton Tai
low q SIC " Id.
Country Hides 81 q &c y fb. Country Talow
SIC ~ Id.
Skins at soc each; Lamb Skins at SOC each; Wool
Sheep Skins 2 90 ~ 2 80 each.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
LABOR TROUBLES.
Failure of an Attempted Strike at Lowell

Failure of an Attempted Strike mt Lowell
LOWELL, May ia meeting of the weay-
ers' union was held last night in Wells Hall.
The attendance was less than 200. The session
was secret and the deliberations were not made
public until this morning. 1t seems that after
an animated debate a vote was passed to strike
at 8 o'clock this forenoon.
At the appointed hour groups of delighted
mule splnners, whose efforts for a month past
have produced this disaffection, gathered in
the vicinity of the mills expecting a grand ex-
odus. Their chagfin was deep to see less than
a oxen from each corporation come out. There
sre nearly 1000 weavers in the Lowell mills, OF
which very lew are connected with the union,
saud many who belong preferred to disregard
their vote of last night La short the weavers
strike has proved complete fizzle as far as
practically affecting the situation here.
Matters ira Pennsylvania.
TYRONE. May 19.-Xngo Parks, the agitator,
was arrested to day at Dsceola.
Mr. Fisher arrived from huntingdon with Is
men bound for the Franklin mines. Every
man was armed with Spencer rifle. Twenty
five Italians have arrived from New York for
the Philadelphia mines.
Strikers meetings were held at various points
last night but were poorly attended. The
strikers are demoralized and it is thought the
strike is nearly over. Many men have gone to
work, and all is quiet to-day.
Mary Hawkins of Waterbury, CT, committed
suicide yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
Awnings Tents, Flags, Boat Sails
Covers, Canvass Letterings,
Decorations, &C..
40 1-2 EXCHANGE STREET.,
F.. A. L F. A WITT.
mcf sneod
stop TINT Cough.

Dr. Morriss Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Hore-
hound Will cure cough in one half The time neces-
sary to cure 1t with any other medicine. There is
positively no pulmonary disease that it will not cure
or greatly alleviate. For all of hoarseness loss of
voice. coughs, Group bronchitis, asthma and whoop-
ing cough it has no equal. We never knew person
VINO had used it but that recommended 1t to others.
we are prepared to guarantee every bottle Please
call and inquire about it. Trial size 10 cents. For
sale by A, S. Kinds, Preble House; I. G. Loring,
Exchange and Federal Street.; C. l.. Holt, 653 Con-
gress St.; C. b. woodman, Saccarappa; DIR Keen,
Gorham; and E. p. Weston, Fryeburg. j. W.
Perkins 81 Co., General Agents, oc1Oeodtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
Central Vermont Railroad.

ST. ALBANs, May 19.-The annual meeting
of the Central Vermont railroad was held here
to-day. The session was stormy one. Com
plant was made sthat the inspectors of the
votes had been selected at meeting illegally
called, and that persons held certificates of
stock who bad never paid for 1t, simply for the
purpose of controlling the election. Ex-Gov.
Smiths ticket was elected. The defeated tick
ct will contest the election in the courts.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
The Voice of the Great West.

The voice of the great West accords to Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters the foremost place among specifics
for malarial disease, and this opinion is echoed
wherever upon this continent the Btters have been
introduced as remedy for intermittent and remit
tent fevers. Those maladies being the peculiar
scourge of vast regions of country in the Westel
and Southwestern States, it is not surprising that
the Bitters should be the great medicinal staple of
such localities, that their inhabitants should re-
gard this article indispensable in the household.
The experience of the western emgrant proves that
it is the very best means of acclimatng him to I'M
accustomed air water; and old residents of fever
and ague regions say that it is the only thnglthat
Of miasmatic dsea-e. An equally high estimate is
placed upon its virtues as remedy for stomach
bowel and bilious complaints and as general tonic
and corrective.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-05-20
Catholic benevolent Societies.

CINCINNATI, May 19.-In the convention of
Catholic benevolent societies this morning, a
new constitution as adopted and the societies
were instructed to acknowledge in their next
credentials the acceptance of the constitution
as fundamental law. Resolutions were pass
ed denouncing Bismarck and his war against
the church in Prussia, and expressing sympathy
for the PODe.