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The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ore;inance--No. 8.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board Of Aldermen of the town of Russellville.
 SEC. l. That whenever the Mayor of said town shall die or resign or be absent from said town or shall be interested in any matter pending in the Mayors court of said town---the Recorder of said town shall perform all the duties enjoined on the Mayor of said town by ordinances of said town, until the disabilities of said Mayor shall be removed. And in case he shall die or resign, said Re- eorder shall perform the daties of said Mayors office until an election can be held to fill the vacancy thus oecasioned by such death or resigna- ton. Anl i'll case of the Mayors absence from the town or shall be sick, the Recorder shall do and per- form the duties of said Mayor until his return to said town or until he shall be able to attend to his duties. See. 2 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect f.om and after it's publication.
 Approved Sept. 2lst, 1875.
 II. F. WHITE,
 Acting Mayor.
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Tine Dover Graveyard.

From our friend J. c. Rye, of Dover, we learn that the citizens Of Dover propose to try and fix up the grave yard at that place and mark the many graves which are fast becoming so dim that all trace of them will soon be lost.
 This is one of the oldest grave yards in the county and most of the old families of this county have friends and relatives inter- red there. It is suggested by some of the friends that all who feel interested in the matter meet ut Dover some time next month and spend g day in marking and designating or identifying the many graves before all trace of grave or remembrance of the fam fly represented b. the occupant is lost.
 Among the hurry and hustle of life, the last resting place of our friends should not be neglected.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-23
DEMOCRAT, TIyRsDAY SEPTEMBER 1875.
EyANSsF FsFICAL.

On the llth day of Sept. inst, the Christian Church called q meeting at Prairie Grove, one mile cast of Russellville, Ark, for the purpose of devising means to secure Evangelical labor for cen tral Arkansas for the year 1876.
 On motion, elder W. D. Keltner was chosen chairman, and Joe Waldrop secretary.
 The following resolutions were then adopted:
 I. RESOLVED, That, whereas God has abundantly blessed us with the comforts of life, we will do all in onr power to advance his cause in Arkansas.
 II. That we will meet at Rus sellyille, Ark, as co-workers in this important movement, on Thursday before the filth Lords day in October 1875; and that all Christians and friends arc invited to attend.
 III. That we will then endeay- or to devise a plan to send out Evaugelists through this portion of Arkansas.
 On motion, Bro. James M. liar key was appointed to notify all the preachers ard elders of the different congregations in the upper part of the state to attend at said meeting, on Thursday be- fore the fifth Lords day in Oct. 1875.
 The sec'ty was then instructed to request the Russcllville DEMO GRAF to publish the above pro cecdings. There being no other business before the house the meeting adjourned with prayer by Elder Wm. McEver.
 ELD. w. D. KELTNER, Chm,
 JoE WALDRoP, Sec'ty.
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Administrator's Sale.

Notice is hereby given that by vir- tue of an order of the Probate court of Pope county, made at the July, 1875 term, the undersigned adminis- trator of the estate of George Wust, deceased, will on
 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2d, 1875, proceed to sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, the fol- lowing described lands, belonging to said estate, to-wit; The west le of the northeast i and the east |. of the northwest of section 2l, township 7 north, range 20 vest Said sale being made to pay debts of said estate.
 The sale will take place at Russell vile, and the land will be sold in so acre tracts. Terms, Credit of twelve months, with note and approved se- curity. \. D. SllINN, Adm'r.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-23
 The Picnic at Cagle's Rock.

EDITOR DEMOCRAT: It was our happy lot to be present at the picnic at Cagle's Rock on the 16th inst, and to witness the closing exercises of the Gum Log and Center Valley schools.
 At nine thirty a. m. the schools marched on the grounds. The procession consisted of about one hundred students. The schools were distinguished by the badges they wore, the students of Center Valley each wearing a blue sash, and those of Gum Log wearing pink.
 The rostrum from which the exercises were delivered was erected by nature, being an eleva- tion of several feet and command ing a good view of the grounds where the audience was seated and having for background a perpendicular or rather ovcrhang- ing wall of solid stone, on which is painted the representation of Q lizard, a cross, and several other characters which tradition says was done by the Aborigines. The oldest settlers know as little about it as we do, and say that forty years ago it looked just as it does to-day.
 The exercises were opened by an address to parents by Master Smith, student of Center Valley. We cannot mention in detail the performances of each but would say there was not q single failure. We think special mention should be made of the speech of Stephen Hamilton, "Give the little boys chance" Stephen does credit to his teaching. The speech of Adam Hatlcy, entitled, King Al cohol," ranks among the best things of the day. Mir. Hatley spoke in clear distinct voice and without any of the schoolboy rhetoric usually displayed on such. occasions, but with manly earn estness that characterlzes all his actions. If Adam has a chance he will yet make his mark in the world.
 At l2 m. a recess was taken for the purpose of disposing of the contents ofsundry baskets. Judg- ing by the way each worked at his task and by the rapid decrease of chicken, cake, pie &c., the peo- pie were determined to leave nothing undone that should be done at a basket picnic.
 After dinner the schools were re-asscmbled for the purpose of giving prizes to those who had earned them and candy to all, then we wished we were a scholar
 Judge Davis of Gum Log made some very interesting remarks, contrasting the present of Arkan- sas with Arkansaw of forty years ago. He was followed by Squire Strickland who presented few practical thoughts on the utility and benefit of that particular branch of education developed by rhetoricals and exhibitions. The remainder of the day was spent in climbing the mountain, playing croquet, &c.
 On the whole we had very pleasant time and we say, "Hur- rah for Center Valley and Gum Log"
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-23
24 HOURS
 AND TO MEMPHIS 2O ICUR.5 5,

Connection made at Argenta with the Memphis x Little Rock Railway, and close connection at the crossing of the Cairo X Fulton railroad with trains north and south. Through Bills of Lading given from Ft. smith Van Burcn, Ozark, Clarksyille, and all points on the road to New York, Boston, Providence, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, oc. Rates low, and transportation rapid. TIlE0. HARTMAN,
 Superintendent,
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-WANTE1D.--A young girl, be- tween tie ages of 10 and b, as nurse and to assist in light house work. Apply at the DEMoRRAT office, at once. no33-2t
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-23
Crsiinance--No. q.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the town of Russellville.
 That there be collected for defray- ing the current expenses of the cor poration for the year 1S76-one- fourth of one per cent. on the total valuation of the real and personal property in said corporation. Approved Sept. 21st, 1875.
 H. F. WHITE,
 Acting Mayor.
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bE FATTY PIANO!

COMBINES EVERY IMPROVE MENr KNOWN. szS Send stamp for Circular. Address D. F. BEATTY Washington, N. J.
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pickers in demand.

cay Honday.
 -Thc Stars and Stripes play the R. E. Lees at this place to day
 If you have anything worth selling, advertise it, if not, don't
 MT. E. H. Poe and II. c. How ell of Dover were in town Tuesday.
 Drugs and druggists sun dries, fresh, pure and cheap at E. B. IIarrelIs.
 For a good overcoat, cheap overcoat and . nice oyercoat, call on J. L. Shinn.
 "A fresh supply of Golfers strictly pure white lead just re- ceiyed at J. L. Shinn's.
 If you want a late style hat or pair of readymade boots, Geo. Howell has them at the depot.
 One case before the Mayors Court Monday-odense, running a freight wagon without license.
 -WANrED.-Every taxpayer in Pope county to subscribe for the DEMocRAT--only $1.50 per year
 Owing to the heavy freight the train on the It. Smith road was some four hours behind time last Monday.
 MT. J. L. Shinn's gin has been running since Monday and number of bales of new cotton have been put up.
 A communication from Ph9 nix, and a few other items were crowded out of this issue, but will appear in our next.
 For a nice steak or good roast of beef call on R. s. Ash more, at his meat market joining Harkey's drug store.
 Trade is improving, and soon live merchants, who let the pub- lie know by advertising, that they have something to sell, Twill have lively times.
 -Messrs. James H. and Willie Shinn left oa last Monday for Virginia to resume their places in school at the fall opening of Bethany College.
 Now is the time to subscribe for the DEMOCRAT. The adjourn ed session of the legislature will convene soon and you will then want to keep posted on their ac- tion. Send in your names.
 See the advertisement of the new store, and when you are look ing around for bargains don't for get to call on MT. F. E. Barrow, at Fruits new store house near the depot.
 Bad, muddy weather is com ing on and you will soon want . pair of good boots. If you want a tiptop homemade pair call or MT. R. c. Bonds.
 Parties who are building new houses should have Mir. NJ. B. Roys do a job of tin guttering on them. It helps the looks of the house and preserves it too.
 -Messrs. A. F. Luker and S. H. Stratton have put up new shop in the western part of town and are prepared to do all kinds of blacksmithing in the best style.
 Mir J. K. Periman left for St. Louis Tuesday morning. He goes to attend course of medical lectures and will be absent some time. Be good boy, Joe.
 The boys are about to sue ceed in getting up q brass band. We trust they may succeed, as it would be a good acquisition to our town.
 MT. Puryiance and family returned from North Carolina Monday, and is to become a citi- zen of our town again. We are glad to see Mr. P. back again and looking so well,
 -Posters and hand bills of all sorts, letter and bill heads, busi- ness and visiting cards, and any other job-work done at this office on short notice.
 Marriage licensos were issued for the week ending Saturday Sept. 18th, to the following par ties: Jno. W. Nordln and Sarah nj A
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
-0vercoats last Friday.

 night.
 E. L. MoCyacken, of Scot vile, was in town Thursday.
 No preaching in town last Sabbath.
 Ladies Dress Goods at St. Louis prices, at NARRoW's. MT. A. J. Hartsell brought in bale of new cotton Saturday.
 Friday and Saturday were disagrceable days, owing to the wind and dust.
 If you want to buy clothing cheaper than you ever bought it, go to BARRow's. MT. Reuben Brown brought in q bale of cotton Saturday. Sold at l3 cents.
 Don't borrow your neighbors DEMOCRAT. Send us $1.50 and get one of your own.
 The saw mills in this yicini- ty are all kept busy and can hard ly supply the demand for lumber. -1Ir W. T. Dowthit, has the finest cotton judging from sam pie stalk placed in our office, that We know of.
 -%2,000 worth of Gents and Ladies Boots and Shoes, at rock bottom prices, at BARRow's. Everybody so far as we have teamed was pleased with the lec- t}re by Co.'s. Hickman and s. H. N hitthorne, Friday night.
 If you want to locate at a live, prosperous, growing town, where saloon licences cannot be obtained, come to Russellville.
 -WANTED.-W WooL.-5000 lbs Of woolIis wanted by J. G. Fergu- son. Highest market price will he paid.
 We had the pleasure of meet ing and forming the acquaintance of our brother quill-drivcr, w. l.. Morris, of the Forrest City Times, last week, who was in attendance at the Grand Lodge Of Good Tem- plars, at Dardanelle.
 The attention of Carpenters aad Builders is called to the cheap lot of Shelf Hardware, at
 BARRow's.
 -Jno. C. Rye, of Dover, pre- gents us with specimen apple from young tree in his yard, that would be q credit to any or chard in the world-flne flavor, sound and large-weighed almost one pound. Farmers, turn more attention to your orchards!
 Good bargains were obtained by purchasers of real estate and town lots last Saturday at the ad- ministrator's sale of lands be- longing to the estate of Madison Sbinn, deceased.
 -Messrs. Sidney Bradley and Joshua Hearne, returned last Fri Gay from their trip over the noun tain into Searcy and Newton counties. They, too, say Pope county will do them.
 We learn that some of our citizens who went to Texas last Spring are getting back to old Pope again, convinced that they  can do better here than they could in Texas.
 Others we understand will come back as soon as they can.
 -Esq. Pollock brought in the frsS bale of new cotton to our towp carly Thursday morning. 1t ,ygs lHautiful-white, fleecy and n0od iint 1t weighed 532 and was bought by Mir. Geo. E. How ell tt l3 cents.
 Eulro Pollock got the premi- nm opY of the DEMOCRAT offered Tor too hrst bale.
 -H HaHEow wants to buy Wheat, iiides,f eitries and any other produce that is brought to Rus seilyIlle market.
 There will be a called meet ing oc tho Board of School Trus- taes at the school house on Mon day night, for the purpose of
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! NeN'1'' ~'' -tc' 'ti - " it'i1 Wednesday. One of them is stop ping tt Mr. T. L. Durruln's and the other at Esq. Burneys.
 --HowE SEWING MACHINES. New Patent, Ladies, this ma chine will hem, fell or do plain sewing without changes in the machinery. Ask your merchant for it.
 The only thing lacking now in order to enable us to say hon. estly that we would rather take our chances in Russellville than any town in Arkansas, is better schoo, facilities. Cannot our peo- pie bestir themselves and secure a graded free public school?
 We were very much disap- pointed in not being able to at tend the exercises oi the Gum Log and Center Valley schools last Thursday. We are, however, par tially compensated for our disap- pointment by the kindness of one of the spectators who has furnish ed us short report which will be found in another place.
 We understand that our friend Reese Hogin, of Dover, is to move to Russellville soon to accept a situation as salesman in the new firm of F. F. Barrow. Reese will be a valuable acquisi- tion to the establishment as he is extensively acquainted, and will draw a good share of the trade of his acquaintances.
 A disastrous fire occurred in Little Rock on last Saturday night by which proper ty to the amount of $l20,O00 was destroyed. Insurance only about $20,000. The Anthony House. one of the oldest land marks of tue place was devoured by the fiery fiend. From Gibbs book store down to the corner every thing was swept clean. The cause of the fire is as yet not defi- nitely known.
 We want to send several hundred copies of our paper reg ularly each week to other States in the interests of immigration, just as soon as our home patl on- age will permit us to gratuitously contribute this much. Hurry up friends and send us your names and your dollars and we pledge you, you shall not lose anything by it.
 Already we know that our pa per has been instrumental in awakening an enquiry in several states about our county, and if we can get the home backing we will increase our efforts in this direct ion.
 FINE APPLEs.-One of our Will son township subscribers, Mr. Jas. Stout, sends us a sample of apples from his young orchard two miles north of Atkins, which will convince any man who could see them that it is shame that our people don't pay more attention to or chards. The three apples sent to us are of the Kentucky Red and shannon varieties and they weigh one pound each. These are of the first crop the trees have borne. In country which will produce such apples as these we ought to have an abundance of the very best of fruit-both for home and for export.
 From our letter from our Gal Ia Rock township correspondent, the farmers from other townships will see that they must spur up or Gala Rock township will bear away the palm as the best agri- cultural section of the county.
 We are proud and glad to know that peace and plenty promises to abide with our friends in Galla Rock township, and we hope they may continue to move onward and upward.
 The Dover Graveyard.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-09-23
S. E. VvHlTTHCRNE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

LEWISBURG, .. ARKANSAS.
 Will practice in the courts of Con way, Faulkner, Van Buren, Pope and Perry Counties and in the Su- preme and Federal Courts at Little Rock.
 gB~ Office up stairs in the State building.
 [Sep26-tf.l
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LITTLE ROCK s $. SAITH RAILWAY,
Time Changed!

On and after September lst, 1875, trains on this road will leave Argen- ta daily, except Sundays, at s 100 a. m., Memphis time, and
 ARRIVE AT ALTUS .... 5 100 D. m LEAVE ALTus ........ 6 30 a. m ARRIVE AT ARGENTA. ... 3 40 D. m Close connections made at RUSSELL VILE with daily line of stages for Da~danelle and Danville, and at ALTUs with stages for Ft. Smith and Van Bnren. And Fayetteville Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Time from Clarksville to St. Louis
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-05-13
DISTRICT CONVENTION,

In another column of FHE HERALD
viii be found call from Mr., X, NJ,
Van Xandt, member Of the state eXoGll-
tive committee Of this district, The
people Of Dallas county have omphat'
lcally pronounced against u oonyen'
ton, aud surely, in making call, cour-
tesy should have demanded that u
county containing probably u majority
Of the voters Of the entire district
should have been consulted In u mat
ter where their interests were 40 direct
~ aud vitality NJ issue. The position
ofTnE HERALD h well understood,
Believing that there was no necessity
for the assembling Of Il convention TO
decide upon the merits Of the candi-
dates, and believing further that the
scheme was impraclicahle aud imp0l-
lite, 1t has opposed from the
first, aud viii oppose to the
last, the authority Of any body Of men
10 dictate TO the voters of this district
who shall be selected to represent
them IN the constitutional convention,
IT there was u possibility Of IN OPP
position candidate being elected
TO the position, THE HERALD might
possibly acqulesce In the action Of the
executive committee, But the fact ~
clearly established that only democrats
or conservatives can he elected, and ns
II Is desirable that the entire strength
Of each county may be brought out, in
order that they may have II just aud
equitable representation in all future
state conventions it sees no reason to
change It's opposition.
II may be urged that there can be no
harm in holding u convention. That
delegates, upon coming together and
consulting, may decide upon the mex
pediency of making nominations, and
thus adjourn without any action. 10
this the question may be then asked,
where is the necessity of going to the
trouble and expense of holding u con-
vcnton when the ends may be secured
without one?
The HERALD desires that only hon
est able and competent men may be
selected throughout the state to frame
u constitution for the people of Texas,
and such only will it support. The
people must be left free and untram-
meled to choose their delegates, and to
that end they will have the earnest
support and cooperation of THE HER
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he estimates, will yield nat less than
forty huhhela 10 the acre, Ito thinks
that the crop throughout the county
viii average AT least thirty bushels,
and he says, further that Ia a residence
OF about thirty years In this county, he
has never seen q crop which will equal
this years., The prospects were never
better the harvest Is now 10 near that
there Is aeareelya contingency that
can occur which viii prevent u larger
yield than ever before known, This
remark N not alone applicable 10 this
county, bnt rom all reports received
by fHE HERALD, viii apply equally 10
the whole wheat growing region Of
Texas The grandesl country Tor the
farmer that the sun shines uponl
Men of the northwest who ARE contem-
plating u change Of base, should note
this and govern themselves according
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-05-13

The best evidence of the encourag
Ing crop prospects Of this portion o
Texas Is found in the immense mum.
Der Of labor saving agricultural ma.
chimes that are being sold this spring
One manufactures alone will sell over
seven hundred reapers and mowers t.
the farmers OF this state, and this is
but portion of the number that will
80 out among our farmers. The HER
AID rejoices TO record this fact as it is
substantial evidence of the progress
and Improvement of our great empire,
and the gradual yet sure development
Of the immense resources that have
hitherto lain dormant for the want OF
energy and capital to developthem.
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DEMOCRATIC Journals favoring Gov
ernor Allen, Governor Hendricks,
Senator Thurman and other prominent
gentlemen domiciled in the west, are
disposing of Governor Tilden's claims
for the presidency by declaring that he
is not to be considered at all, because
the nominees of the party in 1865 and
1872 came from New York, and that
the next candidate must be taken from
some other locality. The notion that
the union is to be mapped out, that Sec
tion is to dispute with section the hon
or Of candidacy, and that geographical
reasons are TO prevail in the selection
of the most important official the party
Is to be represented by before the
country, is u notion that the intelli-
gence of the party will repudiate, for
1t would be grave mistake. While
THE HERALD has no fear of the party
yielding to any promptings so trifiing,
1t would be well, even thus far in adj
'ohSS VI VIC o-iSCllOu Vi Ile COnVen-
ton candidates, that the rank and file
of the party should manifest their de-
cided opposition to geographers and
sectionalists, and, at the proper time,
see to it that these gerrymanders do
not control the primaries. The
party wants the very
best man to be chosen, whoever he
may seem to be when the accredited
representatives of the party meet in
convention--and only such a man can
be triumphantly elected. The voters
care nothing about section, are welded
to no name, but do expect aud demand !
Of the democracy that the standard
bearer be statesman pronounced for
honesty and ability, and known by his
acts to be an eager aud persistent foe
of corruption and ring rule.
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THE council must not stop in the
work of reform and retrenchment UNI
I'll the work is thoroughly completed.
1t is a question of great Importance to
the future welfare of Dallas Gentlemen
who could work for a salary of one hum
dred dollars in city scrip, upon which
they could realize no more than thirty
five or forty dollars in currency, should
not object to have their salary reduced
to fifty dollars in currency. Clearly,
they as well as the city are the gamers
by the reduction. If the salary is not
sufficient, let them resign and seek
more lucrative employment. There
are plenty of good men who can be
found to accept the offices at the sala-
ries proposed by the council.